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Department Courses ENVHLTH HLTHINFO HLTHST MHLTHSCI ENVHLTH - Environmental Health Courses ENVHLTH 100 Introduction to Environmental Health (1-0-1) (F). Discussion of human ecology and interaction with the chemical, physical, biological and social environments. Overview of environmental health management and strategies to control air and water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, workplace and recreational safety. ENVHLTH 160 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTICUM (0-V-1) (F/S). Field observations in health agencies and industry. Requires a minimum 20 hours in the field and periodic seminars with a university instructor. (Pass/Fail). ENVHLTH 310 WATER SUPPLY AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (2-3-3)(F) (Offered even-numbered years). Engineering, biological, and management principles of community water supply and water pollution control. PREREQ: BIOL 191-192 and CHEM 111-112. ENVHLTH 320 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT (2-3-3) (F) (Offered odd-numbered years). Sanitation and management practices for community problems dealing with waste disposal, vector control, food and milk protection, swimming pools, and recreation activities. PREREQ: BIOL 191-192 and CHEM 111-112. ENVHLTH 380 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT (2-0-2) (F) (Offered odd-numbered years). Chemical, engineering, and management principles of community and industrial air quality control. PREREQ: CHEM 111-112. ENVHLTH 415 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (2-3,3) (S) (Offered even- numbered years). Recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental health hazards or stresses (chemical, physical, biological) that may cause sickness, impair health, or cause significant discomfort to employees or residents of the community. PREREQ: PHYS 111-112. COREQ: CHEM 317,319. ENVHLTH 417 PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY (2-0-2)(S) (Offered odd-numbered years). An examination of the absorption, distribution, and excretion of toxicants in ins and the health effects on target organs. Toxicologic evaluation, risk assessment, fate of hazardous substances in the environment and policies for the control of such substances will also be discussed. PREREQ: CHEM 111-112.ENVHLTH 442 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (2-0-2) (S). Historical, regulatory and technical aspects of hazardous waste management, relating primarily to the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Reclamation, Compensation, and Liability Act. PREREQ: Upper division standing and environmental health major, or PERM/INST. ENVHLTH 450 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LAW(2-0-2) (S) (Offered even numbered years). Various aspects of environmental and health protection law are discussed, including sources of regulatory authority, legal procedures, agency roles, and specific statutes. PREREQ: Upper division standing. ENVHLTH 493 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERNSHIP (O-V-V) (F/S). Three or more internship per week in a business or governmental agency. The student works Organization, keeps a record of the experience, and discusses these experiences at a seminar. PREREQ: Upper-division standing, recommendation of Faculty advisor, consent of instructor. (Pass/Fail)
HLTHINFO - Health Information Management Courses HLTHINFO 115 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH RECORDS (3-0-3) (S). Principles of medical record technology, the professional organizations, medical record practitioners, and the content of the hospital chart. HLTHINFO 120 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS IN HEALTH SCIENCES (3-0-3) (F/S). Word processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis, and graphical presentation of health science information. The acquisition of information on selected topics requiring the use of microcomputers in health information management and medical informatics. HLTHINFO 200 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT HLTHINFO 201 HEALTH INFORMATION I HLTHINFO 202 HEALTH INFORMATION I LABORATORY HLTHINFO 203 HEALTH INFORMATION II HLTHINFO 204 HEALTH INFORMATION II LABORATORY HLTHINFO 205 HEALTH DATA HLTHINFO 207 CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS HLTHINFO 215 CLINICAL PRACTICES HLTHINFO 309 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT HLTHINFO 409 HEALTH DATA RESEARCH HLTHINFO 493 HEALTH INFORMATION INTERNSHIP
HLTHST - Health Science Studies Courses HLTHST 100 Introduction to Allied Health (1-0-1) (F). Various allied health disciplines and their clinical functions are discussed. Information on basic educational requirements, opportunities, and advancement for each discipline of health care delivery. Lectures by allied health faculty and guest speakers from the medical community. Orientation to allied health care in clinical facilities. (Pass/Fail). HLTHST 101 Medical Terminology (3-0-3) (F/S). Introduction to Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and roots used in medical terminology, as well as the study of anatomical, physiological, and pathological terms, clinical procedures, abbreviations, and lab tests according to systems of the body. Medical terminology is treated as a medical language and clinical application is stressed. HLTHST 109 DRUGS: USE AND ABUSE (3-0-3) (F/S). An introductory course which deals with the basic medical, social, and psychopharmacological considerations related to the use of therapeutic and non-therapeutic (recreational) drugs. HLTHST 138 Weight Management (1-0-1) (F/S). A healthy approach to weight loss is presented. Students will learn to self-monitor their progress toward attainment of ideal eight using a simple 100 point scoring system. Behavioral changes in the areas of nutrition and exercise are facilitated by an optional support group composed of class members. Pass/Fail. May be taken for physical education credit or health science credit (KINES 143), but not both. HLTHST 139 STRESS MANAGEMENT (1-0-1) (F/S) A series of exercises are presented to help students identify the various sources of stress in their lives, expanding their repertoire of appropriate stress management techniques, and develop an action plan for the effective management of stress. Behavioral changes which facilitate stress management are reinforced by an optional support group composed of class members. Pass/Fail. May be taken for physical education credit or health science credit (KINES 144), but not both. HLTHST 140 PREPARING FOR DRUG FREE YEARS (1-0-1) (F/S). An alcohol/drug education program that empowers parents of children 9-12 to reduce the risk that their children will develop alcohol/drug problems. Program is based on contemporary research which shows parents can make a difference. Pass/Fail. May be taken for physical education credit or health science credit (KINES 145), but not both. HLTHST 160 LIFETIME FITNESS AND WELLNESS (3-0-3) (F/S). A survey of contemporary fitness and wellness related issues. Emphasis is on providing an understanding of basic concepts that are essential for knowledgeable decision-making. Topics include mental health, stress, fitness, nutrition, drug use/abuse, disease, and aging. Laboratory exercises stress lifestyle changes and an opportunity to set and achieve personal goals. HLTHST 202 HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3-0-3) (F/S). Consideration of processes, professionals, politics, programs, laws, and institutions which are involved in the maintenance of health and treatment of disease. HLTHST 207 NUTRITION (3-0-3). Study of fundamentals of nutrition as a factor in maintaining good health. Present day problems in nutrition are also discussed. Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 101 and BIOL 227 is suggested. HLTHST 211/212 DISEASE CONDITIONS I and II (3-0-3) (F/S). Introduction of the general principles of disease. Etiology signs, symptoms, treatment, and management of diseases that affect individual organs in the various body systems. PREREQ: HLTHST 101. Sequence beginning fall semester. HLTHST 213/413 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS (3-0-3) (F/S). Study of the basic legal and ethical concepts considered to be essential in the care of clients by health providers, including informed consent, patient rights, and the role of professional codes of ethics. Upper-division students will complete extra assignments. HLTHST 414 ASSESSMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS, PART I (3-0-3) (F). Emphasis on issues relating to alcohol/drug dependency and approaches to diagnosis and/or assessment. Legal, social, and health implications will also be considered. HLTHST 415 ASSESSMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS, PART II (3-3-4) (S). Clinical applications of concepts and principles present in Part I. Students will practice techniques of assessment/diagnosis of alcohol/drug problems. Limited Enrollment. PREREQ: HLTHST 214/414 or PERM/INST. HLTHST 216 LABORATORY VALUES (1-0-1) (F). Introduction to the clinical significance of selected laboratory tests. PREREQ: PERM/INST. HLTHST 220 CARDIOPULMONARY RENAL PHYSIOLOGY (3-0-3) (F). Normal and clinical physiological functions of the pulmonary, circulatory and renal systems. PREREQ: BIOL 227-228. HLTHST 300 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4-0-4) (F). Emphasis on dynamic aspects of human disease. Disruption of normal physiology and alterations, derangements, and mechanisms involved. PREREQ: CHEM 101 or equivalent and BIOL 227-228 or equivalent. HLTHST 304/304G PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (3-0-3) (F/S). Functions of local, state and federal health agencies, and factors which have an impact on agency programs. Those students registered for graduate credit will complete extra work. PREREQ: Upper-division standing and college of health science major or PERM/INST. HLTHST 306 APPLIED PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS (3-0-3) (F/S). Emphasis on use of drugs in relation to health and illness in any setting, on legal aspects and on patient education. Students will be expected to use prerequisite information in pathophysiology to study drugs and their inter-system relations. Fall offering by computer-assisted program, is for RN's only. PREREQ: HLTHST 300 or PERM/INST. HLTHST 410 HEALTH AND AGING (3-0-3) (F). Course will focus on major health problems and issues of the elderly. It will include discussion of: 1) the continuity of care for the older person; 2) the organizations and personnel providing care; and 3) the agencies involved with licensure, certification, or other types of regulations for health care providers. The course will include some discussion of non-traditional health centers for the older person, for example, work site community, social organizations, and senior centers. PREREQ: Upper-division standing or PERM/INST. HLTHST 431 QUALITY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (3-0-3) (F). The mind set, management, and improvement of quality, including the use of quality improvement tools and techniques to find and solve problems in the health care setting. HLTHST 432 CRITICAL REVIEW OF HEALTH CARE RESEARCH (3-0-3) (S). Provides a forum to present and discuss issues that are pertinent to health care including political and economic issues, foreign health care systems, reimbursement issues, pertinent news items. Critically evaluate published literature, evaluate the scientific basis for practice. Familiarity with using the Internet required. PREREQ: MATH 254, PSYC 295, SOC 310, or SOCWRK 380. HLTHST 433 DEATH AND DYING: A MODERN CONUNDRUM (2-0-2) (F). Provides participants with an opportunity to confront the complex reality of death, in their own lives, and in the lives of those they care most about. Includes an explanation of issues, such as fear(s) of death, pain management, suffering, and the roles of technology. Looks at the ethical theory as it applies to the above issues, as well as some common myths and misperceptions about the law, medicine, and the ethics regarding death. HLTHST 434 BEDSIDE BIOETHICS (3-0-3) (S). Discuss ideas, issues, and language in the ethics of health care. Provide a model to use in analyzing bioethical issues using case studies as a learning too. HLTHST 445/445G ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE AND THE FAMILY (3-0-3) (F/S). An examination of the effects of chemical abuse on the family system. Included are the roles family members assume to accommodate the chemically dependent person, and the financial and emotional costs to the entire family. Special attention is given to intervention and other treatment approaches. HLTHST 449/449G COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (3-0-3) (S). Topics to include interviewing and questioning techniques, client observation and influencing skills, and ethics. Special emphasis is given to confrontation techniques which can help break through the denial system of patients and help determine sound treatment plans. PREREQ: Upper-division or graduate standing. HLTHST 466 COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE (2-0-2) (F/S). Medical practices other than allopathic medicine, including Chinese and Indian medicine, guided imagery, naturopathy, and massage therapy. Explores the ethical, legal and policy issues surrounding these modalities. Current research on efficacy and consumer acceptance accompanies clinical demonstration of selected modalities, such as acupuncture and massage therapy. HLTHST 480-480G EPIDEMIOLOGY (3-0-3) (S). Study of the distribution of disease or physiological conditions of humans and of factors which influence this distribution. Those students registered for the graduate credit will complete extra work. PREREQ: Upper-division standing, college of health science major or PERM/INST, and statistics or HLTHINFO 205. HLTHST 493 PRE-PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP (Variable credit). Internship opportunities in health sciences are available through the department. PREREQ: Upper-division standing, cumulative GPA above 3.25, recommendation of faculty, advisor and PERM/INST. (Pass/Fail) HLTHST 498-499 Seminar (1-0-1 or 2-0-2) (F/S). Presentation of selected health science topics under faculty direction. 1 or 2 credits.
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