13 courses with the subject HSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HSC 1010Introduction to Health Science3
This course introduces the student to proficiencies needed by healthcare professionals. Topics included are necessities in all healthcare professions and include historic and current healthcare systems, professional qualities of a healthcare professional, diversity in healthcare, infection control, safety, medical terminology, anatomy basics, nutrition, vital signs, first aid, and health career exploration.
Through the study of medical language, students will build an effective vocabulary designed for those working in a multidisciplinary health care environment. Students will gain an understanding of basic word elements, protocols for formulating and interpreting medical terms and abbreviations, and the proper spelling and pronunciation of medical words. Students learn to utilize medical terminology as it applies to the various systems of the human body, pathologies, common diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and medical reports.
**Update 1/5/2024: The following course description has been updated for the Spring 2024 semester. To review the updated course description, please see the Catalog Addendum. The below description pertains to the course for Fall 2023. ---- Health Science elective and specialty credits can be satisfied by transfer credit, or through taking courses at Labouré College of Healthcare. Students with current healthcare certifications may be able to earn equivalency credits from their prior certification program, receive transfer credit for prior college coursework in the health sciences, or choose from a selection of electives and tracks at Labouré. Students who need to take these credits at Labouré College of Healthcare will choose from a selection of elective options outlined below and/or career specialty track options outlined in HSC 2001. BIO 1010 Human Biology HSC 2045 Introduction to Healthcare Payment Systems HSC 2050 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare HSC 2075 Introduction to Complementary Alternative Medicine HSC 2080 Bioterrorism Preparedness in Healthcare MIC 2201 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals SCI 2055 Introduction to Global Health SCI 2065 Introduction to Epidemiology SCI 2070 Applied Nutrition for Health NUR 1015 - transfer availability only (4 credits) Additional coursework with approval of the Program Director or Dean including: NUR 1015 (4), NUR 1025 Labouré professional course transfer availability only ANA 1120 Anatomy & Physiology II (4) if student takes BIO 1010 Human Biology as their natural science requirement Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) professional courses Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) professional courses Specialty track courses taken outside of specialty track requirements
Health Science specialty track credits can be satisfied by transfer credit, or through taking courses at Labouré College of Healthcare. Students with current healthcare certifications may earn equivalency credits from their prior certification program, or choose from a selection of tracks at Labouré. Students who need to take these credits at Labouré College of Healthcare will choose from a selection of elective options and/or career specialty track options outlined here. Specialty Track Options: EKG Technician Track - 7 credits EKG stands for electrocardiogram. EKGs are recordings of electrical signals sent out by the heart. EKG technicians are healthcare professionals who administer non-invasive tests to assess the cardiovascular system of patients. The duties associated with EKG technicians include performing diagnostic tests on patients, blood pressure monitoring, patient preparation, appointment scheduling, and maintaining patient medical records. This track prepares students for job placement in hospitals, physician offices, and more. Students study the anatomy and physiology of the heart, circulatory system, and conduction system in detail. The EKG, heart, circulation, and conduction must be covered with appropriate terminology and abbreviations with appropriate knowledge of equipment, proper lead placement, reading of EKG waves, arrhythmias and blocks, calculations, codes, and markings. Students learn by a combination of academic and practical application with a required completion of 10 EKG tracings in a laboratory setting. Upon successful completion of the EKG technician course of study, students are eligible to sit for a national EKG certification exam. Courses included in the EKG track are: HSC 1010 and EKG 1020 ---- Generalist Track - 9 credits This track examines the study of diseases in relation to public health and disease, critical challenges and opportunities in the care of diverse populations of patients, families, and communities, and the health status of populations across the world. The generalist pathway bridges science and healthcare towards entering the workforce prepared to contribute to many aspects of the healthcare systems. Please note: this is not a stand-alone certificate. You must complete the required courses within the associate of health science curriculum in addition to the following specialty track courses to complete the generalist pathway. Courses included in the Generalist track are: SCI 2055, HSC 2050, and SCI 2065 ---- Gerontology Track - 9 credits This track provides students with foundational concepts in aging and adult development and identify the many career opportunities in the field of gerontology. This contemporary curriculum begins by exploring healthy aging from bio-psycho-social perspectives and highlights the social determinant of health that affect an individual aging pathway. Students gain individual insight on their own aging and a vision of professional competencies needed to work with older adults. Exploring health disparities is critical to understanding risk factors that impact aging and a health equity goals will be introduced early in the program and explored in depth in the second course of the sequence. This track will also address the continuum of care that older adults navigate, from community dwelling to end of life care decisions. Special emphasis will be placed at the end of the track on funding sources available to older adults, as they encounter the continuum of care and the health care professional’s roles and responsibilities. Courses included in the Gerontology track are: GER 1010, GER 1020, and GER 1030 ---- Medical Administrative Assistant Track - 9 credits This track provides students with requisite knowledge and skills to perform in an area of administration. Medical administrative assistants play an important role in the patient's experience and are critical to medical offices and health care facilities. In addition to the required Health Science professional courses, this track rounds out the domains of eligibility to take the exam to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant. Please note: this is not a stand-alone certificate. You must complete the required courses within the associate of health science curriculum in addition to the following courses to be eligible to take the certification examination. Additional courses required in the Medical Administrative Assistant track are: HSC 2040, HSC 2045, and HSC 2060 ---- Phlebotomy Track - 7 credits Phlebotomists are professional clinical team members within the healthcare system whose primary responsibility is to procure blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing. This track prepares students for job placement in hospitals, physician offices, and more. Students are introduced to the clinical laboratory and phlebotomy with the exploration of how these areas contribute to the healthcare system, including: history of phlebotomy, hospital organization, legal and ethical concerns in healthcare, regulatory agencies and quality assurance, safety, infection control, and phlebotomy basics. Students learn by a combination of academic and practical applications and culminate their experience with a clinical practicum at a clinical affiliate. Upon successful completion of the phlebotomy course of study, students are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam. Courses included in the Phlebotomy track are: PHL 1010 and PHL 1025
This course examines the social organization of healthcare services in the United States, the changing role of government, the growth of health insurance, and the acceleration of government in healthcare funding. We will be looking at the basic concepts of health, healthcare, and evidence-based practice as well as the personal qualities and dispositions of effective healthcare professionals and the range of healthcare services from conventional to alternative.
This primer in public health practice will provide students with an overview of the history, concepts, methods, and contemporary issues in the field of public health. We will explore the evolution of public health as a discipline and a profession, using an approach of why, where, how, and what as it relates to public health practice. Using government documents and contemporary literature, students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for public health practitioners and agencies to engage communities in health promotion and disease prevention. We will examine the relationship between individual behavior and public health, and discuss why the work of public health professionals is often ignored until there is a health-related crisis.
The Holistic Health and Wellness course is designed to promote positive health attitudes and to provide current information in the areas of individual, family, and community health. The course provides students with an introduction to evidence-based health and wellness resources. These resources will be used to understand practices, including disease prevention, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and stress management, that lead to positive health outcomes. The relationship between lifestyle and health will be explored, along with strategies to make positive changes. Additionally, the influence of gender, culture, and race on health will be investigated on the personal and global level.
HSC 2040Introduction to Medical Practice Management3
This course examines the practice management processes of physician practice. An an introduction to a career working administratively in healthcare, weekly class modules involve relevant concepts of verbal and written communication, the patient visit process, leadership, office triage, and scheduling. Course delivery methods utilize open educational resources (assigned readings), critical thinking exercises, discussion boards, case studies, and evidence-based practice.
HSC 2045Introduction to Healthcare Payment Systems3
This course is designed as an introduction to health care plans that are underwritten by the federal government as well as selected private HMOs. Topics will include Medicare, Medicaid, Public Health, Indian Health Service, Veteran's Administration, Military Health Systems, and Managed Care. An understanding of the social, political, and professional forces that shape the health care delivery system will be discussed.
This course examines critical challenges and opportunities in the care of diverse populations of patients, families, and communities in contemporary society. As an introduction to a career working in healthcare, weekly class modules involve relevant concepts of verbal and written communication, culture, ethics, evidence-based practice, informatics/technology, interprofessional collaboration, and social determinants of health. Course delivery methods utilize open educational resources (assigned readings), literature reviews, discussion boards, case studies, and scholarly article appraisals.
This course will provide the framework for developing a patient safety program. Specific topics will include: the link between patient safety and legal and regulatory compliance and managing patient safety compliance through accountability-based credentialing for health care professionals. The student will be expected to complete a case study on the implementation of a patient safety initiative in a health care setting of their choice.
HSC 2075Introduction to Complementary Alternative Medicine3
This course explores the variety of options of alternative and integrative medicines as they complement the existing medical system. This course will look at the theories, clinical research, politics, and controversies surrounding the use of various alternative healing modalities. It will provide the student with information to evaluate the use of complementary therapies for healing and health maintenance.
This course uses a systems perspective to provide health professionals with the basic knowledge and an understanding of the prevention and response to the intentional release of harmful biologic agents. Responses protocols for addressing the characteristics of an attack, treatment, and response through risk assessments will be explored. The student will be expected to present a final project through the development of a disaster protocol plan for a medical health care facility.
