Course Content
Introduction to Nursing
This topic introduces students to the nursing profession and the healthcare system as a whole. Learners will explore the role of nurses, different nursing specialties, healthcare settings, and the core values that guide nursing practice. This section lays the foundation for understanding what it means to be a nurse, the responsibilities involved, and the importance of compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care in modern healthcare.
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Lesson 1: What Is Nursing?
Introduction to Nursing: Foundations of the Profession
Introduction to Nursing – Knowledge Check
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Medical Terminology
This topic introduces the language of healthcare. Students will learn common medical terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in nursing and allied health settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding, pronouncing, and correctly using medical terminology to improve communication, documentation, and patient safety.
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Medical Terminology Basics
Medical Terminology – Knowledge Check
Medical Terminology / Medical Terminology Basics
Anatomy & Physiology Basics
This topic provides an overview of basic human anatomy and physiology. Students will explore major body systems, their structures, and how they function together to maintain health. This foundational knowledge prepares learners for more advanced anatomy and physiology coursework in nursing school.
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What Is Anatomy?
Anatomy & Physiology Basics – Knowledge Check
Anatomy & Physiology Basics – Introduction
Healthcare Ethics & Legal Responsibilities
This topic examines ethical principles and legal considerations in healthcare. Students will learn about patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and professional accountability. The topic emphasizes ethical decision-making and understanding the legal responsibilities nurses must uphold in clinical practice.
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Healthcare Ethics & Legal Responsibilities – Overview
Healthcare Ethics & Legal Responsibilities – Knowledge Check
Healthcare Ethics & Legal Responsibilities
Patient Care Fundamentals
This topic focuses on the core principles of patient care. Students will learn about basic caregiving skills, patient comfort, dignity, mobility, nutrition, and observation. Emphasis is placed on compassionate, patient-centered care and the nurse’s role in supporting physical and emotional well-being.
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Patient Care Fundamentals — Definition
Patient Care Fundamentals – Knowledge Check
Patient Care Fundamentals – Core Principles
Infection Control & Safety
This topic introduces infection prevention and safety practices in healthcare environments. Students will learn about hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), standard precautions, and workplace safety. Understanding infection control is essential for protecting patients, healthcare workers, and the community.
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Infection Control & Safety – Standard Precautions
what is Infection Control & Safety?
Infection Control & Safety – Knowledge Check
Vital Signs & Basic Clinical Skills
This topic provides an introduction to vital signs and basic clinical skills. Students will learn the purpose and significance of measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, as well as basic observation techniques. This topic prepares learners for hands-on clinical training.
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Vital Signs & Basic Clinical Skills – Foundations
Vital Signs & Basic Clinical Skills — Definition
Vital Signs & Basic Clinical Skills – Knowledge Check
Communication & Professionalism in Healthcare
This topic emphasizes effective communication and professionalism in healthcare settings. Students will explore verbal and non-verbal communication, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and professional behavior. Strong communication skills are essential for patient safety, collaboration, and career success in nursing.
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Communication & Professionalism in Healthcare – Foundations
Communication & Professionalism in Healthcare — Definition
Communication & Professionalism in Healthcare – Knowledge Check
Academic Readiness for Nursing School
This topic prepares students for the academic demands of nursing education. Learners will develop study strategies, time management skills, test-taking techniques, and critical thinking abilities. The goal is to build confidence and readiness for success in nursing and allied health programs.
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Academic Readiness for Nursing School — Definition
Academic Readiness for Nursing School – Foundations for Success
Academic Readiness for Nursing School – Knowledge Check
Nursing Pathways, Certifications & Career Planning
This topic explores nursing career pathways and educational options. Students will learn about different nursing roles, certification levels, and advancement opportunities. Emphasis is placed on goal setting, professional development, and planning the next steps toward a nursing career.
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Nursing Pathways, Certifications & Career Planning — Definition
Nursing Pathways, Certifications & Career Planning – Exploring Career Options
Nursing Pathways, Certifications & Career Planning – Knowledge Check
Healthcare Foundations – Final Exam
This final exam evaluates overall understanding of healthcare ethics, patient care fundamentals, infection control and safety, vital signs and basic clinical skills, communication and professionalism, academic readiness for nursing school, and nursing pathways and career planning.
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Final Exam Preparation – Healthcare Foundations Review
Final Exam Preparation – Healthcare Foundations Review
Pre-Nursing Foundations Certificate Program

Healthcare Ethics & Legal Responsibilities

Introduction

Healthcare professionals are responsible for providing safe, respectful, and ethical care to all patients. Ethics and legal responsibilities guide decision-making and professional behavior in healthcare settings.

Ethics focuses on what is right and fair, while legal responsibilities focus on what is required by law.

Ethical Principles in Healthcare

Ethical principles help healthcare workers make appropriate decisions when caring for patients.

Key ethical principles include:

  • Autonomy – respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions

  • Beneficence – acting in the patient’s best interest

  • Nonmaleficence – doing no harm

  • Justice – treating all patients fairly and equally

  • Confidentiality – protecting patient privacy and personal information

Healthcare professionals must apply these principles in daily patient care.

Legal Responsibilities

Legal responsibilities are rules and laws that healthcare workers must follow to protect patients and themselves.

Common legal responsibilities include:

  • Following facility policies and procedures

  • Practicing within the scope of training and certification

  • Reporting abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions

  • Maintaining accurate documentation

  • Protecting patient rights and privacy

Failure to follow legal requirements may result in disciplinary action or legal consequences.

Informed Consent

Informed consent means a patient understands and agrees to a medical procedure or treatment.

Healthcare workers must ensure that:

  • The patient receives clear information

  • The patient understands risks and benefits

  • The patient gives permission voluntarily

Only authorized providers obtain consent, but all healthcare staff must respect it.

Patient Rights

Patients have legal and ethical rights, including:

  • The right to respectful care

  • The right to privacy and confidentiality

  • The right to refuse treatment

  • The right to receive accurate information

Healthcare professionals are responsible for protecting these rights at all times.

Professional Accountability

Healthcare workers are accountable for their actions and decisions.

Professional accountability includes:

  • Acting ethically at all times

  • Following laws and regulations

  • Reporting errors honestly

  • Maintaining professional behavior

Accountability builds trust and protects patient safety.

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