AH 108

Introduction to Allied Health

This course provides an introduction to the health care field. Topics include various types of health care delivery systems and allied health careers, history of health care, law and ethics pertaining to health care, personal qualities of health care workers, confidentiality and reportable incidents. Students will be introduced to research tools in the campus library and on the Internet. Students will use these tools to research health care careers and relate them to their own interests, values, and abilities. This course is open to all students wishing to explore the health care industry. A field trip to a local hospital may be required.

Units: 1.0

Hours: 18 hours LEC