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4.00 Credits
This course assists the student to understand the basics of anatomy and physiology of the human body. This course will span the entire organizational format of the body, starting with the basic cell and including all of the body systems to form the complex human being. In addition, students will learn the basics of medical terminology associated with anatomy and physiology. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (EP) 4 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to important concepts related to human diseases. The most common disease and disorders of each body system are presented along with a review of the anatomy and physiology pertinent to the content. Additionally, the effects of aging throughout the lifespan on the body systems and the relationship to the disease are presented. (Prereq: HLTH1010 or BIOL1400 and HLUC1020 or MAST1010) (EP) 3 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the introduction to word analysis and construction with usage of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. Emphasis will be placed on definition, pronunciation, and spelling of roots, prefixes, suffixes and medical words. In addition, students gain an understanding of the organization and complexity of the body and become familiar with the location and function of major body organs. Pharmacological drugs associated with the body systems will also be studied. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (BP/EP) 4 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the complex healthcare system of the United States. An historical perspective will be presented with exploration of how healthcare in the U.S. has changed over the years. The present state of healthcare will be the focus and topics covered will be: Operations of a healthcare organization; government involvement in U.S. healthcare; the difference between inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care; healthcare careers; public health; healthcare payors, financing, and managed care; technology in healthcare; healthcare law and ethics; and mental health issues in America. Students will analyze how all of these areas affect the management of a healthcare organization. (Prereq: None) (BP/EP) 4 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course provides information concerning the relationships between health, food and nutrients. The student will be able to identify the nutritional requirements across the lifespan. Connections between nutrition and health promotion, in addition to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity will be discussed. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (BP/EP) 2 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to Health Unit Coordinator nursing unit procedures, routines and communication devices. The student will learn the importance of using critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication skills in the health care environment. An introduction to the roles of the health care team members, admission, discharge and transfer procedures will be covered as well as employment seeking strategies. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (BP/EP) 4 cr
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2.00 Credits
This blended online course is designed to acquaint the student with medical terms and abbreviations used in health care settings. Students will be introduced to terms related to basic human anatomy, common diseases and related terminology. Medical abbreviations used by the Health Unit Coordinator and other members of the health care team will be introduced. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (BP/EP) 2 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with diagnostic tests and procedures, medication types and terminology, therapies and nursing procedures. The student will become familiar with the terminology necessary to transcribe physician orders. Beginning transcription skills will be taught. (Prereq: Successful completion in HLUC1002, and HLUC1020) (BP/EP) 3 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student the skills needed in transcribing physician's orders. Opportunities will be provided for the student gain experiences transcribing medication orders, diagnostic studies orders, treatment orders, diet orders and activity orders. The student will will become acquainted with specialty orders such as admission orders, preoperative orders and postoperative orders . Computer transcription will also be introduced. In addition, the student will gain experience reading hand written physician orders. (Prereq: Successful completion in HLUC1002, HLUC1020, and HLUC1061) (BP/EP) 2 cr
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3.00 Credits
This is a cooperative training program between Hennepin Technical College and local health care facilities which allows the student to apply competencies learned in the program to an actual work experience. The student will be assigned to a specific nursing unit in a hospital or nursing home and will be expected to perform various HUC duties. (Prereq: Instructor approval and Successful completion of the Health Unit Coordinator courses) (BP/EP) 3 cr
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