CPSO

Classes

CPSO1001 : Career Path Success A

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. Upon completion of this course, students will better understand the importance of time management, planning and scheduling, managing distractions, and scheduling for specialized populations. Students will also learn how to prioritize time using various methods, create personalized schedules and to-do lists, and manage distractions. The importance of critical thinking in the workplace and scheduling needs for specialized populations is examined.

Credit Hours

0.5

CPSO1002 : Career Path Success B

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. This course discusses appropriate attire as well as overall professional image for a healthcare environment. Students will examine habits that promote effective study skills as well as identify appropriate professional interactions when working with specialized populations.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None

CPSO1003 : Career Path Success C

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. Students in this course will explore the importance of the image conveyed through written and verbal communications as well as the impact those communications have on others. Students will explore perceptions of professionalism in the healthcare environment as well as identify basics of financial literacy including budgeting, spending habits and saving.

Credit Hours

0.5

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.

Credit Hours

0.5

CPSO1005 : Career Path Success E

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. Students will learn why developing good people skills is beneficial in a healthcare environment as well as the necessity of embracing diversity when working with patients and others. The importance of taking responsibility for one’s own actions is examined as well as the process for creating an effective resume and the steps necessary for a successful job search.

Credit Hours

0.5

CPSO1006 : Career Path Success F

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 examine the healthcare job market and identify effective interviewing techniques, interviewer perceptions, as well as interview follow-up. Students will also examine unique situations relating to the elderly and terminally ill.

Credit Hours

0.5

CPSO1011 : Career Path Success A

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. Upon completion of this course, students will better understand the importance of time management, planning and scheduling, and managing distractions. Students will also learn how to prioritize time using various methods, as well as create personalized schedules and to-do lists. Students will discuss study skills and learn how to form effective study habits. The importance of critical thinking in the healthcare field will also be examined.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None

CPSO1012 : Career Path Success B

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. This course discusses appropriate attire as well as overall professional image for a healthcare environment. Students will explore attitudes, behaviors and communication skills expected by employers, coworkers and patients. Students in this course will explore the importance of the image conveyed through written and verbal communications as well as the impact those communications have on others.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None

CPSO1013 : Career Path Success C

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 as identify basics of financial literacy including budgeting, spending habits and saving. Students will explore ideas about loan repayment and gain understand of loan interest. Students will also learn about teamwork and conflict resolution in the workplace, as well as explore the idea of drug use and how healthcare providers can identify signs of drug use.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None

CPSO1014 : 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 learn about helpful tips for short- and long-term career planning, as well as accountability in the workplace. Students will learn how to locate potential externship and employment opportunities. Additionally, students will practice creating a resume, discuss important interview tips, and learn about the importance of interview follow-up.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None

CPSO1015 : Career Path Success E

In the Career Path Success courses students will learn and practice many of the soft skills needed to be successful in a healthcare career. Students will learn about confidentiality in healthcare, specifically investigating the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Students will learn why developing good people skills is beneficial in a healthcare environment as well as the necessity of embracing diversity when working with patients and others. Additionally, students will reflect on the importance of volunteering and community service.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None

CPSO1016 : Career Path Success F

In the Career Path Success courses students will learn and practice many of the soft skills needed to be successful in a healthcare career. Students will investigate a variety of topics related to serving specialized populations in healthcare. Students will examine unique situations relating to the elderly and terminally ill, as well as homeless patients, patients with autism, and other groups with unique healthcare needs.

Credit Hours

0.5

Prerequisites

None