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The Health Care Assistant of Credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the diploma level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as the technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.
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| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| ALHS 1011 Structure & Function of the Human Body Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. Required textbooks and materials:
| 5 |
| ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control/blood and air-borne pathogens. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| ALHS 1090 Med Term/Allied Health Sciences Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| AND | |
| Select one of the following Specializations: | |
| MEDICAL ASSISTING SPECIALIZATION | |
| Select one of the following Groups: | |
| GROUP 1: | |
| ALHS 1060 Diet & Nutrition for AHS A study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include:nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| BUSN 1100 Introduction to Keyboarding This course introduces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques. Topics include: computer hardware, computer software, file management, learning the alphabetic keyboard, the numeric keyboard and keypad, building speed and accuracy, and proofreading.Students attain a minimum of 25 GWAM (gross words a minute) on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| GROUP 2: | |
| BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| MAST 1060 Medical Office Procedures Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice. Topics include: office protocol, time management, appointment scheduling, medical office equipment, medical references, mail services, medical records, and professional communication. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| NURSE AID SPECIALIZATION | |
| Select one of the following Groups: | |
| GROUP 1: | |
| NAST 1100 Nurse Aide Fundamentals Introduces student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the location and function of human body systems and common disease processes; responding to and reporting changes in a residents /patients condition, nutrition, vital signs; nutrition and diet therapy; disease processes; vital signs; observing, reporting and documenting changes in a residents condition; emergency concerns; ethics and legal issues and governmental agencies that influence the care of the elderly in long term care settings; mental health and psychosocial well-being of the elderly; use and care of mechanical devices and equipment; communication and interpersonal skills and skills competency based on federal guidelines. Specific topics include: roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide; communication and interpersonal skills; topography, structure, and function of the body systems; injury prevention and emergency preparedness; residents rights; basic patient care skills; personal care skills; and restorative care. Required textbooks and materials:
| 6 |
| ALHS 1060 Diet & Nutrition for AHS A study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include:nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| GROUP 2: | |
| NAST 1100 Nurse Aide Fundamentals Introduces student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the location and function of human body systems and common disease processes; responding to and reporting changes in a residents /patients condition, nutrition, vital signs; nutrition and diet therapy; disease processes; vital signs; observing, reporting and documenting changes in a residents condition; emergency concerns; ethics and legal issues and governmental agencies that influence the care of the elderly in long term care settings; mental health and psychosocial well-being of the elderly; use and care of mechanical devices and equipment; communication and interpersonal skills and skills competency based on federal guidelines. Specific topics include: roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide; communication and interpersonal skills; topography, structure, and function of the body systems; injury prevention and emergency preparedness; residents rights; basic patient care skills; personal care skills; and restorative care. Required textbooks and materials:
| 6 |
| ALHS 1060 Diet & Nutrition for AHS A study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include:nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| PNSG 2010 Intro to Pharm & Cl Calcula Applies fundamental mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration.Emphasizes critical thinking skills.Topics include:systems of measurement, calculating drug programs, resource materials usage, fundamental pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| PHLEBOTOMY SPECIALIZATION | |
| Select one of the following Groups: | |
| GROUP 1: | |
| EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| PHLT 1030 Introduction to Venipuncture Provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include: venipuncture procedure, safety and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| PHLT 1050 Clinical Practice Provides work experiences in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include: introduction to clinical policies and procedures and work ethics; routine collections: adult, pediatric, and newborn; and special procedures. Required textbooks and materials (one-time purchase for all classes):
| 5 |
| GROUP 2: | |
| PHLT 1030 Introduction to Venipuncture Provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include: venipuncture procedure, safety and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| PHLT 1050 Clinical Practice Provides work experiences in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include: introduction to clinical policies and procedures and work ethics; routine collections: adult, pediatric, and newborn; and special procedures. Required textbooks and materials (one-time purchase for all classes):
| 5 |
| MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE SPECIALIZATION | |
| Select one of the following Groups: | |
| GROUP 1: | |
| BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| MAST 1100 Medical Insurance Management Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice.Topics include:managed care, reimbursement, and coding. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| GROUP 2: | |
| BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| BUSN 2340 Healthcare Administrative Procedures Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical office. Introduces the knowledge and skills of procedures for billing purposes.Introduces the basic concept of medical administrative assisting and its relationship to the other health fields.Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical administrative assistant*s role as an agent of the physician.Provides the student with knowledge and the essentials of professional behavior.
Topics include: introduction to medical administrative assisting, medical law, ethics, patient relations/human relations, physician-patient-assistant relationship, medical office in litigation, medical records management, scheduling appointments, pegboard or computerized accounting, health insurance, transcription of medical documents, and billing/collection. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| *30 minimum semseter hour credits rwquired for ceretificate |
