Healthcare Foundations

This introductory Basic Healthcare Worker course focuses on the health care 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 success 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.