HEAL 10104 - Introduction To Health Occupations

UAFS Legacy Course Number: HLTH 1004
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 2 Lecture, 4 Lab
Offered: Spring, Fall

Designed to provide students with basic information and skills needed for a career in the healthcare field. Emphasis on the development of competencies related to student organizations, medical history and events, healthcare systems, healthcare careers, qualities of a successful healthcare worker, medical ethics and legal responsibilities, and nutrition and health. A wide range of health-related topics and health-career opportunities are analyzed in a classroom setting through research, participation in lecture/discussions, and presentations by community healthcare professionals. Basic Life Support (BLS) as a healthcare provider is offered. Open only to WATC students.

Prerequisite: admission to the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC)