HLTH 270 - Health Systems and Consumers

This course provides an overview of the complex health marketplace in order to assist consumers in selecting health products and services intelligently. Topics include understanding and analyzing the history of the U.S. health system, current issues with accessing health care, the impact of federal programs on health services, current healthcare services offered, healthcare policy/law, healthcare ethics, and a global comparison of health systems. This course includes an integrated service learning component.

Prerequisite: Health Science major.
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.