Health Pre-program Preparatory Coursework

Upon completion of the Health Pre-Program Preparatory Coursework, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Understand and apply time, stress and money management skills.
• Understand the functions of the various healthcare professions at STI.
• Understand and solve algebraic problems.
• Understand applied physics and/or chemistry concepts and solve applied physics and/or chemistry problems.
• Understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world.
• Understand and identify the human anatomy and the various functions associated within it.
• Recognize and use medical terms according to the body system.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Develop academic skills including note-taking, reading, memory, test-taking, studying, and problem solving.
• Understand and apply individual learning styles in the academic setting.
• Use mathematical concepts to solve real world problems.
• Use applied physics and/or chemistry concepts to solve real world problems.
• Explain and apply the basic elements used to form medical words.

Professionalism

• Learn how to handle academic situations effectively.
• Describe and understand team dynamics and the characteristics of a healthy team.
• Demonstrate healthcare professionalism.

Communication

• Learn how to effectively communicate academic and personal needs in order to receive the necessary assistance.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate mathematical and applied physics and/or chemistry concepts.