6 courses with the subject HCTAL, 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.
HCTAL 101Medical Terminology3
This course introduces the common medical terms used in health related areas. Stress is on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. A discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, disease process, surgical and diagnostic procedures are presented, and different medical specialties and abbreviations are reviewed.
Designed for students planning a career in healthcare or health related fields, this course provides an introduction to the various health professions, resources for career planning, and the concepts of professionalism, healthcare ethics, cultural competence, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and healthcare policies. This course introduces students to the broad range of health careers in different disciplines across the continuum of healthcare.
This course provides an overview of the organization and structure of healthcare delivery in outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings. Public policy, professional roles, best practices, care coordination, legal and regulatory issues, and payment systems are addressed. Current trends in healthcare delivery in the context of health reform initiatives in New York State and the U.S. will be examined.
HCTAL 102 - Exploring Health Careers or HSERV 101 - Introduction to Social Work
HCTAL 104Community Health Worker Foundations3
The Community Health and Case Management Certificate prepares students to work on the frontline in the fields of public health, health care and human services. Coursework is focused on the theoretical knowledge, ethical practices and core competencies needed to assist individuals and families in need of medical, mental health and social services. Students will learn how to work with their clients in creating service plans, identifying resources, and developing strategies for the implementation of services. The certificate includes courses and fieldwork where students learn to apply their knowledge and skills in real work environments. Employment opportunities are available in numerous health and human service settings including hospitals, community health centers, mental health centers and substance abuse centers.
HCTAL 103 - Introduction to U.S. Healthcare Systems
HCTAL 106Personal and Community Health3
This course examines basic concepts of personal health and wellness at the individual and community level. It emphasizes the underlying economic, social and political factors that influence health and disease outcomes and highlights how these factors affect populations differently.
In this course students are assigned rotations in healthcare settings. During the rotation, the student works closely with a faculty member and an assigned mentor to develop a comprehensive understanding of work practices and the scope of practice. Mentors are selected from a variety of healthcare areas. Students evaluate and reflect on their development of skills that lead to successful employment in a healthcare setting.
