HRP 105 - Introduction to Health Professions

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various health professions, including their roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice, to make informed career choices within the healthcare field.
2. Apply foundational knowledge of healthcare ethics, laws, and regulations to analyze and resolve ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in health care settings.
3. Utilize effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, to interact professionally with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals in diverse healthcare environments.
4. Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess healthcare issues, analyze relevant information, and develop appropriate strategies for providing safe, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan.
5. Demonstrate competency in basic healthcare procedures and techniques, such as vital signs measurement, infection control, and patient documentation, through hands-on practice and simulated clinical scenarios in preparation for entry-level roles in healthcare settings.

1. Introduction to Health Professions
   1. Overview of the healthcare system
   2. Exploration of various health professions, including nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy, and allied health careers
   3. Discussion on roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice in different healthcare fields
2. Healthcare Ethics and Regulations
   1. Introduction to healthcare ethics and ethical decision-making
   2. Discussion on legal and regulatory frameworks governing healthcare practice
   3. Case studies and ethical dilemmas analysis in healthcare settings
3. Effective Communication Skills in Healthcare
   1. Importance of effective communication in healthcare
   2. Verbal communication techniques for patient interactions and interprofessional collaboration
   3. Written communication skills for documentation and report writing
   4. Non-verbal communication cues and their impact on patient care
4. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in Healthcare
   1. Introduction to critical thinking skills in healthcare
   2. Problem-solving strategies for assessing healthcare issues and developing evidence-based solutions
   3. Application of critical thinking skills in clinical decision-making
5. Basic Healthcare Procedures and Techniques
   1. Hands-on practice in vital signs measurement
   2. Training in infection control procedures
   3. Patient documentation and electronic health record (EHR) training
   4. Simulation-based scenarios to apply learned skills in clinical settings
6. Review and Assessment
   1. Review of course materials and key concepts
   2. Assessment of student learning outcomes through quizzes, assignments, and simulations
   3. Feedback and reflection on learning experiences