This course provides students with the core knowledge and terminology used in the medical and healthcare-related professions to describe the organ systems of the human body and to understand diagnoses, therapies, drug classification and the basics of pharmacology. The course also covers the application of medical terminology in the context of a medical record management environment.

HEA101 Healthcare Ethics & Law (3-0-3)

This course introduces students to standards of ethical practice in healthcare. The legal requirements and regulations and their application and use in decision making in healthcare are covered. There is an emphasis on government regulations regarding the handling of patient information and patient treatment, as well as examination of professional ethical dilemmas.