Health
This course is
designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of the normal structure
and function of the body and an understanding of the major disorders of the
integumentary, musculo-skeletal, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This
course is specifically designed to meet the needs of medical assistant and other
allied health professionals. (Fall)
This course is required for pre-nursing students and combines three one credit courses that match the UWEC School of Nursing requirements. Three units are covered and include: 1) An integrated approach to personal wellness, including the body-mind-spirit relationships. Consideration is given to culture, gender, and socioeconomic perspectives and how treatment modalities and health procedures are applied to personal wellness. 2) Nutrition standards and role of nutrients in health. Examines nutrition trends and food industry practices from a consumer’s perspective. 3) Decision making in wellness and health care. Introduces health care providers and services. (Spring)
Individuals will be educated in the proper procedures to be used in an emergency situation. Identifying patients, assessing care needed, providing care, moving and transfer techniques will be discussed. Students will be required to demonstrate competencies in these skills. Basic life support (CPR) will be taught. (Spring)
HTH 110 Nursing Assistant 6 CR
The Nursing Assistant program provides classroom. laboratory instruction, and supervised practice in area nursing homes. Upon completion of the program, students will meet state and federal Department of Health and Family Services requirements for the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Directory. The course will address skills necessary to give physical and emotional care to patients, communicate effectively, carry out skilled procedures and treatment, transport patients, take and record vital statistics, promote patient rights, and provide nursing care to patients. (Fall, Spring)
hth
112
wellness/professional workshop
1cr
HTH 130
Medical Terminology
3 cr
This three-credit Internet course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of vocabulary used in the medical and health professions. Students will employ a systematic, work-building approach to master the complex terminology of the medical field. The self-paced approach requires excellent time management skills, computer skills, and commitment by the student. The coursework will be presented through the textbook, with practice exercises on the accompanying CD software and separately packaged audiocassette. Required online practice exercises for each unit will be submitted electronically and upon submission students may take the online test for that unit. There are 10 Unit tests and a comprehensive final exam. (Fall, Spring)
HTH 240
gerontology
3 cr
An examination
of the roles of the older person in both native and non-native cultures. Topics covered include health, finances, family
relationships, political and legal concerns, and community services. (Spring)
HTH 241 community heaLTH EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS 3 cr
Community health
education is explored as a career option. Students
learn about the theoretical foundations of health education as applied to
program development for individuals, temporary groups, organizations, and
communities. Students participate
in one hour of lecture, one hour of small group lab, and 5-8 hours of field
experience for approximately ten weeks. (Spring)
The student will be introduced to the basic techniques of radiology; and the proper procedures of patient care and management. The student begins with academic preparation through written assignments and readings. Following, the student will participate in an arranged clinical experience assisting a radiological technician in a clinical radiology setting. The hands-on experience may consist of up to 20 hours of training, while working with a student partner. Observations of basic techniques of various radiology procedures with direct patient contact, which may include specialized procedures, are available. Pre-requisites: MAA 201, HTH 106 and HTH 130 (Fall, Spring)
HTH 249 CONTEMPORARY HEALTH CARE ISSUES 3 CR
This course provides the student working in a variety of health care areas with information in health care law, ethics and community health issues. Legal, moral and ethical issues will be explored. A working knowledge of laws and ethical issues relevant to health care will be presented by providing and overview of laws, ethics and community systems that will guide the student through legal, ethical and access questions she/he may face in their career. (Fall)
HTH 250
Selected Studies 1-4 cr
Topics will
reflect particular competencies of the faculty, and will consider the needs and
requests of the student. (Fall,
Spring)
HTH 252
Pharmacology and Physiology
3 cr
A study of
alcohol, controlled substances, and medications and their actions on the body.
This course will use a multi-disciplinary approach for exploration of the
attitudes, values, knowledge and skills needed by human services workers.
(Spring)
HTH 292 Field Practicum 5 cr
This course is
to be completed after all other degree requirements have been met.
The student and the field placement supervisor determine placement of the
student in a community health setting. (Fall,
Spring)
HTH 293 MEDICAL OFFICE MID-MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP 6 cr
On-site training
in a health care facility or organization under the guidance of a preceptor is
emphasized. Exposure to the health
care environment is stresses to provide as broad a learning experience as
possible. Students may be required
to perform work duties for the institution or organization.
(Fall, Spring)
NSYS 101 CROSS CULTURAL DIMENSIONS
This course is designed to bridge the gap between the cultures of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College, a small Tribal College, and the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, a larger state university. Using coursework involving round table discussion, assignments involving written projects, and travel to meet with students and faculty at UWEC, this course will provide prospective students of UWEC with a basic understanding of how successful nursing education evolves from the pre-nursing program at LCOOCC through the baccalaureate program at UWEC.