Allied Health

ALTH 1115 – Medical Terminology

2 credits

This course is designed for the health science student and includes the principles of building a medical vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on the use of word parts including prefixes, suffixes, and root words used with a combining form to establish medical terms. The course provides an overview of body systems, their anatomy and physiology, diseases, conditions, current medical and diagnostic procedures, treatments, and pharmaceutical agents, used in conjunction with terminology. Authentic medical records with activities to enhance the application of medical terminology to the "real world of medicine" are included. Correct spelling, definition, and pronunciation of medical terms is stressed. Communication both written and verbally between health care professionals, and between the health professional and patient, is emphasized.

ALTH 2220 – Emergency Medical Procedures

3 credit

Introduction of theory and techniques employed by the health care professional in emergency situations. Course includes simulations and laboratory sessions to identify and institute appropriate responses to various emergency incidents. Included with the emergency procedures is a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. With successful completion of the course, the student will receive a course completion card in adult, child, and infant CPR.