Health Sciences

Classes

HPS 100: Safety Issues for Clinical Practice

Program

Health Sciences

Hours 1

Theory Hours

1

This course focuses on microbial and physical safety for clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on guidelines established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Alabama State Department of Public Health; topics include prevention of transmission of blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, as well as prevention of injuries during clinical practice. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to participate in the clinical setting implementing measures that will prevent injuries and using appropriate universal precautions.

HPS 105: Medical Terminology

Program

Health Sciences

Hours 3 Lab Hours 2

Theory Hours

2

This course is an application for the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on terminology associated with health care, spelling, pronunciation, and meanings associated with prefixes, suffixes, and roots as they relate to anatomical body systems. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to correctly abbreviate medical terms and appropriately use medical terminology in verbal and written communication.