Introduction to Health Occupations

1 Semester
Available to grades: 10,11,12
Prerequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the careers available in health care. Emphasis is on communication skills, job qualifications, educational requirements, and career opportunities for the numerous health care professions. Topics to be discussed will include health care career pathways, medical ethics and laws, vital signs, trends in health care, alternative medicine and various health care systems. Students will engage with guest speakers and field trips,emphasizing health and medical careers. A dual credit option may be available with College of DuPage upon the completion of both the Introduction to Health Occupations and Health Occupations courses. Please consult the instructor with questions.