Introduction To Health Careers highlights basic concepts that will be expanded during formal health career trainings. Health careers that will benefit from this introductory course include Certified Nurse Aides, Certified Homemaker Home Health Aides, Certified Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Licensed Practical Nursing, and Dental Assistants. Concepts discussed in modules 1 and 2 are beneficial to all healthcare career settings. These concepts highlight basic preparation for success in healthcare fields. Module 3 will be of significant benefit to the LPN candidates, and other healthcare settings where safe medication administration is required.

Course Goals:

1. Provide cognitive, psychomotor, and affective introductory training on concepts of basic preparation for success in healthcare fields.

2. Prepare respective candidates in mathematical concepts for accurately calculating medication dosages for safe administration.

3. Prepare students in healthcare fields to meet standards needed for state and/or national certification and licensure. 

Student Learning Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify healthcare careers that meet  individual career needs.
2. Apply basic concepts for successful outcomes in healthcare training.