Course Overview

Health Science Foundations 1b equips students with the practical skills, professional behaviors, and emergency procedures essential for success in healthcare. Building on Part A, this course emphasizes safety, prevention, and responsibility in patient care while fostering leadership and teamwork for future healthcare professionals.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Master life-saving skills, including CPR, AED use, and vital sign measurement.
• Apply strategies for injury prevention, safety, and infection control.
• Understand the importance of accuracy, communication, and error prevention in healthcare.
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills critical to any healthcare role.
• Explore the professional responsibilities of clinical and administrative healthcare positions.

Instructional Approach

Through hands-on practice, skill demonstrations, and scenario-based activities, students gain confidence in responding to emergencies, performing essential procedures, and working effectively within a healthcare team.

Outcome

By the end of Health Science Foundations 1b, students will:

• Demonstrate competency in basic emergency response and patient care skills.
• Apply safety protocols and error-prevention strategies in simulated healthcare settings.
• Exhibit teamwork, leadership, and professionalism.
• Be prepared for further training in health science pathways leading to clinical or administrative roles.