HSCI 101 - Introduction to Health Sciences

Course is designed to give students interested in allied health careers the opportunity to explore the basic concepts surrounding professions related to this field. Instruction includes an introduction to: anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, communications, and application of professional practices to both hospital and pre-hospital environments. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly HC 101.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Discuss the roles of various health care professionals in the current health care delivery system.
Identify legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of health care professionals.
Define professionalism and the rights and responsibilities of being a health care professional.
Create a successful pattern of study and test-taking.
Discuss how diversity impacts patient care.
Describe the primary anatomical features and physiological actions of the body systems.
Explain the importance of infection control practices in maintaining the safety of the health care professional, patients, and others.
Explain why the ability to write clearly and correctly is an important skill for the health care professional.
List and explain the purposes of medical documentation.
Assess vital signs.
Perform basic math calculations.

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