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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (3+0) Provides a description of health care professions and the interdisciplinary team, job responsibilities, educational and licensing requirements, employment trends, and salary ranges for health related careers. Students will have an exposure to the history and development of health care in Alaska and the United States. Health care issues will be examined with an emphasis on ethics and cultural diversity. The principles of critical thinking will be introduced and communication skills will be promoted through collaborative discussion, presentation, and projects.
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1.00 Credits
1 credit (1+0) Basic CPR techniques and First Aid for controlling bleeding, shock, seizures, obstructed airway/choking, hot and cold-related emergencies, and diabetic crisis. Signs and symptoms of stroke and heart attack are reviewed, as is use of A.E.D. Safety and prevention practices are discussed. The course meets certification requirements for child care providers, outdoor guides, lifeguards, home health aides, group homes, and certified nurse aids. Course materials are derived from American Safety and Health Institute and American Heart Association guidelines.
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9.00 Credits
9 credits (6+6) Trains students in basic skills needed to assist nurses and to be efficient health care team members. Successful students qualify to sit for the Alaska State Nurse Aide certification exam. Minimum 75 lecture hours and 80 lab/practicum hours. Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completed application with criminal background check, health examination, current TB test and immunizations.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (3+0) Non-laboratory overview of human structure and function. Includes the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Applicable only to Medical Assisting Certificate. Prerequisite: HS S135 (C- or higher) or concurrent enrollment.
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HS S135 US C- Concurrent OR HLTH F114 UF C- Concurrent OR BIOL A100 UA C Concurrent
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (3+0) Cross-listed as HIM S116. Practical application of mathematics in health care, including arithmetic review, percentages, interest, ratio, proportion, dimensional analysis, metric system, medication calculation, graphs, charts and measurement instruments. Prerequisite: MATH S054 with a C (2.00) or better, or placement into MATH S055 or higher.
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MATH S054 US C Concurrent OR MATH A054 UA C Concurrent OR DEVM F054 UF C Concurrent OR AAAR 065 OR AX1 017 OR AX2 017 OR AX3 017 OR AX4 017 OR AX5 017
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (2+2) Designed specifically for Alaskan conditions and needs, addressing environmental problems such as hypothermia as well as first aid. Prepares students to deal with emergencies: ensure scene safety, provide patient care and transport, document incident. For non-medical workers in construction, logging, mining, law enforcement, ski patrol and other occupations where emergency care may be needed.
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6.00 Credits
6 credits (6+2) Training to provide assessment of and basic care for persons with medical emergency in pre-hospital settings. Conditions include acute trauma, pulmonary arrest, wounds, cardiac arrest, shock, fractures, and childbirth. Techniques are presented for lifting and moving the sick and injured. Course provides for State of Alaska EMS requirement of 120 contact hours, minimum. Prerequisite: Proof of current CPR certification (instructor approved) or concurrent enrollment in HS S102.
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HS 102 US D- Concurrent
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4.00 Credits
4 credits (3+2) Introduces business aspects of medical offices and administrative duties of medical assistants. Includes telephone and reception procedures, appointment scheduling, medical law and ethics, professionalism, verbal communication, and medical record keeping for the medical office. Course requires lecture and lab work. Special fees may apply. Prerequisite: Admission to Medical Assisting program; HS S114; and HS S116 or 100-level math or higher; grade of C- or higher for all prerequisites.
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HS S102 US C- (AND HS S114 US C- Concurrent OR HLTH F114 UF C- Concurrent ) (AND HS S116 US C- Concurrent OR HLTH S116 UF C- Concurrent OR MATH S105 US C- Concurrent OR MATH S113 US C- Concurrent OR MATH S106 US C- Concurrent OR MATH S152 US C- Concurrent OR MATH S108 US C- Concurrent OR MATH S152 US C- Concurrent OR MATH A105 UA C Concurrent OR MATH V105 UV C Concurrent OR DEVM F105 UF C- Concurrent OR AACM 063 OR AAEA 090 )
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (3+0) Cross-listed as HIM S135. An introduction to root forms, prefixes and suffixes, and medical abbreviations. Focus is on terminology of body systems related to symptomatology, diseases and treatment. Prerequisite: Placement at WRTG S110 or higher.
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(AARE 250 AND AAWR 250 ) OR AACS 500 (OR AARC 065 AND AASS 075 ) (OR CE04 80 AND CE05 86 ) OR WRTG S110 US D- Concurrent OR WRTG A110 UA D Concurrent OR WRTG F110 US D- Concurrent OR ENGL S110 US D- Concurrent OR DEVE F109 UF D- Concurrent OR PRPE A108 UA D Concurrent
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