Must have completed a minimum of 45 credits. Pre-requisite: Must have completed BSCI160 and BSCI161 with a C- or higher.

This course will provide an overview of clinical skills essential to car eers in the health professions. Students will gain hands-on experience i n learning the processes for taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse ox, orthostatic vital signs, peak flow reading, visual acuity screening, donning/doffing of PPE (clinical hygiene and in fectious disease), and other clinically relevant testing. Beyond these t echnical skills, students will also receive an introduction to the compl exity of healthcare systems and best practices for patient care and comp liance.

This course is recommended for students interested in careers in the hea lth professions. However, this course DOES NOT fulfill or meet the requi rements for any certification or licensure.