HA-445 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH
3 credits
An introductory study of the factors influencing the nature and causes of communicable
diseases and chronic conditions in human
populations. The study of principles, practices,
theories, and methods related to the control and prevention of disease prepares the student for practical applications of statistics. Topics include the natural history of diseases in various population groups, environmental and biological factors influencing the emergence of disease, and the investigation
of a community health problem. PREREQUISITES:
MA-135 and HA-302
HA-450 RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES IN HEALTH CARE
3 credits
This course identifies current issues and resulting trends which will have
major impacts on the American health care
delivery system through the year 2010. The
student will be provided with an overview
of health care forecasts, the role of demographic trends including the shift toward chronic disease care, growing health
care costs, health care delivery systems,
the health care workforce, medical technologies,
and the ultimate effects of our health behaviors. Additionally, the student will be exposed
to potential scenarios that demonstrate
how the health care system in the United States may evolve. PREREQUISITES: HA-302 and HA435. Must be taken in last semester at Bachelor’s level.
HC-105 MEDICAL ASSISTING I
4 credits 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours
Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties to ensure
the smooth operations of the healthcare
facility. This course will introduce the
student to the basic competencies and skills
necessary for entry-level medical assisting
and provide the student with the foundation for assisting the physician in providing patient care. The student will learn the role and responsibilities of
the medical assistant. Topics include the
medical assistant profession, the health
care team, an overview of the history of
medicine, communications, coping skills for the medical assistant, legal and ethical considerations. Additionally, preparation for credentialing and employment strategies will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: HC-126
HC-108 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
3 credits
This course introduces the student to important concepts related to human diseases.
A comprehensive, in-depth study of the human
body encompassing basic concepts of cell structure and function. An anatomical and physiological approach to each of the following
systems is pursued with medical ramifications
where applicable. Cells and tissues, skin, skeletal system, muscular system, central nervous
system, nervous system, the sense organs,
endocrine system, circulatory system, blood and lymph, respiratory system, digestive system & urinary
system are studied. The principles and concepts
pertinent to the understanding of pathophysiology are also emphasized. PREREQUISITE: HC-125 or HC-126
HC-110 MEDICAL ASSISTING II
4 credits 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours
This course is a continuation of Medical Assisting I with skills at a more
complex level. Topics include creating the
facility environment, computer use, telephone
techniques, patient scheduling, medical
records management, written communications, transcription, and managing facility finances and medical insurance, introduction to HIPA, emergency and first aid procedures, Pharmacology, patient teaching and medication
and nutrition. PREREQUISITE: HC-105
HC-125 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND BODY SYSTEMS
3 credits
This course introduces medical elements and their applications to body systems and medical specialties. The student
will be introduced to medical terms, including
suffixes, roots, prefixes, and anatomical terms. The basic body components will also be introduced
and associated with the proper terminology.
These terms will be applied to common medical
specialties.
