Health Science

HSC-114 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course is designed to study the basic language related to medical science with emphasis on word analysis, construction, definitions, pronunciations, spelling and standard abbreviations.

HSC-168 - NURSE AIDE

Lecture: 2.25

Lab: 1.3

Clinical: 2

Credit: 3.5

This course meets the training requirements of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in Nursing Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Emphasis in the course is on students achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective care. Prerequisites: Student must be 16 years or older and pass a background check.

HSC-181 - FIRST AID/CPR FOR NON-HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Lecture: 1

Lab: 1

Credit: 1.5

This course follows the American heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) Heart Saver for the Lay Person. It includes AED and basic first aid. This course is not for health care workers.

HSC-212 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (INDIAN HILLS CC COURSE)

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

The nature, cause, and treatment of disease are the focus of pathophysiology. The characteristics and etiology of diseases are presented using appropriate medical terminology to help students understand the relationship between clinical signs and disease processes.

HSC-226 - HEALTH SOCIETY AND AGING (INDIAN HILLS CC COURSE)

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course provides a multidisciplinary perspective of aging. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging are explored. The impact of an aging population on societal issues such as politics, education, public policy, religions and health care will be considered.

HSC-230 - EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION (INDIAN HILLS CC COURSE)

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed for students preparing to seek employment. Written documents, including letters and resumes, will be discussed and created. Job seeking techniques, including interviewing skills and human relations skills, will also be addressed.

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