Course Selection GUIDE
Course Selection GUIDE
(12) - Credit: 2.0
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
Orientation to Health Occupations Course Description: The main purpose of this course is to assist students in further development of their self-concept and in matching personal abilities and interest to a tentative career choice within the healthcare field. Course content will provide in-depth information regarding health occupations careers and trends, the occupational and educational opportunities and the educational, physical, emotional and attitudinal requirements of careers in the medical field. Medical Terminology Course Description: The primary focus will be on developing both oral and written skills in the language used to communicate within health care professions. Legal Issues in Healthcare Course Description: This course focuses on law as it pertains to health professionals; consent for medical services, invasion of privacy, malpractice, governmental regulations, actions for collecting patient bills, bioethical, and end of life issues. This course is taught at Parkland College.
2nd Semester
Emergency Medical Technician Course Description: The Emergency Medical Services-Basic course prepares the student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMT-Basics, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting, and providing patient transport. This course prepares the student to take the State of Illinois EMT-Basic license examination. This course is taught at Parkland College.