Human Services
HSC 100 Computer Usage in Health Services (0-2) 1 hr.
Offers a generalized brief orientation to computer utilization with specific software
applications pertaining to careers in the health care field.
HSC 105 Introduction to the Health Care Field (2-0) 2 hrs.
Surveys many careers and career skills within the health care team. Emphasizes the
health care professional's responsibilities to the community, health care trends and
professionalism.
HSC 110 Emergency Medical Technician Training (4-4) 6 hrs.
Offers study and practice of the principles and fundamental basic skills necessary to
render emergency basic life support care to patients of all ages, including recognition of
the nature and seriousness of illness and injury. Health and safety precautions of the
caregiver are identified and demonstrated in simulated situations and written testing
throughout the course. Leads to licensure as an EMT-B.
(NOTE: This course has special admission requirements. Contact the Admissions Office
for details.)
HSC 112 Medical Terminology (2-2) 3 hrs.
Emphasizes the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots,
combining forms and plurals. Offers pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical
terms. Emphasis on rendering a professional vocabulary required for work in the health
care field, including computer-assisted instruction.
HSC 151 Math Applications in Health Care (1-0) 1 hr.
Develops skill necessary to calculate medication dosages and solutions. A basic math
ability, including decimals, fractions and percentages, is necessary to be successful in this
course. Use of electronic calculators emphasized with health care-related applications.
HSC 213 Health Care Law and Ethics (3-0) 3 hrs.
Acquaints the student with the legal and ethical responsibilities of the
physician, patient and allied health personnel in the health care team.
Emphasis given to professional attitudes and behavior.
Prerequisite:
HSC 112 and a minimum of 10 hours of HSC and/or MOA course work with grades
of "C" or better.
