Austin Community College
Summer 2009 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 07/24/2008 05:40:18


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 www.austincc.edu/health/alhs

CLASSROOM 
11 Week Session June 1 - August 13
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology

R	[0/25]	36283	Lec	006	CYP	2227	MW	 5:30pm -  7:00pm	OH Barney, Kathleen
R	[0/25]	36280	Lec	003	EVC	9231	MW	12:30pm -  2:00pm	   Staff
R	[0/25]	36285	Lec	010	EVC	9231	MW	 5:30pm -  7:00pm	   Staff
R	[0/24]	36281	Lec	004	EVC	9231	TTh	10:00am - 11:30am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[0/24]	36279	Lec	002	NRG	4146	TTh	 4:00pm -  5:30pm	OH Morse Jacobs, Carolyn
R	[0/25]	36286	Lec	011	RRH	211	MW	10:00am - 11:30am	   Staff
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
G+	[0/30]	36289	Lec	002	EVC	9231	MW	10:00am - 11:50am	OH Esqueda, Amy
G+	[0/30]	36293	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 8:00am -  9:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[0/30]	36290	Lec	003	EVC	8107	TTh	12:00pm -  1:50pm	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[0/15]	36296	Lec	013	FBG	TBA	TTh	 6:00pm -  8:00pm	OH Terry, Richard
36296 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin.  This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
G+	[0/30]	36288	Lec	001	NRG	4146	TTh	 5:45pm -  7:35pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[0/28]	36291	Lec	004	RVS	9112	MW	 5:40pm -  7:30pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology
E+	[0/28]	36297	Lec	001	EVC	9231	TTh	 6:00pm -  8:00pm	OH Calvo, Ricardo


DISTANCE LEARNING 
10 Week Session June 1 - August 9
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM
R	[0/25]	35792	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Ward, Jean


11 Week Session June 1 - August 13
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology
R	[0/45]	36282	OPC	005	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[0/25]	36284	OPC	008	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology
E+	[0/8]	36287	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
G+	[0/33]	36292	OPC	005	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
G+	[0/30]	36294	OPC	010	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
G+	[0/30]	36295	OPC	012	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology
E+	[0/15]	36298	OPC	002	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy


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 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.