Session I: July 9 - July 21 - Nursing

Morning Option (9AM - 12:30PM)
HSC 101 - Introduction to Health Professions

This course will provide an introduction to various professions in the health care field. Students will be exposed to an overview of health care systems and major aspects of health care delivery. Students will understand health care priorities on the national and local level. Various health careers will be reviewed with a goal to understand underlying qualities and characteristics of health professions and professional behavior, related values, interests and ethics. In addition, students can begin to explore health career options based on an understanding of professional tasks, skills, tools and technology, abilities, work activities, work context/environment and educational, training and legal requirements. In addition, the course will provide an introduction to medical terminology, as well as library skills.