Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE100   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
HCE100 19976-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Orientation to Health Care
Introduction to patient care. Overview of health care delivery systems including organizational structure, regulatory agencies, types of medical practices and practitioners in various health care settings. Investigation of career opportunities and ethics in health care settings. Basic public health issues. Accreditation/certification agencies. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE100   19976-99999 Orientation to Health Care
1. Define key terms used in health care. (I)
2. Describe the qualities of professionalism and ethical behavior in the health care professions. (I)
3. Differentiate among the various types of health care delivery systems. (II)
4. Identify the regulators of health care. (III)
5. List the various types of medical practices and practitioners responsible for providing health care. (IV)
6. Recognize the impact of cultural diversity in health care. (V)
7. Investigate the requirements and potentials for career mobility within health care settings. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE100   19976-99999 Orientation to Health Care
    I. Health Care Overview
        A. Key terms
        B. Professionalism
          1. Appearance
          2. Certification
          3. Accreditation
          4. Professional organizations
        C. Ethics
          1. Conduct
          2. Confidentiality
      II. Health Care Delivery Systems
          A. Managed care
          B. Fee for service
          C. Other
        III. Health Care Regulators
            A. Government
            B. Private
            C. Other
          IV. Types of Medical Practices and Practitioners
              A. Traditional
              B. Alternative
              C. Integrated
            V. Public Health
                A. Agencies
                B. Issues
                  1. Cultural
                  2. Socioeconomics
              VI. Career Opportunities in Health Care
                  A. Requirements
                  B. Potential for mobility
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