This survey course is designed to introduce students to the health professions through a broadly based context provided by various lecture topics, assigned readings, in-class activities, examinations and one out-of-class written assignment. Trends in health practice, accreditation and certification requirements, health care delivery environments and assumptions about health and disease will be explored in relation to health manpower development.
An overview of the Physician Assistant profession(s) including aspects of professional practice, areas of specialization, professional issues and trends, and career paths and opportunities. The course will consist of assignments, lectures and interactive discussions led by faculty and visiting professionals designed to expand students' understanding of the profession(s) and to assist in educational and career planning and discernment.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
The course will deliver an overview of health navigator skills, needed knowledge and service experiences for students to function as a health navigator. Students will be trained to become effective health communicators, and provide assistance to patients through learning experiences. Students will gain insight/awareness into the patient experience and identify improvements to enhance patients' access and reception of healthcare information.
The course will deliver an overview of health navigator skills, needed knowledge and service experiences for students to function as a health navigator. Students will be trained to become effective health communicators, and provide assistance to patients through learning experiences. Students will gain insight/awareness into the patient experience and identify improvements to enhance patients' access and reception of healthcare information.
The course will deliver an overview of health navigator skills, needed knowledge and service experiences for students to function as a health navigator. Students will be trained to become effective health communicators, and provide assistance to patients through learning experiences. Students will gain insight/awareness into the patient experience and identify improvements to enhance patients' access and reception of healthcare information.
