ALHS 1010 - Introduction to Health Sciences

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
This course is designed to explore careers in health care that require skilled health care professionals and practitioners. Discussion includes places of employment, educational requirements, licensures, occupational descriptions and career opportunities. 3 hours lecture.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify the four broad types of health services and different types of healthcare facilities in the United States
Explain the role of government in healthcare, government payment systems, and private insurance payers
Compare and contrast the following factors among the professions: education requirements, employment trends, opportunities for advancement, salary potential, and career ladders
Describe the differences in licensing, certification, and registration for careers of interest

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