Health Science Careers (HSC)

Anatomy and Physiology One and Two 
Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and function of the human body.  Students will analyze human physiological principles and study the interrelationships of the body’s systems to maintain homeostasis. These courses follow a sequential development of the major body systems in an organized and structured curriculum.  The course is designed to give the students a selective overview of human anatomical structure.  S. Labs will include slide work, dissection of various animals and studies of the human skeleton.  The course will also use computer simulated dissection.

Emergency and Clinical Care
Emergency and Clinical Care is a course that describes how to respond to emergencies before medical help arrives.  The course is designed to give the student the knowledge of how to recognize and respond to a medical emergency such as an acute injury.   First aid topics such as bleeding, shock, bandaging, burns, head and spinal injuries, chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries, bone, joint, and muscle injuries, splinting, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, and traumatic injuries will be addressed. The intent of the course is to help the student feel more confident in his/her ability to act appropriately in the event of an emergency.  Students are prepared to 1) obtain a patient medical history, 2) take and record vital signs relative to medical/dental treatment, and 3) acquire cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Students must complete the BLS Health Care Provider course through the American Heart Association (AHA) or similar through the American Red Cross

Healthcare Organizations and Interprofessional Practice
This course provides students with an overview of the health care delivery system, as well as a detailed look at healthcare careers and the interprofessional nature of practice. Students will also be introduced to team-based competencies and collaborative care models. The course looks at an overview of the healthcare industry and the issues that confront it. Segments of the course investigate the changing roles of the components of the system as well as the technical, economic, political, and social forces responsible for those changes.

Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology is the study of words that pertain to body systems, anatomy, physiology, medical processes and procedures and a variety of diseases.  It provides specialized language for the health care team, enabling health care workers to communicate in an accurate, articulate,  and concise manner.  This course is designed to give the students a comprehensive knowledge of word construction, definition, and use of terms to all areas of medical science.  The course includes but is not limited to t-terms related to: anatomy, disorders, diseases, diagnostic methods and treatment methods, pharmacology, and the use of language in processing medical/dental records and claim forms.

Scientific Principals of Nutrition
This course outlines the relationship of diet, lifestyle, and the prevention of disease.   An overview of the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and 5 minerals is provided.  Nutrition needs at various stages of the lifespan are stressed.  Applying the science of nutrition to your life including needs for fitness and physical activity, evaluating nutrition claims, food labeling, and other consumer concerns are emphasized.

Nutrition and the Lifespan
Nutrition and the Lifespan outlines life cycle nutrition including pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence, the adult and the later years.   Nutrition needs at various stages of the lifespan are stressed, and additional topics include complementary and alternative medicine, hunger and the global environment, and consumer concerns about food .  Applying the science of nutrition to the lifespan including prevention of chronic disease, food safety and biotechnology, and environmentally‐friendly food choices will be explored.

Fundamentals of Health and Wellness
This course provides a comprehensive overview of health and wellness.  The impact of lifestyle choices on all aspects of personal health are discussed including physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental.  The course will explore topics innutrition, physical fitness, stress management, disease prevention, substance abuse, and healthy relationships.   The information and skills necessary for making informed and healthful decisions to promote wellness will be discussed with an emphasis on self‐responsibility.

Principles of Scientific Inquiry
This course provides an overview of the various methods used in scientific inquiry, including descriptive research, case studies, causal-comparative analysis, and experimental designs. Emphasis will be placed on problem definition via bibliographic inquiry, and the critical interpretation and use of research literature.