HHS 205: Introduction to Health Professions

Course Description

Introduction to Health Professions is designed to familiarize students with various career options in the health professions while introducing them to basic teamwork skills and interprofessional practices. Additionally, key US healthcare concepts including the US healthcare system, major health insurance providers and programs, and the social determinants of health are introduced. We will discuss how race, ethnicity, sexuality and socioeconomic status affect healthcare and health outcomes. This course will aim to examine the delivery of health care from a wider lens than just the medicine (F, W, S).