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• HSC 121: Medical Assisting Administrative I

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course focuses on the skills needed for entry level practice as a medical assistant in physicians' offices, outpatient care centers, medical clinics, ambulatory surgical settings and hospitals. The course addresses professional communication concepts, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, documentation, confidentiality and cutting edge technology, such as electronic health records, necessary for the present day medical assistant. HIPAA laws as mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are integrated throughout the course. In utilizing the classroom setting, this class presents a structured setting to cultivate the administrative skills needed by the medical assistant in the health care arena. Students will have the opportunity to practice skills with supervision in the clinical laboratory in order to achieve competency. NOTE: Students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses to advance in the curriculum and to graduate from the Medical Assisting Technology (A.A. S) program. Prerequisite(s): HSC100 Medical Terminology; HSC130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology, both with grade of 'C' or better. 3 credits (2 Lecture, 1 Lab)
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• HSC 123: Operational Health Informatics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  Operational Health Informatics offers the student an overview of the field of health informatics and basic computer skills by providing the fundamental concepts of health informatics and how technology is used in the delivery of health care. The course is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of the allied health worker related to the configuration, use, and maintenance of informatics interventions that will evaluate and improve health care delivery. Note(s): Health Science students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses to graduate from the program. Prerequisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None 2 credits (1 lecture; 1 lab)
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• HSC 126: App of Infection Control and Safety

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The purpose of this course is to give the student a working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and to educate them on bloodborne pathogen safety as well as other important OSHA standards relative to infection control for health care workers. Students will be instructed on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) related to disease transmission as well as infection control concepts and strategies for preventing occupational exposure. This course also focuses on patient safety and provides the student with instruction on body mechanics, patient transfer, restraints, and fall and suicide precautions. Instruction will be provided on the proper use of medical equipment and supplies related to maintaining a safe patient environment. Students will also be educated on how to respond to various hospital emergency situations during this course. Note: Health Science students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses to graduate from their respective programs. 3 credits (2 lecture/1 lab)
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• HSC 130: Basic Anatomy and Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces students to human anatomy and physiology. All systems are discussed at a primary learning level. Included is clinical application of related disease processes and diagnostic procedures. This course is also available as an online internet course. 3 credits
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• HSC 135: The Revenue Cycle-Med Billing

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the parts of the revenue cycle in health care. All administrative and clinical functions that contribute to the capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue are considered. In the most simplistic and basic terms, the entire life of a patient account from creation to payment for services and the steps taken in each phase of the cycle are examined. This is a foundational course for students entering the field of medical billing and coding, Note: Health Science students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from their respective programs. 3 Credits
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• HSC 142: Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces drug therapy with an emphasis on drug classification and administration safety. It includes drug actions related to body systems, side effects, and adverse reactions. It also introduces the basic concepts of mathematics used in the calculation of drug dosage and the proper administration procedures. Topics include introduction to pharmacology, calculation of dosages, sources and forms of drugs, drug preparation and administration, drug classification, and drug effects of the body system. Note(s): Students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program. Prerequisite(s): HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with a 'C' or higher. Co-requisite(s): None 3 credits (1 lecture; 0 lab)
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• HSC 144: Pharmacology for Pharmacy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces the theoretical background that enables students to provide safe and effective care related to drugs and natural products to persons throughout the lifespan. Students are presented with the concepts of basic pharmacology and the management of drug therapy. It includes examination of the body systems and the related drug therapy within each system. It explores the basic drug groups and key similarities and differences among drugs in each group. Presentation of identifying brand and generic names, dosage forms, doses, quantities and directions for use of prescription, non-prescription and herbal medications for treating commonly encountered medical conditions is a major portion of this course along with communicating appropriately with other health professionals regarding drug therapy. Drugs are studies by therapeutic or pharmacological class using an organized framework. All modes of handling and dispensing of medications are included. 3 credits
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• HSC 146: Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course emphasizes drug therapy as an integral part of healthcare. Students will develop a theoretical knowledge-base of major drug classifications and be able to relate this knowledge to the pharmacologic aspects of client/patient care. This study of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics assists in analyzing patient reponses to drug therapy. Prerequisite(s): BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BIO212 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1; BIO204 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 and BIO214 Human Anatomy and P:hysiology Lab 2 3 credits Prerequisite:    BIO202 AND BIO212 AND BIO204 AND BIO214
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• HSC 150: Medical Assisting Clinical I

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This is an introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of the clinical skills and methods required for employment as a medical assistant. Students will gain experience assisting physicians and other healthcare providers to perform patient centered assessment, examination, intervention and treatment. Emphasis will be placed upon both clinical theory and skills. Course Prerequisite: HSC100 Medical Terminology, HSC130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3 credits
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• HSC 151: Health Assessment and Patient Care

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course is designed to prepare students with the basic knowledge of patient health assessment. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to provide vital patient care under the direct supervision of a nurse or physician. This course will provide instruction on how to assess vital signs and measurements, how to care for catheters, how to provide oxygen therapy, as well as how to perform ECGs and phlebotomy procedures. Students will learn about the supplies and equipment needed to assist with basic patient care needs such as bathing, toileting, and other activities of daily living (ADL). This course also provides first aid and CPR training. It is important that students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in this course; therefore, students will be expected to participate in role play, simulation skills, and hands-on practice activities during class time. Note(s): Health science students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from their respective programs. Prerequisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None 2 credits (1 lecture; 1 lab)
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