Information presented in this course will include basic information about healthcare careers and healthcare facilities. A variety of current healthcare issues will be addressed including ethics, customer relations, safety and emergency procedures, computer applications and basic human anatomy. This information presented is common to a variety of allied health careers. Medical Terminology Students recognize and build medical terms after learning the meaning of word parts. A computer lab may be utilized to review terminology and provide practice in word building.
Emphasis is on the healthy body.
The content in this course prepares the student to understand common diseases. Includes training in administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid skills. Lecture material will include anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs, universal blood and body fluid precautions, AIDS and common medical emergencies. Course certificates for CPR and first aid will be issued upon successful completion. Skills are demonstrated for basic life support including 2 rescuer techniques.