2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
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AHE 100 - Success Strategies for the Health Professions



6.0 Credits
Emphasis on basic skills needed in order to be successful within the Allied Health curricula/health professions. Topics include, motivation/self-efficacy and overcoming personal challenges; effective student strategies; development of technology skills; relating to others in a diverse world; effective written and oral communication; time management; educational planning. Permit code required.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify personal challenges that could affect school and career success and develop methods for dealing with these personal challenges. [REASON]
  2. Develop a plan to balance the challenges of work, family and school/future employment in the health professions. [ACT]
  3. Define and set goals toward a commitment to a new career in the health professions. [COMMUNICATE]
  4. Explain and navigate college resources such as the library and learning support center, advising and college support systems. [COMMUNICATE]
  5. Apply effective note-taking, textbook reading, and test taking strategies to Allied Health course content. [REASON]
  6. Develop technology skills to access instructional information and support for college success and apply this knowledge to information systems and technology used in the healthcare environment. [COMMUNICATE]
  7. Understand the need for effective oral and written communication skills as they relate to college success and the provision of high quality care. [COMMUNICATE]
  8. Demonstrate skills challenging environment of healthcare education, and the commitment needed to become a successful nursing or allied health professional. [ACT]



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