Health Science

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

HESC108: Fundamentals of Nutrition

Credits 3

Introduction to human nutrition, including classes, sources and functions of nutrients; digestion, absorption and metabolism with application to normal developmental and therapeutic nutritional needs. Topics include the sources and function of the macro and micronutrients needed to promote health, well-being, and aid in disease prevention and treatment. Students will explore how cultural influences, attitudes, and behavior affect nutrition status and how to incorporate and utilize information technology and computer applications to assess and improve nutritional health.

HESC110: Comprehensive Medical Terminology

Credits 3

Study of English meanings of common basic words and phrases used in the medical field. Includes spelling, prefixes, suffixes, word roots, derivations and usage, and the meanings of common words and phrases. Supplemental topics: pathological conditions, diagnostic procedures, documentation, life span considerations, pathogenesis, and nutrition.

HESC120: Medical Assistant Office Procedures

Credits 2

Introduces the profession of clinical medical assisting including the duties of the medical assistant. Course topic include professionalism, life-long learning, medical law and ethics, multidisciplinary teamwork, safety, and communication. Concepts of accurate medical documentation with regard to patient records and other healthcare documentation are introduced. A review of the Microsoft Word and Excel products as used in Healthcare is provided. 15 classroom lecture hours, 45 laboratory skill practice and skill testing hours, Total – 60 hours

HESC130: Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures

Credits 9

Course expands on topics and concepts introduced in HESC120. Content to be covered includes Patient History, Assisting with Exams, Basic Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory, Vital Signs, Blood and Urine Specimen Collection and Processing, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function Testing, Basic Pharmacology, Introduction to Medication Administration and Injections, Minor Office Surgery, and Billing, Coding, and the Electronic Medical Record.  Includes an internship in which medical assisting practices will be implemented and evaluated in the in-person patient care environment. 75 classroom lecture hours, 75 laboratory skill practice and skill testing hours, 105 in-person internship hours, Total – 255 hours

HESC140: Fundamentals of Phlebotomy

Credits 3

Course provides students with the skills required for blood collection and the handling, transporting, and processing of blood specimens for analysis. Learning experiences include classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences at area healthcare facilities. Students completing all classroom and clinical requirements will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Phlebotomy (CPT) certification examination. 15 classroom lecture hours, 45 laboratory skill practice and skill testing hours, 45 internship hours, Total – 105 hrs