Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: apply professional standards when interacting with patients and families; identify and interpret medical terminology; maintain appropriate infection controls procedures; apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology; identify common diagnostic tests and equipment and their purpose; follow appropriate procedures when conducting common diagnostic tests; observe, monitor, and report patient status during diagnostic tests and respond appropriately; demonstrate proper procedures for positioning, transporting, and transferring patients; apply reading skills in a health sciences career environment; apply writing, math, and science skills in a health sciences career environment; describe the relationship, roles, and responsibilities among health care professionals; analyze the impact on health care systems based on changes in technology, epidemiology, managed care, etc.; apply appropriate laws, regulations, and industry standards to health care situations; identify ethical issues and demonstrate ethical behavior in health care situations; communicate with patients using appropriate language and level, including using appropriate techniques for communicating with special needs patients (e.g., hard of hearing); apply listening skills and interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors to enhance communication with coworkers and patients; interpret and use tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communication; use word processing, presentation software, and email applications to prepare communications; use spreadsheet and database applications to manage and communicate data and information; use problem solving and critical thinking skills to locate credible sources of information about problems and determine appropriate methods for investigating causes; use problem solving and critical thinking skills to determine root causes of problems and to suggest and evaluate solutions; apply leadership qualities to improve the quality of work and the work environment; work effectively in a team environment to improve the quality of work and the work environment; identify and practice appropriate safety and health procedures for health care occupations; demonstrate appropriate emergency and first aid knowledge and procedures for health care occupations; identify and practice appropriate environmental procedures for health care occupations; demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior related to a career in health sciences; and pursue career development skills to advance in health science careers.