2023-2024 Catalog
Course Descriptions
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The course numbering system has two parts that identify both the discipline and the level of difficulty of the course.
For example: XXX – 000
XXX are the letters of the course specialty such as CAP for office Computer Applications, MED for medical science, BUS for business, etc. 000 are the numbers of the course. Courses beginning with the digit “0” are developmental courses. These are 0-credit courses and do not count towards the credit requirement for a degree. Courses beginning with the digit “1” are credit courses at the introductory level, and courses beginning with the digit “2”, “3”, and “4” are advanced-level courses.
The symbols F, Sp, and Su (Fall, Spring and Summer) indicate which semester courses will be offered.
The * indicates the course is offered every odd year. The ** indicates the course is offered every even year.
Courses are offered in three modalities. Almost all are offered as traditional on-ground courses. Many are also offered online or in a hybrid or blended format. Hybrid courses usually meet a few times on campus during the semester. The remainder of the course work is done in an online format. Course offerings for each semester are published approximately fifteen weeks prior to the beginning of the semester and are listed online in the Student Information System.
Please note: Students placing into developmental English courses will need permission from their advisor to register for any college-level course work.
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HSC 101 - Introduction to Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces concepts that are fundamental to all healthcare occupations. Topics will include the structure of the healthcare system and current trends in healthcare. A variety of healthcare careers, including qualifications, educational requirements and personal characteristics will also be discussed. Finally, communication with patients and other professionals, lifestyle choices and ethical-legal issues will also be emphasized.
Offered: F, Sp Su
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HSC 105 - Medical Terminology
Credit(s): 3
This course teaches medical terminology through the presentation of root words, prefixes and suffixes. Correct spelling and pronunciation of these terms is stressed throughout. Introduction to common medical abbreviations, symbols and body systems will also be presented.
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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HSC 111 - Medical Law and Ethics
Credit(s): 3
This course addresses medical ethics, medical practice acts, legal responsibilities of the health professional, professional liability and the civic duties of the health professional. The class makes use of the Internet, newspapers and other publications for the discussion of current events related to medical law and ethics.
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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HSC 120 - Health and Wellness
Credit(s): 3
This introductory course covers health and wellness models. It includes healthy life style goals, such as diet, nutrition, weight control and exercise. Additionally, risk factors to poor health such as alcohol, illegal drugs, drug abuse, and smoking will be discussed. The course also covers mental health issues and the special needs of this patient population, along with patient education techniques.
Offered: F, Sp
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HSC 216 - Exploration of Careers in Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed for students pursuing a degree in the healthcare field. Students are introduced to clinical reasoning skills as a framework to explore professions in healthcare. Foundational concepts will include professionalism, healthcare ethics, cultural competence, and interprofessional teamwork. An introduction to the healthcare system will be discussed. We will explore a variety of healthcare careers, including qualifications, educational requirements, and personal characteristics. Finally, communication with patients and other professionals, lifestyle choices, and ethic-legal issues will also be presented.
Prerequisite(s): None
Offered: F, Sp
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HSC 240 - Introduction to Alternative and Complimentary Medicine
Credit(s): 3
This course will examine the theory, philosophy and applications of complementary and alternative medicine within today’s healthcare system. Students will learn about the many alternatives to traditional Western or allopathic medicine, and how these various models, systems and therapies impact on the delivery of healthcare in the United States. Students will become aware of the vast array of resources available and the type of training involved in license/certification.
Offered: Su
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HSC 310 - U.S. Healthcare Delivery Systems
Credit(s): 3
This course will explore the U.S. Health System focusing on its historical development, current configuration and future direction. Included will be the study of health system development, key influencers, accessibility, financing, changing components and the effects the system has on patients, providers, financers, employers, government and insurers. Particular attention will be paid to the future direction of healthcare and what parts are likely to change.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and 3 Additional credits in Composition
Offered: Sp, Su
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HSC 312 - Organization and Administration of Long-Term Care
Credit(s): 3
This course will include discussions of types and functions of long-term care facilities and related providers. Students participate in critical analysis of long-term care administration relating to reimbursement, resource use, quality assurance and ethical and legal issues.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and 3 Additional credits in composition
Offered: Su
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HSC 350 - Continuous Quality Improvement
Credit(s): 3
This course provides basic principles associated with Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). The concepts covered in this course will allow students to identify and solve issues surrounding quality management in healthcare organizations utilizing CQI tools and techniques. Through the use of case studies, current events, and textbook materials, students will learn how to identify problems, recommend improvements, and collect data to demonstrate process improvement.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and 3 Additional credits in Composition
Offered: F, Sp
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HSC 410 - Epidemiology
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces epidemiology and its uses. It will introduce the basic methods for infectious disease epidemiology and case studies of important disease syndromes. This course provides discussion of epidemiologic topics, methods, measure of disease occurrences, common types and sources of data, problems unique to the study of health and the environment, education on issues of environmental exposures and their human health effects.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 ; 3 Additional credits in Composition; and STAT 167 or PBH 212
Offered: F, Su
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HSC 450 - Senior Capstone
Credit(s): 3
As part of the completion of the B.S. in Health Science or B.S. in Public Health, each student will be required to complete a capstone, or culminating experience, prior to graduation. A capstone experience is defined as one that requires a student to synthesize and integrate knowledge acquired in course work and to his/her learning experiences and to apply theory and principles in a situation that approximates some aspect of professional practice. This course provides an opportunity to study a practical and current issue selected by the students. Students will apply critical thinking, analytical abilities, and communication skills that integrate the core academic areas of public health including biostatistics, epidemiology, health education, health policy, and environmental health. The final course report acts as the official written comprehensive examination, the fulfillment of the culminating experience requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Completed in Final Semester of with Departmental Permission
Corequisite(s): PSY 420
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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