Allied Health Professions

In this course students will gain an overview of health professions and learn the basics of medical terminology, life support, and infection control. Students will also learn directives and guidelines set forth by government agencies for healthcare facilities and professionals. To help students transition successfully into college environment, this course also explores learning strategies such as reading and critical thinking, test-taking, and using computer technology for resources and class assignments.

Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible for certification in American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider. Students will become proficient in First Aid, assisting in emergency responses, and taking vital signs: pulse, respiration, temperature, and height and weight measurements. Additional topics include background information on patients with HIV/AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease, recognizing and managing medical issues associated with domestic violence, and recognizing and preventing medical errors.

This course will introduce students to the terminology associated with medical language. The structure of medical language, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words associated with the medical profession will be discussed. The following body systems are included: gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematology and immunology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, special senses, urinary system, male genitourinary system, female reproductive system, endocrine system, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and medical abbreviations. In addition to studying medical terminology, the course briefly covers disease processes and treatment modalities such as psychiatry, oncology, radiology, and nuclear medicine.

This course will introduce students to the terminology associated with medical language. To function effectively in the health professions, students must understand The Anatomy of Word Construction, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and medical abbreviations. Through laboratory assignments, terminology relative to the body systems is presented to help the student understand medical terminology. In addition to studying medical terminology, the course briefly covers disease processes and treatment modalities such as psychiatry, oncology, radiology, and nuclear medicine. This introductory course provides a basis for a more in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology.

Students are introduced to anatomical structures and the physiological function of the human body. This course defines the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Practical laboratory experiences included in the course provide a survey of basic anatomy and physiology which is the foundation for a career in health professions.

This course introduces the roles, responsibility, and professionalism of phlebotomists. Safety and infection control, HIPAA, and ethics as they pertain to phlebotomy are discussed.

This course introduces students to the basic skills of counseling and communication, which are the foundation for all professional interactions. Further, students will understand basic psychological defense mechanisms, which show up throughout therapeutic interactions; they will know how to deal with patients who are facing incredible losses; and they will comprehend the significance of human development throughout the lifespan. They will recognize the need to serve special populations and to apply their skills to disease prevention. Additionally, they will learn to work and communicate well within an interdisciplinary team; apply the highest ethical standards of their chosen professions; recognize and respond appropriately to all forms of abuse and discrimination; and address and prevent legal issues. All the above are placed within a multicultural context allowing the health professional to better reach all patients.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, as well as disorders and abnormalities, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology associated with it. Students will be taught how to perform electrocardiograms (EKG) safely and correctly.

This course is designed to introduce students to the essentials of human disease and pathophysiology.

This course focuses on managing the moral, legal, and administrative challenges encountered in clinical and non-clinical settings. Principles and standards of practice are presented as well as ethical issues and challenges associated with a professional health care career. The ethical values presented provide a basis for an appropriate decision-making model.