Course Description: This course is a basic orientation to the organization of health care systems in New York City and the position of the health care worker within these systems. Topics will include health careers, the nature of health and disease, prevention of disease, public health measures, types of facilities, payment sources, medical care available, and future trends. Visits to local health facilities (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes) are included.

Research Project

REFLECTION:

This class equipped this writer with knowledge and awareness of types of facilities and medical care available for various individuals. One particularly liked the field visit to a local health facility in the community. It was helpful and informative. The research project which was also a major component of the class, was about a topic that was prominent in the health field during the time. The research experience was taxing yet valuable.