INTRO TO HEALTHCARE CONCEPTS   [Archived Catalog]
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HLTHCR 0020 - INTRO TO HEALTHCARE CONCEPTS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to medical terminology, basic patient care, vital sign and patient assessments, and breath sounds. In addition, the essentials to chest x-rays, charting and documentation, patient communication/interaction, medical gas therapy, and an introduction to gas laws as they apply to pulmonary physiology will be covered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis


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