Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 12/18/2007 10:20:24

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

 Students seeking additional course information are referred to the Allied Health Science web page for course descriptions and Most Frequently Asked Questions. Please visit http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs/

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions 

R	[22/16]	07519	Lec	001	EVC	9231	MW	 4:15pm -  5:10pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[27/23]	07527	Lec	011	CYP	1108	MW	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Barney, Kathleen
R	[24/20]	07523	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	 9:00am -  9:50am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[27/17]	07530	Lec	016	EVC	9231	TTh	10:40am - 11:30am	OH Quick, Elizabeth
R	[26/19]	07528	Lec	013	EVC	8105	W	10:15am - 11:50am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[10/4]	07524	Lec	005	GTC	201	T	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Quick, Elizabeth
07524 - This course will be held at Georgetown High School.
R	[20/10]	07526	Lec	008	HBC	406.0	M	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Huss, Elizabeth
R	[19/13]	07522	Lec	003	HBC	301.2	TTh	 2:10pm -  3:00pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[25/17]	07529	Lec	015	RRH	203	T	 4:45pm -  6:30pm	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[17/13]	07521	Lec	002	RVS	9112	TTh	11:00am - 11:50am	OH Hardin, Deborah
R	[22/17]	07525	Lec	006	RVS	2266	TTh	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[20/24]	07531	Lec	017	SAC	1318	MW	 6:00pm -  6:50pm	OH Esqueda, Amy
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology 
E+	[14/9]	07532	Lec	001	EVC	8105	W	 2:00pm -  3:45pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[24/30]	07544	Lec	015	CYP	1108	TTh	 5:40pm -  6:55pm	OH Santana, Ben
G+	[25/30]	07536	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	 7:35am -  8:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[25/30]	07535	Lec	003	EVC	9231	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[21/30]	07539	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[15/32]	07540	Lec	010	EVC	9231	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[21/30]	07537	Lec	006	EVC	8105	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[21/30]	07542	Lec	012	EVC	8105	W	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
07542, HPRS 2300, is a "hybrid" course.  This means that half of the course instruction 
would be in a classroom setting and the other half would be via the internet (on-line). 
Students must have internet access and be computer literate to enroll in this course. 
For more information see http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs the "Frequently Asked 
Questions" section.
G+	[11/12]	09832	Lec	001	FBG	TBA	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Terry, Richard
09832 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin. This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
G+	[15/25]	07538	Lec	008	RRH	203	TTh	 6:40pm -  7:55pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[24/30]	07541	Lec	011	RVS	9137	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology 
E+	[20/16]	07545	Lec	001	EVC	8105	T	 6:00pm -  8:45pm	OH Calvo, Ricardo


12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[19/27]	09424	Lec	009	EVC	8105	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
R	[11/12]	09833	Lec	018	FBG	TBA	M	 6:00pm -  8:30pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
09833 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin. This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
R	[14/15]	09423	Lec	007	RVS	109	MW	12:00pm -  1:10pm	OH Quick, Elizabeth
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[21/30]	09427	Lec	014	EVC	8105	MW	 6:15pm -  8:00pm	OH Collins, Amy


DISTANCE LEARNING
 
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[24/25]	07518	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Ward, Jean
07518 - Internet access required. J. Ward, 609.0949. MANDATORY online orientation: 
email jeanward@austincc.edu the 1st week of class.
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[45/28]	07520	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
07520 - Internet access recommended. A. Esqueda, 223.1795 x25853, email: aesqueda@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/25 12:30-1:30pm EVC 8111 or Tue 8/28 7:30-8:30pm EVC 8111. 
Students not attending may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology 
E+	[8/12]	07533	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
07533 - Broadband Internet Access required due to streaming video components. R. 
Espinosa, 223.5911. For MANDATORY online orientation information email  respinos@austincc.edu 
by the middle of the 1st week of class. Students not completing the mandatory online 
orientation may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[18/32]	07534	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
07534 - Internet access recommended. R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/25 11am-12:30pm EVC 8111 or Tue 8/28 6-7:30pm moved to EVC 
8223. Students not attending may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week. 
G+	[24/35]	07543	OPC	013	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
07543 - Internet access recommended. Highly recommended video streaming for viewing. 
N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/25 8:30-10am 
EVC 8111 or Wed 8/29 7-8:30pm EVC 8111. Students not attending may be withdrawn 
by instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology 
E+	[21/14]	07546	OPC	002	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
07546 - Internet access recommended. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/25 10-11am EVC 8111 or Wed 8/29 6-7pm moved to EVC 8223. 
Students not attending may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.


12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[25/20]	09425	OPC	012	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
09425 - Internet access required. A. Esqueda, 223.1795 x25853, email: aesqueda@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 9/22 10-11am EVC 8111 or Tue 9/25 7:30-8:30pm EVC 8111. Students 
not attending may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[16/25]	09426	OPC	005	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
09426 - Internet access required. R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 9/22 8:30-10am EVC 8111 or Tue 9/25 6-7:30pm moved to EVC 
8223. Students not attending may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.


8 Week Session October 22 - December 16
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[38/48]	09627	OPC	014	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
09627 - Internet access recommended. E. Bodman, 223.1795 x25723, email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 10/20 10-11am EVC 8111 or Tue 10/23 6-7pm moved to EVC 8223. 
Students not attending MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week.


Course Descriptions All Courses 
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM
A short course of study of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. A body systems approach is used to focus on select abbreviations and symbols, surgical, pathological, and diagnostic procedures. This web course allows the flexibility of participating in individual study and group study. Internet access is required.

HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions
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 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology
A study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.

HPRS 1273 Pharmacology
This course is designed to give the students basic pharmacology terminology with a major emphasis on major drug classification, mechanism of action, uses, side effects, and client education, where applicable. An introduction to prescription abbreviations will be covered. This course is designed for Medical Coding, Medical Assisting, and Dental Hygiene students. This is not an acceptable course for Clinical Nursing, Surgical Technologists, and Emergency Medical Service students. Prerequisite: Completion of 4 hours of Anatomy & Physiology (Biology 2404 or MDCA 1409), or Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) with a grade of C or better OR pass the departmental assessment examination. Bring proofs of prerequisites to orientation or first class meeting (grade report or transcript). There will be no exceptions.

 HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, methods of administration, client education, and calculation of dosages. This course is designed for Surgery Technicians, Nursing and Emergency Medical Service students. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) OR Human Physiology (BIOL 2305/2102) OR Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2404) (4 hours) with a grade of C or better OR pass a departmental assessment exam AND passed math assessment (Compass 39 or higher) OR passed TASP math (230 or higher) OR passed THEA math (230 or higher) OR passed a math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better. Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or first class meeting (grade report, transcripts, and math scores). Exempt students of TSI, need proof of a math course or passed the ACC Math Assessment.

 HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology
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. Prerequisite: Completion of 4 hours of Anatomy and Physiology (MDCA 1409 or BIOL 2404) or Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) AND 1 or 2 or 3 hour Medical Terminology course (HPRS 1106 or HPRS 1206 or HITT 1305). Bring proofs of prerequisites to first class meeting or orientation (grade report, transcript). There will be no exceptions.