| HLTH110: Medical Terminology |
| Credits: 2 |
| HLTH 110 covers pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms pertaining to all systems of the body and supplementary terms applicable to specialty areas of medicine and selected paramedical fields. Emphasis is on increasing professional vocabulary and proficiency in correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| HLTH118: Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills |
| Credits: 3 |
| HLTH 118 provides students with the opportunity to assess themselves, their values, and associated professional attitudes and behaviors. Characteristics of effective helpers, appropriate communication techniques, assertiveness skills, and problem-solving for ethical and cultural issues are examined. These concepts are applied in health care settings that involve individuals and groups who require intervention services. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| HLTH120: Introduction to the Health Professions |
| Credits: 1 |
| HLTH 120 introduces students to concepts of health and disease, health care systems, organizational structure and function of primary, tertiary, and community-based health facilities, health care ethics, and the health care team in individualized patient care. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| HLTH121: Health Care Career Shadowing |
| Credits: 1 |
| HLTH 121 is intended for the student who desires an in-depth opportunity to explore various health care careers and to decide which would be most appropriate to pursue. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 120., Coreq: - |
| HLTH125: Survey of Medical Terminology |
| Credits: 1 |
| HLTH 125 builds on knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots to analyze and build medical terms. It includes definition, spelling, and pronunciation of selected medical words dealing with all human body systems as well as surgical and diagnostic procedures, and disease conditions. Commonly used medical abbreviations and pharmacological terms as well as plural endings are also covered. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| HLTH160: Study of Diseases |
| Credits: 3 |
| HLTH 160 covers basic concepts and characteristics of disease processes; etiology, methods of control, and development of selected diseases from each major body system. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 120 or a grade of C or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher in both PHYL 141 and PHYL 142 or a grade of “C” or higher in both ZOOL 141 and ZOOL 142; and a grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 110 or a grade of C or higher in HLTH 125., Coreq: - |
| HLTH203: Therapeutic Exercise |
| Credits: 3 |
| HLTH 203 presents the basic principles and clinical application of therapeutic exercise and the body's response to exercise in both normal and pathological states. It will introduce the concepts of passive, assisted and active range of motion, isometric, concentric, eccentric, progressive resisted exercise, neuromuscular facilitation/inhibition and isokinetic exercise. Indications and contraindiction to exercise in the fitness and wellness settings, acute, sub acute and chronic stages of healing will be included. Use of lab simulation and role playing of actual clinical situations will develop the student's ability to problem solve, think analytically and modify exercise programs as they relate to the conditions presented and the observed physiologic responses. The use of appropriate communication skills, the ability to progress exercise programs and follow the treatment plans will be stressed. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 290 and a grade of “C” of higher in HLTH 290L., Coreq: - |
| HLTH206: Massage |
| Credits: 1.5 |
| HLTH 206 provides the basic knowledge and manual skills in therapeutic massage techniques applicable in all body areas. HLTH 206 examines the different mediums used in therapeutic massage. This course also explores other selected massage techniques for diversity and cultural appreciation. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 290 and a grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 290L., Coreq: - |
| HLTH250: Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias |
| Credits: 3 |
| HLTH 250 presents a survey of cardiac anatomy and function, electrophysiological properties of the heart, common rhythms and arrhythmias. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher in both PHYL 141 and PHYL 142 or a grade of “C” or higher in both ZOOL 141 and ZOOL 142 or a grade of “C” or higher in a higher-level human anatomy and physiology course or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting program or acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting program or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| HLTH252: Pathophysiology |
| Credits: 3 |
| HLTH 252 is a clinical case study approach to the study of underlying principles, manifestations, and clinical implications of disease processes and alterations of functions in body systems in all age groups. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher in both PHYL 141 and PHYL 142 or a grade of “C” or higher in both ZOOL 141 and ZOOL 142 or a grade of “C” or higher in an equivalent course or a grade of “C” or higher in a higher-level human anatomy and physiology course; and a grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 110 or a grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 125; and a grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 160 and a grade of “C” or higher in PHRM 110; and acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting program or acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting program. Prerequisites may be waived by the consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| HLTH270: Aging and Rehabilitation |
| Credits: 1 |
| HLTH 270 provides a basic overview of the aging process, age related conditions, psychosocial issues on aging, other age-related topics and reimbursement issues. The course also discusses the current trend of the aging population and quality of life issues. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHYL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in an equivalent course or consent of Program Director., Coreq: - |
| HLTH280: Disease and Disability for Rehabilitation |
| Credits: 3 |
| HLTH 280 investigates the study of disease and disability in the human body with emphasis on conditions commonly treated in physical therapy and other rehabilitation services. This course includes a brief review of the structures and function of the organ systems in relation to the specific pathology. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, prognosis, and clinical management of diseases and disabilities will be presented. HLTH 280 also focuses on the relationship of the neuromusculoskeletal system to all pathology of the human body. Discussions of physical therapy interventions and other rehabilitation services as appropriate for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and others in the patient’s care are explored. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher in PHYL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in an equivalent course or a grade of “C” or higher in a higher-level human anatomy and physiology course., Coreq: - |
| HLTH290: Kinesiology |
| Credits: 2 |
| HLTH 290 explains the principles of kinesiology. It emphasizes the relationship of the musculoskeletal system,body mechanics, postural alignment, biomechanical principles and the nervous system to kinesiology principles for the PTA, OTA, and ESS majors. The student will be required to apply these principles in the companion course, HLTH 290L. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher in PHYL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in a higher-level human anatomy and physiology course., Coreq: HLTH 290L. |
| HLTH290L: Kinesiology Lab |
| Credits: 1 |
| HLTH 290L provides the application of kinesiological principles. Activities in body mechanics, postural alignment, musculoskeletal system function, and gait patterns will be performed. Students are required to apply biomechanical and kinesiological principles as they relate to the job performance of the PTA, OTA, or ESS majors. Students are required to apply and correlate the principles from HLTH 290 in their lab assignments and activities. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 130L or a grade of “C” or higher in PHYL 141L or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 141L or a grade of “C” or higher in higher -level human anatomy and physiology laboratory course., Coreq: HLTH 290. |
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