AH 118 - Professional Skills/Employment Seminar

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Credit Hours: 1

This course consists of professional skills development sessions that focus on preparation for a credentialing examination and career planning through various classroom activities. Students prepare for entry-level employment in a health care facility with resume writing and interviewing skills activities. In addition, they complete certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider CPR and First Aid certification.

Prerequisite

AH 113 and AH 115, all of which may be taken concurrently.

Co-requisites

  1. Prepare a professional cover letter and resume for entry-level employment in a health care setting.
  2. Demonstrate professional conduct and effective presentation of qualifications during an interview process.
  3. Successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Health Care Provider CPR and first aid certification.
  4. Demonstrate preparedness for a national medical assisting credentialing exam.