AHS-111 Introduction to Patient Care Skills and Health Career Exploration

Employs a care-based learning methodology through life-sized simulation and explores a variety of career options with common basic skills related to health care occupations. Students will learn vital signs, sterile techniques, handling of body fluids, and a basic introduction to: body mechanics, proper chart documentation; ethics; professionalism; cultural diversity; communication skills; Internet exploration techniques; and career exploration related to health care occupations. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Skills requisite: ENG 020 or permission of the instructor.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Skills requisite: ENG 020 or permission of the instructor.

Course Types

HF