ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (AHSC 51.09)
Admission into certain courses listed under Allied Health Sciences may be subject to prior credentialing and/or licensing requirements. For additional information, consult the Department of Allied Health Sciences.
AHSC 220. Pathophysiology. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 114, 115, 116, and 117. Systems approach which identifies, characterizes, and analyzes physiological alterations in the functions of the human body. Emphasis on the alterations of normal physiology and the various ways alterations are manifested. (51.0901)
AHSC 221. Pharmacology. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 114, 115, 116, and 117. Underlying principles of actions of various drug groups; sources, physical and chemical properties, physiological actions, absorption rate, excretion, therapeutic uses, side effects, and toxicity. Emphasis on fundamental concepts applying to actions of most drugs. (51.0901)
AHSC 301. Cardiovascular Technology Fundamentals I. 3-2-5. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 114, 115, 116, 117, ENGL 102, and MATH sequence. Theory and clinical experiences in the application of basic non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures with an emphasis on electrocardiography and ambulatory monitoring. Open to students with junior standing or permission of the instructor. (51.0901)
AHSC 302. Cardiovascular Technology Fundamentals II. 3-2-5. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 301. Theory and clinical experiences in the application of intermediate and advanced cardiovascular diagnostic procedures with an emphasis on cardiac stress testing, pacemaker therapy, cardiovascular disease and pharmacology. Sp only. (51.0901)
AHSC 306. Assessing Wellness during Health and Disease. 3-2-3. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 114, 115, 116, 117, ENGL 102, and MATH sequence. Theory and laboratory application of health risk appraisal, clinical exercise testing, and exercise recommendation for apparently healthy individuals and special populations. Fa only. (51.0999)
AHSC 308. Optimizing Wellness during Health and Disease. 3-2-5. Prerequisites: C or better in AHSC 306. Theory and clinical experiences in the application of exercise management for apparently healthy individuals and special populations. Sp only. (51.0999)
AHSC 358. Introductory Echocardiography. 4-3-3. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 114, 115, 116, 117, ENGL 102, and MATH sequence. Introductory presentation of theory and diagnostic application of cardiac ultrasound with emphasis on M-Mode and Two-Dimensional imaging. Fa only. (51.0901)
AHSC 360. Intermediate and Advanced Techniques in Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 358. Presentation of theory and diagnostic application of interventional echocardiography and Doppler ultrasound techniques. Sp only. (51.0901)
AHSC 361. Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound Internship I. 2-0-10. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AHSC 360. Supervised clinical experiences emphasizing the knowledge, application, and enhancement of clinical skills of two-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography. Sp intersession only. (51.0901)
AHSC 362. Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound Internship II. 4-0-20. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AHSC 360. Supervised clinical experiences emphasizing the knowledge, application, and enhancement of clinical skills of two-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography. Sp or Su only. (51.0901)
AHSC 363. Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound Internship III. 6-0-30. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in AHSC 360. Supervised clinical experiences emphasizing the knowledge, application, and enhancement of clinical skills of two-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography. Fa and Sp only. (51.0901)
AHSC 400. Invasive Cardiovascular Monitoring. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 301. Cardiovascular hemodynamics from an anatomical, physiological, and clinical perspective. Emphasis on right and left heart function and pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation. Fa only. (51.0901)
AHSC 406. Advanced Pulmonary Laboratory Science. 3-2-3. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in RSPT 301. Theory and clinical application of principles and techniques used in the evaluation of pulmonary function and sleep-related respiratory disorders. This course is also available via Internet. Basic computer knowledge required for students enrolled in Internet section. Sp only. (51.0908)
AHSC 408. Medical Conditions. 3-3-0. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 114, 115, 116, 117, ENGL 102, and MATH sequence. Medical illnesses with emphasis on conditions/diseases that touch the life of every individual. Open to all majors. Sp only. (51.0901)
AHSC 410. Clinical Human Performance Laboratory. 3-2-3. Prerequisite or co-requisite: HPED 360. Laboratory techniques in human performance, physical fitness testing, clinical exercise stress testing, and the physiology of exercise. Fa only. (31.0505)
AHSC 412. Clinical Experience in Health Sciences. 2-0-10. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisites: C or better in AHSC 308 and completion of General Education Requirements. Supervised practicum in Allied Health clinical setting at an approved facility. This course may be repeated as clinical experiences vary. (51.0999)
AHSC 424. Concepts in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 302 or 358. Comprehensive introduction to guidelines for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs. Fa only. (51.0999)
AHSC 425. Special Topics in Allied Health Sciences. 3-3-0. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisites: Junior standing, completion of all General Education Requirements and permission of instructor. In-depth review of selected health care topics within the allied health discipline. May be repeated for credit if content differs, but not more than six semester hours can be applied toward degree requirements. (51.09999)
AHSC 432. Work-Site Health Promotion and Ergonomics. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 308. Comprehensive introduction to work-site health promotion and industrial ergonomics. Sp only. (51.9999)
AHSC 436. Clinical Experience in Health and Wellness Sciences. 3-0-15. Student must be enrolled in course by Program Director. Prerequisites: C or better in AHSC 308 and completion of General Education Requirements. Supervised practicum in a health and wellness clinical setting at an approved facility. This course may be repeated as clinical experiences vary. (51.0999)
AHSC 438. Operation of the Health, Fitness, and Rehabilitation Facility. 3-2-5. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 308. Theory and clinical experiences in the application of standards and guidelines involved in the operation of the health, fitness and rehabilitation facility. Sp only. (31.0504)
AHSC 440. Integrated Health Professions Practice I. 3-2-3. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 hours of non-developmental coursework. A multidisciplinary approach to the role(s) of allied health professionals in the delivery of health care services. Emphasis on coordinated services and resources that are specific to community health, contemporary clinical care, accountability and cost effectiveness. (51.0701)
AHSC 442. Integrated Health Professions Practice II. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 hours of non-developmental coursework A comprehensive approach to clinical service and education in the allied health professions. Emphasis on continuous validation of clinical practice and the development of education programs that will promote life long learning and continued competency. (51.0701)
AHSC 450. Seminar in Contemporary Health Care Issues. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 hours of non-developmental coursework Multidisciplinary approach to selected topics, readings, discussions, projects, and papers on various aspects of health care related to the allied health professional. Subject content and presenters will vary depending upon current issues. (51.9999)
AHSC 461. Invasive Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Practicum I. 2-0-10. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 400. Supervised practicum in invasive cardiovascular monitoring and diagnostics, with emphasis on knowledge, application and enhancement of clinical skills in hemodynamics, angiography, and interventional cardiology of the coronary anatomy and treatment(s) for diseases of the heart. Sp intersession only. (51.0901)
AHSC 462. Invasive Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Practicum II. 4-0-20. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 400. Supervised practicum in invasive cardiovascular monitoring and diagnostics, with emphasis on knowledge, application and enhancement of clinical skills in hemodynamics, angiography, and interventional cardiology of the coronary anatomy and treatment(s) for diseases of the heart. Sp and Su only. (51.0901)
AHSC 463. Invasive Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Practicum III. 6-0-30. Prerequisite: C or better in AHSC 400. Supervised practicum in invasive cardiovascular monitoring and diagnostics, with emphasis on knowledge, application and enhancement of clinical skills in hemodynamics, angiography, and interventional cardiology of the coronary anatomy and treatment(s) for diseases of the heart. Fa and Sp only. (51.0901)