Health Professions (HPRS)
HPRS 1101 Introduction to Health Professions 1 Credit (1 Lec, 0 Lab)
This is an overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
HPRS 1105 Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professions 1 Credit (1 Lec, 0 Lab)
This is an introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics associated with the health care field. Emphasis on the ethical and legal responsibilities of health care professionals.
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 Credit (1 Lec, 0 Lab)
This course is a study of medical terminology, word origin, structure and application.
HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions 2 Credits (2 Lec, 0 Lab)
This course is an overview of roles of various members of health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
HPRS 1204 Basic Health Profession Skills - Sonography 2 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)
This course is a study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods.
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 2 Credits (2 Lec, 0 Lab)
This course is a study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application.
HPRS 1304 Basic Health Profession Skills 3 Credits (2 Lec, 2 Lab)
This course is a study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods.
HPRS 2210 Basic Health Profession Skills II 2 Credits (1 Lec, 4 Lab)
This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills relevant to the professional development of the student. Lecture and simulated laboratory experiences prepare the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills.
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology 3 Credits (3 Lec, 0 Lab)
This is a study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries.
HPRS 2302 Medical Terminology for Allied Health 3 Credits (3 Lec, 0 Lab)
This course is a study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application with an emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field.