HIMT 1308 Careers in Healthcare

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to explore different careers in healthcare which require skilled healthcare
professionals and practitioners. Discussion will include places of employment, educational requirements, licensures, occupational descriptions and career opportunities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify the four broad types of health services and different types of healthcare facilities in the United States
Explain the role of government in healthcare, government payment systems, and private insurance payers
Compare and contrast the following factors among the professions: education requirements, employment trends, opportunities for advancement, salary potential, and career ladders
Describe the differences in licensing, certification, and registration for careers of interest