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HSC-114 Medical Terminology, 3 cr.
Studies medical terminology, including spelling and definitions.
(Formerly BE-102A)
HSC-134 First Aide/CPR, 1 cr.
Emergency care for the injured. Airway management, hemorrhage
control, care for shock victims, CPR/lifesaving skills.
(Formerly TI-141C)
HSC-145 Pharmacology in Nursing, 3 cr.
Provides the student or practicing LPN or RN with a reliable and
current pharmacological basis, emphasizing the nurse's role in
applying the knowledge of medications to patient care.
(Formerly NU-276C)
HSC-146 Medication Aide, 2 cr.
This 50 hour medical aide course is for certified Nurse Aides or
Residential Attendants and prepares them to administer oral
medication in long term care facilities, as outlined by the Iowa
Department of Public Health.
(Formerly HO-142C)
HSC-163 Nutrition, 3 cr.
Provides the student with a basic background of the nutrients
which are essential in maintaining the physical and mental well
being of the human body. An overview of the digestive process
and its relationship to each group of nutrients is presented.
Basic nutritional principles of food selection are studied with
an emphasis on health promotion throughout the life cycle.
Students examine their personal eating habits and identify ways
to promote a healthy nutritional status.
(Formerly HL-118A & PNN-275)
HSC-172 Nurse Aide, 3 cr.
The academic component of the program preparing persons for
employment as a nurse aide in long term care and in skilled
nursing units in Iowa's Hospitals. The clinical component may
be accomplished by completing NU103A. Upon satisfactory
completion of both course, which meet both federal and state
requirements, the student is eligible to write the
state-approved competency examination and skill test for
certification.
(Formerly HO-102A)
HSC-177 Nurse Aide II, 3 cr.
Classroom and clinical experience combine to provide training in
basic nursing skills, attitudes and understanding the role of
the nurse aide. Prerequisite: HO102A.
(Formerly HO-103A)
HSC-186 Human Growth and Development, 3
cr.
Exploration of the normal characteristics, physical, social and
emotional development of individuals from infancy through the
aged adult. This course will include a discussion of how the
various theorists view the stages of growth and development
through the lifespan.
(Formerly HL-112A)
HSC-187 Human Growth and Development –
Adult, 1 cr.
An exploration of the normal characteristics, physical, social
and emotional development of individuals from the young adult
through the aged adult.
This course
will include a discussion of how various theorists view the
stages of growth and development through the lifespan.
(Formerly HL-111A)
HSC-194 Rehabilitative/Restorative Aid,
3 cr.
Prepares persons who are working as nurse assistants with the
knowledge and skills to safely and effectively provide
rehabilitative therapies under the direction of a physical
therapist or occupational therapist. Prerequisite: knowledge
and skills at the nurse assistant level and experience working
with chronically ill or aging residents or patients.
(Formerly HO-143C)
HSC-217 Introduction to Pathology, 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide the student with the body
systems disease process by presenting the disorders, etiology,
progression, signs and symptoms and standard approaches to
diagnosis and treatment.
HSC-223 Human Relations, 2 cr.
Designed to promote understanding of human interactions,
including motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality as well
as social relations with application to the institutional
setting and manager/employee and employee/employee
relationships.
(Formerly HL-223A)
HSC-235 Supervision in Health Care, 2
cr.
Assists registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in
gaining knowledge and developing skills useful in managing
personnel and client care.
(Formerly HO-152C)
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