This program provides students with technical and soft skills that will help them to become successful in a health care profession. Students interested in careers that provide health care (Nursing, CNA) or health care support careers (medical coder, transcriber, office assistant, health services managers) will benefit from this course. 

Instruction includes topics such as workplace ethics and professionalism, medical terminology, study habits, and learning styles and techniques.  Health careers will be explored including the necessary post-secondary education options and requirements. Job search and interview techniques as well as consumerism topics such as investing, budgeting, credit, taxes and banking will be covered.

Successful completion of the Business/Health Careers program is a significant portion of the selection process for students in the Nursing Assistant Program their senior year. 

Instructor

Mrs. Rueff

Course Location

Richland Community College Campus

Areas of Study

• Workplace ethics
• Learning styles/study techniques
• Health care career opportunities
• Money management
• Leadership skills
• Employment skills

Dual Credit