Allied Health Science (AHS)
AHS 115 Dietary Guidelines & Meal Planning 4 Credits (4)
A combination of the science of nutrition and the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans with practical application to meal planning and preparation. Strategies and techniques used to plan and prepare healthful and appetizing meals are explored. Evidenced-based dietary guidelines are provided to meet the needs of individuals and groups with chronic diseases. Menu development, modification, and analysis are reviewed.
AHS 120 Medical Terminology 3 Credits (3)
The study and understanding of medical terminology as it relates to diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used in various medical specialties. Emphasis will be placed on learning the basic construction of medical words, appropriate spelling, use of medical terms, and use of medical abbreviations. Cross listed with NURS 150, OATS 150, and HIT 150.
Repeatable: up to 3 credits
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficient interpretation of medical abbreviations
- Explain the importance of utilizing medical terms/abbreviations in the medical field
- Define medical terms correctly
- Interpret medical language including roots, previses and suffixes
- Pronounce medical terms correctly
- Spell medical terms correctly
AHS 140 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits (4)
Essentials of anatomy and physiology for those considering a career in health as well as those interested in understanding their own body and the basics of health. (3+3P)
AHS 153 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits (4)
Survey of human anatomy and physiology. (3+3P)
Prerequisite(s): high school biology or high school chemistry, or CHEM 1120G, or consent of instructor
AHS 155 Special Topics 1 Credit (1)
Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Repeatable: for a maximum of 6 credits
AHS 190 Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I 6 Credits (6)
A core course designed to provide an introduction to the theory, concepts, and skills needed for entry-level medical assisting positions. Content includes basic theory and concepts designed to support safe and effective practice as a medical assistant in ambulatory care settings. Includes a skills laboratory for hands-on practice and 96 hours of supervised clinical in the work environment. (3+6P)
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theoretical knowledge associated with medical assisting in providing basic healthcare services.
- Perform essential clinical skills within the medical assistant scope of practice in ambulatory clinic settings.
- Recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and take appropriate actions with predetermined limits when indicated, including patient compromise or complications.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, other health care professionals, and with the public.
- Recognize the responsibilities of other health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.
- Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures.
- Relate vital sign and laboratory findings to common disease processes.
AHS 202 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care 3 Credits (3)
Consideration of legal and ethical issues in modern health care delivery.
AHS 250 Spanish for Health Professionals 3 Credits (3)
Spanish for Health Professionals is a 3 credit course geared toward individuals working or majoring in health related areas. The course focus is on conversation and vocabulary needed for the workplace and task based practical skills.
AHS 280 Medical Office Administration & Management 4 Credits (4)
A core course designed to provide the theory, concepts, and skills needed in preparation for entry-level medical assisting positions. Content includes theory and concepts related to medical office administration. The course includes skills, hands-on practice, and 40 hours of supervised clinical in the work environment in ambulatory care settings. (2+4P)
AHS 290 Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting II 6 Credits (6)
A core course designed to provide the theory, concepts, and skills needed in preparation for entry-level medical assisting positions. Content includes theory and concepts related to specialty areas of healthcare practice, as well as consideration for conditions affecting persons throughout the life span. The course includes a skills laboratory for hands-on practice and 96 hours of supervised clinical in the work environment with specialized populations and procedures in both ambulatory and acute care settings. (3+6P)
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theoretical knowledge associated with medical assisting in providing basic healthcare services.
- Perform essential clinical skills within the medical assistant scope of practice in ambulatory clinic settings where specialized care is given, as well as, acute care settings.
- Recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits when indicated, including patient compromise or complications.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, other health care professionals, and with the public.
- Recognize the responsibilities of other health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.
- Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures.
- Relate vital sign and laboratory find is to common disease processes.