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Lab work includes study of common rocks and minerals, aerial
photo, topographic and geological map interpretation.
Prerequisite None
GLG 150 FIELD GEOLOGY
1-4 VAR
Studies in rocks, minerals, fossils, and landforms in applied field
situation. Specimen collection and outdoor photography are an
integral part of the course.
A report will be required.
Prerequisite Consent of Instructor
HED 230 NUTRITION
3 (3-0)
An introductory course in the science of food and its role in all age
groups. Emphasizes the importance of nutrition in the normal
growth and development process of the human body. Theory is
supplemented by practical applications such as food label reading,
weight control, and functions in disease states. The course
includes elements for students of Nursing and Early Childhood
Development, and allows students to collaborate using their many
different styles of learning.
Prerequisite None
HEALTH EDUCATION (HED)
The primary content of HED courses is directly related to an
Allied Health/Business occupational program.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT-HEALTH CARE
.5 (.5-0)
PROVIDERS
The Basic Life Support Healthcare (BLS) Provider course is designed
to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to healthcare
professionals. This course includes adult, child, infant CPR, and
foreign- body airway obstruction. Proper operation of an
automated
external defibrillation (AED) will be required.
Successful completion of a written and practical exams is required
to obtain a two-year certification from the American Heart
Association. This course is intended for healthcare professionals.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HIT)
The primary content of HIT courses is directly related to an
Allied Health/Business occupational program.
HED 103
Prerequisite None
HIT 103
MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING
2 (0-4)
CAPSTONE
Students will apply their knowledge and skills learned throughout
the program in clinical classification systems, reimbursement
methodologies, health records, and data content, compliance,
confidentiality and privacy, and information technology. The
capstone project will be an eight-hour job shadow in a healthcare
setting.
Prerequisite BIO 105, HIT 108, HIT 109, HIT 110, HIT 205,
HIT 226 or permission of advisor and instructor
HED 105
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL
2 (2-0)
TERMINOLOGY
An introduction to medical terminology designed to increase
familiarity with terms used in medicine learning root words,
prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. This course will help you
learn the terms that describe very specific healthcare conditions or
procedures. The terminology will be presented and analyzed as it
corresponds to body systems. Students will learn to examine
unknown words and identify commonly used abbreviations.
HIT 108
MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
2 (2-0)
This course provides an introduction to processing health
information and the professional skills needed within a medical
office. The student will start by learning professionalism,
communication techniques, telephone etiquette, as well as other
employability skills that are necessary to work in a medical office.
The course will then move onto scheduling, data entry, posting
charges and payments, adjustments, claims processing and other
relevant medical office procedures.
Prerequisite None
Prerequisite None
HED 120 LIVING WITH HEALTH
3 (3-0)
Examines health issues and presents contemporary approaches to
personal health. Emphasis is on problem prevention, focusing on
topics as stress, hypertension, nutrition, depression, smoking, and
sexually transmitted diseases.
HIT 109
HEALTH CARE DATA/STRUCTURE
2 (2-0)
This course provides an analysis of the health record including
content, structure, and use. The legal and ethical issues involved in
the documentation found in the record will be discussed. Data,
data sets, primary and secondary records will also be evaluated. At
the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to identify
where information will be found in the record and in other
resources or data sets.
Prerequisite None
HED 130 STRESS MANAGEMENT
2 (2-0)
This course is a holistic approach to stress management which
emphasizes scientific knowledge and an awareness of how
attitudes and unhealthy practices cause stress. Healthy coping
skills are developed to reduce negative stress experienced in adult
life. Included are lecture, discussion, role playing, relaxation
techniques, physical activities, instructional aids, and individual
self-discovery projects.
Prerequisite None
Prerequisite None
HIT 110
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH
4 (4-0)
INFORMATION MNGNT
This online course will provide the student with the background
needed to develop an understanding of the delivery systems,
regulatory agencies, and reimbursement methodologies in the
healthcare system. Students will learn about the different types of
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