HLSC 102 - Introduction to Health Professions

Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to expose students to the details regarding and scopes of practice of various health care professions as well practitioners’ roles as part of the health care team. The historical and current U.S. health care system will be briefly discussed including policies, areas of reform, and reimbursement. Health care professions will be presented through discussion boards and lecture. Students’ knowledge will be further augmented via case studies, classroom assignments and group presentations. This course will enhance the ability of students to make decisions regarding future areas of professional study and increase their understanding of health care as a whole.