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This course provides an introduction to the various aspects and trends that affect healthcare professions and healthcare systems, including federal regulations, credentialing, economics, and population changes. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215 or permission of instructor Students will learn about the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in healthcare including EHR documentation basics. They will also learn terminology and examine security issues associated with EHRs. Students should be experienced with the use of Windows-based software. Although it is not a prerequisite for this course, students with little or no computer experience will benefit from having taken ITIS 1000 prior to taking this course. (1 contact hour) [Catalog Entry]

This course introduces medical terminology used by personnel in hospitals and other health-related fields. It places emphasis on terms related to normal anatomy and physiology, common disease conditions, operative techniques, diagnostic measures, and various methods of treatment. The course focuses on the urinary, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, eye and ear, musculoskeletal, reproductive, blood, endocrine, lymphatic, and skin systems and oncology and psychiatry terminology. (3 contact hours) (TAG, CTAG) [Catalog Entry]

This course introduces students to basic human body structure and function using the body-systems approach. It emphasizes the interrelationships between body system structure and function with common diseases, diagnostic tests and treatments. (4 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215, admission to the Phlebotomy program or admission to the Medical Assisting program or permission of the Phlebotomy program coordinator. This course introduces and reinforces the theory and practice of phlebotomy. Students will become familiar with the evacuated tube, syringe, butterfly, and capillary methods of blood collection. The course also introduces point-of-care testing and CLIA waived laboratory test procedures along with collection, processing, and handling of nonblood and blood samples. It explores errors in the pre-analytical process and their effect on laboratory results. Laboratory procedures include venipuncture, capillary puncture, and point-of-care testing. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $33.00

Prerequisite: HLTH 1240, HLTH 1265 (must be taken concurrently). This course specializes in the practice of phlebotomy procedures as performed by students in the clinical laboratory or associated facilities, with practical application of phlebotomy techniques learned in HLTH 1240 Phlebotomy. (12 contact hours: 12 clinical) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: HLTH 1260 (must be taken concurrently). This course specializes in the issues and trends in healthcare, including ethics and law, government regulations, professional development, employment opportunities, interviewing techniques, resume writing and job seeking skills. The course includes discussion of practicum experiences. (1 contact hour) [Catalog Entry]

This course, designed for nursing students, provides fundamental theoretical knowledge related to the basic principles of nutrition. It places emphasis on the practical application of these principles to diet therapy requirements for maintenance of wellness in all age groups. Although it is not a prerequisite for this course, students will benefit from having taken BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies prior to taking this course. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

This course introduces basic knowledge and skills for care of the clients in a nursing home or long-term care facility. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to take the Ohio Department of Health’s Training Competency Evaluation Test to become a State-Tested Nursing Assistant. (7.25 contact hours: 3 lecture, 2.25 lab, 2 clinical) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $20.00

This course explores the definition and characteristics of healthcare customers and the importance of customer service in today's competitive healthcare market. It emphasizes patient rights and responsibilities, complaint resolution, verbal and non-verbal communication, telephone etiquette and interviewing skills, and laws and regulations as they apply to customer service. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215 (can be taken concurrently), MATH 0745 or placement into MATH 0850. This course introduces basic principles and concepts of pharmacology, including dosage calculations, drug classifications and uses, sources of drugs, storage and handling of medications, prescribing and dispensing drugs, drug abuse and the role of the healthcare provider concerning medications. The course includes record keeping, documentation and legal concerns. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215. This course provides fundamental knowledge of electrocardiography testing, including the anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system, electrophysiology, electrocardiography techniques, and common arrhythmia. (3 contact hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $22.00