HSC 233 - Intro. to Health Occupations

1. Assess at least eight types of health care facilities in the basic health care system
   1. Describe the settings where health care is delivered
   2. Define the function of each health care facility
   3. Describe the role of different health care providers in the health care settings
   4. Analyze two government agencies associated with health care
2. Identify at least ten health careers available to determine those which are of interest
   1. Describe three duties or responsibilities of each career
   2. Describe the educational requirements of each career
   3. Discuss the employment opportunities of each career
3. Identify behaviors indicating attitudes consistent with those of health care professionals
   1. Describe those behaviors which are demonstrated by health care professionals
   2. Examine personal hygiene and grooming consistent with the expectations of a health care professional
   3. Demonstrate characteristics of flexibility and adaptability to change in the provision of health care
   4. Assess essential job seeking skills
4. Examine law and ethics in the health care industry
   1. Define basic legal terminology
   2. Define ethics and discuss current ethical issues in health care
   3. Contrast one’s personal ethics to professional code of ethics
   4. Explain legal duties required of health care workers
   5. Research patient rights
   6. Explain Living Wills and Living Trust
   7. Discuss euthanasia
5. Explore culture diversity and its effect on health care
   1. List for basic characteristics of culture
   2. Differentiate between culture, ethnicity, and race
   3. Identify and compare/contrast major ethnic groups in the United States
6. Discuss interpersonal communication and demonstrate the process of language, listening skills, and nonverbal communications
   1. Explain the communication process as it relates to listening, nonverbal behavior, reporting, and recording
   2. List three factors that can interfere with the communication process
   3. Identify examples of verbal and non-verbal communication
7. Demonstrate medical math functions and use of military time
   1. Perform basic math calculations on whole numbers, decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios
   2. Convert between the following numerical forms: decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratios
   3. Solve mathematical problems with proportions
   4. Express time using the 24-hour clock - military time
8. Examine the principles for the promotion of safety in health care
   1. Define body mechanics
   2. Use proper body mechanics while in clinical setting
   3. Observe all safety standards established by OSHA, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standards and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standards
   4. Discuss in detail the active shooter plan for your classroom
9. Evaluate infection control
   1. Differentiate between antiseptic, disinfection, and sterilization 
   2. Wash hands according to recommended aseptic techniques
   3. Observe universal precautions while working in the laboratory or clinical area
10. Discuss current issues and trends in health care
    1. Describe societal trends in health care delivery
    2. Explain how funding of health care affects its delivery
    3. Explain how financing of health care influences the ethics of its delivery
    4. Describe computer applications currently used in the healthcare system
11. Explore potential health career opportunities
    1. Prepare a cover letter containing all required information and using correct form for letters 
    2. Prepare a resume containing all necessary information and meeting professional standards 
    3. Demonstrate how to participate in a job interview meeting professional standards 
    4. Participate in a professional job shadow 
    5. Participate in simulation training using professional knowledge 
    6. Participate in guest lectures and health care site visits