Courses in the School of Allied Health Professions

School of Allied Health Professions

Courses

Anatomy

• ANAT 6522 - HUMAN ANATOMY

  [5 Credits]

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  A lecture and laboratory course which focuses on cell, tissue, organ and body system structures, and human cadaver dissection with emphasis on structure and function of neuromuscular and skeletal systems
• ANAT 6533 - NEUROANATOMY

  [4 Credits]

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  A study of anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems with emphasis on structures commonly involved in pathological conditions that impact function.

Biology

• BIOL 1001 - GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB

  [1 Credit]

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• BIOL 1101 - GENERAL BIOLOGY II LAB

  [1 Credit]

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Cardiopulmonary Science

• CPSC 3100 - INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCES

  [1 Credit]

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  Lecture course designed to introduce students to various aspects of respiratory therapy and cardiovascular sonography. Course content includes a review of medical terminology along with discussions related to professionalism, preparing for the patient encounter, electronic medical record, healthcare communications, hospital policies related to environment of care, standard precautions, and proper body mechanics during functional mobility/transfer of patients.
• CPSC 3130 - CARDIOPULMONARY HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY

  [4 Credits]

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  Lecture series and laboratory (dissection of human cadaver) covering the anatomical basis of cardiopulmonary sciences. The principles of anatomical organization, relationships, and structure-based function are discussed.
• CPSC 3200 - RESPIRATORY THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS

  [4 Credits]

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  Lecture and laboratory course designed to provide the student with the fundamental didactic background covering general principles of respiratory therapy modalities and techniques and the laboratory experiences needed to competently perform patient assessment and provide therapeutic intervention during Respiratory Clinics I (CPSC 3285)
• CPSC 3210 - CARDIOPULMONARY PHARMACOLOGY

  [1 Credit]

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  An introduction to general pharmacological principles, as well as a study of the medications and drugs used in the management of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
• CPSC 3220 - CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  Lecture series covering the physiologic basis of cardiopulmonary sciences. The principles of cellular and organ function and regulation of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are discussed.
• CPSC 3270 - PATIENT ASSESSMENT

  [3 Credits]

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  Lecture and laboratory course designed to teach basic patient assessment skills. Students will develop a comprehensive, well organized approach for assessing a cardiopulmonary patient in any clinical setting.
• CPSC 3280 - CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  This course is designed to introduce the student to common pulmonary and cardiovascular disease processes and how these disease affect respiratory and cardiovascular function. Emphasis is placed on pathogenesis, history and physical findings, diagnostic findings, and clinical management of each disease entity. Students will be able to differently diagnose diseases covered in lecture.
• CPSC 3282 - CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY I

  [4 Credits]

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  A lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce the student to two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography, and their application in the diagnosis of systolic and diastolic cardiac dysfunction and valvular heart disease.
• CPSC 3285 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS I

  [3 Credits]

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  This course is the first of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of adult patients receiving non-intensive care. Emphasis is placed on routine patient care that includes patient assessment and monitoring and the administering of treatment modalities, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, delivery of aerosolized medications, and airway clearance and lung expansion therapies.
• CPSC 3290 - PRINCIPLES OF CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  A lecture and laboratory course covering the fundamentals of 12-lead electrocardiography, Holter monitor recordings, and stress testing protocols. Each student should be able to perform basic interpretation of these tests, and understand the electrophysiologic basis for these findings
• CPSC 3295 - SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES AND INSTRUMENTATION

  [2 Credits]

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  This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation involved in two-dimensional, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography. In addition, topics pertinent to the student’s professional development will be covered, such as patient communication, sonographer safety, professionalism, and more.
• CPSC 3300 - NEONATOLOGY & PEDIATRICS

  [4 Credits]

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  Lecture and laboratory course designed to cover the development of the cardiopulmonary system from embryo to puberty. Emphasis includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various cardiopulmonary disorders of the infant and pediatric patient. This course also provides the student information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, strategies to prevent arrest, and the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize those in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest in accordance with the guidelines set by the American Heart Association.
• CPSC 3360 - MEDICAL ETHICS

  [1 Credit]

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  Lecture course designed to expose the student to current ethical issues facing health care providers, as well as landmark cases that have shaped resulting policy. An introduction to values and morals, ethics and ethical decision making, cultural competency, the American legal system, patient rights and responsibilities, and advocacy are presented to give the student a basis for examining ethical issues associated with health care.
• CPSC 3362 - CRITICAL CARE CONCEPTS I

  [3 Credits]

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  This class is designed to introduce the student to the physics and mechanics of artificial ventilation as well as the theory and practical application of manual resuscitators and mechanical ventilators.
• CPSC 3370 - ADVANCED PULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

  [1 Credit]

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  This lecture course examines the clinical assessment, physical and diagnostic findings, and current management strategies for advanced pulmonary conditions encountered by the respiratory therapist. In addition, this course covers bioterrorism, emerging bacterial and viral threats to the respiratory system, and the role of the respiratory therapist in mass casualty and disasters.
• CPSC 3382 - CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY II

  [2 Credits]

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  A continuation of CPSC 3282. Application of echocardiography in the diagnosis of congenital and other cardiac diseases, as well as a discussion of advanced topics including strain rate imaging and 3-D echocardiography
• CPSC 3385 - VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY I

  [3 Credits]

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  Lecture/laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with the use of ultrasound and non-imaging physiologic techniques in the diagnosis of cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease.
• CPSC 3388 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS I

  [6 Credits]

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  This is the initial clinical experience in echocardiography. Three days per week obtaining echocardiographic views and performing color-flow and spectral Doppler exams.
• CPSC 3395 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS II

  [3 Credits]

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  This course is the second of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of adult patients in critical care units and pediatric patients receiving non-intensive care. During adult critical care rotations, students employ advanced monitoring techniques, blood gas sampling and analysis, airway suctioning and specimen collection, mechanical ventilation, care and removal of artificial airways, and application of skills learned in CPSC 3285.
• CPSC 4108 - VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY II

  [3 Credits]

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  Lecture/laboratory course designed to familarize the student with the use of ultrasound and non-imaging physiologic techniques in the diagnosis of peripheral venous and abdominal and pelvic vascular disease.
• CPSC 4115 - GERIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE

  [1 Credit]

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  Lecture course designed to provide the student with an insight into the medical and psychosocial problems encountered by the geriatric population. The emphasis is placed on physiologic and pharmacologic implications of aging, the unique medical, economic, and sociologic effects of an aging population, delivery of compassionate care, and end of life issues.
• CPSC 4135 - CRITICAL CARE CONCEPTS II

  [4 Credits]

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  Lecture and laboratory course designed to teach the student intermediate and advanced concepts regarding the monitoring and cardiopulmonary management of the adult intensive care patient. Students also complete an American Heart Association-approved course in advanced cardiac life support.
• CPSC 4145 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS III

  [4 Credits]

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  This course is the third of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of pediatric and neonatal patients in critical care units. During clinical rotations students employ neonatal and pediatric monitoring techniques, blood gas sampling and analysis, artificial airway management, mechanical ventilation, and application of skills learned in previous clinical courses. Students also spend time in an adult critical care unit performing skills practiced in CPSC 3395.
• CPSC 4185 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS II

  [3 Credits]

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  Continuing clinical experience in two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography.
• CPSC 4195 - VASCULAR CLINICS I

  [3 Credits]

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  This is student’s initial clinical experience in vascular technology. Emphasis is on performing extracranial vascular exams.
• CPSC 4205 - HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

  [1 Credit]

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  An introduction to principles of management in a health care environment, including leadership, policies and procedures, performance improvement, professional development, and economic considerations.
• CPSC 4208 - VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY III

  [2 Credits]

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  A case-based course designed to enhance the student’s ability to utilize appropriate protocol in diagnosing vascular disease, as well as interpret vascular ultrasound exams.
• CPSC 4215 - PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND HOME CARE

  [2 Credits]

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  Lecture course designed to introduce the student to basic principles of hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs and home care. Emphasis is placed on current clinical practice guidelines for management of patients who require long-term respiratory care.
• CPSC 4225 - PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

  [2 Credits]

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  Lecture/laboratory course covering basic instrumentation and diagnostic techniques employed in assessment of pulmonary functions.
• CPSC 4235 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS IV

  [5 Credits]

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  This course is the fourth of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of critically ill patients, patients receiving pulmonary diagnostic tests, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation and COPD management, home care, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Students also gain teaching and leadership skills as teaching assistants to junior respiratory therapy students who are attending their second clinical course. Emphasis is placed on advanced monitoring and pulmonary diagnostic techniques, advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, chronic pulmonary disease management through exercise prescription, smoking cessation, and education, and application of skills learned from previous clinical experiences.
• CPSC 4265 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS III

  [4 Credits]

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  Continuing clinical experience in two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography, with additional emphasis on interpretation of echocardiograms.
• CPSC 4275 - VASCULAR CLINICS II

  [4 Credits]

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  Clinical instruction in vascular technology, with emphasis on diagnosis of upper and lower extremity arterial disease.
• CPSC 4295 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION

  [2 Credits]

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  Case-based instruction designed to improve the student’s ability to interpret echocardiograms, and to use the appropriate echocardiographic protocol.
• CPSC 4300 - RRT REVIEW

  [4 Credits]

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  This lecture course is a comprehensive review for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and Clinical Simulations Examination (CSE). The TMC Examination content areas are reviewed and the student’s knowledge of these content areas assessed. Students complete computer simulation exercises that test the appropriate critical care management of selected adult, pediatric and neonatal diseases or conditions. Emphasis is placed on 1) review, selection, and interpretation of patient data; 2) selection, assembly, and troubleshooting of equipment; and 3) initiation, performance, and modification of prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• CPSC 4310 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHY

  [3 Credits]

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  This course is designed to provide both didactic and laboratory training in polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with the basic and advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology including instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, obtaining and evaluation high quality sleep recordings, sleep scoring and event recognition, therapeutic interventions, documentation, professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnographic technology. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience in the skills required to obtain and evaluate high quality sleep recordings.
• CPSC 4320 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS V

  [4 Credits]

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  This course is the final of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students advance their time management skills in the specialized areas in which they desire to work after graduation (pulmonary diagnostics, adult/neonatal/pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, acute trauma/emergency room care, and sleep diagnostics). Students provide airway assessment and management/intubation in a supervised operating room setting, complete a management rotation with respiratory therapy department managers, and attend outpatient clinics where they gain additional interaction with physicians who manage patients with chronic lung disease. Service learning/community engagement is a required component of this course.
• CPSC 4325 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY

  [2 Credits]

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  This lecture course introduces the student to specialized areas of respiratory therapy practice, such as pulmonary function technologist, asthma or COPD educator, or advanced critical care specialist. Selected content is presented from the detailed content outlines of the respective specialty credentialing exams, offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and National Asthma Educator Certification Board.
• CPSC 4340 - CARDIOVASCULAR REGISTRY REVIEW

  [2 Credits]

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  A review course designed to prepare the student for the echocardiography and vascular technology registry exams.
• CPSC 4350 - VASCULAR CLINICS III

  [4 Credits]

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  Clinical instruction in vascular technology, with emphasis on ultrasonic examination of upper and lower extremity veins, as well as abdominal arteries and veins, intracranial blood vessels, and hemodialysis access fistulas and grafts
• CPSC 4360 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS IV

  [4 Credits]

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  Two days per week of continuing clinical experience in echocardiography, allowing the student to maintain and improve skills.
• CPSC 4370 - PEDIATRIC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

  [1 Credit]

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  This course will introduce the student to the use of echocardiography in diagnosis of congenital heart disease in children. Prerequisites: CPSC 3282, 3382, 4295
• CPSC 4380 - CLINICAL INQUIRY

  [1 Credit]

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  This course is designed to introduce the student to evidence-based medicine and improve each student’s ability to ask and answer a clinical questions.

Chemistry

• CHEM 1001 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB

  [1 Credit]

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• CHEM 1100 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

  [3 Credits]

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• CHEM 1101 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II

  [1 Credit]

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Degree Candidate

• DIPLOMA AHPG - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

  [0 Credit]

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  Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
• DIPLOMA AHPU - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

  [0 Credit]

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  Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.

Elective

• ELEC 1100 - GENERAL ELECTIVE

  [3 Credits]

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• ELEC 1200 - ART ELECTIVE

  [3 Credits]

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Health Professions and Related

• HTHPROF 6060 - MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS

  [3 Credits]

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  The principles of strategic and personnel management, programming and budgetary analysis are emphasized. Accounting, economic, and financial analysis is incorporated into health care organizational decision-making. In addition, communication skills are presented as integral aspects of effective management.
• HTHPROF 6070 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  An overview of the basic steps used to plan and conduct scientific research. The focus is on research designs relevant to clinical practice including group experimental and non-experimental designs; single subject experimental designs; and qualitative methodologies. Issues central to epidemiologic research and sequential clinical trials are considered in relation to their use in allied health. Related issues of measurement, data collection, and analysis and design validity or credibility are presented. The format is 3 hours of lecture/discussion/case application presented weekly.

Humanities Elective

• HUMN 1100 - HUMANITIES ELECTIVE

  [3 Credits]

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• HUMN 1200 - HUMANITIES ELECTIVE

  [3 Credits]

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Medical Technology

• MTEC MTEC - GENETICS IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY

  [1 Credit]

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  Lectures and discussions designed to familiarize the student with the principles and clinical applications of genetics. Topics include: the principles of inheritance, complex traits, chromosomes, gene structure and function, mutations, genomics, genetic technologies and current issues such as stem cell therapy and genetic testing.
• MTEC 3101 - CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY I

  [2 Credits]

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  Instruction in the development, physiology, morphology and function of the cellular elements normally found in blood. Also included will be hemostatic mechanisms and disorders as well as laboratory testing for hemostasis evaluation.
• MTEC 3107 - IMMUNOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  Study of the structure, synthesis and functions of antibodies and antigen -antibody interaction. Cell-mediated and humoral immunity, hypersensitivity and tumor immunity is also covered as well lectures and discussions of immunologic diseases.
• MTEC 3112 - PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

  [2 Credits]

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  Introduction to the role of the clinical laboratory scientist as a member of the health care team. Includes theory and practical experience in laboratory safety, phlebotomy, use and care of the microscope, and use of laboratory reagents and measuring devices. Also includes basic quality control, introductory statistics, laboratory math and basic skills for effective teaching in the clinical laboratory setting with emphasis on instructional objectives, learning styles, and exam item composition. Other topics include presentation skills, study skills, and time management.
• MTEC 3112 - PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

  [2 Credits]

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  Introduction to the role of the clinical laboratory scientist as a member of the health care team. Includes theory and practical experiences in laboratory safety, phlebotomy, use and care of microscope, and use of laboratory reagents and measuring devices. Also includes basic skills for effective teaching in the clinical laboratory setting with emphasis on instructional objectives, learning styles, and exam item composition. Other topics include presentation skills, study skills, and time management.
• MTEC 3121 - CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LAB I

  [2 Credits]

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  Discussion, demonstations and laboratory exercises in routine and specialized manual and semiautomatic hematologic and coagulation procedures. Concurrent registration in MTEC 3101.
• MTEC 3140 - QUALITY ASSURANCE AND LABORATORY MATH

  [1 Credit]

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  Instruction in the quality processes and procedures necessary to achieve, maintain and improve accuracy, timeliness and reliability in all aspects of the clinical laboratory. Also includes statistics and laboratory math commonly utilized in the laboratory.
• MTEC 4102 - URINALYSIS

  [2 Credits]

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  Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises focusing on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the urinary tract, with emphasis on concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of urine and body fluids and their physical, chemical, and cellular composition in health and disease.
• MTEC 4105 - CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY/MYCOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  Lecture and laboratory exercises on the classification and identification of medically important parasites and fungi including epidemiology, pathology, and morphology of infective and diagnostic forms.
• MTEC 4107 - CLINICAL SEROLOGY LABORATORY

  [1 Credit]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the student laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures of manual and automated routine and advanced immunologic techniques. Emphasis will be placed on performance and interpretation of results of these techniques as applied to the clinical serology laboratory. Principles of instrumentation and methods of laboratory quality control will also be covered. Concurrent registration in MTEC 5128
• MTEC 4118 - LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

  [3 Credits]

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  Concepts of medical laboratory management to include the dynamics of leadership, competence and performance improvement, inventory control, interpersonal skills, professional ethics, quality management, laws and accrediting standards regulating laboratories, compliance and third-party reimbursement policies, public relations, principles of marketing and cost accounting, and utilization review. Also includes concepts and principles of research design, exercises in evaluation of published studies, writing test questions, and professional development skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and understanding of compensation including benefits.
• MTEC 4120 - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY

  [2 Credits]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the student laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures, and interpretation of manual and automated general and advanced techniques as applied in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Includes principles of instrumentation and methods of laboratory quality control. Concurrent registration in MTEC 5109.
• MTEC 4121 - CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY II

  [2 Credits]

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  Discussion, demonstration, and laboratory exercises performed in the student laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles and execution of manual and automated routine and advanced hematology procedures. Emphasis will be placed on performance and interpretation of results of these procedures as applied in the clinical hematology laboratory. Principles of instrumentation and methods of laboratory quality control will also be covered. Concurrent registration in MTEC 5101. Prerequisites: MTEC 3101, 3121.
• MTEC 4122 - CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LAB

  [2 Credits]

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  Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the student laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures and interpretation of general and advanced techniques as applied in the clinical immunohematology laboratory. Stresses importance of laboratory quality control in transfusion practices. Concurrent registration in MTEC 5111.
• MTEC 4125 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

  [2 Credits]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the student laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures, and interpretation of manual and automated techniques in the isolation and identification of clinically significant bacteria. Concurrent registration in MTEC 5104.
• MTEC 4130 - CHEMISTRY/IMMUNOLOGY PRACTICUM

  [3 Credits]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the clinical laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures and interpretation of manual and automated, general and advanced techniques as applied in the clinical chemistry, immunology, and serology laboratories. Includes principles of instrumentation and methods of laboratory quality control
• MTEC 4131 - CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY/MICROSCOPY PRACTICUM

  [4 Credits]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the clinical laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures, and interpretation of manual and automated, general and advanced techniques as applied in the clinical hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and body fluids laboratories. Includes principles of instrumentation and methods of laboratory quality control.
• MTEC 4132 - CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY PRACTICUM

  [4 Credits]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the clinical laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures, and interpretation of general and advanced techniques as applied in the clinical immunohematology laboratory. Stresses importance of laboratory quality control in transfusion practices.
• MTEC 4135 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY PRACTICUM

  [5 Credits]

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  Discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises performed in the clinical laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the principles, procedures, and interpretation of manual and automated techniques as applied in the microbiology laboratory. Includes methods of laboratory quality control.
• MTEC 4139 - REVIEW AND APPLICATION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY CONCEPTS

  [2 Credits]

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  A self-directed learning course, which provides students the opportunity to apply skills acquired from course work to clinical laboratory science practice and to demonstrate problem-solving, communication and presentation skills. Students will be required to gather data and present a clinical case study involving several laboratory disciplines and/or solve and present a laboratory management problem.
• MTEC 4140 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

  [1-3 Credits]

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  With the consent of the Department Head, a student may elect to take this course on subjects of current interest in one of the special areas of medical technology. The content area may vary from year to year. The amount of credit a specific topic carries will be stated at registration.
• MTEC 5101 - CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY II

  [2 Credits]

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  Instruction in malignant and non-malignant megakaryocyte, erythrocyte, and leukocyte disorders with emphasis on pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory findings, which help in the differentiation of these disorders. Principles and applications of flow cytometry in the clinical laboratory will also be covered. Prerequisite: MTEC 3101, MTEC 3121
• MTEC 5104 - CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

  [4 Credits]

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  Lectures on the physiology, metabolism, and pathogenesis of medically important bacteria and viruses with emphasis on their isolation and identification in the clinical laboratory.
• MTEC 5109 - CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

  [4 Credits]

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  Lectures on the physiology and pathology of the major organ systems and their chemical constituents with emphasis on the principles of analytical techniques, instrumentation, and methodology used in the clinical chemistry laboratory in the investigation of pathological changes occurring in disease states.
• MTEC 5111 - CLINCIAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  Lectures on the theories and principles of antigen-antibody reactions as applied to blood-banking techniques with emphasis on cell-typing, crossmatching, compatibility problems, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and adverse transfusion reactions.
• MTEC 5117 - GENETICS IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY

  [1 Credit]

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  Lectures and discussions designed to familiarize the student with the principles and clinical applications of genetics. Topics include: the principles of inheritance, complex traits, chromosomes, gene structure and function, mutations, genomics, genetic technologies and current issues such as stem cell therapy and genetic testing.
• MTEC 5119 - MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

  [2 Credits]

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  Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises designed to familiarize the student with the principles and clinical applications of nucleic acid-based molecular testing in the clinical laboratory.
• MTEC 5128 - SEROLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  Lectures and discussions on the theory and measurement of antibody and antigens in infectious and autoimmune diseases. Emphasis placed on the principles, procedures, and interpretation of serological.
• MTEC 6190 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

  [2-4 Credits]

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  Study and research of a specilized aspect of clinical laboratory science by an individual student under the supervision of a director approved by the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester-hours credit with a change in topic and permission of the department.

Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology

• MICRO 2000 - MICROBIOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  Microbiology
• MICRO 2001 - MICROBIOLOGY LAB

  [1 Credit]

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Occupational Therapy

• OCCT 6410 - CONCEPTS OF OCCUPATION

  [4 Credits]

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  Focus is on the history, philosophy, and sociopolitical influences on the profession and theoretical frameworks on which occupational therapy (OT) is built. Other issues include professionalism, scholastic inquiry, and areas of OT practice.
• OCCT 6418 - INTERACTIVE REASONING

  [3 Credits]

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  Occupational therapy process, client-centered care, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic tools will be emphasized, e.g., therapeutic use of self, personal and professional values, interactions with others, and cultural diversity awareness.
• OCCT 6432 - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  Focus is on the principles of design, fabrication, application, fit, and training in assistive technologies and devises used to enhance a client’s occupational performance.
• OCCT 6450 - MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION

  [3 Credits]

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  Principles of measurement, methods of assessment, responsibilities of examiners, measurement reliability and validity, standardization process and procedures in testing, components and interpretation of test analysis/assessment of test adequacy will be covered. Opportunities to practice with various instruments will be included.
• OCCT 6491 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

  [1-6 Credits]

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  Prerequisite: Consent of the department. The course credit, content, written objectives, and evaluation criteria will be jointly established by the student and instructor. These may be documented in writing and placed in the student’s file by the tenth day of the semester or summer term. This course can be retaken for a maximum of six semester-hours credit
• OCCT 6512 - OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE ACROSS LIFESPAN

  [3 Credits]

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  Emphasis on systems that influence occupational performance and human developement across the lifespan, including person-related factors, family dynamics, task requirements, the environment, governmental issues, and cultural demands
• OCCT 6523 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

  [4 Credits]

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  Lectures cover physiology of cell, tissue, organ and body systems with emphasis on physiological changes associated with selected pathological conditions. Laboratory demonstrations focus on observation and measurement of function in the body systems, using videotapes and animal experiments.
• OCCT 6524 - APPLIED KINESIOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  Clinical application of anatomy and kinesiology to include the examination of surface anatomy; identification of anatomical landmarks, manual muscle testing, and palpation of joints and muscles, human movment analysis, and conditions that influence the functions of movements will be taught.
• OCCT 6526 - O.T. FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

  [3 Credits]

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  Provisions of occupational therapy services to individuals with mental health conditions will be addressed. Emphasis on factors contributing to the successful engagement of occupation through adulthood and conditions that challenge occupational performance in mid to late life.
• OCCT 6528 - O.T. FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS I

  [2 Credits]

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  Provision of occupational therapy services to individuals with neurological conditions will be addressed. Emphasis on factors contributing tot he successful engagement of occupation through adulthood and conditions that challenge occupational performance in mid to late life.
• OCCT 6530 - APPLICATIONS I: GENERAL PRACTICE CONCEPTS

  [4 Credits]

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  Presentation of specific occupational therapy intervention techniques for use with clients across the lifespan.
• OCCT 6540 - FIELDWORK EXPERIENCEI & SEMINAR

  [1 Credit]

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  This course focuses on student’s clinical reasoning through fieldwork experience and seminars with particular application to community practice. Included in the course is a 40-hour Level 1 Fieldwork Experience at an off-campus site.

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