Year 1: Foundations of Health Services (THF100)

Foundations of Health Services is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology. This Level I course serves as the foundation course for the Public Health Services, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies, and ethics. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.

Year 3: Principles of Therapeutic Services (THT4100)

Human Performance Therapeutic Services: Work Based Learning is the capstone course in the Human Performance Therapeutic Services program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned throughout this program of study. The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to therapeutic services and related fields of occupation. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in health care, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations. A proficient student will also be able to document logged hours in a medical-related setting or pharmacy and demonstrate mastery of skills learned throughout this program of study. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement, such as an internship. The student will finalize a digital course portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the program standards and readiness for postsecondary and the workforce.

Pre- Rec: Foundations of Health Services and Advanced Health Services

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