HLPR Health Professions
HLPR 1100 Intr Hlth Care/Med Terminology
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduction to concepts necessary for effective, ethical performance in the health care delivery system. Terminology of medicine. Basic foundation course.
HLPR 1200 Multidicipl Skills/Hlth Prof
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Emphasis on basic patient care skills common to all health professions. Patient and health practitioner safety is emphasized in class and laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1001 or MATH 1111.
Corequisite(s): HLPR 1200L.
HLPR 1200L Multi Dicipl Skls/Hlth Pro Lab
0 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Corequisite(s): HLPR 1200.
HLPR 2000 Intro Research in Health Prof
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduction to methods of scientific research in the health professions. Steps of the research process, critique of research reports, completion of literature review.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 and MATH 1111 or MATH 1001 or MATH 1113 and MATH 1401.
HLPR 2010 Cult Illins Disg & Trtmnt
2-3 Credit Hours. 2-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines health practices around the world. Investigates how different cultural, social and ethnic groups explain the causes of illnesses, the types of treatments they seek and services available for diagnosis. Involves several modules taught by different professors.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1101.
HLPR 2120 LGBTQ Health Disparities
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course examines internationally documented health disparities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) individuals. An emphasis will be placed on health promotion and prevention of infectious diseases. This course critically examines health disparities and provides the health professions student with culturally competent resources for health promotion in this vulnerable population.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1101.
HLPR 2130 Medical Terminology
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course is designed for undergraduate level students interested in expanding their knowledge of medical terminology and related pathophysiology. This is a fully on-line course. There are no on-campus meetings or synchronous on-line meetings. Emphasis is placed on etymology, definition, pronunciation and correct utilization of medical terms, enabling the student to develop a vocabulary essential to understanding and communicating within the various health areas in which allied health professionals serve. An audio-visual approach to anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics, and treatment regimens offers content information and language comprehension skills applicable to other dimensions.
HLPR 2400 Principles of Pharmacology
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Principles of pharmacology to include routes of drug administration, absorption, distribution, tissue accumulation, metabolism, and excretion. Additional topics include pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, toxicology, and changes across the life span.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in BIOL 2082.
HLPR 3200 Interprofessional Teams in Healthcare Organizations
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An introduction to theory and skills related to interprofessional practice in healthcare organizations.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.