In Foundations of Healthcare, students explore the history of healthcare including the significant developments and individuals who contributed to medicine. Students investigate the structure of the United States healthcare system along with the types of services provided by healthcare, government agencies involved in healthcare, and the different types of insurance plans. Students examine the different careers in health care along with the educational requirements. Students explore the professional qualities of a health care worker, examine the legal implications involved in health care along with medical ethics and cultural diversity. Students will develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by healthcare workers: promotion of safety, infection control, vital signs, first aid, CPR, medical abbreviations & charting, and medical math. This course gives a good basic overview of common information that is beneficial for anyone interested in a healthcare career.