This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic health care proce- dures, including the safe use of appropriate instruments, equipment, and materials. Students will focus on health care fundamentals, including health care terminology and the anatomical features and physiology of some major body systems. Students will devel- op an awareness of health and safety issues in the health care field, environmental and societal issues related to health care, professional practice standards, and career opportuni- ties in the field.