Health Sciences (HS)

HS 250    Introduction to Health Professions    3 Hours

This course provides an overview of the careers, roles, and responsibilities within the modern health care system. Students will explore the history, structure, and function of health care delivery in the United States while examining a wide range of health sciences professions. Emphasis is placed on professional standards, ethical and legal considerations, teamwork, communication, and the impact of emerging technology on health care practice. Observation of a professional in the health care field is required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

HS 495    Health Professions Field Experiences    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

This course will introduce students to health-related professions through hands-on learning, professional engagement, and real-world experiences. This course requires students to partner with cooperating businesses, non-profit agencies, or governmental organizations through existing supervised work experiences, internships, practicum, or shadowing connected to the student’s interests and career path in the health-related professions. Please note that all students must have an approved placement prior to registration for this course. Off-campus travel is required and students are responsible for their own transportation.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior or Freshman may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None