Course Description

This course introduces students to the exciting and varied career opportunities in the health care industry that will be in demand in their future! The course will introduce the roles and tasks, identify education and skills needed, identify responsibilities of roles that support or supervise their role, analyze legal and ethical responsibilities, limitations, and implications for each of these professions.

Course Breakdown

EdisonLearning eCourses® are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, our career preparatory elective courses maintain a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.

Course Goals

1. Timeline of Healthcare Careers
2. The Physician and the Physician’s Assistant
3. The Pharmacist
4. The Physical Therapist
5. The Healthcare Information Technology Manager
6. The Occupational Therapist
7. The Technician
8. The Dentist
9. The Paramedic
10. The Nurse