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
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
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
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.