HEALTHCARE: Introduction to Healthcare (THC/016A)
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Keywords
community college students, healthcare careers and professions, life and career skills
Project
Authors
Gray-Clark, Norma
Date Submitted
2018-09-01
Material Type
Workshop and Training Material
Secondary Material Type
Assignment
Case Study
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Reference Material
Syllabus
Tutorial
Other
Case Study
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Reference Material
Syllabus
Tutorial
Other
Institution
UDC - Community College
Industry Partner
Industry partners worked with the organizations that created the curriculum. Faculty received permission to use the proprietary curriculum in the classroom.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This program consists of a comprehensive review of the study that covers the life and career skills necessary for success in the healthcare profession. Course materials, which include case studies, tests, assignments and answers, will enable students to achieve the following outcomes: 1) describe current healthcare systems and their trends; 2) identify the roles and responsibilities of being a healthcare professional; 3) demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a healthcare situation; and 4) recognize the professionalism, soft skills, career readiness skills, and the literacy and numeracy skills needed to be successful in the healthcare profession. (Some of the elements necessary to teach the course are copyrighted by Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins granted permission to UDC-Community College to use copyrighted materials to teach this course. Other potential users need to request such permission from Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins to access and use these materials https://shop.lww.com/permissions.)
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
None
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent