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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
FA, SP, SU - A.A.S. only. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the health care delivery system and to provide an overview of the role and responsibility of members of the health care team.Common illnesses will be discussed with a focus on prevention of disease and promotion of wellness. Legal/ethical issues, basic medical terminology, infection control and the personal and professional characteristics of the successful health care professional are also included. Skills in performing vital signs, first aid, body mechanics, gloving, and proper hand washing technique will be taught.
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3.00 Credits
SP - A.A.S. only. This is an introductory course in the assessment and control of risk within health-care facilities. Included in the course are analysis of possibilities of liability, methods to reduce risk of liability, and methods to transfer risk to others.
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1.00 Credits
FA, SP, SU - Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program or permission of the instructor.The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the health care delivery system and provide an overview of the role and responsibility of members of the health care team.Common illnesses will be discussed with a focus on prevention of disease and promotion of wellness. Legal/ethical issues, basic medical terminology, infection control, and the personal and professional characteristics of the successful health care professional are also included. Skills in performing vital signs, first aid, body mechanism, gloving, and proper hand washing technique will be taught.
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1.00 Credits
FA, SP, SU - A study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and OSHA standards for blood borne pathogens,Domestic Violence education and medical errors for the health professional.This course satisfies the minimum HIV/AIDS education requirements including transmission, infection control, prevention, general treatment, legal aspects, confidentiality, testing and attitudes. Within this course, requirements are met for OSHA standards for universal precautions, PPE,microbiological practices, Hepatitis B vaccination, post exposure evaluation/follow-up and hazard communication in working with blood borne pathogens. Domestic violence and medical errors are included.
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1.00 Credits
FA, SP, SU - A.A.S. only. A study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and OSHA standards for blood borne pathogens,Domestic Violence education and medical errors for the health professional.This course satisfies the minimum HIV/AIDS education requirements including transmission, infection control, prevention, general treatment, legal aspects, confidentiality, testing and attitudes.Within this course, requirements are met for OSHA standards for universal precautions, PPE,microbiological practices,Hepatitis B vaccination, post exposure evaluation/follow-up and hazard communication in working with blood borne pathogens.Domestic violence and medical errors are included.
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3.00 Credits
FA, SP - This course includes information and principles for protection and promotion of individual and public health. Emphasis is given to mental health,parenthood, nutrition, disease prevention, and community organization for maintaining and improving health in society. Meets A.A. General Education Category IV.
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3.00 Credits
FA, SP - Lab fee. This course includes standards and accepted principles of first aid, discussion and laboratory practices in dressings and bandages,wounds and their care, rescue breathing and CPR, poisonings, fractures, burns, and transportation of the injured.The course includes the American Red Cross first aid course.Upon successful completion of all tests, students will be certified in CPR and Basic First Aid.
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3.00 Credits
SP - A course designed to instruct human service providers, such as special educators and mental health professionals, in anticipating and controlling student/client medical/behavioral emergencies in agency and/or school settings. Skills in medical first aid,CPR, and non-violent crisis intervention will be taught. Meets American Red Cross certification requirement for Community First Aid and Safety and Crisis Prevention Institute certification for non-violent crisis intervention.
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4.00 Credits
FA, SP - A.A.S. only. Prerequisite: HSC 1531. A study of the nature, cause, and treatment of specific disease entities. Basic understanding of the body's defense mechanism and modalities to treat disease.
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3.00 Credits
FA - An introduction to health-care law.Covers the legal aspects of the delivery of health care in various settings. Includes an introduction to the American legal system, the liabilities of health-care organizations and health-care professionals, patient rights and responsibilities, labor relations, and insurance, among other topics.
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