Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

IHS 1200 - Survey of Health Professions and Collaborative Healthcare


This course examines various roles of healthcare professionals in healthcare delivery systems and the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in quality healthcare and improved health outcomes. Education, professional licensing, training program options and employment opportunities in health professions are presented through various course materials; including guest speakers representing various healthcare professions. Course satisfies the College of Health Sciences and Professions interprofessional education requirement.

Requisites: (Fr or Soph) and WARNING: No credit if taken after IHS 1100
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe education and training programs in various health care professions.
  • Students will be able to describe how to obtain a credential/license to practice.
  • Students will be able to define roles and responsibilities of health care professionals.
  • Students will be able to identify opportunities for employment in health care professions.
  • Students will be able to describe multidisciplinary health care collaboration and its value in improving health outcomes.
  • Students will be able to explain how effective health care teamwork impacts health care delivery and health outcomes.


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