Austin Community College
Fall 2008 - CLOSED COURSES

Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses

Updated: 07/24/2008 08:00:20


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 25 - December 14
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions

G+	[30/30]	23358	Lec	015	CYP	2230	TTh	 5:40pm -  6:55pm	OH Santana, Ben
G+	[30/30]	23350	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	 7:35am -  8:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[30/30]	23349	Lec	003	EVC	9231	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[30/30]	23353	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[32/32]	23354	Lec	010	EVC	9231	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[28/28]	23355	Lec	011	RVS	8141	M	 5:40pm -  8:25pm	OH Calvo, Ricardo
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology
E+	[17/17]	23359	Lec	001	EVC	8105	T	 6:00pm -  8:45pm	OH Calvo, Ricardo


12 Week Session September 22 - December 14


DISTANCE LEARNING
 

16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM
R	[25/25]	23331	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Ward, Jean
23331 - Internet access required. J. Ward, 609.0949. MANDATORY online orientation: 
email jeanward@austincc.edu the 1st week of class. 
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
G+	[32/32]	23348	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
23348 - Internet access recommended. R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/23 11am-12:30pm EVC 8111 OR access online orientation by 
logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course announcement. 
Students not completing orientation requirement may be withdrawn by the instructor 
after 1st week.
G+	[35/35]	23357	OPC	013	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
23357 - Internet access recommended. Highly recommended video streaming for viewing. 
N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/23 8:30-10am 
EVC 8111 OR access online orientation by logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
and reading course announcement. Students not completing orientation requirement 
may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology
E+	[18/18]	23360	OPC	002	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
23360 - Internet access recommended. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/23 10-11am EVC 8111 or OR access online orientation by logging 
onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course announcement. 
Students not completing orientation requirement may be withdrawn by the instructor 
after 1st week.


12 Week Session September 22 - December 14
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
G+	[25/25]	25296	OPC	005	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
25296 - Internet access required. R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
- For MANDATORY Online Orientation, login to BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
and read course announcement. Students not completing the mandatory online orientation 
may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.  


8 Week Session October 20 - December 14


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 and 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 and 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.