Health Professions Courses & Descriptions
2011-2012
HPRO 100 Introduction to Healthcare • 5 CR
An introduction to health care delivery systems, associated career opportunities, and related trends. Looks at the industry as a whole and the integration of services and professions. Students explore career choices including educational requirements, job outlooks, governing agencies, occupational requirements, pay ranges, professional requirements, and employer expectations.
HPRO 105 Training for Healthcare Workers • 2 CR
Provides basic training in CPR, first aid, HIV/AIDS, HIPPA, and the prevention of workplace violence.
HPRO 116 Nursing Assistant Foundations • 4 CR
Presents anatomy and physiology, resident rights, concepts of death and dying, dementia care, legal aspects of care, function of the health care team, and the communication skills and scope of practice of the nursing assistant. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.
HPRO 117 Basic Technical Skills • 1 CR
Students learn and practice 22 client care skills in preparation for the Washington State nursing assistant certification examination. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.
HPRO 118 Nursing Assistant Clinical Practicum • 2 CR
Supervised clinical instruction in both long term care and acute care settings. Prerequisite: HPRO 117 or permission of instructor. Students may be concurrently enrolled in HPRO 117.
HPRO 120 Medical Terminology • 3 CR
Provides a comprehensive foundation of basic medical terminology for use in health care careers. Includes prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations and symbols. Emphasis is on body structures, anatomical systems, pathologies, medical procedures, medical specialties, and common terms and abbreviations used in health care.
HPRO 125 Introduction to Human Systems • 5 CR
Introductory course covering basic cellular and tissue structure and an overview of the structure and function of human anatomical systems. This course does not substitute for BIOL& 241 and/or BIOL& 242.
HPRO 130 Human Relations in Healthcare Settings • 4 CR
Includes interpersonal communication with patients, their families, and co-workers, listening skills, cultural competencies, and maintaining customer satisfaction in health care settings.
HPRO 131 Medical Law and Ethics • 2 CR
Designed for students interested in entry-level healthcare positions, this is an introductory course in the "practical" application of law and ethics as related to medical issues healthcare employees face on a daily basis. Topics include federal and state legislation, legal liability, HIPAA, confidentiality and release of information, scheduled drugs and DEA regulations, standard-of-care, and an exploration of the legal issues related to ethical considerations of conception, quality-of-life, hospice care, and advance directives.
HPRO 134 Basic Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals • 2 CR
Introduction to the study of drugs. How drugs affect the body and how the body affects drugs. Includes controlled and uncontrolled drug classification, generic and brand name medications, and the government agency that monitors the production and usage of drugs. Prerequisite: HPRO 125.
HPRO 135 Medical Reception Skills & Procedures • 3 CR
Covers basic skills to be a Medical Office Receptionist. Includes basic medical office administrative skills, a basic understanding of medical informatics, how to create and manage medical charts and records, proper accounting and bookkeeping methods, processing insurance authorizations, operate office equipment, and customer service skills. Enforced Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 and HPRO 100, 105, 120, 125, 130, and BTS 144, BTS 161 with a C- or better or permission of instructor.
HPRO 141 Phlebotomy Technician I • 8 CR
Covers basic responsibilities and skills of the laboratory phlebotomist. Includes venipuncture techniques and safety with laboratory equipment. Suitable for individuals with limited health care experience interested in venipunctures. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 and HPRO 100, 105, 120, 125, and 130 with a C- or better at BC or permission of instructor.
HPRO 144 Phlebotomy Externship • 4 CR
Provides practical experience in the role of the phlebotomy technician. Prerequisite: HPRO 141 at BC with a C- or better, successful passing of HPRO 141 skills tests, and permission of instructor.
HPRO 146 Clinical Lab Assistant I • 5 CR
First in a two course series designed to prepare students to work in a clinical laboratory setting. Provides overview of clinical laboratory work including laboratory terminology, organizational structures, HIPAA and OSHA regulations and standards, quality assurance practices, and a general understanding of clinical laboratory information systems and their functions. Enforced Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101, completion of HPRO 100, 105, 120, 125, and 130 with a C- or better, or permission of instructor.
HPRO 147 Clinical Lab Assistant II • 5 CR
Second in a two course series. Students participate in controlled laboratory environment to practice processing, reporting, and distribution of specimens, along with data entry, and patient information retrieval via Internet and other electronic resources. Emphasis on maintaining attention to detail and carrying out basic laboratory tests. Enforced Prerequisite: HPRO 146 with a C- or better.
HPRO 174 Heath Unit Coordinator I • 5 CR
Covers the skills needed to become a Health Unit Coordinator. Include s certification requirements, basic data entry, proper workplace behavior, and basic office procedures. Skills applied in a laboratory setting. Enforced Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 and HPRO 100, 105, 120, 125, and 130 with a C- or better or permission of instructor.
HPRO 175 Health Unit Coordinator II • 5 CR
Covers the skills needed to become a Health Unit Coordinator. Includes procedures and skills required for this position in a simulated healthcare environment. Enforced Prerequisite: HPRO 174 and BTS 144 with a C- or better or permission of instructor.
HPRO 176 Health Unit Coordinator Externship • 5 CR
Capstone course in the Health Unit Coordinator series. Students are supervised and monitored while apply skills in performing functions required in a nursing unit. Enforced Prerequisite: HPRO 134, 135, 175, BTS 104, and BTS 161 with a C- or better and permission of instructor.
HPRO 180 Emergency Department Clinical Skills • 7 CR
Covers the skills needed to assist in a hospital emergency room as an Emergency Department Technician. Includes the basic skills and knowledge necessary to stabilize patients and assist physicians in life-saving procedures. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 and BTS 144, 161, HPRO 105, 120, 125, 130, 134 and 141 with a C- or better at BC or permission of instructor.
HPRO 181 Emergency Department Technician Externship • 5 CR
Provides clinical practice in a hospital emergency room as an Emergency Department Technician. Prerequisite: HPRO 180 at BC with a C- or better. Prerequisite: HPRO 180 at BC with a grade of C- or better, successful passing of HPRO 180 skills tests, and permission of instructor.
2010-2011
HPRO 100 Introduction to Healthcare • 5 CR
An introduction to health care delivery systems, associated career opportunities, and related trends. Looks at the industry as a whole and the integration of services and professions. Students explore career choices including educational requirements, job outlooks, governing agencies, occupational requirements, pay ranges, professional requirements, and employer expectations.
HPRO 105 Training for Healthcare Workers • 2 CR
Provides basic training in CPR, first aid, HIV/AIDS, HIPPA, and the prevention of workplace violence.
HPRO 116 Nursing Assistant Foundations • 4 CR
Presents anatomy and physiology, resident rights, concepts of death and dying, dementia care, legal aspects of care, function of the health care team, and the communication skills and scope of practice of the nursing assistant. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.
HPRO 117 Basic Technical Skills • 1 CR
Students learn and practice 22 client care skills in preparation for the Washington State nursing assistant certification examination. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.
HPRO 118 Nursing Assistant Clinical Practicum • 2 CR
Supervised clinical instruction in both long term care and acute care settings. Prerequisite: HPRO 117 or permission of instructor. Students may be concurrently enrolled in HPRO 117.
HPRO 120 Medical Terminology • 3 CR
Provides a comprehensive foundation of basic medical terminology for use in health care careers. Includes prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations and symbols. Emphasis is on body structures, anatomical systems, pathologies, medical procedures, medical specialties, and common terms and abbreviations used in health care.
HPRO 125 Introduction to Human Systems • 5 CR
Introductory course covering basic cellular and tissue structure and an overview of the structure and function of human anatomical systems. This course does not substitute for BIOL& 241 and/or BIOL& 242.
HPRO 130 Human Relations in Healthcare Settings • 4 CR
Includes interpersonal communication with patients, their families, and co-workers, listening skills, cultural competencies, and maintaining customer satisfaction in health care settings.
HPRO 134 Basic Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals • 2 CR
Introduction to the study of drugs. How drugs affect the body and how the body affects drugs. Includes controlled and uncontrolled drug classification, generic and brand name medications, and the government agency that monitors the production and usage of drugs. Prerequisite: HPRO 125.
HPRO 135 Medical Reception Skills & Procedures • 3 CR
Covers basic skills to be a Medical Office Receptionist. Includes basic medical office administrative skills, a basic understanding of medical informatics, how to create and manage medical charts and records, proper accounting and bookkeeping methods, processing insurance authorizations, operate office equipment, and customer service skills.
HPRO 141 Phlebotomy Technician I • 8 CR
Covers basic responsibilities and skills of the laboratory phlebotomist. Includes venipuncture techniques and safety with laboratory equipment. Suitable for individuals with limited health care experience interested in venipunctures. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 and HPRO 100, 105, 120, 125, and 130 with a C- or better at BC or permission of instructor.
HPRO 143 Phlebotomy II - Clinical Practicum • 7 CR
Clinical practicum for laboratory phlebotomist in cooperation with local hospitals. Student completing the practicum are eligible to apply to take the ASCP certification examination. Prerequisite: HPRO 141.
HPRO 144 Phlebotomy Externship • 4 CR
Provides practical experience in the role of the phlebotomy technician. Prerequisite: HPRO 100,105, 120, 125, 130 and 141.
HPRO 146 Clinical Lab Assistant I • 5 CR
First in a two course series designed to prepare students to work in a clinical laboratory setting. Provides overview of clinical laboratory work including laboratory terminology, organizational structures, HIPAA and OSHA regulations and standards, quality assurance practices, and a general understanding of clinical laboratory information systems and their functions.
HPRO 147 Clinical Lab Assistant II • 5 CR
Second in a two course series. Students participate in controlled laboratory environment to practice processing, reporting, and distribution of specimens, along with data entry, and patient information retrieval via Internet and other electronic resources. Emphasis on maintaining attention to detail and carrying out basic laboratory tests. Prerequisite: HPRO 146
HPRO 174 Heath Unit Coordinator I • 5 CR
Covers the skills needed to become a Health Unit Coordinator. Includes certification requirements, basic data entry, proper workplace behavior, and basic office procedures. Skills applied in a laboratory setting.
HPRO 175 Health Unit Coordinator II • 5 CR
Covers the skills needed to become a Health Unit Coordinator. Includes procedures and skills required for this position in a simulated healthcare environment. Prerequisite: HPRO 174.
HPRO 176 Health Unit Coordinator Externship • 5 CR
Capstone course in the Health Unit Coordinator series. Students are supervised and monitored while apply skills in performing functions required in a nursing unit. Prerequisite: HPRO 174 and 175.
