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HSC 200 Introduction to Allied Health Professions

This course is required of all students enrolled in the pre-professional allied health concentration. This is an introductory course examining the various career opportunities (as recognized by the American Medical Association) within allied health. Content includes professional foci, educational requirements and career outlook, and philosophical issues in allied health.  Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.

Credit Hours: 2

HSC 203 Nutrition

A study of nutritional status and the effect of eating habits and food consumption on society, families and individuals.

Credit Hours: 3

HSC 220 Functional Anatomy

This is a one-semester course without lab that covers the structure and function of the human body on the cellular, systemic and organismal levels. Special emphasis is given to the skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Credit Hours: 3

HSC 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

A study of the structures and functions of the body, with special emphases on histology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.  Permission to retake the course during the fall and spring semesters after having earned a letter grade in or having officially withdrawn from the course must be granted by the department chair.

Credit Hours: 3

HSC 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

A study of the structure and functions of the body, with special emphases on the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiration, urinary and reproductive systems.  Permission to retake the course during the fall and spring semesters after having earned a letter grade in or having officially withdrawn from the course must be granted by the department chair.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

HSC 230 with a C or better.

HSC 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

This laboratory course introduces the students to hands-on exercises related to the structure and function of tissues, and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems (including dissections of cats and brains as well as physiological concepts).  Permission to retake the course during the fall and spring semesters after having earned a letter grade in or having officially withdrawn from the course must be granted by the department chair.

Credit Hours: 1

Corequisites

HSC 230 or permission of instructor.

HSC 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

This laboratory course introduces students to hands-on exercises related to structure and function of the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems (including dissections of cats, hearts, and kidneys as well as physiological concepts).  Permission to retake the course during the fall and spring semesters after having earned a letter grade in or having officially withdrawn from the course must be granted by the department chair.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

HSC 230.

Corequisites

HSC 231 or permission of instructor.

HSC 236 Introduction to Public Health

This course provides the student with a clear understanding of public health: the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health.

Credit Hours: 3

HSC 250 Emergency Medical Response

This course provides cognitive and practical training for those working in and around the allied health professions. Skill sets include advanced first aid, one-and two-responder CPR with AED training, administering supplemental oxygen, and prevention of infectious disease transmission. This course is required of those accepted into the athletic training education or pre-professional allied health program. Red Cross certification(s) in First Responder may be earned. Permission is required to enroll in this course. Lab fees for durable equipment and certification required.
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better.