Health Science Curriculum

Course Description: 
Health Sciences (Core) Year 1

The Health Sciences (Core) course introduces students to the theory and practical applications of tasks related to employment in the field of health science. Students will cover topics such as safety in the workplace, infection control, health care systems, and the vital organs of the human body. The course offers insight into careers in health care as well as educational requirements and the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities involved.

Unit Number

Unit Name

Hours

1

Course Orientation and Professional Organizations

7

2

Safety and Infection Control

35

3

Health Care Systems, Legal and Ethical Practices

25

4

Communication and Teamwork

28

5

Body Organization, Covering, Support, and Movement

45

6

Vital Organs and Protection

42

7

Intake and Elimination

40

8

Control, Regulation, and Coordination

33

9

Reproduction and Health Maintenance Practices

25

Total

 

280


 

Course Description:
Healthcare and Clinical Services Year 2

The Healthcare and Clinical Services course helps the student establish insight in the healthcare field. Students will be exposed to the theory and applied tasks related to careers within health care. This course covers topics such as human growth and development, health informatics, information technology, and therapeutic and rehabilitative services. Other topics include medical and emergency services, mental health, and pharmacological and nursing services.

Unit Number

Unit Name

Hours

1

Course Orientation, Safety Review, Clinical Policies, and Employability

25

2

Emergency Services and Technical Skills

60

3

Human Growth and Development

25

4

Rehabilitative Services

30

5

Medical and Nursing Services

50

6

Therapeutic Services

30

7

Pharmacological and Diagnostic Services

40

8

Information Technology, and Health Informatics

20

Total

 

280