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IIA one-semester, one-credit course to introduce students to the language used in the medical and allied health professions. Word building using medical word roots, prefixes and suffixes is the primary emphasis of the course. Terms that identify diseases, disorders and conditions as well as diagnostic tests and treatment procedures are taught. The terms relate to the function and anatomy of the integumentary, respiratory and cardiovascular/lymphatic systems. Pronunciation is emphasized to facilitate the learner's communication with other members of the healthcare delivery system. Prerequisite: High school biology or permission of instructor. One class hour a week .Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Spring
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3.00 Credits
SciencesThis course explores the overall medical laboratory experience. It introduces students to basic laboratory tasks, tests and procedures performed in medical office laboratories. The primary focus will be on laboratory safety, quality assurance and quality control, laboratory equipment and supplies, first aid, CPR, procurement of specimens, record keeping and communication with patients and staff. Pre- or co-requisite: BIO 15 or BIO 33/34. Two class hours and three lab hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall
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SciencesThe course emphasize the most common collection and testing procedures/techniques used in the modern medical office and physician office lab (POL). It is a continuation of the HLT 21 course in the medical assisting program and is also appropriate for phlebotomists and clinical associates who are currently working in a healthcare setting. The primary focus will be the "waived" laboratory testing procedures performed in urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology/ serology. Prerequisite - BIO 15 or BIO 33/34 and HLT 21; or MED 10 or permission of instructor. Two class hours and three lab hours a wee k.Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall, Spring; Day only
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3.00 Credits
SciencesThis course is designed to familiarize the student with basic medications administered and prescribed in the modern medical office. In class sessions students will learn basic pharmacology, math and dosage calculations for administering routine medications. Lab practice will focus on math calculations and administration techniques. Topics will include terminology, definitions, abbreviations, drug classification, prescription and drug forms. Common drugs used, actions, side effects and adverse drug reactions, immunizations and injections will also be included. Pre- or co-requisite: BIO 15 or BIO 33/34 and HLT 21. Two class hours and two lab hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Not offered every year
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3.00 Credits
FunctionThis course introduces the student to normal human body movement as related to skeletal and muscular systems, while emphasizing the relationship between biomechanical principles of anatomy (structure) and movement (function). The student will learn the anatomy, function, and relationship of human skeletal muscles. Prerequisite: BIO 15, BIO 54 or BIO 33; or Pre or co-requisite: BIO 34. Three class hours per week. 3 credits Not offered every year
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3.00 Credits
ProblemsA comprehensive study of the scope and magnitude of the problems of maintaining health in a particular segment of the population. Current mental and physical health problems such as tuberculosis, venereal diseases and other diseases that pose a threat to community resources as well as prevention identification, treatment, and rehabilitation are examined. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Not offered every year
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1.00 Credits
SciencesA one-semester course on a specific topic or a health/medical specialty in the Health Sciences. Course topics will be announced each semester. Prerequisite: to be determined by the course specialty offered. Three to six hours of lecture, and/or two to four hours of lab as speciality requires. Instructional Support Fee applies3-6 credits Fall,
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ProjectAn honors experience open only to students in the BCC Honors Program. A student develops project activities and objectives with a faculty mentor who oversees the project. A contract describing the project must be submitted to the Honors Program for approval. Students are encouraged to present honors projects at appropriate conferences. Each culminating honors project will be unique, focusing on an area of particular interest to the individual student. The number of class meetings per week will vary by contract. Prerequisite: current enrollment in the Honors Program. 1 credit Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
ManagementThis course allows Honors program students from the Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, and Office Administration and other departments to develop projects needed by businesses, industries, and the community. By working in teams on multifaceted projects, students bring their expertise to evaluate a concept and propose a solution involving experts from the college and the community as needed. In this writing-intensive course, the students plan, implement, and/or assess the project. Open to Commonwealth Honors Program students and others with permission of the instructor. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
LeadershipIn this interdisciplinary course, students review the scholarly literature on leadership to gain a concise grounding in major leadership concepts and theories, including a contemporary approach for leadership in groups, communities, and organizations. Working in groups, students practice problem-solving strategies and leadership skills by developing a project plan to help a nonprofit organization provide a service needed in the community, leading service-learning students to implement it, and assessing the project and their personal growth using guided-reflection techniques. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Commonwealth Honors Program or permission of the instructor. Three hours of lecture per week. 3 credits Spring
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