HSCI 101 Fundamentals of Healthcare (5 credits)
Course Description
This course explores the fundamentals of the U.S. healthcare system, the core issues facing the industry, and an introduction to healthcare professions.
Course Content
A. Healthcare System Structure
B. Healthcare Careers
C. Factors that Influence Healthcare Access
D. Healthcare Financing
E. Controversial Issues in Healthcare
F. The Future of Healthcare
Student Outcomes
- Describe the components of a healthcare system.
- List the members that make up the healthcare team.
- Assess the factors that influence access to healthcare.
- Explain how healthcare in the United States is financed.
- Articulate why some healthcare issues are controversial.
- Analyze future trends in healthcare.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Critically examine the components of a healthcare system and how they contribute to health outcomes of the individual.
Core Ability: Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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