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1.00 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to obtain specimens of body fluids or tissues other than blood. Techniques for collecting stool, sputum, urine, wound cultures and a variety of other specimens as well as the preparation and testing of such specimens will be presented. Students will practice some specimen collection with other students. Please note: Supply fee required
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Learn the theory of typical OB/GYN and pediatric office visits and procedures. Topics covered include prenatal visits, pregnancy complications, parturition and the postpartum period, the GYN exam and related conditions and procedures, measuring an infant or child and taking vital signs, collecting specimens, screening hearing and vision, and common disorders of childhood. Contact the Health and Human Services Division at (206) 527-3790 for information.
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Offers theory in various examinations and procedures grouped by body system. Examples are urinary catheterization, spirometry, visual acuity, irrigations, casting and cast removal, sputum collection and oxygen administration. Also presented are signs and symptoms of diseases in each system and an introduction to pathology. Contact the Health and Human Services Division at (206) 527-3790 for information,
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Learn theory in calculating medication dosages and administering medications. Theory includes legal and ethical factors, the medication order or prescription, dosages, drug labels, calculating dosages, the six rights of drug administration, and various routes to deliver medications. Contact the Health and Human Services Division at (206) 527-3790 for information.
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Learn theory of performing a standard electrocardiogram. This course
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Learn theory for blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture. The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, equipment needed for venipuncture and technique are covered. Contact the Health and Human Services at (206) 527-3790 for information.
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Provides students with an overview of the various medical specialties, types of practices and the members of the healthcare team. Personal characteristics, certification and professional organizations and career opportunities are explored. The role of managed care is discussed. A brief history of medicine as well as the effects of attitudes and culture on the delivery of healthcare is also presented.
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2.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to various methods of effective communication, both oral and written. Basic psychology related to communication in healthcare is addressed and also includes cultural perspectives on illness, life-threatening illness, stress and burnout. The intent of this course is to focus on effective communication skills required in a medical setting in order to recognize individual needs and adapt communication accordingly to insure accuracy and quality of information exchanged.
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This course introduces the student to legal terms and concepts related to ambulatory healthcare. Topics include risk management, confidentiality, medical records, documentation, the physician's public duties, and the principles of medical law terms and issues.
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This course introduces the student to ethical terms and concepts related to ambulatory healthcare. Topics include medical ethical and bioethical issues, AAMA Code of Ethics, AMA Ethical Guidelines, allocation of scarce resources, abortion and fetal tissue research, genetic engineering, artificial insemination and surrogacy, and dying and death.
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