Foundations of Health Sciences
This course is designed to assist potential health care workers in their role and function as health team members. Topics include medical terminology, the history of health care, healthcare agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, health careers, holistic health, health care trends, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership, and career decision making. English language arts are reinforced.
Units of Study
Medical Terminology
History and Trends of Health Care
Health Care Systems
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
Careers in Health Care
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Cultural Diversity
Medical Math
Health Focus Exploration