Allied Health (AH)

Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I
AH 100 3 Credits/Units

2 hours of lecture / 2 hours of lab

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Introduction to basic anatomical and physiology concepts as they apply to allied health occupations (excluding nursing and dental hygiene). Basic overview of body systems including integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, and endocrine systems. Includes a laboratory component that is integral to the course concepts and skills. [GE]

Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology II
AH 101 3 Credits/Units

2 hours of lecture / 2 hours of lab

Prerequisite: AH 100 (grade of "C" or higher)

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Introduction to basic anatomical and physiological concepts as they apply to allied health occupations (excluding nursing and dental hygiene). Basic overview of body systems including nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Includes a laboratory component that is integral to the course concepts and skills. [GE]

Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration
AH 104 3 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture

Introduction to the healthcare delivery system in the United States and the many health professions available as career choices, as well as their academic, licensing, and certification requirements. [GE]

Medical Terminology I
AH 110 3 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture

Introduction to medical word building with common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes. Study of terms related to the body as a whole, as well as terms to human anatomy, pathology, diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations associated with each body system. Medical Terminology I covers the following body systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, and endocrine systems. Includes spelling and pronunciation of terms. [GE]

Medical Terminology II
AH 111 3 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: AH 110 (grade of "C" or higher)

Continuation of Medical Terminology I, AH 110. Study of common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes and terms related to human anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations associated with each body system. Medical Terminology II covers the following body systems: nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Course work will include spelling and pronunciation of terms. [GE]

Medical Terminology for Surgical Technology
AH 115 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Introduction to medical word building with common medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Study of terms related to the body, as well as terms related to human anatomy, pathology, diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations associated with each body system. Covers the following body systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, circulatory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, reproductive, and endocrine. Will cover commonly used abbreviations and the DO NOT USE list of abbreviations. [GE]

Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings
AH 120 1 Credit/Unit

1 hours of lecture

Comprehensive study of primary bloodborne pathogens of concern in healthcare settings: HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. [GE]

Medical Microbiology
AH 150 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. An introduction to basic microbiology theory. Learn the classifications of microorganisms, modes of disease transmission and disease process and epidemiology and practices in the control of pathogenic microorganisms. [GE]

Pathophysiology for Surgical Technology
AH 200 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Introduction to the general mechanisms of systemic disease including etiology, physical signs, and symptoms. Etiology focus will include infectious mechanisms, hereditary contributions, external physical agents and autoimmune conditions. Discussions of differences between disease and illness to include basic principles of pharmacology laboratory and diagnostic tests, overview of common therapies, prognosis and public health issues as it relates to surgical technology. [GE]

Statistics for Health Care Professionals
AH 261 3 Credits/Units

3 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: CAP 42 (grade of "C" or higher) or placement into Math level 10

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Introduction to statistical computations and analysis used in healthcare. Topics include patient census, occupancy, length of stay, mortality and morbidity statistics. [CP, GE]

Special Projects
AH 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the faculty of the department. [GE]