MEDA 0601 - Introduction to Health Careers

    Recent Professors
    Brittany M. Villagran
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite Prerequisite: Admission to Taft College Medical Assisting Program.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MEDA 0601
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course presents information on the health care system and employment opportunities. Includes a history of medicine, overview of health care development, how health delivery systems are organized, legal and ethical considerations of health care delivery, and an overview of various health care professions. Students will learn how to set goals, develop personal management skills, and complete a resume and application for a healthcare career. (formerly MEDA 1101)
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    Tue 6:10pm–8:15pm