Health

This course introduces the skills and knowledge needed to develop an understanding of the language of medicine and health care. This course will increase the student’s ability to utilize and recognize medical terminology through the use of medical conditions. Word pronunciation, spelling, and basic documentation are also emphasized through the use of classroom interaction and electronic resources. 

This course introduces the underlying principles of pharmacology and provides a perspective of the historical, regulatory (FDA) and industrial aspects of pharmacology. This course addresses the basic principles of drug administration, absorption and pharmacology dynamics as they relate to prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as performance-enhancing and recreational substances.

This course enables health care students to understand the basics of pathophysiologic processes, such as illness, injury, risk factors for disease, and how these physical processes can impact other body systems. Also discussed are how genetics, developmental, cultural, and environmental factors can impact illnesses across the life span.

Biology of microorganisms; the handling, culture and identification of bacteria.