HPRS 1200 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS (2-2-0). An overview of the roles of the various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care. ( )
HPRS 1205 MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS (2-2-0). Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics associated with the health care field. Emphasis on ethical and legal responsibilities of health care professionals. (AHS 2303)
HPRS 1206 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (2-2-0). A study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialities, and diagnostic procedures. (AHS 1303)
HPRS 1303 DEATH AND DYING (3-3-0). Topics address grief, loss, death, and dying. Preparation for caregivers in health and related sciences to function in clinical settings where communication skills are used to give psychosocial support to dying persons and their families. (AHS 2303)
HPRS 2233 CONSUMER ORIENTATED HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS (2-2-0). An experiential learning course involving the multidisciplinary approach to care of persons with common diagnoses and diverse human conditions. (AHS 2403)
HPRS 2300 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS (3-3-0). A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, methods of administration, client education and calculation of dosages. Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology, college level math course (AHS 1403)
HPRS 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3-3-0). Study of the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Prerequisites: Completion of 4 hours of Biological Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology). ( )