Human Services

HSC 100 Computer Usage in Health Services (0-2) 1 hr.
Offers a generalized basic orientation to the computer and Microsoft Word processing application software by typing various medical-related reports and documents pertaining to the health care field. (NOTE: Some keyboarding skills and previous personal computer experience helpful.)

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 106 Health Occupations Career Observation (.5-1) 1 hr.
Provides students an opportunity to observe selected occupations within a health care setting. The student will attend sixteen two-hour sessions under the supervision of the instructor and departmental specific mentors.
Prerequisite:
HSC 105 with a grade of “C” or better.

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.