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MED 116 - Introduction to A & P

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 02
Clinical: 00
Credit: 04
Components:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify body system components and functions relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care.

MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics

Course Component Details
Lecture: 02
Lab: 00
Clinical: 00
Credit: 02
Components:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional.

MED 120 - Survey of Med Terminology

Course Component Details
Lecture: 02
Lab: 00
Clinical: 00
Credit: 02
Components: None
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms.

MED 121 - Medical Terminology I

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 00
Clinical: 00
Credit: 03
Components:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.

MED 122 - Medical Terminology II

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 00
Clinical: 00
Credit: 03
Components:
Prerequisites: Take MED-121
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.

MED 140 - Exam Room Procedures I

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 04
Clinical: 00
Credit: 05
Components:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures.

MED 240 - Exam Room Procedures II

Course Component Details
Lecture: 03
Lab: 04
Clinical: 00
Credit: 05
Components:
Prerequisites: Take MED-140
Corequisites: None
Course Description:

This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures.