INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH SCIENCES (HLTH 101) - This course provides an overview of the many career paths in the health sciences and the requirements needed to enter these professions and allows students to make a more educated decision as to the career path within the health sciences they should pursue based on their interests, skill, and abilities. Information regarding current health concerns, topics affecting the current and future state of health care, historical developments and basic information about the health care system is also covered.
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE (HLTH 102) - This course provides an overview of the healthcare environment including the role of healthcare professionals, the different delivery systems of healthcare, and regulation of healthcare services. Additional topics include legal responsibilities, ethical considerations, safety, communication, and interpersonal behaviors.
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE (SOCI 216) - This course presents an analysis of health, illness, and the health professions from a sociological and a socio-psychological perspective. Topics in this course include health attitudes and behavior, the socialization of health professionals, the organizations of health care and patient-professional relationships.
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