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/
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
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Students not completing orientation requirement may be withdrawn by the instructor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may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week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
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.