3. FACTOR AMBIENTE
2.3 TRASTORNO DE LA ACTIVIDAD Y DE LA ATENCION
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 This course provides an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health information, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry. Students need to work well with others, have professional integrity and accept ethical and legal responsibilities of the profession.
48 8821MEDICAL SCIENCE – Clinical Rotation
Pre-requisite: Principles of Medical Science and Biology Semesters: 2 Credit: 2 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: National Healthcare Foundations Skills 2 Periods
Assessment certification
This course requires a background check, drug screening and purchase of class uniform. Fees Vary
This course is designed to provide the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will have hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. This course utilizes a clinical rotation of local health related industries. Enrollment is subject to clinical site availability. Students must be able to provide their own transportation. 8831PRACTICUM IN MEDICAL SCIENCE III EMT – DUAL CREDIT – EMT Basic (EMSP 1160 & 1501)
Pre-requisite: Medical Science and Biology Semesters 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 12 See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. 2 Periods Fall (1 credit)
NOTE: College tuition and fees/certification fees apply
Certification Preparation: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Outside Clinicals Spring (1 credit) Must be 18 years of age.
Additional lab time outside of class will be required. Preparation for EMT certification provided. The Fall Semester of this course will be a course of instruction that provides detailed education, training, and work-based experience in the hospital and ambulance arena. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. The Spring Semester of this course will include all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Students must be able to provide their own transportation. Students will register with the college for the Spring semester and turn in a final grade to the high school counselor to receive one high school credit. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
8832DPRACTICUM IN MEDICAL SCIENCE PHARMACY TECH – DUAL CREDIT (PHRA 1301/1309 and PHRA 1313/1205)
Pre-requisite: Medical Sci. and Anatomy & Physiology recommended Semesters 2 Credit: 2 Grade: 11-12
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. 1 Period
NOTE: College tuition and fees/certification fees apply
The Dual-Credit Pharmacy Technician program is designed to meet the needs of individuals planning to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The program combines online and classroom learning, hands on labs, and an internship at local
community and institutional pharmacies. This course provides an overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Topics include an intense study of basic terms and definitions used in the profession, ethical issues involved in the profession, and an introduction to the PTCB examination structure. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
8841MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Pre-requisite: None Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 Students will achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms.
8841DMEDICAL TERMINOLOGY DUAL CREDIT (Medical Terminology – HITT 1305)
Pre-requisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12
This is a technical dual credit course preparing students for an associate of applied science degree or certification.. Students will receive 3 hours of college credit.
Students will achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
8851ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (4th Science Credit) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Biology, Chemistry or concurrently taking Chemistry
This is a college preparatory course for students interested in sport sciences, medical science, veterinary science, and allied health science. Students will conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis.
8851DANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – DUAL CREDIT (BIOL 2401/2402)
Pre-requisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. Semester: 2 Credit: 2 Grade: 12
2 Periods
This course includes a study of the structure and function of organ system and the human body. This course counts as an Academic Dual Credit. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
8840MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (*4th Science Credit*) Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12
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Students in Medical Microbiology explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. Students will conduct laboratory investigations and fieldwork, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. (*Taken the same year as Pathophysiology will give the student the 4th Science Credit.*)
8860PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (*4th Science Credit*)
Pre-requisite: Biology, Chemistry or concurrently taking Chemistry Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, sue scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students will study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. (*Taken the same year as Medical Microbiology will give the student the 4th Science Credit.*)