AHS 50A - INTRODUCTION TO ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS

    Recent Professors
    ANNABEL HOLGUIN, ADAM THOMPSON, RACHELLE CAMPBELL, SHAE COLE, ANGELA SU
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26 ; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to Foothill College allied health programs for the incoming first year student. Overview of HIPAA and patient privacy, Academic Honor Code, student rights and responsibilities, strategies for student success, stress and time management, professionalism and ethical behavior in the health care environment, and individual program policies and procedures for allied health students. Introduction to peer reviewed literature in the professional discipline, analyzing a research study, writing a full research essay of a peer reviewed research study, and understanding of the data analysis of the research. Intended for students who have applied and been accepted into allied health programs; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:25pm–1:25pm, Wed 4:30pm–5:45pm