Health Sciences Health Administrative Services General Information HEALTH SCIENCES Director: Robert C. Soderberg Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 109A Telephone Contact: Debra Boswell 626-6505 Professors: Craig Gundy; Clayton Parkinson; Associate Professor: Robert C. Soderberg BIOMEDICAL CORE COURSES-HTHSCI The Biomedical Sciences Core presents the basic facts and concepts of human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, and medical microbiology, and integrates them to provide a broad understanding of their interrelationships within the human body. Five lecture-demonstration periods per week. 111. Health Sciences (Biomedical Core) (5) A An integrated presentation of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and medical microbiology as related to man. Five lecture demonstrations per week. 112. Health Sciences (continued) (5) W Five lecture-demonstrations per week. Prerequisite: Hthsci 111 with a "C" or better grade. 113. Health Sciences (continued) (5) S Five lecture-demonstrations per week. Prerequisite: Hthsci 112 with a "C" or better grade. Students completing the Biomedical Core receive credit in the Natural Science general education area as follows: 1. For the bachelor of arts (BA) the bachelor of integrated studies (BIS), the associate of arts (AA), and the associate of applied sciences (AAS) degrees, the Biomedical Core satisfies the Natural Science general education requirements. 2. For the bachelor of science (BS) and the associate of science (AS) degrees the Biomedical Core satisfies 9 credit hours of the Natural Science general education requirements. At least four additional credit hours in the Life Sciences (botany, microbiology, zoology) and at least five additional credit hours in the Physical Sciences (chemistry, earth science, physics) must be completed to satisfy the Natural Science general education requirements. 3. Students completing only part of the three-course Biomedical Core shall satisfy three credit hours of the Natural Science general education requirements for each of the core classes successfully completed. 4. For students completing the Biomedical Core and then changing to a non-Health Professions major, the above allocation of general education credit also applies. HEALTH SCIENCES CORE COURSES- HTHSCI 101. Medical Terminology (3) A, W, S Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the pre- professional and workers in health related fields. 115. Biomedical Principles for Certificate of Completion for Paramedics (5) An independent study course open only to students in the Emergency Care and Rescue Program. It provides the basic biomedical principles that are essential for effective administration of emergency health care in field-based situations. These principles include: mobility and stabilization through protection and support systems; disturbances of coordination and control system emergencies; critical life-support systems; and roles and responsibilities of paramedics in maintaining the continuity of systems. PD120. Introduction to Medical Science (3) A, W, S Medical terminology roles and interrelationships in the health care team medical ethics and psychology of the patient. 130. Common Medicines (3) A, W, S This is an introductory course and will provide information regarding proper drug usage for persons without significant backgrounds in the Biological Sciences. The course primarily discusses over-the-counter medicines as well as prescription drug groups which are commonly used by the public. The overall objective will be to provide information in such a way that individuals are more aware of possible drug-related problems, able to make wise and appropriate choices, and become well- informed consumers. 214. Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (2) W Principles of pharmacology are emphasized which can be applied in planning and giving nursing care to clients with more complex deviations from health. Prevention of health problems are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process as it relates to the nurse's role in drug therapy. Prerequisite: Hthsci 114. Limited to currently enrolled nursing students and (with instructor permission) nursing advanced placement applicants and licensed nurses. 230. Introductory Pathophysiology (4) A,W,S , Su An introduction to the nature of disease and its effect on body systems. Prerequisite: Hthsci 111 and 112 with a "C" or better grade or an equivalent course (Zool LS201) in physiology. 329. Advanced Pathophysiology (3) A Interpretation of disease pathogenesis, pathological symptoms. Prerequisite: completion of introductory pathophysiology (Hthsci 230) with "C" grade or better within past five (5) years. HONORS PROGRAM A student in the College of Health Professions may receive Honors in one of the listed majors in the following manner: (1) maintain an overall GPA of 3.3; (2) be enrolled in the General Honors program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses or 10 hours in approved Departmental Honors credit in majors other than the student's major (these may include Health Sciences core courses); (3) fulfill the requirements for one of the following majors in this School: Clinical Laboratory Science leading to the baccalaureate degree, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy leading to the associate of applied science degree; and Dental Hygiene and Registered Nursing leading to the associate of science degree; (4) take at least 20 of the required credit hours in major courses taken for Honors credit; (5) in the case of the major leading to the baccalaureate degree, complete an Honors Senior Project course. (This project may be included among the foregoing requirements.) Students seeking an associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or students who are Clinical Laboratory Technology majors may receive Honors credit in any Clinical Laboratory course. Students taking the Radiologic Technology major may receive credit in all Radiologic Technology courses, except Radtech 102, 104, 130, 135 and 240. Students taking the Respiratory major may receive credit in any Dental Hygiene course. Students taking the Nursing major may receive credit in the following courses; Nursng 112, 121, 202, 212, and 283. All students desiring Honors credit should seek permission from individual program directors at the time of registration. At the beginning of the course the student should make a written agreement with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. This written agreement will be filed immediately with the program director. HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Program Director: Phil M. Smith Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 203 Telephone Contact: Pat Cantera 626-7242 Professors: Reed M. Stringham,fr.; Assistant Professors: Robert Parker, fr., Phil M. Smith; Instructors: Chris Elliott, RRA, Pat Shaw, RRA HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Description The program provides an opportunity for health practitioners and others to prepare themselves for expanded roles as managers and supervisors or teacher/trainers in both traditional and non-traditional health care settings. In addition, the program prepares students for graduate studies in health administration and other related disciplines, and for administrative roles in long-term health care. The curriculum provides foundation studies in administration and/or training and promotion for both allied and non-allied health students as well as practicing health care professionals. Successful completion entitles the student to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in Health Sciences, with an emphasis in one of the following: Health Services Administration, Health Training and Promotion, Health Information Management, Long-Term Care Administration, or advanced discipline studies in the areas of Radiological Sciences, Dental Hygiene, or Respiratory Therapy. Students choosing advanced discipline studies as their primary emphasis must also complete a secondary emphasis (minor) in one of the foundation study emphases. Admission Process To be eligible for acceptance in the Health Administrative Services program a candidate must: (1) make application to Weber State (for those not already enrolled); (2) make application to the program and pay the $10 application fee; (3) submit all college transcripts; (4) be interviewed by all appropriate directors of programs represented by the student's choice of emphasis; (5) after consultation obtain approval for a specific course of study by the director of the Health Administrative Services program. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 188 189 Continuing Education