Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

HLTH 1000 - Introduction to Healthcare


Credits: 3 Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore careers in healthcare and to learn basic responsibilities for patient care including: professionalism and ethics in healthcare, therapeutic communication, techniques, measurement of vital signs, infection control practices, and patient mobility assistance. Specific interventions for the medial assistant, physical therapist’s assistant, occupational therapy assistant, respiratory therapist and radiologic technician will be introduced. Considerations for the health information technician and medical laboratory technicians will also be introduced. None

Prerequisite: None

Course Classification: T