This course will introduce you to the U.S. healthcare field and rewarding careers that may be of interest to you. Throughout the semester, you will learn concepts associated with the healthcare system as well as be exposed to different health-related careers.
As the world continues to address the coronavirus pandemic, the healthcare sector has undergone significant transformation in order to respond to patients’ needs. The expanded use of telemedicine is just one example of how the field needed to adapt to a changing world.
You will learn by attending real-time (synchronous) lectures, exploring various non-clinical careers, participating in class discussions about entry-level positions in clinical settings, writing academic papers, and completing other online assignments. Students will also have access to a 12-week simulated electronic health records (EHR) system for lab exercises. Carefully review the course syllabus posted on Brightspace for more information about the class.
When to Use Open Lab, Brightspace, and Zoom
1. Asynchronous (self-directed) learning through Open Lab
You will use OpenLab resources for writing assignment focused on exploring mental health and social services professions, navigating health services administration, understanding healthcare payers, examining the intersection of technology and healthcare, leveraging social marketing in healthcare, analyzing current healthcare policies and priorities, exploring non-clinical career paths, promoting mental health awareness, addressing social determinants of health, and innovations in health services delivery. You will find these resources under this website’s “Readings and Assignments” tab. Concepts covered through these readings will be used to develop your academic paper.
2. Synchronous (real-time) lectures through Brightpsace or Zoom
The format of this course includes 150 minutes synchronous (real-time) synchronous activities each week. Brightspace or Zoom will be used to participate in virtual lectures and small group discussions (in breakout rooms) on various non-clinical careers in clinical sectors. You will find the PowerPoint slide decks for each lecture posted on Brightspace, which is also used to submit all assignments including discussion board entries, academic paper, lab exercises, and exams. Therefore, it is important that you devote adequate time to reading the assigned chapters of the required textbook before attending each virtual class for weekly discussions.
Introduction to Health Care
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