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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course introduces medical elements and their applications to body systems and medical specialties. The student will be introduced to medical terms, including suffixes, roots, prefixes, and anatomical terms. The basic body components will also be introduced and associated with the proper terminology. These terms will be applied to common medical specialties.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the terminology used in medicine. This course focuses on understanding and using the medical terms by examining and identifying the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students will practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of the medical terms. Emphasis will be placed on spelling, definition, enunciation/pronunciation and proper use of the terms. Students will also be introduced to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. In a course of this nature, student involvement is expected, encouraged and required.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to introduce some of the basic concepts of clinical and laboratory activities and procedures relevant to today's healthcare delivery system. This information includes discussion and theories germane to infection control, hematology, urinalysis, first aid, pharmacology, stress reduction, nutrition and ECG. PREREQUISITE: HC-125 or HC-126
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to introduce to the basic principles of emergency first aid and CPR. The course will examine the major body systems and the common emergency illnesses and injuries associated with each. Students will learn to identify symptoms and apply the appropriate emergency treatments and stabilization techniques. The course emphasizes practical application of the skills learned, and leads to First Aid/CPR certification upon successful and timely completion of requirements.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course, which examines the study of human disease, will enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the etiologies, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, and potential complications most commonly associated with particular pathophysiological states. Additionally, epidemiological and societal factors which influence disease processes will be presented. PREREQUISITE: HC-108
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4.00 Credits
4 credits, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours The basic medical laboratory techniques are covered in this course. The student will be introduced to concepts of hematology, immunology, serology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and parasitology. To successfully conduct waivered test analyses of body specimens, the student will learn the use of standard laboratory equipment and processing methods. Additionally, the student will learn how to perform safely and effectively in a medical laboratory environment. PREREQUISITE: HC-105 and HC-108.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours This course will provide the student with the basic clinical and diagnostic competencies and skills necessary for entry-level medical assisting. Topics include medical asepsis, medical history, quantitative measurements, physical examination, obstetrics and gynecology, male reproductive system, examinations of body systems, assisting with minor surgery, rehabilitation, nutrition, and pharmacology. Working with clients at all points in the life cycle. PREREQUISITE: HC-110
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course will serve as a foundation for relevant studies in pharmacology to effectively equip the medical assistant, with the necessary information to function efficiently in a medical setting. Students taking Pharmacology will gain the necessary understanding of fundamental concepts, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications in pharmacology to provide excellent patient care. Students will be introduced to common forms and types of drugs, both a prescription and over-the-counter, ,administration techniques, drug dosages, classes of drugs, side effects and drug interactions, emergency response to poisoning, and medication safety measures. PREREQUISITE: HC-125 or HC-126 and HC-108
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4.00 Credits
4 credits The student will study the theory and practice of the techniques for obtaining correct blood specimens. The student will develop an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, proper collection of blood and other specimens for laboratory examination, specimen processing and handling, quality assurance, safety procedures, medico-legal aspects of phlebotomy and effective communication skills. PREREQUISITE: HC-105 and HC- 108.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits, 180 hours at an off site facility supervised Students will have the opportunity to hone the competencies learned in all the required courses. They will achieve the expected level of clinical proficiency which will enable them to secure employment. PREREQUISITE: HC-210, HC-230 CO-REQUISITE: HC-214
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