Course Description:
Principles of Health Science introduces students to the healthcare industry and prepares them for future Health Science pathways. Students explore healthcare careers, medical ethics, communication, infection control, professionalism, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety practices, legal responsibilities, and employability skills.
Year at A Glance
| Introduction to Health Science |
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| Healthcare Careers |
| Medical Terminology |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
| Professionalism |
| Communication |
| Ethics & Legal Responsibilities |
| Infection Control |
| Safety & Emergency Preparedness |
| Career Readiness |
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify a variety of healthcare careers and educational pathways.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and workplace ethics.
- Explain legal and ethical responsibilities in healthcare.
- Practice infection prevention and standard precautions.
- Demonstrate proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
- Apply basic medical terminology.
- Identify major body systems and their functions.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Explain patient safety principles and quality care.
- Prepare for advanced Health Science coursework and industry certifications.