HMED 140: Intro to Health Professions
Course Description:
This course will assist students in exploring various departments at MSU and choosing a major that best fits their passions, career goals, and educational interests. This course will also provide an opportunity to explore the breadth of health care professions. (No pre-reqs)
Students will complete short reflection assignments after each class and write a summary paper describing future goals based on course expereince. Attendance is required.
Course Offering Information:
Semester course is offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
Duration: Last 8-weeks (Fall) /First 8-weeks (Spring)
Days/Time: Tuesday's 4:10-6pm
Sample Schedule (subject to change each semester):
Week |
4:10-4:30 |
4:30-5 |
5-5:30 |
5:30-6pm |
1 |
Introduction to class, goals for class, overview of health professions |
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2 |
Health Professions application process, myths in healthcare |
Health Professions discussion |
Activity |
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3 |
Academic Pathways - degrees |
Leadership Institute |
Health Stations |
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4 |
Mini Major Madness Round 1 |
Mini Major Madness Round 2 |
Mini Major Madness Round 3 |
Student Panel Discussion |
5 |
Career in Dietetics |
Career in Counseling |
Allied Health Professions |
Radiology Technologist |
6 |
Case Study Ananlysis: The Healthcare Team |
Dentist |
Dental Hygienist |
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7 |
Navy and Military Scholarships |
Scholarships |
Mid-level Providers: FNP, PA, RN |
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8 |
Physicians: MD, DO, ND |
PT, AT, OT |
Class wrap-up and discussion |