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Health Professions Essentials
Issued by
University of Montana
Earners of the Health Professions Essentials badge have a fundamental understanding of the healthcare system along with basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. They know the educational pathway of healthcare professionals from various healthcare career fields demonstrated by course participation and job shadowing experiences. These candidates can apply their understanding of human anatomy and how the human body functions to provide entry-level care to patients.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the following courses with a minimum of a C- grade: AHMS 144 Medical Terminology, AHHS 191 Special Topics: Introductions to Health Professionals, BIOH 112 or BIOH 113 or BIOH 104/105
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Complete Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR course, Pass accompanying BLS CPR examinations to receive certification
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Complete 8 hours of health professions job shadowing in a healthcare facility
Standards
1.1.2 Identify basic structures and describe functions of human body systems
2.2.1 Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information.
4.2.1 Apply employability skills in healthcare.
4.3.1 Research levels of education, credentialing requirements, and employment trends in health professions.