Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Clinical Care program provides a comprehensive education in health sciences, emphasizing the application of science to healthcare practice. Graduates develop skills in cultural competency, ethical practice, and scientific literature utilization. The program prepares students for entry-level healthcare positions or further study in nursing.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Clinical Care offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes the application of basic science to health and the development of values and skills for professional practice and graduate study. Graduates of the program will:
- Synthesize and apply knowledge from biological, physical, health, and behavioral sciences to inform healthcare practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competency and diversity in healthcare environments.
- Exhibit sound ethical practice in healthcare settings.
- Utilize professional/scientific literature to support decision-making in clinical practice and healthcare issues.
- Understand the current healthcare system, its challenges, and changes in healthcare delivery and funding.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills for effective client-practitioner, professional, and peer-clinician communication.
Outline:
General Education Requirements (60 Credits):
Meet the university's general education requirements, which provide a broad foundation in various academic disciplines.
Major Concentration (48 Credits):
The Health Science: Clinical Care concentration includes coursework in:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Health Promotion
- Epidemiology
- Healthcare Delivery Systems
- Clinical Research Methods
- Ethics in Healthcare
Open Electives (12 Credits):
Students can choose elective courses to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.
Program Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Synthesize and apply knowledge from biological, physical, health, and behavioral sciences as a foundation for practice as a health care professional.
- Explain the importance of cultural competency and appreciation for diversity in the community and healthcare environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of sound ethical practice found in healthcare settings.
- Identify and use professional/scientific literature and materials to support professional decision-making related to clinical practice and health care issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current health care system, as well as challenges and changes in the delivery and funding of health care.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills required for client-practitioner and professional interaction, as well as peer-clinician communication.
Assessment:
The program utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Exams (midterms and finals)
- Quizzes
- Discussions
- Presentations
- Projects
- Research papers
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members with expertise in health sciences and clinical practice. Faculty members utilize a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Hands-on labs
- Simulations
- Case studies
- Guest speakers
Careers:
The clinical care concentration prepares students for application to the accelerated second-degree Nursing program at Mercy University or for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings, such as:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation centers
- Public health agencies
- Insurance companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
