AHS 50C: INTERPROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 0.5 |
| Hours: | 6 lecture per quarter (6 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate teamwork in the healthcare environment.
- Students will create a professional resume to be used for their job search following graduation.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. discuss the role of the health care team and collaborative practice
B. evaluate and demonstrate effective communication strategies in the health care environment with patients and the health care team
C. analyze legal/ethical health care case studies and formulate a decision based on ethical/legal criteria
D. write a professional resume and prepare for employment in the health care field
Course Content
A. Health care team
1. writing focused clinical questions
2. evidence-based practice
3. collaborative practice
B. Communication in health care
1. written communication and documentation
2. community outreach
3. patient education
4. interprofessional communication
5. cultural and health beliefs
C. Legal/ethical issues in health care
1. ethical philosophy and terminology
2. ethical/legal decision-making model
3. "RED" - respect, empathy and dignity in health care
4. ethical/legal case studies
5. mandated reporter
D. Transitioning to working as health care professional
1. resumes
2. interviewing
3. employer policies and expectations
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Online exams, including multiple-choice questions based on:
1. patient case studies
2. legal/ethical issues
3. mandated reporter
B. Written assignments:
1. health care team and collaborative practice
2. resume
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Cooperative interprofessional learning exercises
D. Electronic discussions
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
The instructor will provide materials.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignments from online materials
B. Written analysis of patient case studies