BSC
2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits.
This course is the first of a two-term sequence
in human anatomy and physiology. Course topics include
scientific measurement, basic inorganic and organic
chemistry, cytology, and histology followed by detailed
investigation of the skin, skeleton, joints, muscles,
the nervous system, and selected special senses.
Laboratory exercises will reinforce the lecture
topics through experimentation, microscopic investigation,
and dissection (where applicable). Gordon Rule requirement:
1,500 words.
BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits.
This course is a continuation of BSC 2085C. Students
will study the following topics: the circulatory
system (with special emphasis on the heart), the
lymphatic system, the immune system, the respiratory
system, the digestive system, cellular metabolism,
the urinary system, fluid-electrolyte balance,
the endocrine system, reproduction, development,
and a brief survey of genetics. Laboratory exercises
will reinforce the lecture topics through experimentation,
microscopic work, and dissection (where applicable).
Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.HSC1000 Introduction
to Allied Health
1 hr., 1 credit.
This course orients the student to the health
care delivery system and responsible members of
the patient care teams. Emphasis is placed on
patient/professional communications, interpersonal
skills, critical thinking and characteristics
of a successful health care professional. Ethical
and legal issues, as well as basic patient care
skills common to all health care occupations,
are emphasized.
HIM
1000C: Fundamental Applications of Health Information
Management
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: HSC 1531, CGS
1100,
BSC 2085C; Corequisite: BSC 2086C.
This course will introduce the student to the
essential application principles of Health Information
Management. The history of the Health Information
Management profession in correlation with the
present and future career opportunities will be
discussed. The student will be introduced to the
health care organizations and the licensing/accrediting
bodies. Content of the acute care health record
including form design, formats, and documentation
requirements will be investigated. Master patient
index, numbering and filing systems, will be emphasized.
Laboratory components will emphasize assembly/analysis
of the patient record; acute care record content
requirements; maintenance of filing systems; and
master patient index systems. Confidential and
ethical issues of patient's health care information
will be covered.
HIM 1012 Legal Aspects of Health Information
Management
2hrs., 2 credits. Corequisite: HIM 1000C
The structure of the court system and legislative
processes will be discussed. Patient rights, advance
directives, and retention guidelines will be covered.
In-depth study will be given to federal, and state
laws governing the use and release of health information
documents/records.
HSC1000
Introduction to Allied Health
1 hr., 1 credit.
This course orients the student to the health
care delivery system and responsible members of
the patient care teams. Emphasis is placed on
patient/professional communications, interpersonal
skills, critical thinking and characteristics
of a successful health care professional. Ethical
and legal issues, as well as basic patient care
skills common to all health care occupations,
are emphasized.
HSC 1531 Medical
Terminology
2 hrs., 2 credits.
Students will survey and become proficient in
the use of medical and anatomical terminology,
including definitions, word construction and analysis
of disease, operative procedure, laboratory, diagnostic
and treatment terms, and abbreviations as reflected
in medical documentation. This course is required
for Health Information Technology, Physical Therapy
Assistant, Radiography and Occupational Therapy
Assistant programs of study.
HSC 2532
Advanced Medical Terminology
2 hrs., 2 credits. Prerequisite: HSC 1531
A comprehensive study of terms used by health
care practitioners to describe laboratory, radiology,
pathology procedures and pharmacological products
by body systems. Other topics covered are antibiotics,
antiviral drugs, IV fluids, blood products, anesthetics
and chemotherapeutic agents.
HSC 2554 Basic
Principles of Disease
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: BSC 2086C
This course is an integrated approach into the
understanding of specific human diseases. The
course will cover disease descriptions, etiology,
signs and symptoms, and diagnoses as well as treatment,
prognosis, and prevention of various diseases
involving different systems.
OST
1143C Microcomputer Keyboarding II
3 hrs. Lecture, 1 hr. Lab, 3 credits. Prerequisite:
OST 1142C or placement exemption.
Students will build speed and accuracy on both
the alphabetic and numeric keys. End-of-course
requirements for a grade of "C" will be a minimum
of 45 wpm for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer errors.
Basic skill will be applied in formatting memos
and business letters. Students who enter this
course via a placement exemption and who make
a final grade of "C" or better will also receive
credit for OST 1142C, a total of six credits.
OST 1611C Medical Transcription I
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: OST 1142C and
HSC 1531
This course is designed to acquaint prospective
medical transcriptionists and medical administrative
assistants/office managers with the preparation
of medical documents from physician-dictated recordings.
Topics covered will include confidentiality, ethical
and legal responsibilities, using word processing,
using transcribing equipment, medical references,
and abbreviations, and formatting and transcribing
chart notes, history and physicals, consultations,
initial office evaluations, emergency room reports,
discharge summaries, and business letters. Medical
specialties will include dermatology, urology,
gastroenterology, and orthopedics.
OST
2144C Microcomputer Keyboarding III
3 hrs. Lecture, 1 hr. Lab, 3 credits. Prerequisites:
OST 1143C or placement exemption.
Students will build speed and accuracy on the
alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys End-of-course
requirements for a grade of C will be demonstration
of the ability to type a minimum of 55 wpm for
5 minutes with 3 or fewer errors and to key a
minimum of 150 strokes per minute for 5 minutes
with maximum 1 percent error on a 10-key pad.
Students who enter this course via a placement
exemption and who make a final grade of "C" or
better will also receive credit for OST 1142C
and OST 1143C, for a total of nine credits.
OST
2612C Medical Transcription II
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: OST 1611C and
OST 1143C
Following a review of English mechanics and usage,
proofreading, and making corrections, students
will transcribe cardiology, pulmonary medicine,
endocrinology, ob-gyn, orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology,
ophthalmology, and neurology reports.
OST 2613C Medical
Transcription III
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: OST 2612C and
OST 2144C
Medical Transcription III includes a comprehensive
study of disease processes (causes, symptoms,
and treatments) organized by body systems and
the study of surgical techniques, instruments,
and operative procedures. Students will transcribe
pathology and radiology reports and will review
material covered in Medical Transcription I and
II.
OST
2940 Medical Transcription Practicum
3 credits. Prerequisite: OST 2613C
This course applies the skills learned in the
medical transcription courses to practical experiences.
Students will contract with the instructor for
experiences needed.
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