HLT* 103 Investigations in Health Careers

Credits: 3

This course is designed to assist traditional and non-traditional first year college students to meet the expectations of a curriculum and a career in health related fields and to provide a survey of the different types of health care careers. The student will become familiar with the rigors of higher education and the specific skills needed to maximize the student’s opportunity for academic and clinical success. The student will be exposed to various medical and health care careers via guest lectures and their own research. The course will include a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with didactic education, life management and study skills, work ethics, medical terminology, and critical thinking skills necessary for all health providers will be emphasized.