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  • HSC 142: Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course introduces drug therapy with an emphasis on drug classification and administration safety. It includes drug actions related to body systems, side effects, and adverse reactions. It also introduces the basic concepts of mathematics used in the calculation of drug dosage and the proper administration procedures. Topics include introduction to pharmacology, calculation of dosages, sources and forms of drugs, drug preparation and administration, drug classification, and drug effects of the body system. Note(s): Students must earn a C or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program.
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  • HSC 146: Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course emphasizes drug therapy as an integral part of healthcare. Students will develop a theoretical knowledge-base of major drug classifications and be able to relate this knowledge to the pharmacologic aspects of client/patient care. This study of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics assists in analyzing patient reponses to drug therapy. Prerequisite:    BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 212, and BIO 214
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  • HSC 150: Medical Assisting Clinical I

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This is an introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of the clinical skills and methods required for employment as a medical assistant. Students will gain experience assisting physicians and other healthcare providers to perform patient centered assessment, examination, intervention and treatment. Emphasis will be placed upon both clinical theory and skills. Prerequisite:    HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • HSC 151: Health Assessment and Patient Care

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to prepare students with the basic knowledge of patient health assessment. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to provide vital patient care under the direct supervision of a nurse or physician. This course will provide instruction on how to assess vital signs and measurements, how to care for catheters, how to provide oxygen therapy, as well as how to perform ECGs and phlebotomy procedures. Students will learn about the supplies and equipment needed to assist with basic patient care needs such as bathing, toileting, and other activities of daily living (ADL). This course also provides first aid and CPR training. It is important that students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in this course; therefore, students will be expected to participate in role play, simulation skills, and hands-on practice activities during class time. Note(s): Health science students must earn a C or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from their respective programs.
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  • HSC 152: PCT Practicum/Clinical

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is a credit worthy clinical experience that will provide the students with the ability to transfer knowledge and skill sets from the classroom to the clinical setting through direct patient care in the acute care setting environment. Students will be supervised by a qualified clinical instructor that has had recent clinical experience in the acute care setting. Prerequisite:    HSC 111 Corequisite:    HSC 151 and HSC 126
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  • HSC 155: Intro to Electronic Health Records

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course introduces the student to the purpose, history, and methods pertaining to documentation and record keeping in the health care industry. Data analytics, continuum of care, HIPAA and the HITECH Act are also integrated throughout the course. Students will learn the financial implications and incentives government offers to facilities and private practices for compliance with utilizing electronic formats for charting, prescribing medications, tests, treatments etc. This is an introductory course. Note: Health Science students must earn a C or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from their respective programs.
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  • HSC 160: Law & Ethics for Health Occupations

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    The student is introduced to a variety of issues facing health care personnel including legal situations involving health law, functioning within the constraints of applicable law and current challenges facing health care providers. Presented are aspects of medical malpractice, the regulatory environment, civil versus criminal law and the judicial system. There is an overview of medical ethics with discussion of such issues as right to life, right to die, euthanasia, stem cell research, cloning and genetic engineering, as well as other ethical issues facing health care workers.
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  • HSC 167: Critical Thinking & Ethics Health

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This nonclinical course examines the components of critical thinking, decision making, logic, ethico-legal principles and regulations, and handling difficult situations in the health care environment. the learner clarifies personal values, cultural perspectives, and gains increased appreciation for human uniqueness, autonomy, and freedom of choice.
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  • HSC 205: Medical Coding ICD-10

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Course Description: This course provides a foundation using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) to code diagnoses and procedures. Coding, sequencing, and grouping diagnoses will be reviewed using coding manuals and software tools while using fundamental concepts of medical reimbursement and health information management systems; focusing on the process of assigning appropriate code numbers to medical diagnoses and procedures to meet patient health record and insurance billing requirements. Coding resources and ethics will be emphasized. Prerequisite:    HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • HSC 210: Medical Coding CPT

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. The terminology provides a uniform language that accurately describes medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and thereby provides an effective means for reliable nationwide communication among physicians, patients, and third parties. This course introduces the student to this language and challenges them to integrate the knowledge into the medical chart and therefore document the necessity of payment for the appropriate medical service and/or procedure. NOTE: Students must earn a C grade or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program. Prerequisite:    HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
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