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HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE COURSES HCAS HCCS HCLP HCMA HCMT HCNA HCPB HCPS HCTM HCAS 1110 - Strategies for Success in Health Education
This course is designed to help vocational and technical students
succeed in their educational goals. Skills such as note and test
taking, time management, ground rules for success in externship, job
application process, and stress reduction will be presented. An
introduction in library utilization and computers is also covered.
If HCAS 1110 is NOT satisfactorily completed (a grade of “C” or
better) it must be repeated the next semester. Other course work
will not be allowed without the permission of the Director of the
program. HCCS 1110 - Introduction to Computers
This course introduces the student to the basics of computer
science, with an emphasis on developing proficiency in performing
essential computer tasks. HCCS 1115 - Beginning Computers
This course introduces students to the basics of computer science,
with an emphasis on developing proficiency in performing essential
computer tasks required in the use of pharmaceutical software
programs. Students receive direct hands-on instruction with the
majority of time spent in the computer lab. HCLP 1710 - Introduction to Health Care
This course introduces the student to those health care issues and
processes that affect clients in all settings and are universal to
all health care providers. Topics include: man, health, society,
health care, therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills,
cultural and ethnic diversity, legal issues, health and disease,
infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency
responses, body mechanics, patient’s bill of rights, patient abuse
and advocacy, health care delivery models and settings, the roles of
health care providers, practice acts and an introduction to the
nursing process. Selected lab and clinical experiences will
reinforce course content. HCLP 1715 - Care of the Geriatric Patient
Basic nursing skills are presented with an emphasis on applying
concepts and principles of nursing care for the geriatric client in
a variety of settings. Topics include: vital signs, measuring and
recording height and weight, care of the environment, abnormal
changes in body functioning, personal hygiene, assisting with diet
and fluid intake, skin care, patient positioning and transfers,
awareness of development tasks of this age group, preserving the
patient’s dignity, care of cognitively impaired residents
(understanding care required, communication, unique needs), and
basic restorative techniques (range of motion, turning and position,
bowel and bladder training, prosthetic and orthotic devices, wound
care). HCLP 1720 - Practical Nursing and the Nursing Process
This course includes basic and advanced nursing skills required for
the application of the nursing process. Topics include: vocational
aspects of practical nursing, a study of the purpose and components
of the nursing process as a method of individualizing patient care,
development and implementation of the plan of care, charting,
recording and reporting, physical assessment and medication
administration. HCLP 1725 - Pharmacology I
This course introduces the student to the study of drugs and their
action on living organisms. Drug effects interactions and reactions
are discussed so that the student obtains a sound knowledge for the
safe monitoring of clients receiving drug therapy. Emphasis is
placed on specific drug classes including Anti-infectives,
analgesics, and drugs that affect the respiratory, cardiovascular,
endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. An overview is given of
general principles used by the nurse to administer drugs safely.
Simulated drug administration by various routes is practiced in the
Nursing Skill Lab prior to guided drug administration in the
clinical setting. The laws governing the manufacture, distribution
and sale of drugs and the role of the LPN in drug administration is
discussed. HCLP 1726 - Pharmacology II
This course is a continuation in the study of drugs and their
actions on living organisms with alterations in select body systems.
Emphasis is placed on specific drug classes including those
affecting the immune system, cancer care, hemapoietic and lymphatic
drugs, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system and musculo-skeletal
systems. HCLP 1727 - Pharmacology III
This course is a continuation in the study of drugs and their
actions on living organisms with alterations in select body systems.
Emphasis is placed on specific drug classes including those
affecting neurological system, sensory system, sexual-reproductive
system, urinary/renal system and the integumentary system. HCLP 1730 - Medical Surgical Nursing I
This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application
of the nursing process in the care of adult clients across the life
span with alterations in select body systems. Concepts of
preoperative nursing are introduced and the student provides care to
both the preoperative and postoperative patient in the clinical
setting. The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to
diet therapy and modification of diet therapy in the management of
specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a
review of Anatomy and Physiology of the body systems under review.
Dosage calculation and medication administration are incorporated
into theory and clinical practice. Special needs and care of the
Geriatric patient are integrated throughout. Basic and advanced
nursing skills are performed in the clinical sites under the direct
supervision of the instructor following successful skills check in
Lab. Areas of theoretical concentration include; Preoperative Care,
Cardiovascular Nursing, Respiratory Nursing and Pain management. HCLP 1731 - Medical Surgical Nursing II This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients across the life span with alterations in select body systems The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modifications of diet therapy in the management of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of body systems. Dosage calculation and medication administration are incorporated into theory and clinical practice. Using the nursing process the course is a continuation of basic and advanced nursing skills performed in the care of these clients under the direct supervision of the instructor following successful skills check in the lab. Areas of theoretical concentration include: Immune System, Cancer, Hemapoietec and Lymphatic System, Endocrine System, gastrointestinal System and Musculo-Skeletal System.
HCLP 1732 - Medical Surgical Nursing III
This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application
of the nursing process in the care of adult clients across the life
span with alterations in select body systems. The student is taught
to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modifications
to diet therapy in the management of specific alterations in body
systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology
of body systems. Team concept with increasing responsibility with
groups of clients, and the role of the LPN are emphasized. Dosage
calculation and medication administration are incorporated into
theory and clinical practice. Areas of Theoretical concentration
include: Neurological Nursing, Sensory System, Sexual-Reproductive
Health, Urinary/Renal System, Integumentary System. HCLP 1735 - IV Therapy
This course includes legal implications of IV Therapy, equipment
devices used, anatomy/physiology, methods and techniques, infection
control measures, complications, and other vital information related
to intravenous therapy. Supervised lab and clinical performance are
included. HCLP 1740 - Mental and Behavioral Health
The focus of this course is on the patient experiencing
psychopathological, emotional, and behavioral alterations. Utilizing
the nursing process approach students will perform nursing skills in
mental health clinical sites under the direct supervision of the
nursing instructor. Previous program content on interaction of
biological and social conditions that influence the mind and
behavior and communication skills will be emphasized. Students will
integrate these concepts in the care of the medical/psychiatric
patient in the impatient setting. HCLP 1745 - Maternal - Newborn Nursing
Concurrent theory and clinical course explores historical and
current issues, trends, growth and development of the childbearing
family, fetal development and gestation. Care of the patient during
antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartum periods is included as well
as care of the neonate in a variety of clinical settings. HCLP 1750 - Pediatric Nursing
This course presents essential information related to growth and
development of infants and children, and those real or potential
health threats common but not exclusive to the age groups. Using the
nursing process, basic and advanced nursing skills are performed in
meeting the needs of the pediatric patient in clinical sites under
the direct supervision of the instructor. HCLP 1755 - Nursing Transitions
Using the nursing process, this course is a continuation of basic
and advanced nursing skills performed in the care of adult clients
across the life span with multiple medical surgical diagnoses in a
variety of clinical settings. The student is taught to apply
principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modifications to diet
therapy in the management of specific alterations in body systems.
This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of body
systems. As the final nursing course prior to program completion,
the course is intended to assist students in making immediate and
future decisions concerning job choices and education growth.
Students will be allowed to choose clinical rotation sites of
interest from a list of selected clinical sites in the medical and
surgical area. HCMA 0010 - Mathematics for Pharmacology
This course is designed to prepare students with the definitive
mathematics necessary to ensure the safe administration of
medications. It includes a review of relevant mathematical concepts,
practice in using common conversions within a variety of drug
measurement systems, and an introduction to Dimensional Analysis, as
a means to solving dosimetry problems. HCMT 1115 - Clinical Application of Medical Terminology
This course introduces students to elements and their definitions
used to build medical terms. Understanding basic medical terms and
how they are relevant to basic human anatomy and physiology and the
application of these terms in the medical and clinical fields will
be emphasized. HCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health Care
This course introduces the student to those health care issues and
processes that affect patients in all settings and are universal to
all health care providers. Topics include: man, health, society,
health care, therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills,
cultural and ethnic diversity, legal issues, health and disease,
infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency
responses, body mechanics, patient's bill of rights, patient abuse
and advocacy, health care delivery models and settings, the roles of
health care providers, practice acts and an introduction to the
nursing process. Selected lab and clinical experiences will
reinforce course content.
This course, designed specifically for the Nursing Assistant, offers
basic nursing skills with an emphasis on nursing care for the adult
and geriatric client in a variety of settings. Topics include: vital
signs, measuring and recording height and weight, care of the
environment, abnormal changes in body functioning, personal hygiene,
assisting with diet and fluid intake, skin care, patient positioning
and transfers, awareness of development tasks of this age group,
preserving the patient's dignity, care of cognitively impaired
residents. HCPB 1710 - Phlebotomy
This course content is designed to prepare the graduate to safely
and effectively practice as a phlebotomist. Definition, purpose and
professional aspects of phlebotomy are included in the course
content. Students are exposed to knowledge and skills for proper
phlebotomy techniques and collection for routine and special
procedures within the scope of practice of the Phlebotomist. After
students practice skills in the College lab they spend 120 hours in
area hospitals and clinical labs. Following program completion
students are qualified to sit for the National Certification Exam.
HCPS 1710 - Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting
This course content is designed to prepare the student to work with
medical records, billing, coding, insurance claims and other front
office procedures. The course will include content regarding the
healthcare environment, ethics and the law, communication skills,
medical records, professional fees, and the basics of diagnostic and
procedural coding, health insurance claims and third party
reimbursement. The course includes 32 hours of supervised experience
in the hospital and physician office. HCTM 1710 - Anatomy and Physiology I for Complementary Therapies
This course content, designed specifically for massage therapists,
includes a basic foundation for understanding the organization of
the human body, the development, structure, and function of the
Integumentary System, Skeletal System and Joints, Muscular System,
and Nervous System. Common pathophysiology of these systems is also
addressed. The lab coincides with lecture and provides the student
the opportunity to apply concepts of human anatomy through lab
activities. HCTM 1715 - Health History and Assessment
This course introduces the concepts and techniques of interviewing,
history taking, observing the client informally and formally,
collecting health and functional data and information and
documentation. Students will complete health history and assessment
on each other in lab setting. This enables the student to apply
communication skills, cultural sensitivity and critical thinking
skills as it relates to Complementary Therapies. HCTM 1720 - Health and Safety
As part of the medical team, CPR/First Aid certification will be
required of students. The class will be presented by a certified
instructor and provide the student with practical instruction in
CPR/First Aid. A portion of the course will provide instruction on
HIV, AIDS, and other blood borne pathogens. These terms will be
defined; the pathogenesis and epidemiology will be discussed as well
as exposure, prevention of exposure, summary of current treatments
and behavior and attitude changes toward HIV. Standard precaution
procedures will be taught. HCTM 1725 - Tai Chi.
Proper body mechanics is the key to a long and successful massage
practice. Tai Chi facilitates a favorable relationship between
movement of the body and application of pressures (required while
performing Massage Therapy). It is a focused approach to
understanding and sensing how one's internal energies can be
harnessed. Students will participate actively as Tai Chi students
and then will each act as leader for Tai Chi class. HCTM 1730 - Introduction to Complementary Therapies
This course will introduce the student to the history of
complementary therapies with an overview of eastern medicine. The
roll of touch in the holistic approach to healthcare will be
discussed. Students will explore the benefits of and the role of
complementary therapies as a complement to traditional medicine. HCTM 1735 - Anatomy and Physiology II for Complementary Therapies
This course content, designed specifically for massage therapists,
includes understanding of the development, structure, and function
of the Endocrine, Reproductive, Cardiovascular , Lymphatic,
Respiratory, Digestive and Urinary Systems. Common pathophysiology
of these systems are also addressed. The lab coincides with lecture
and provides the student the opportunity to understand the
anatomical structures and function of the systems. The student will
be able to provide care to the client in an informed, responsible
and holistic manner. HCTM 1740 - Swedish Massage
This course provides the foundation and basis for therapeutic
massage. Swedish massage is a general, flowing technique designed to
move blood and lymph and to relieve aching muscles while increasing
relaxation and general well being. Students will learn the history,
theory and practice of traditional Swedish massage. Instruction is
done through a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on
practice. The five basic massage strokes (effleurage, petrissage,
friction, tapotement, and vibration) and how to correctly apply them
to the body will be taught. Students will also be trained to become
comfortable and familiar in human therapeutic touch as quality of
touch is emphasized. Skills such as positioning and draping for
client modesty, proper body mechanics of the practitioner and
medically oriented record keeping are stressed. Upon completing this
course, students gain confidence in techniques of manual therapy and
learn to perform a complete Swedish routine. HCTM 1745 - Kinesiology for Complementary Therapies
General overview of the principles involved in human motion.
Emphasis will be placed on basic principles of kinesiology
including: review of major body systems involved in generating
movement, overview of basic biomechanics, in-depth look at the
anatomy (including identification of bony landmarks and origin and
insertion of muscular attachments) of the major structures and
joints of human body and the actions that occur at these joints. HCTM 1750 - Ethics and Law
During the ethics part of this course, the student will learn the
specifics of professional standards that allow for the proper
discharge of responsibilities to those served that protects the
integrity of the profession and safeguards the interest of
individual clients. In the Law portion of this course, the students
learn the specific state and local regulations which will affect
them. The student will also learn the requirements of the
appropriate national certification and state licensure exams. HCTM 1755 - Pathology I for Complementary Therapies
This course, designed specifically for therapeutic massage,
discusses the healthy functioning of the Integumentary System,
Skeletal System and Joints, Muscular System and Nervous System. The
course focuses on the development, signs and symptoms of selected
pathologies of each of these systems. Emphasis will be placed on
contraindications and recommended massage therapy protocols. HCTM 1756 - Pathology II for Complementary Therapies
This course, designed specifically for therapeutic massage, focuses
on the development, signs and symptoms of selected pathologies of
the Endocrine, Reproductive, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory,
Digestive and Urinary Systems. Emphasis will be placed on
contraindications and recommended massage therapy protocols. HCTM 1760 - Integrated Deep Tissue/Myofascial Release
A natural continuation of Swedish, this course focuses on
neuromuscular integration and myofascial release techniques. Deep
Tissue Massage links the study of Anatomy and Physiology with the
introductory massage techniques mastered in Swedish. Muscle origins,
insertions and actions are studied in depth. Bony landmarks and
joints are also discussed and located on the body. This study of the
composition, structure, and function of the fascial system along
with its relationship to organs, bones and muscles is an integral
part of these specific techniques, which are used to release
myofascial dysfunction.
HCTM 1765 - Neuromuscular Therapy
This modality is an extremely effective and specific form of
bodywork. It addresses specific pain and dysfunction that originates
in the muscles. The student will learn specific systematic
techniques to use on clients with chronic and/or acute muscle pain
and spasm. Postural assessment or analysis is also a therapeutic
tool taught in this course. It is used to assess the client's
individual needs for massage. Specific clinical applications and
techniques will be taught to alleviate common neuromuscular
disorders such as thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome,
shoulder girdle restrictions, and tennis elbow. HCTM 1770 - Shiatsu/Acupressure
Shiatsu or acupressure was developed in the early part of this
century in Japan. It was designed to promote health by influencing
and improving the flow of energy through the body. Students will
learn the principles of basic Oriental Theory, the twelve meridians
and many of the acupoints for muscular release and energy movement.
Techniques taught include use of hands, thumbs, elbows, knees and
feet with varying amounts of pressure and intensity, and following
specific direction of energy flow in the twelve primary meridians.
Joint mobilization techniques and proper body mechanics will be
taught for practice of Shiatsu on the floor or a massage table. HCTM 1775 - Sports Massage
Sports Massage is the fastest growing and most visible specialty
within the massage field. It integrates Swedish massage, Deep Tissue
and some Neuromuscular Therapy, which is used to facilitate
rehabilitation and performance of the athlete. Students will learn
and practice the major components of Sports Massage, including
pre-event and post-event massage techniques. Students will
participate in an athletic event as a student Massage Therapist.
Maintenance and recuperation massage for athletes will be addressed
also. HCTM 1780 - Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the theory that specific points on the feet
and hands correspond to internal structures and musculoskeletal
system of the body. Proper manipulation of these reflex points helps
the body return to homeostasis. Students will be introduced to this
theory and will demonstrate and practice the specific techniques to
be used on the feet and hands. HCTM 1785 - Complementary Modalities
This course explores various modalities for accommodating a variety
of clients with special needs. It is not designed to provide
expertise in all of these modalities, but rather an introduction to
each of them. The modalities include: hydrotherapy, chair massage,
spa massage and treatments, aromatherapy, and craniosacral therapy.
HCTM 1790 - Marketing and Business Development
Students will learn how to set up their own successful independent
practice from the experienced, successful practitioners. Important
issues such as pricing, advertising, media use, marketing and
finding the right place to establish a massage practice will be
discussed. Students will also learn to market themselves, offer
public service lectures, write ad copy for publication and complete
a marketing plan for a practice. Specific topics such as advantages
of self-employment, tax responsibilities, the rules governing
independent contractor status and the principles of
employer/employee relationship will be discussed. |