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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to expose Emergency Medical Services majors to how drugs, medications and principles of pharmacology impact patient care. We will explore the history of drugs, medication research, development and marketing, drug administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacoeconomics of common over-the counter and prescriptive medications, herbal preparations, dietary supplements and recreational drugs using a base-based approach. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in H EDU 4450.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers basic medical assessment and treatment terminology and sentence to assist medical care providers in communication with Spanish speaking patients.
  • 3.00 Credits

    How do your relationships impact your health? What is a healthy relationship? The purpose of this course is to give the students the basic knowledge about relationship theories and terms to understand the health-related effects and impacts of close relationships as found through research and discovery of human emotion. Students will participate in experiential exercises concerning the dynamics of and interaction among relationships and health.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Death - one of the only certainties of life. The purpose of this course is to explore philosophical, legal, religious, moral and social issues related to death, dying and loss. Strategies related to awareness and personal growth will be emphasized.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to cover anatomy and radiographic procedures of the upper extremity, chest and abdomen, shoulder girdle and lower extremities. The concepts presented in class will provide students the information needed to be able to apply the skills directly to their clinical education to become competent in these radiographic procedures.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course covers radiation protection concepts to include biological effects on living systems, radiation units, interactions with matter and radiation exposure limits. Students will also learn best practices for radiation standards for patients and personnel. Students will also be introduced to foundational concepts of interactions of radiation with living systems, radiation effects on molecules and organisms, factors affecting biological response and initial and long-term effects of radiation exposure.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce basic patient care concepts to the student including: Body mechanics, suctioning and support equipment, vital signs and medical emergencies. The concepts presented in class will provide students the information needed to be able to apply the skills directly to their clinical education so that they are able to provide quality patient care techniques.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Clinical experience in health care integrates concepts that are presented in class with practical clinical education so that students become competent in these radiographic procedures. Students complete contact hours progressing through levels of responsibility/involvement relevant to level of didactic learning. Students move from observation to assisting the technologist, to performing the radiographic procedure under direct supervision, to completing the procedure independently under indirect supervision. This semester will focus on developing patient care skills and participating in radiographic procedures.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to cover anatomy and radiographic procedures of the spine, thorax, skull, sinuses, facial bones, pediatric procedures, and densitometry including osteoporosis. The concepts presented in class will provide students the information needed to be able to apply the skills directly to their clinical education to become competent in these radiographic procedures.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed to cover the atomic structure and the properties of x-rays, imaging equipment including: grids, beam restriction, film screens, and processing. The students will also cover quality assurance topics including: density, contrast, and distortion. The concepts pre-sented in class will provide students the information needed to be able to apply the skills direct-ly to their clinical education so that they are able to perform and evaluate the imaging proce-dures they completing.