Course Descriptions
Introduction to Health Record Documentation & Coding
HTH110
Introduction to health information theory supplemented with practical application. Topics include, but are not limited to: the content, uses, and format of the health record; analysis of documentation to ensure that it meets external content directives and desired quality characteristics; the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professional disciplines in supporting documentation requirements; legal requirements for privacy, confidentiality, and retention of health records; and concepts of data integrity and data governance.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
MTR100; or
MTR104
Pathology & Mental Health
HTH126
Fundamental study of pathology and the process of disease. Common disease conditions, prevention, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, prognoses, and the use of medical references for research and verification are studied. Specific attention is given to areas of cardiovascular and hematological medicine, ear-nose-throat and respiratory/pulmonary systems, gastrointestinal medicine, renal and urologic medicine, hepatic and biliary medicine, neurologic medicine, and psychiatric medicine. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Corequisites:
BIO103, MTR100 or BIO103, MTR104 or BIO115, MTR100 or BIO115, MTR104
Pathology & Disease Mechanisms
HTH127
Introduction to the fundamental study of pathology and the process of disease. Common disease conditions, prevention, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, prognoses, wounds and healing, and the use of medical references for research and verification are studied. Specific attention is given to medical emphasis areas of infectious disease and immunology, oral medicine, nutritional and metabolic medicine, dermatology, musculoskeletal system, ophthalmology, gynecological and obstetrical medicine, and endocrinology. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Corequisites:
BIO103, MTR100 or BIO103, MTR104 or BIO115, MTR100 or BIO115, MTR104
Healthcare Occupations Internship
HTH211
Work experience intended to provide exposure to a healthcare-related work environment. Placement will be based on career interests and is identified by the student with approval by the internship coordinator and/or academic adviser. Intended as concluding aspect of the Allied Health major, the internship may take place in the final two semesters of the major. Requires a minimum of 225 work experience hours, but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the site. The experience may be paid or unpaid as determined by the internship site.
3 Credits: 0 Lecture, 15 Internship
Prerequisites:
HTH110
Foundations of Epidemiology
HTH302
Examination of the determinants and distribution of health and disease in the human population. Topics include the history of epidemiology, prevalence and incidence measures, host/agent/environment interactions, trends in distribution and determinants of health, communicable and chronic diseases, surveillance and community assessment, environmental health, and the future of epidemiology. Discussion includes community health initiatives designed to protect and advance the health of the public across the lifespan. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
MTH159
Nutrition Science
HTH303
Designed to give a broad understanding of the general principles of nutrition. Topics include essential nutrients, digestion, absorption, transport, and food sources. Focus on major health issues of public health concern such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, bone health, and energy balance as affected by diet and exercise are discussed giving insight to cause, treatment and prevention. Focus on nutritional needs throughout the life span along with disorders related to nutrient deficiency and excess and medical nutrition therapy.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
BIO125
Introduction to Pharmacology
HTH304
Analysis of foundational pharmacological concepts including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism and potential interactions. Emphasis on identifying major drug classes including their indications, contraindications, routes of administration, mechanism of action, common side effects, and toxicities. Exploration of commonly used complimentary, alternative, and integrative therapy approaches along with factors that affect medication dosage and response in special populations. Discussions include the process of approval by the Federal Drug Administration as well as relevant legal and regulatory issues. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
CHM111
Introduction to Community Health
HTH308
Introduction to community health concepts through an examination of the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities, and results of community health practices at the national, state, and local community levels. Application of real-world community health problem-solving simulations. Emphasis on the functional study of current community health priorities, methods of prevention, emergency responses, and future challenges.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Medical Practice Administration
HTH311
Comprehensive introduction to current management requirements as they apply to medical practices within various areas of the healthcare sector. The background of and recent changes to day-to-day operative and administrative requirements, market analysis, professional communications, scheduling, attracting/hiring/training/firing employees, building office manuals, clinical performance reviews, the continuous quality-improvement process, managed-care contracting, environmental concerns, reimbursement/collection techniques, and practice marketing plans. To enroll in this course, a student must be enrolled in a healthcare-related major or obtain special permission from the course instructor.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Alternative & Complementary Medicine
HTH312
Principles, practices, uses, and outcomes of the more commonly employed alternative and complementary medical therapies. Evidence-based criteria is used to evaluate the benefits and the risks of selected therapies. Topics include the integration of alternative and complementary therapies into the conventional Western medical model as well as the resulting ethical, professional, and legal consequences. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Healthcare for Aging Populations
HTH313
Examination of aging in the United States population and its impact on the healthcare delivery system. Impact of culture, societal issues, and ethnicity on perceptions and attitudes toward aging. Physiological and psychosocial changes of aging, common conditions of the aged and resulting demands for healthcare, alternative living accommodation options, and processes relating to palliative care/hospice and family bereavement are examined through theoretical study and writing-intensive assignments. (Formerly HTH310) (Writing Enriched ) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Application of Teaching & Learning Styles in the Allied Health Professions
HTH321
Examination of the fundamentals of short course preparation for the adult learner. Topics include adult learning styles, writing objectives, short-term course development, evaluation and assessment, communication and motivation strategies of particular use in developing patient education sessions, continuing education and staff development courses in a health care settings. A variety of approval mechanisms used to award professional continuing education will also be studied.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Healthcare Delivery Systems
HTH325
Examination of the systems for the delivery of health services and related issues. The impact of societal, economic, political and technological changes on the organization and financial operation of healthcare delivery systems is presented. International healthcare systems are also covered. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Quality Assurance in Healthcare
HTH338
Examination of the history, rationale, design, and evaluation of healthcare quality assurance programs in various healthcare settings. Application of methods for developing and organizing a quality assurance program, including patient involvement in the process of continuous improvement and evaluation of the quality assurance plan. To enroll in this course, a student must be enrolled in a healthcare-related major or obtain special permission from the course instructor. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare
HTH346
Introduction to a wide variety of psychosocial issues, including mental and emotional disorders, substance abuse, violence/domestic violence, relevant public policies, access to care services, adjustment issues, and social supports via research and theoretical perspectives. Overview of the causes, signs/symptoms, and treatments of primary and co-occurring psychological disorders. Emphasis on specific aspects of healthcare provision for patients with psychological disorders, along with best practices for enhancing patients’ quality of care/quality of life through proper use of the curative and palliative models. Discussion of societal norms, values, stigma, isolation, grief, and social realities. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
SOC111; or
PSY111
Leading Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams
HTH378
Exploration of the roles of members of healthcare teams in various healthcare delivery settings. Issues addressed include team building, collaborative healthcare, leadership and group dynamics. (Formerly HTH373) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
HTH325
Ethical & Legal Issues Related to Medicine
HTH382
Study of the ethical and legal issues related to medicine. Theoretical foundations are applied through scenario-based ethical situations with consideration for case law and statutory law. Issues relating to professional liability, medical malpractice, informed consent, and patient privacy are discussed. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Research Methods for Healthcare
HTH409
Study of statistical methods commonly utilized in healthcare and science-based careers. Emphasis on the research process, and not on the production of statistics, with a focus on the design, analysis, assessment, and interpretation of research findings. Completion of a capstone project that appraises trends in healthcare or sciences-based research. A statistical software package may be used to assist in achieving course outcomes. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
MTH159; or
MTH161
Introduction to Global Health
HTH415
Examination of major global health challenges that transcend national boundaries. Emphasis on global disease burden, health determinants and disparities, and global health policies. Coursework includes identifying underlying factors including technological, environmental, behavioral and cultural influences. Analysis of emerging global health priorities through case studies is intended to empower clinical provider attitudes, skills and knowledge to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. (Cultural Diversity) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Leadership of Healthcare Delivery Systems
HTH442
Examination of evidence-based leadership practices in healthcare delivery systems. Leadership theories, models, strategy, and analytics provide a strong foundation for quality and fiscally sound clinical operations. Key healthcare leadership trends, governmental imperatives, and clinical accreditation readiness practices within the healthcare industry are analyzed. Emphasis on management of clinical staff, departmental levels of autonomy, rightsizing of staffing/services/resources, and leading in times of dynamic system change. Additional focus on workplace culture, diversity, advocacy, and policy/ethical awareness in the provision of healthcare services. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
HTH311 and HTH325
Senior Capstone
HTH497
Culminating experience providing the opportunity to identify, synthesize, analyze, and develop solutions to a specific healthcare research issue or problem. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students complete a major written healthcare-related investigative project. Outcomes include a research paper and a formal presentation of project methods and results to an audience. The course should be scheduled in the student's final semester. (Writing Enriched ) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
HTH325 and MTH159
