Courses

Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level.

Provides laboratory hands on experiences in the diagnosis of electrically controlled heavy duty transmissions.

Analyzes the anatomy and function of the head and neck with emphasis on the muscles of mastication and facial expression, bones of the head and neck, the temporomandibular joint, lymphatics, glandular system, vascular supply, nervous system, and oral cavity.

Focuses on the study of head and neck anatomy with emphasis on the muscles of mastication, the lymphatics, the TMJ, the nerve and vascular supply, and the oral cavity. Note: All Dental Hygiene coursework must be passed with a grade of C or better.

Explores the six components of wellness: physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and occupational. Topics include health risks, wellness behaviors, and personal behavior change in the areas of nutrition; exercise; substance abuse; stress management; cardiovascular and cancer risk factors; the aging process; and violence, death, and dying in our society. Provides tools to complete self-assessments and develop wellness program for a healthier lifestyle across a lifespan.

Presents medical coding and records from the perspective of the non-coding professional. This course focuses on coding systems, coded data utilization, coding, and reimbursement. Additionally, this course discusses information governance, legal and policy frameworks, and ethical coding standards.

Discusses current market trends in the medical profession, professional opportunities, continuing education, and professional affiliations. Discussions regarding resumes, portfolios, letters of inquiry, and interviewing techniques, as well as job search information is provided. This course is primarily informational and provides information to the student about aspect of career choices.

Covers Information Technology (IT) principles as they relate to the health care environment including hardware, networking, and security features. This course focuses on Electronic Health Records (EHR) concepts and practices in relation to health care workflow and utilization.

Focuses on the fundamentals of quality management, performance improvement, and patient safety.

Provides an overview of the healthcare delivery system at the national, state, and local level. This course covers healthcare education, including applicable regulations and standards, reimbursement methods, and evolution of current trends in healthcare delivery.