Description
The Patient Care Capstone course provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in Medical Terminology to real-world healthcare contexts. This course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of patient care, health systems, and medical practices through hands-on, career-focused experiences.
Students select from one of three pathway options each semester: participating in an internship, completing a research project, or earning industry-recognized certifications. This flexible structure allows students to explore different aspects of the healthcare field and tailor their learning to their individual career goals.
Throughout the course, students will develop technical skills, professional communication, ethical decision-making, and workplace readiness. Emphasis is placed on applying medical knowledge in practical settings, reflecting on learning, and building a portfolio that demonstrates readiness for future education and careers in patient care.
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Prerequisites: Completion of foundational patient care courses or equivalent knowledge and skills.
UC/CSU “g” credit
This course is part of a CTE pathway. View our CTE webpage for details.
