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These Course Descriptions include updates that were added after the original publication on April 2, 2018.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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HPRS 1201 (2 Credit Hours) New course added May 24, 2018
Offered at ECC Introduction to Health Professions This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1202 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Wellness and Health Promotion This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course provides an overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the lifespan with a focus on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC End of Life Issues This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: The course facilitates discussion of grief, loss, and end of life issues. Prepares caregivers to function in setting where communication skills are utilized to provide psychosocial support to persons and their families. This course is also intended to help the student understand the nature of death and dying as well as enable the student to come to grips with one’s own personal feelings about death. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Basic Health Profession Skills This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes a study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1205 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in health care with emphasis on responsibilities of health care professionals. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1206 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Essentials of Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of common medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 1204. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Lecture and simulated laboratory experience prepares the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. Competency must be demonstrated on effective level of practice and knowledge. Skills achieved include EKG, finger sticking, physical assessment, IV's. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec, 4 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Introduction to Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and routes of administration. Does not include dosage calculations. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes the study of pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2210 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Basic Health Profession Skills II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HPRS 1204 with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills relevant to the professional development of the student. Lecture and simulated laboratory experiences prepare the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2231 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC General Health Professions Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will cover the exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pharmacology for Health Professions This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes a study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 2302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Medical Terminology for Allied Health This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application with an emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field. (3 Lec.) |
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NOTE: HPRS 1204, 1271, 1202, 2300, 2231, 2201 are all health occupations core curriculum courses. These courses are listed and described in a separate section of the college catalog: Health Occupations Core Curriculum. MLAB 1167 (1 Credit Hours) Offered at ECC Practicum ( or Field Experience)- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (8 Ext.) |
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MLAB 1211 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Urinalysis and Body Fluids This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 1227 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Coagulation This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1335. Course Description: A course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and/or semi-automated methods. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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MLAB 1335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Immunology/Serology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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MLAB 1415 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Hematology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1335. Course Description: The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 2266 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1167. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (17 Ext.) |
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MLAB 2267 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 2431 and MLAB 2534. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (17 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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MLAB 2401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical Chemistry This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1211. Course Description: An introduction to the principles, procedures, physiological basis, and significance of testing performed in Clinical Chemistry. Includes quality control, reference values, and safety. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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MLAB 2431 (4 Credit Hours) New course added after April 2, 2018
Offered at ECC Immunohematology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1415. Course Description: A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 2534 (5 Credit Hours) New course added November 19, 2018
Offered at ECC Clinical Microbiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1415. Course Description: Introduction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results. (4 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cell structure and function; tissues; body organization; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasis on homeostasis. This course is cross-listed as SCIT 1407. The student may register for either SCIT 1307 or SCIT 1407 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: SCIT 1307. Course Description: A continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health field. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, and reproductive. Emphasis is on homeostasis. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Students should take a medical terminology course either prior to enrolling in or concurrent with SCIT 1407. Course Description: An applied systematic study of the structure and function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Includes anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Emphasis on homeostasis. This course is cross-listed as SCIT 1307. The student may register for either SCIT 1407 or SCIT 1307 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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SCIT 1408 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: SCIT 1407. Course Description: A continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health field. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, reproductive, and an expansion of endocrine function. Emphasis is on homeostasis. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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SCIT 1420 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Physics for Allied Health This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
