Austin Community College
Fall 2008 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 07/24/2008 14:00:20

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 1201 Introduction to Health Professions 

R	[18/6]	23332	Lec	001	EVC	9231	MW	 4:15pm -  5:10pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[24/19]	23340	Lec	011	CYP	1108	MW	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Barney, Kathleen
R	[21/14]	23336	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	 9:00am -  9:50am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[24/19]	23343	Lec	016	EVC	9231	TTh	10:40am - 11:30am	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[23/11]	23341	Lec	013	EVC	8105	W	10:15am - 11:50am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[7/6]	23337	Lec	005	GTC	201	T	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Quick, Elizabeth
23337 - This course will be held at Georgetown High School.
R	[12/3]	23339	Lec	008	HBC	301.2	M	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Moore, Donna
R	[16/6]	23335	Lec	003	HBC	301.2	TTh	 2:10pm -  3:00pm	OH Quick, Elizabeth
R	[3/28]	21183	Lec	010	LEA	807	W	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[22/7]	23342	Lec	015	RRH	203	T	 4:45pm -  6:30pm	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[18/12]	23334	Lec	002	RVS	108	TTh	11:00am - 11:50am	OH Quick, Elizabeth
R	[30/16]	23338	Lec	006	RVS	2266	TTh	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
R	[24/21]	23344	Lec	017	SAC	1303	MW	 6:00pm -  6:50pm	OH Esqueda, Amy
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology 
E+	[12/3]	23345	Lec	001	EVC	8105	W	 2:00pm -  3:45pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[25/30]	23351	Lec	006	EVC	8105	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[22/30]	23356	Lec	012	EVC	8105	W	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
23356 - 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+	[2/12]	23347	Lec	001	FBG	TBA	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Terry, Richard
23347 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin. This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
G+	[14/25]	23352	Lec	008	RRH	203	TTh	 6:40pm -  7:55pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam


12 Week Session September 22 - December 14
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[27/2]	25293	Lec	009	EVC	8105	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[12/3]	25295	Lec	018	FBG	TBA	M	 6:00pm -  8:30pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
25295 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin. This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
R	[15/3]	25292	Lec	007	RVS	109	MW	12:00pm -  1:10pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[20/25]	26041	Lec	007	CYP	1140	MW	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[11/30]	25297	Lec	014	EVC	8105	MW	 6:15pm -  8:00pm	OH Collins, Amy


DISTANCE LEARNING
 
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[40/37]	23333	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Petersen, Tammie
23333 - Internet access recommended. T. Peterson, 223.1795 x26128 email: tpeterse@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/23 12:30-1:30pm 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.
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology 
E+	[7/10]	23346	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
23346 - Broadband Internet Access required due to streaming video components. R. 
Espinosa, 223.5911. MANDATORY online orientation information at 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.


12 Week Session September 22 - December 14
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[20/15]	25294	OPC	012	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
25294 - Internet access required. A. Esqueda, 223.1795 x25853, email: aesqueda@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 9/20 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.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 
G+	[24/25]	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 
R	[8/30]	25968	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
25968 - Internet access required. E. Bodman, 223.1795 x25723. email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
- Access MANDATORY 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 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology 
R	[48/12]	25495	OPC	014	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
25495 - Internet access recommended. E. Bodman, 223.1795 x25723, email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY: attend Sat 10/18 10-11am 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.


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.