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Course Descriptions

Health Care
HTH 100 - Medical Terminology
HTH 100 (Formerly SD 125) – Medical Terminology This course provides a general overview of basic medical terminology with an emphasis on the cardiovascular system (1 Credit).
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HTH 102 - Pharmacology
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HTH 105 - Intro to Patient Care
HTH 105 (Formerly HC 105) – Introduction to Ultrasound and Patient Care Beginning students in health career programs will gain basic entry-level knowledge and skills required for a variety of health occupations. The course includes an introduction to healthcare systems and agencies, legal, personal, and ethical responsibilities, basic medical terminology, the promotion of safety, infection control, vital signs, and CPR. The course includes 7 hours of integrated clinical experience per week (2 Credits).
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HTH 109 - Technological Science Surg Tech
This course provides the student with an introduction to basic technological concepts in the areas of electricity, physics, computers and robotics. The student will examine the application of scientific concepts in the context of safe patient care in the operating room setting.
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HTH 110 - Medical Ethics
HTH 110 (Formerly HC 127) – Medical Ethics Students in this course will learn to develop appropriate moral, ethical and social behaviors specific to the health care setting. Students will develop an understanding of the human value system and relate this to their own experiences, while developing awareness and understanding of patient care delivery. By relating real-life experience and through open discussions, students will develop their own principles and vision, making them a well-rounded, caring health-care provider. (3 credits).
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HTH 110 - Medical Ethics (SS127)
HTH 110 (Formerly HC 127) – Medical Ethics Students in this course will learn to develop appropriate moral, ethical and social behaviors specific to the health care setting. Students will develop an understanding of the human value system and relate this to their own experiences, while developing awareness and understanding of patient care delivery. By relating real-life experience and through open discussions, students will develop their own principles and vision, making them a well-rounded, caring health-care provider. (3 credits).
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HTH 120 - Introduction to Microbiology
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HTH 125 - Anatomy & Physiology
This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the systems and organs of the human body and the interrelationships of the body's systems. Emphasis is on the musculoskeletal, nevous and cardiovascular systems. (3 Credits)
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HTH 140 - Ultrasound Physics I
HTH 140 (Formerly PH 131) –Ultrasound Physics I Students will be introduced to the physical principles of ultrasound, and the use of the equipment in the laboratory setting. (3 credits).
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HTH 145 - Ultrasound Physics II
HTH 145 (Formerly PH 132) – Ultrasound Physics II Students will continue their education in the principles of physics, including the practical application of their knowledge to patient testing. (3 credits).
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HTH 225 - Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab
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