Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 11/22/2009 18:25:17

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 
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions The course introduces students to the different health care fields and the areas affecting health care. Guest speakers are brought in to discuss their profession. 

R	[18/17]	07563	Lec	001	EVC	9229	MW	 4:15pm -  5:10pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[27/27]	07565	Lec	003	EVC	9231	MW	 9:10am - 10:00am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[27/27]	07573	Lec	016	EVC	9231	MW	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[28/28]	07569	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Samendinger, Stephen
R	[29/29]	07564	Lec	002	EVC	8123	W	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Smith, Frances
07564 - HPRS 1206, is a "hybrid" course. This means that half of the course instruction 
is in a classroom, the other half is by the internet (on-line). Students must have 
internet access and be computer literate to enroll. Information: (web) http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs 
the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. 
R	[12/10]	07572	Lec	014	GTC	206	W	 6:00pm -  7:50pm	OH Guy, Sarah
07572 - This course will be held at Georgetown High School.
R	[27/27]	07574	Lec	017	HBC	411.0	Th	 6:00pm -  7:40pm	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[30/30]	07575	Lec	019	LEA	706	M	 6:00pm -  7:40pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[27/27]	08305	Lec	018	RRH	259	MW	10:45am - 11:35am	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[22/22]	07571	Lec	012	RRH	203	Th	 4:45pm -  6:30pm	OH Moore, Donna
R	[15/15]	07570	Lec	010	RVS	103	MW	11:00am - 11:50am	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[24/24]	07568	Lec	008	RVS	9117	TTh	11:00am - 11:50am	   Staff
R	[27/27]	08343	Lec	006	SAC	1202	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:05pm	OH Bishop, Beverly
HPRS 1303 End of Life Issues 
R	[17/24]	07578	Lec	001	EVC	9225	T	 4:15pm -  6:55pm	OH Jeffery, Janene
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[25/25]	07591	Lec	015	CYP	2207	MW	 5:50pm -  7:05pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[25/25]	07588	Lec	011	CYP	2207	TTh	 6:15pm -  7:30pm	OH Santana, Ben
G+	[25/25]	07590	Lec	014	EVC	9317	M	 4:15pm -  7:00pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
G+	[25/25]	07579	Lec	001	EVC	9231	MW	 7:35am -  8:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[25/25]	07581	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[25/25]	07585	Lec	008	EVC	9231	MW	 6:50pm -  8:05pm	OH Collins, Amy
G+	[27/27]	07583	Lec	006	EVC	9231	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[27/27]	07586	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[20/20]	07584	Lec	007	EVC	9231	W	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
07584 - HPRS 2300, is a "hybrid" course.  This means that half of the course instruction 
is in a classroom, the other half is by the internet (on-line).  Students must have 
internet access and be computer literate to enroll. Information: (web) http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs 
the "Frequently Asked Questions" section.
G+	[5/12]	07587	Lec	010	FBG	TBA	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
07587 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin.  This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
G+	[27/27]	08306	Lec	017	RRH	259	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Petersen, Tammie
G+	[25/25]	07589	Lec	012	RRH	203	TTh	 6:40pm -  7:55pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[28/28]	07582	Lec	005	RVS	8133	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[30/30]	08393	Lec	019	SAC	1204	F	 9:00am - 11:45am	OH Valdez, George
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology Students need to bring proof of prerequisites (unofficial transcript, grade report) to the first class meeting. Check course description for details of prerequisites. If a student does not have the required prerequisites, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[27/27]	07593	Lec	003	EVC	8107.	T	 6:00pm -  8:45pm	OH Esqueda, Amy


12 Week Session February 15 - May 16
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[27/27]	03444	Lec	013	CYP	1110	MW	 5:40pm -  6:50pm	OH Barney, Kathleen
R	[29/29]	03441	Lec	005	EVC	9231	TTh	 1:35pm -  2:45pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[27/27]	03445	Lec	015	EVC	9313	TTh	 5:40pm -  6:50pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[14/14]	03440	Lec	001	FBG	TBA	M	 6:00pm -  8:30pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
03440 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin.  This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[30/30]	03448	Lec	013	EVC	9231	TTh	10:00am - 11:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[16/16]	08342	Lec	018	SAC	1206	TTh	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Bishop, Beverly


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[38/38]	07562	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Ward, Jean
07562 - Internet access required. J. Ward, 606.0949. MANDATORY online orientation: 
email jeanward@austincc.edu the 1st week of class.
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[45/45]	07566	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Petersen, Tammie
07566 - Internet access recommended - T. Peterson, 223.1790 x26128 email: tpeterse@austincc 
- Students MUST attend Sat 1/16 10-11am EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by 
logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ & reading course announcement. 
Students not completing MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week.
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology This course was formerly called HPRS 2200. This course is designed for Medical Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and Medical Coding students only. This is not for nursing students. Students need to bring proof of Anatomy & Physiology or Human Anatomy (4 hours) prerequisite to the first class meeting or orientation (grade report or unofficial transcript). Check course description for detail. If a student does not have the required prerequisite, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[10/10]	07577	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
07577 - Broadband Internet Access required due to streaming video components. R. 
Espinosa, 223.5911. For MANDATORY online orientation information, email  respinos@austincc.edu 
by the end of the 1st week of class. Students not completing the MANDATORY online 
orientation may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[30/30]	07580	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
07580 - Internet access recommended R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
- Students MUST attend Sat 1/16 11am-12:30pm EVC 9231 OR access online orientation 
by logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ & reading course announcement. 
Students not completing MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week. 
G+	[30/30]	07592	OPC	016	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
07592 - Internet access recommended. This course has highly recommended video tapes 
in the subject for viewing. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu - Students 
MUST attend Sat 1/16 8:30-10am EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by logging 
onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ & reading course announcement. 
 Students not completing MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week.


12 Week Session February 15 - May 16
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[26/32]	03443	OPC	011	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
03443 - Internet access recommended – E. Bodman, 223.5886, email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 2/13 10-11am EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by logging 
onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ & reading course announcement. 
Students not completing MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by the instructor 
after 1st week. 
R	[25/25]	03442	OPC	007	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
03442 - Internet access required. A. Esqueda, 223.1790 x25853, email: aesqueda@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 2/13 1-2pm EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by logging 
onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ & reading course announcement. 
Students not completing MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[30/30]	03447	OPC	003	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
03447 - Internet access required - R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
- For MANDATORY Online Orientation, login to BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
& read course announcement. Students not completing the MANDATORY online orientation 
may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology Students need to bring proof of prerequisites (unofficial transcript, grade report) to the first class meeting. Check course description for details of prerequisites. If a student does not have the required prerequisites, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[27/27]	03449	OPC	001	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
03449 - Internet access recommended. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend either Sat 2/13 9-10am EVC 9231 OR login to BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
& read course announcement. Students not completing the MANDATORY orientation may 
be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.


8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[38/38]	03229	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Smith, Frances
03229 - Internet access required. F. Smith, 223.1790 x25476, email: fjls@austincc.edu 
- For MANDATORY Online Orientation, login to BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
& read course announcement. Students not completing the MANDATORY orientation requirement 
may be withdrawn by 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 1303 End of Life Issues
Topics address grief, loss, death, and dying. Preparation for caregivers in health and related sciences to function in clinical settings where communication skills are used to give psychosocial support to dying persons and their families.

 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.