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DNTA 1015 - DENTAL ASSISTING
A study of pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures, instrumentation, OSHA and other regulatory agencies' standards.
A study of pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures, instrumentation, OSHA and other regulatory agencies' standards.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 112.0
DNTA 1060 - DENTAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Grade Basis: P
External Learning/Field/Skills/Practicum Hours: 120.0
HITT 1011 - ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications, and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Course reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record.
Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications, and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. Course reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 95.0
HITT 1013 - MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
An overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services.
An overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 80.0
HITT 1305 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Study of the basic structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis is on building a professional vocabulary required for employment in the allied health care field.
Study of the basic structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis is on building a professional vocabulary required for employment in the allied health care field.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Use medical terms in context
Utilize prefixes, suffixes, root words, and plurals to construct medical terms
Analyze medical terms
Translate medical abbreviations
Interpret symbols
Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
HITT 1213 - CODING & INSURANCE
An overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services.
An overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Apply ICD and CPT rules and guidelines to complete claims forms for submission
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 2.0
HPRS 1201 - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS
An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
HPRS 1202 - WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION
An overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the life span. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness.
An overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the life span. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
HPRS 1204 - BASIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS SKILLS
A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods.
A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
HPRS 2201 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries.
Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
HPRS 2210 - BASIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS SKILLS II
Builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills relevant to the professional development of the student. Lecture and simulated laboratory experiences prepare the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills.
Builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills relevant to the professional development of the student. Lecture and simulated laboratory experiences prepare the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
HPRS 2231 - GENERAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS MANAGEMENT
Exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations.
Exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
HPRS 2300 - PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages.
A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
HPRS 2302 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH
A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application with an emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field.
A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application with an emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
MDCA 1060 - CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory care settings.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 120.0
MDCA 1064 - CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Grade Basis: P
NURA 1060 - CNA CLINICAL
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Grade Basis: P
Clinical Hours: 40.0
PHRA 1001 - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician.
An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician.
Instruction includes drug interactions, terminology, and dosage calculations.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 60.0
PLAB 1023 - CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.
Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 60.0
PLAB 1060 - PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN EXTERNSHIP
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Grade Basis: P
External Learning/Field/Skills/Practicum Hours: 60.0