Health Occupations 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Health Occupations 1 provides students with transferable skills to help meet the needs of the health care industry. First year students explore occupations in health care, study anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Entry-level skills are learned. During the second semester, first aid and CPR certifications are offered.

COURSE TEXTBOOK:

TITLE: DHO Health Science, 8^th Edition

AUTHOR: Simmers, Louise

PUBLICATION DATE: 2014

ISBN# 978-1-13369-361-1

COURSE CONTENT:

Students will learn about:

• Segment 1 Academic Foundations (A and P, Medical Math)
• Segment 2 Communication (Med Term, Charting)
• Segment 3 Systems
• Segment 4 Employability Skills (Career exploration, resume building)
• Segment 5 Legal Responsibilities
• Segment 6 Ethics
• Segment 7 Safety
• CPR, First Aid, Vital Signs