Health Science Education
Course Description
This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Health Science or Business courses. This is the first course in all programs of study in the Health Science career cluster. It is also an option for the Level 1 course in the Health Services Administration program of study in the Business cluster.
Course Description
Health Science Education is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of public health, therapeutics, health services administration, diagnostics, and support services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in these fields, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, and begin to perform foundational health care skills. This course will serve as a strong foundation for all of the Health Science programs of study as well as the Health Services Administration program of study.
Health Science Education is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of public health, therapeutics, health services administration, diagnostics, and support services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in these fields, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, and begin to perform foundational health care skills. This course will serve as a strong foundation for all of the Health Science programs of study as well as the Health Services Administration program of study.