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 and credit or registration in NURS 226. 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 and credit or registration in NURS 226 or DIET 305. 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 408. Medical Conditions. 3-3-0. 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: C or better in HPED 360. Laboratory techniques in human performance, physical fitness testing, clinical exercise stress testing, and the physiology of exercise. Sp only. (31.0505)
AHSC 412. Clinical Experience in Professional Health Care Setting. 2-0-10. Prerequisites: C or better in AHSC 408 and permission of instructor. Supervised observational experiences in allied health clinical setting at approved facilities. This course may be repeated as clinical experiences vary. (51.0999)
AHSC 425. Special Topics in Allied Health Sciences. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: Junior standing. 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 436. Clinical Experience in Health and Wellness Sciences. 2-0-10. Prerequisites: C or better in AHSC 408 and permission of instructor. 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 440. Integrated Health Professions Practice I. 3-3-0. 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)
