St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
HCCC
9 courses with the subject HCCC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HCCC 1410Behaviors for Success in the Healthcare Industry
This module focuses on the requirements needed by healthcare workers to effec- tively work in a variety of health care settings. This includes types of health care facilities and systems, applying for employment, accountability and responsibil- ity; standards of dress, workplace behavior, and approaches needed to assist clients; expectations of teams and team members; common health care facility policies and requirements; and selected medical and departmental abbreviations. Also included is discussion about how health care workers can impact the quality of health care and balance their work and personal life to maintain personal well- ness. Must be taken Pass/Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: * Discuss ways healthcare personnel can balance their work and personal life to maintain personal wellness * Describe the expectations employees have of healthcare personnel * Identify quality issues in healthcare facilities relating to how they impact workers and delivery of care * Describe the common policies and requirements for various healthcare facili- ties * Identify selected organizational, financial structures, departments, services and requirements for various types of healthcare personnel * Using a problem solving process applied to a healthcare situation, describe behaviors for success in healthcare Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (0.50 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0.5 other)
This course explores Behaviors for Success in the Healthcare Industry, Awareness and Sensitivity for Clients' Needs, and Communication in Healthcare with clients, families, and among the healthcare team. Student Learning Outcomes: * Discuss ways healthcare personnel can balance their work and personal life to maintain personal wellness * Describe the expectations employees have of healthcare personnel * Identify quality issues in healthcare facilities relating to how they impact workers and delivery of care * Describe the common policies and requirements for various healthcare facili- ties * Identify selected organizational, financial structures, departments, services and requirements for various types of healthcare personnel * Using a problem solving process applied to a healthcare situation, describe behaviors for success in healthcare * Describe the major stages of human development to include basic health needs * Discuss the needs of clients of different age groups and how those needs can affect behaviors, attitudes and service strategies for quality of care * Describe the types of emotional, spiritual and social needs of clients and their families * Explain how different diseases can influence the functioning, behaviors and attitudes of individuals * Define the stages of death and dying and the influence those stages have on clients and their families * Applying a problem solving process, describe how healthcare workers can be aware and sensitive to their clients' needs * Describe components of effective verbal and non-verbal communication * Explain how active listening skills can improve communication * Discuss the use of a variety of communication techniques to achieve effective interpersonal and team communication * Describe communication skills that are important when managing conflict * Explain components of accurate, appropriate communication to include com- mon medical abbreviations * Apply a problem solving process in healthcare situations and describe how effective communication will occur between clients, individuals and team members Corequisite(s): HCCC1425 Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
HCCC 1420Awareness and Sensitivity to Clients' Needs
This module presents challenges and issues related to the awareness and sensitiv- PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College ity needed to understand the healthcare needs of clients. Included is the impact disease has on individuals; the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of clients; as well as the type of care needed by different age groups. Also included is the process of death and dying and how that affects clients and their families. Must be taken Pass/Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe the major stages of human development to include basic health needs * Discuss the needs of clients of different age groups and how those needs can affect behaviors, attitudes and service strategies for quality of care * Describe the types of emotional, spiritual and social needs of clients and their families * Explain how different diseases can influence the functioning, behaviors and attitudes of individuals * Define the stages of death and dying and the influence those stages have on clients and their families * Applying a problem solving process, describe how healthcare workers can be aware and sensitive to their clients' needs Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (0.50 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0.5 other)
This course explores Respect for Client and Staff Diversity, Healthcare Safety and Standard Precautions, Legal Issues in Healthcare, and Healthcare Ethics. Student Learning Outcomes: * Compare one's personal belief system and practices with those of other cul- tures * Explore personal responsibilities to respect people as individuals * Discuss workplace expectations for interaction between team members, clients and individuals from diverse cultures, gender, age and sexualities * Following a problem solving approach, describe how healthcare employees can respect client and staff members * Discuss agencies with requirements for safety standards in healthcare facili- ties, their employees, clients and individuals * Explain requirements to maintain standard procedures and precautions in healthcare facilities * Describe process that healthcare facilities use to achieve safety in various areas * Describe the principles and standards of infection control * Identify the ways in which healthcare workers can demonstrate personal and client safety * Explain the laws related to healthcare and their influence on the healthcare delivery system * Define Vulnerable Adult Law as it relates to abuse, neglect, and exploitation * Discuss healthcare providers and facilities to ensure clients and workers' rights * Describe confidentiality and its impact on all concerned * Explain the problem solving process concerning the law and legal rights * Describe dimension of values as they impact healthcare * Describe basic principles of professional relationships * Discuss aspects of ethical decision making in healthcare * Discuss ethical decision making models applied to healthcare Corequisite(s): HCCC1415 Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This module provides a framework for dealing with diverse residents, clients and staff. Included are belief systems, cultural practices, and respect and sensitivity to cultural and gender issues. Emphasis is placed on awareness and use of effective strategies to appropriately deal with diversity in the workplace. Must be taken Pass/Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: * Compare one's personal belief system and practices with those of other cul- tures * Explore personal responsibilities to respect people as individuals * Discuss workplace expectations for interaction between team members, clients and individuals from diverse cultures, gender, age and sexualities * Following a problem solving approach, describe how healthcare employees can respect client and staff members Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, y change without notice. Page 188
This module emphasizes the importance of effective communication between and among healthcare workers and their clients. Included are verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills, interpersonal communication, team communi- cation, documentation and reporting, and the use of electronic communication devices in healthcare facilities. Focus is on the development of effective commu- nication skills to support quality client care. Must be taken Pass/Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe components of effective verbal and non-verbal communication * Explain how active listening skills can improve communication * Discuss the use of a variety of communication techniques to achieve effective interpersonal and team communication * Describe communication skills that are important when managing conflict * Explain components of accurate, appropriate communication to include com- mon medical abbreviations * Apply a problem solving process in healthcare situations and describe how effective communication will occur between clients, individuals and team members Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
HCCC 1450Healthcare Safety and Standard Precautions
This module focuses on the rules and standards related to regulatory policies required of healthcare facilities, as well as personal safety standards and require- ments to work in healthcare settings. Included are the principles and standards of infection control; standard precautions; healthcare facility safety policies and strategies to ensure personal, client and resident safety; and procedures to respond to emergencies. Must be taken Pass/Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: * Discuss agencies with requirements for safety standards in healthcare facili- ties, their employees, clients and individuals * Explain requirements to maintain standard procedures and precautions in healthcare facilities * Describe process that healthcare facilities use to achieve safety in various areas * Describe the principles and standards of infection control * Identify the ways in which healthcare workers can demonstrate personal and client safety Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (0.50 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0.5 other)
This module focuses on the legal issues related to clients and healthcare workers. Such areas as healthcare laws, client rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, liability, documentation, and regulation are explored. The relationship between ethics and legal issues is discussed, as well as the impact law and regulation has on healthcare systems. Must be taken Pass/Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explain the laws related to healthcare and their influence on the healthcare delivery system * Define Vulnerable Adult Law as it relates to abuse, neglect, and exploitation * Discuss healthcare providers and facilities to ensure clients and workers' rights * Describe confidentiality and its impact on all concerned * Explain the problem solving process concerning the law and legal rights Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (0.50 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0.5 other)
This module emphasizes the use of sound ethical practices in healthcare. Included are ethical principles and standards as they relate to the care of clients and interactions with peers, colleagues, and team members. Ethical frameworks are provided for discussion on understanding the types of ethical challenges in healthcare and the difficult decisions that need to be made. Must be taken Pass/ Fail. Student Learning Outcomes: PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * Describe dimension of values as they impact healthcare * Describe basic principles of professional relationships * Discuss aspects of ethical decision making in healthcare * Discuss ethical decision making models applied to healthcare Prerequisite(s): ENGL0900 and READ0900 or all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330 or appropriate placement score. (0.50 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0.5 other)
