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Spring 2014
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| HO 101 - Introduction to Health Occupations |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2014
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Describe qualities essential to effective functioning as a health care worker. 2. List the educational and licensing requirements for at least six health careers. 3. Describe approvals that ensure the competency of health care workers. 4. Apply the problem solving process to a sample decision. 5. Describe major changes and trends in health care that has changed the way care is delivered. 6. Describe major problems of health care delivery and several ways in which government and private sector have attempted to manage health care delivery. 7. Describe a variety of levels of care that are available to consumers today, including complimentary care. 8. Explain the concept of “wellness”. 9. Describe aspects of legal and ethical accountability in the health care professions. 10. Understand and explain the importance of infection control practices and maintaining safety of the health care worker, patients and others. 11. Understand and explain the importance of a healthy lifestyle. 12. Describe the characteristics and behaviors of workers who display professionalism. 13. Explain the value of the individual and how it applies to health care. 14. Describe ways that the health care worker can determine the individual needs of patients that take into account cultural influences. 15. Explain the importance of effective communication in health care delivery and how to apply communication techniques in the workplace. 16. Describe how methods or paying medical costs have changed over the years and how health care workers can help control costs. 17. Identify strategies for successful employment. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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