| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
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HHS 100
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Introduction to Health
Careers -- Prerequisite: None. Presents information
on the healthcare system and employment opportunities at a variety
of entry levels. Includes an overview of healthcare development,
how health delivery systems are organized, legal and ethical
considerations of healthcare delivery, and an overview of various
healthcare professions. Students are encouraged to explore health
professions through assignments, observations and interviews. 3
lecture hours.
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3
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HHS 101
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Medical
Terminology -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025,
ENG 032, or assessment/waiver. Addresses basic terminology
required of the allied health professional and provides a basic
knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, special procedures,
laboratory procedures, and pharmacology. Greek and Latin prefixes,
suffixes, word roots, and combining forms are presented. Emphasis
is on forming a foundation for a medical vocabulary including
meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Medical abbreviations, signs,
and symbols are included. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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HHS 103
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Dosage
Calculation -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 031,
MAT 050, or assessment/waiver. Introduces the mathematical
concepts required of the allied health professional to accurately
administer medication. 1 lecture hour.
|
1
|
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HHS 104
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CPR and Basic
Health Awareness -- Prerequisite: None. Provides
students with information necessary to recognize the need for one-
and two-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] as it relates to
adults, children and infants. Requires students to safely perform
CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator. 1 lecture
hour. |
1
|
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HHS 105
|
Medical Law and
Ethics -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG
032, or assessment/waiver. This introductory course provides an
overview of law and ethics for allied health professionals
functioning in a variety of settings. Topical areas include: the
legal system, standards and scope of care and practice, physician
patient relationships, standards of professional conduct, public
duties, documentation, employment laws and practices, pertinent
federal/state statutes, ethical codes, and bioethical issues. The
content will provide an understanding of ethical and legal
obligations to self, patients, and employer. 3 lecture
hours.
|
3
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HHS 284
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Special Topics in
Health and Human Services -- Prerequisite: Program
chair approval. Provides students with the opportunity to
experience seminars, workshops and other instructional activities
on topics of interest that reinforce the concepts presented in
their program areas. Contact program chair for more information.
Contact hours vary.
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1 - 5
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