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2.00 Credits
(Same as HI 203 C) Two hours lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: HS 145 C or background in medical terminology. This course is an introduction to the principles of the quality management and performance improvement process in health care and provides a framework for gaining skills in collecting, analyzing and presenting data. Course content includes an introduction to quality management techniques and tools, patient safety, hospital and ambulatory accreditation requirements, utilization and risk management. Activities focus on the use of quality improvement tools to collect and present quality management data.
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
(May be taken for credit 4 times) (Open Entry-Open Exit) One and a half to nine hours of laboratory per week. Pass/No Pass CSU Prerequisite: Current second year Health Science program student or approved re-entry students needing remedial assistance or current professional license related to a health science program. This open-entry, open-exit course with flexible hours and variable units allows self-paced individualized instruction and/or practice in advanced client care skills with Health Science faculty supervision. The course provides students with space and equipment needed to learn advanced client care skills. Health Science program students will complete a self-assessed learning plan prior to beginning the ir practice sessions. $ 5.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. Cypress College 2008-2009 Health Science - Continuing Education / 207
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3.00 Credits
Three hours lecture per week. CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, CUL DIV This course is designed to examine how cultural differences impact health care and health care delivery. The influence of multiethnic cultures on health care concepts, intervention, and the delivery of health care will be discussed. The course will emphasize communication, beliefs and customs, cultural rituals, ethical and legal implications and staff relations in our multiethnic health care system. The content focuses on expanding sensitivity to cultural diversity in health care and includes medical, social, and legal issues.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as HS 161 C) CSU Three hours lecture/discussion per week. This course is designed to assist individuals in such areas as personal death anxiety and working/living with the terminally ill person. Discussion includes special concerns such as how to handle grief, suicide, hospice, and other related topics.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as RADT 250 C) Three hours lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: RADT 142 C, RADT 146 C or Limited Permit in X-ray technology. Content is designed to provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues, and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological responses are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. The course is designed to present the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel, and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and health care organizations are incorporated. An introduction to legal terminology, concepts, and principles will be presented. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards and the scope of practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as RADT 260 C) Two and one-half hours lecture and One and one-half hours laboratory per week. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option CSU Prerequisite: Current California Radiologic Technology Certification License. This course will provide the knowledge of skills, attitudes, and competencies to operate fluoroscopy equipment efficiently and safely. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible for the California State Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit certification test. Students must be able to verify C.R.T. status at the first class meeting. Cypress College 2008-2009 208 / History
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1.00 Credits
(Same as RADT 262 C) One hour lecture per week. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option CSU This course correlates knowledge and practice of diagnostic imaging with cross-sectional anatomy of the skull, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Diagnostic imaging includes the ability to work with ultrasound, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance. A knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is recommended.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as RADT 264 C) Three hours lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: A.R.D.M.S. (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) Registered Medical Sonographer and/or knowledge of basic ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques. This course is the physical principles of vascular ultrasound technology. The course will focus toward learning the hemodynamic principles of normal and pathological vascular ultrasound procedures. Concepts of color and pulsed wave Doppler sonography as they apply to vascular imaging will be discussed. Emphasis on vascular anatomy, physiology and pathology to include vascular scanning protocol. Basic ultrasound physics and instrumentation will be reviewed. A working knowledge of basic ultrasound equipment, scanning techniques, and familiarity with color Doppler sonography is recommended. This course will prepare the student for the Registered Vascular Technology (RVT) examination.
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3.00 Credits
(Same as RADT 266 C) Three hours lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography license and/or knowledge of basic ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques. This course will provide instruction for learning the normal and pathological appearance of breasts using ultrasound to include images that relate to mammography and MRI. Included in this course is the physiology of benign and malignant breast tumors and diagnostic procedures. The content will follow the ARDMS guidelines toward the goal of preparing the student to pass the ultrasound registry breast exam.
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5.00 Credits
One-half hour lecture per week. This course is for individuals working in programs for developmentally disabled persons, as well as those interested in the field. It will cover basic information about behaviorally oriented work with such clients, including content on behavior modification, teaching methods and ways to encourage clients.
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