HLTH 1300 - Behaviors for Success - Respecting Diversity

1 Credits

This course focuses on the exploration of healthcare careers and the requirements needed by health care personnel to effectively work in a variety of health care settings. Types of health care facilities and systems, applying for employment, accountability and responsibility, standards of dress, workplace behavior, approaches needed to assist individuals, expectations of teams and team members, common healthcare facility policies and requirements are explored. This course also provides a framework for dealing with diverse clients/individuals and staff. Included are belief systems, cultural practices, respect and sensitivity to cultural issues, gender issues and sexuality issues. Awareness and use of effective strategies to appropriately deal with client and staff diversity are emphasized. 1C/1/0/0