ALLH 100 Introduction to Allied Health
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the US health care system and an introduction to the roles of various members of the health team. Current trends in healthcare delivery are discussed. Selected ethical and legal medical dilemmas are included.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
ALLH 100Introduction to Allied Health
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Science & Human Services
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
32
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the US health care system and an introduction to the roles of various members of the health team. Current trends in healthcare delivery are discussed. Selected ethical and legal medical dilemmas are included.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand and describe the current US health care delivery system, as well as proposed reform measures.
- Identify and describe health care workers, and functions
- Develop greater career awareness, and understanding of health care workers.
- Increase awareness and understanding of issues, trends and ethics in the health care industry.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Provide students with an overview of health care careers through a variety of assignments, activities, and readings.
Provide students real world knowledge of health care careers through professional guest speakers and community engaged learning assignments.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Interview a Professional and Report
Volunteer Service and Report
Ethical Dilemmas research assignment
Health Career Research
Discussions related to past, current, and future health care professionals
Required Exams
Chapter quizzes
Final exam
Required Text
Health Careers Today (6th edition), J.Gerdin, (Publisher: Elsevier)
Reliable internet access for the online section
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Interview a Professional and Report
Volunteer Service and Report
Ethical Dilemmas research assignment
Health Career Research
Discussions related to past, current, and future health care professionals
Chapter quizzes
Final exam