Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/22/2009 14:25:18
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
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 [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 [15/15] 07570 Lec 010 RVS 103 MW 11:00am - 11:50am OH Bodman, Elizabeth
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+ [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.
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 [27/26] 03445 Lec 015 EVC 9313 TTh 5:40pm - 6:50pm OH Beall, Tami
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
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.
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
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.