HLTH 100 Survey of Health Occupations
1 cr.  (1 lec/wk)
Introduces the student to health occupations career options by providing an overview of each career path offered by the COT.  After completion of this course, students will be able to make an informed decision regarding the health care path most appropriate to their interests.

HLTH 101 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Provides students with a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.  Concepts of the body plan and homeostasis will be introduced.  Students will also learn the basic structure, function, and interaction of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

HTLH 104 Introduction to Nursing Skills
2 cr.  (2 lec/wk)
Introduces the health care system, the health care team, and basic health care skills.  Classroom theory and basic skills are integrated and practiced in the campus laboratory.

HLTH 105 Drug Dosage Calculations
1 cr.  (1 lec/wk)  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of MATH 085 or appropriate math placement test score.
Prepares the health occupations student for the mathematics required by the profession.  Topics presented include working with English, apothecary and metric measurement systems and conversions, and the calculation of adult and pediatric dosages (using dimensional analysis) for oral, parenteral and intravenous orders.

HLTH 112 Math Fundamentals for Health Occupations
3 cr.  Prerequisites:  Passing MATH 085 or appropriate placement test score.
Prepares the health occupations student for the mathematics required by the profession.  Topics presented include working with whole numbers; proportions; English, Apothecary, and Metric measurement systems; conversions; and dosage calculation (dimensional analysis) for the adult and child.  Emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and administer drugs safely.

HLTH 150 Health Occupations Terminology I
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Introduces the student to the specialized language of the medical profession and builds a background vocabulary in this area using a word-building system which provides a solid foundation for understanding medical terms.  Basic word-building concepts are taught with emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, and definitions.

HLTH 251 Medical Office Procedures
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Emphasizes the standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing and professional reporting which includes accurate claim form completion, an introduction to national coding requirements, medical ethics and legal responsibilities, and medical and insurance terminology.

HLTH 252 Medical Coding
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)  Prerequisites:  HLTH 101, HLTH 150, or permission of instructor.
Develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to code medical documentation for insurance purposes.  Emphasizes standards of accuracy required in medical coding.  This course will be taught fall semester only.

HLTH 255 Medical Law and Ethics
3 cr.  (3 lec/wk)
Addresses legal and ethical issues relevant to the healthcare field.  Students will learn the importance of a professional code of ethics and the consequences of illegal or unethical behavior in health care.  The course will also help the student distinguish among law, ethics, bioethics, etiquette, and protocol.

HLTH 292 Seminar:  Special Projects
Credit varies.  Prerequisite:  Student must be in last semester of the Practical Nurse Program or have successfully completed a practical nursing course.
Special projects and independent study are available for students by special arrangements.  Such projects are classified as advanced studies and prerequisites might be required.

HLTH 293 Workshop
V 1-3 cr.
Provides an opportunity for experimental study in an area of health occupation.

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