Foundations in Healthcare

This course provides an essential foundation for students aspiring to enter the health professions. It introduces the core principles of healthcare delivery, ethics, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration. In addition to academic exploration, students engage in reflective activities, self-assessment, and skill-building exercises designed to support personal development, cultural competence, resilience, and effective communication. Students leave the course with a clearer sense of their purpose in the healthcare field, a toolkit for academic success, and a growth mindset that prepares them for the challenges and rewards of a career dedicated to service and healing.