DDTS   2001   Intro to Diag and Therap Scien

2 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An introduction to the disciplines in DDTS: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Respiratory Therapy, and Radiologic Sciences.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL   1102.

Corequisite(s): DDTS   2001L.

DDTS   2001L   Introduction to Diagnostic & Therapeutic Science Lab

1 Credit Hour.   0 Lecture Hours.   1 Lab Hour.

An introduction to medical terminology relating to allied health including Medical Laboratory Science, Respiratory Therapy and Radiologic Sciences.

DDTS   3001   Patient Care and Assessment

2 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An interdisciplinary approach to the understanding and knowledge of patient interaction, assessment, chart reviews, infection control, professionalism, communication, safety in transferring, disease processes, medical emergencies, managing medical devices, basic pharmacology and basic life support.

Corequisite(s): DDTS   3001L.

DDTS   3001L   Patient Care & Assessment Lab

1 Credit Hour.   0 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Parctical applications of the fundamental concepts and procedures related to patient care in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences.

Corequisite(s): DDTS   3001.

DDTS   4010   Research Methodologies

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Application of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research issues specific to the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences. Topics covered include development of research questions, study design, methodology, data collection and analysis.

Prerequisite(s): HLPR   2000.

DDTS   4020   Management and Leadership

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course introduces leadership concepts, focusing on the contemporary theories of leadership and management, health care financing, and total quality concepts.