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Feb 10, 2025
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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025
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HLTSC 200 - Issues and Trends in Health Care Credit Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 152 or ENGL 254 or equivalent writing intensive course with an emphasis in utilizing research Session Cycle: FWSU
The purpose of this course is to develop an awareness of the current trends and issues in health care. Students will examine how legal, ethical, political, and economic principles affect the health care professional and their ability to deliver high quality patient care. Students will also explore the concepts of health, wellness, and illness as they apply to the changing population. Contemporary issues including social justice, advancements in technology, the COVID-19 pandemic, interprofessional collaboration, and changes in the health care environment will also be discussed.
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