Healthcare Foundations

This introductory Basic Healthcare Worker course focuses on the healthcare team and delivery systems. You will learn and discuss topics including legal responsibilities, ethical issues, safety and security, information technology applications in healthcare, emergencies, infection control, communication, interpersonal behaviors, employability skills, blood-borne diseases, wellness, disease, and basic math and science.

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a verifiable and secure digital Healthcare Foundations credential as proof of completion. This Florida State College at Jacksonville digital badge serves to signal achievement to current and/or potential employers that you have the necessary skills to be a successful employee in healthcare.

With the completion of this course, students have finished the first class of the following programs: Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, CMAA, and Phlebotomy.

Required Materials:

DHO Health Science (Updated) 8th Edition by Louise Simmers, M.Ed./Karen Simmers-Nartker, B.S.N./Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, B.B.A.

Cengage Unlimited (MindTap) subscription can be purchased directly through Cengage here. 

Please Note: This class may be canceled if the minimum enrollment number is not met. Any course-related correspondence will be sent to your FSCJ student email address.