CPSO1004 : Career Path Success D

In this Career Path Success course students will learn and practice many of the soft skills needed to be successful in a healthcare career. Students will explore attitudes, behaviors and communication skills expected by employers, coworkers and patients. In this course students will learn to nurture appropriate and effective co-worker relationships including the importance of protecting confidentiality of patients and co-workers. Students will learn to work effectively in teams in the healthcare environment as well as how to locate potential externship and employment opportunities. Conflict in the healthcare environment is discussed as well as methods of managing and resolving conflict. Basic skills for recognizing illegal drug use are presented and students will understand and be able to appropriately respond to triggers for special needs patients.