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HEALTH SCIENCES 1100 Survey of Health Care Careers 2 credit hours An exploration of various allied health professions including diagnostic, medical information, rehabilitation, and patient care services through classroom and field experience. (2 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1101 Survey of Health Care Careers: Field Study 2 credit hours An exploration of various allied health professions including diagnostic, medical information, rehabilitation, and patient care services through career shadowing. (2 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1105 Nurse Assistant 6 credit hours State approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program that provides instruction on the basic nursing skills needed to assist the professional nurse. Skills include all elements of personal care, vital signs, body mechanics, safety measures, resident's rights, infection control, communication, and observation. Exploration of geriatric and Alzheimer's patients included. Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test with a score in category one. Writing Placement Essay with a score of four. (3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 clinical hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1106 Rehabilitation Aide 2 credit hours Overview of the role and necessary skills of a Physical Rehabilitation Aide. Exploration of modalities of physical rehabilitation including effects of aging, neuromuscular/neurological, musculoskeletal disorders and cardiopulmonary disease. Prerequisite: CNA, RN, LPN, Developmental Disabilities Aide, and Child Care Aide (2 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1110 Biomedical Terminology 4 credit hours Introduction of medical terms for each body systems and specialty medical fields. Includes word roots, prefixes and suffixes commonly encountered in the health care field. Previous medical background unnecessary. (4 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1115 Pharmacy Technician 5 credit hours Overview of the role and fundamental skills necessary for a professional pharmacy technician. Exploration of pharmacy abbreviations, calculations, drug classifications, basic anatomy and physiology, disease states, drug interactions, and prescription processing is included. Prerequisite: High School diploma or GED (5 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1120 Introduction to Clinical Lab Science 3 credit hours Introduction to the profession of clinical laboratory science and to the clinical laboratory scientist's role in the delivery of health care. An exploration of all clinical areas of the laboratory and the major work components performed in each area. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1110 with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1122 Basic Phlebotomy Techniques 4 credit hours An overview of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques for obtaining blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1110 with a grade of “C” or better, or concurrent enrollment in Health Sciences 1110 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1123 Phlebotomy for Nursing 2 credit hours An overview of the phlebotomy procedure designed for the practicing nurse to refine phlebotomy skills and/or the nursing student who desires to learn phlebotomy techniques. Basic information about phlebotomy as well as hands-on practice are included. (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1124 Phlebotomy Clinical 2 credit hours Integrated clinical practice in the area of venipuncture and capillary puncture for the collection of blood specimens for diagnostic analysis. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1122 and CPR for Healthcare Providers and consent of instructor (8 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1125 Phlebotomy Exam Review 1 credit hour Comprehensive review and update of phlebotomy practice, to include theory and procedures, as well as preparation for the certifying exam. Prerequisites: Health Sciences 1124 or concurrent enrollment in Health Sciences 1124 or consent of instructor. (1 lecture hour)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1126 Basic Non-Invasive Electrocardiography (EKG) 2 credit hours An overview of non-invasive electrocardiographic procedures including electrocardiogram (EKG), Holter monitor, and Treadmill Stress Test (TMST). Exploration of anatomy, physiology and electrical activity of the heart. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1110 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or concurrent enrollment in Health Sciences 1110 (1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1127 EKG Clinical 1 credit hour Integrated clinical practice in the area of electrocardiography. Students obtain patient Electrocardiograms (EKG), Holtor monitor, and the Treadmill Stress Test (TMST) via non-invasive electrocardiographic procedures. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1126

HEALTH SCIENCES 1128 Advanced Non-Invasive Electrocardiography (EKG) 3 credit hours Advanced electrocardiography (EKG) includes electrophysiology of the heart and identification of waveforms. Cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac disease states and cardiac medications included. Non-invasive cardiography testing to include Holter monitor and Treadmill Stress Testing (TMST). Prerequisites: Health Sciences 1126 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1129 Non-Invasive Electrocardiography Clinical 1 credit hour Integrated clinical practice in the area of electrocardiography to include electrocardiograms (EKG), Holtor monitor testing, and the Treadmill Stress Test (TMST) via non-invasive electrocardiographic procedures. Prerequisites: CPR for Health Care Providers and Health Sciences 1128 or consent of instructor (4 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1130 Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures 3 credit hours Introduction to the profession and responsibilities of a medical assistant with an emphasis on administrative procedures. Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems 1110 with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1133 Health Insurance for Medical Assistants 3 credit hours Introduction to billing, coding and health care insurance as it relates to physician offices. Prerequisite: CIS 1110 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1145 Health Care Collaboration 3 credit hours Examines changes in health care due to an aging population, availability of resources, and related factors. Explores the impact of national initiatives and regulating bodies on standards of practice. Determines the role of the interdisciplinary health care team as it impacts patient outcomes. Prepares students to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

HEALTH SCIENCES 1150 CPR – Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 1 credit hour Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. (2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1160 CPR-Basic Life Support Instructor 1 credit hour Prepares American Heart Association (AHA) instructors to disseminate the science, skills and philosophy of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) programs to participants enrolled in AHA courses. Purpose of the course is to provide instructor candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to reach and teach potential Basic Life Support providers (BLS). Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1150 or equivalent (may be an M.D., R.N., paramedic, EMT-B, respiratory therapist or other as described by AHA-CPR recognition) (2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1800 Special Project 1 to 3 credit hours Special project courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.). This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected.

HEALTH SCIENCES 1820 Selected Topics I 3 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (3 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1821 Selected Topics II 3 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 1840 Independent Study 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2211 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care 3 credit hours Legal and ethical aspects of health care with an emphasis on patient's rights, confidentiality, liability, code of ethics, documentation, consent, release of information and standard of care as they apply to medical assisting. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 1110 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2233 Pathophysiology for Medical Assisting 3 credit hours Study of functional changes that accompany injuries, disorders and disease states as they relate to medical assisting. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1500 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or Anatomy and Physiology 1551 and 1552 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or Anatomy and Physiology 1571 and 1572 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2235 Pharmacology for Medical Assisting 3 credit hours Study of prescribed drugs as they relate to medical assisting. Emphasis on legislation, common medications prescribed, dosage calculation, preparation, administration and adverse reactions. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 2233 with a grade of “C” or better, or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2237 Assisting with Medical Specialties 3 credit hours Clinical skills required for medical assistants in a variety of physician specialty offices including emergency settings. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1500 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or Anatomy and Physiology 1551 and 1552 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or Anatomy and Physiology 1571 and 1572 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor. (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2239 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 3 credit hours Study of clinical procedures performed by a medical assistant with an emphasis on medical asepsis, infection control, patient education, nutrition, health promotion and basic clinical assessment. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology 1500 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or Anatomy and Physiology 1551 and 1552 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or Anatomy and Physiology 1571 and 1572 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2245 Workplace Development for Medical Assistants 2 credit hours Development of professionalism and communication skills for medical office personnel. Building effective relationships with patients, physicians, supervisors and co-workers with an emphasis on successfully securing and retaining employment. Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems 1110 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. (1 lecture, 2 lab hours)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2250 Medical Assistant Practicum 3 credit hours Integrated clinical practice in medical assisting with a minimum of 180 clinical contact hours in a qualified medical office. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

HEALTH SCIENCES 2253 Certified Medical Assistant Exam Prep 1 credit hour Designed to prepare the medical assistant to advance toward certification through the American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA). Includes review of theory and skills required for medical assisting. Prerequisite: Health Sciences 2250 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

HEALTH SCIENCES 2860 Internship (Career & Technical Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Course requires participation in Career and Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

HEALTH SCIENCES 2865 Internship - Advanced (Career & Tech Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Internship (Career and Technical Education). Course requires participation in Career & Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

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