The Health Sciences (Core) course introduces students to the theory and practical applications of tasks related to employment in the field of health science. Students will cover topics such as safety in the workplace, infection control, health care systems, and the vital organs of the human body. The course offers insight into careers in health care as well as educational requirements and the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities involved.
Unit Number |
Unit Name |
Hours |
1 |
Course Orientation and Professional Organizations |
7 |
2 |
Safety and Infection Control |
35 |
3 |
Health Care Systems, Legal and Ethical Practices |
25 |
4 |
Communication and Teamwork |
28 |
5 |
Body Organization, Covering, Support, and Movement |
45 |
6 |
Vital Organs and Protection |
42 |
7 |
Intake and Elimination |
40 |
8 |
Control, Regulation, and Coordination |
33 |
9 |
Reproduction and Health Maintenance Practices |
25 |
Total |
|
280 |
The Healthcare and Clinical Services course helps the student establish insight in the healthcare field. Students will be exposed to the theory and applied tasks related to careers within health care. This course covers topics such as human growth and development, health informatics, information technology, and therapeutic and rehabilitative services. Other topics include medical and emergency services, mental health, and pharmacological and nursing services.
Unit Number |
Unit Name |
Hours |
1 |
Course Orientation, Safety Review, Clinical Policies, and Employability |
25 |
2 |
Emergency Services and Technical Skills |
60 |
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
25 |
4 |
Rehabilitative Services |
30 |
5 |
Medical and Nursing Services |
50 |
6 |
Therapeutic Services |
30 |
7 |
Pharmacological and Diagnostic Services |
40 |
8 |
Information Technology, and Health Informatics |
20 |
Total |
|
280 |