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ECRD 1211 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Electrocardiography This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1154 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review. (1 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1205 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Medical Law and Ethics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program. Course Description: Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings. Includes current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. Special emphasis is place on culture, diversity, trends and career explorations. (2 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1213 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1313. The student may register for either MDCA 1213 or MDCA 1313 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Human Disease/Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, SCIT 1408 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, HITT 1205 Medical Terminology and HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced. Course Description: A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs, and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1202. The student may register for either MDCA 1302 or MDCA 1202 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program. Course Description: A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1213. The student may register for either MDCA 1313 or MDCA 1213 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Course Description: Procedures depicted in the Current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, quality assurance, and quality control. May include electrocardiography. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Special Topics in Medical Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1409 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Emphasis on normal human anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. (4 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1417 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Procedures in a Clinical Setting This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Course Description: Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1421 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC Administrative Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201. Course Description: A course in medical office procedures which may include appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, transcriptions, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and use of computer in the medical office. (4 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC Medical Insurance This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201. Course Description: Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics. (4 Lec.) |
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MDCA 2361 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission into the El Centro College Medical Assisting Program, MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201, MDCA 1205, MDCA 1443, MDCA 1421, MDCA 1247, MRMT 1211, MRMT 1192, MDCA 1216, MDCA 1217, MDCA 1251, ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (10 Ext.) |
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NUPC 1191 (1 Credit Hours) New course added May 24, 2018
Offered at ECC Special Topics in Patient Care Assistant/Aide This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This Patient Care Technician Review follows the NHA Detailed Certified Patient Care Technician Test Plan and provides a review of material related to Patient Care Technician. The course includes the use of Practice Exams that simulate an actual certification examination experience, as well as the use of CPCT study guides and hands on lab skills practice. Successful completers of this Capstone course will be prepared to challenge the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant exam (CPCT/A). This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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NUPC 1320 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Patient Care Technician/Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A course designed to provide the student with the necessary training, skills, and knowledge needed to gain employment as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital setting. A national certification test is offered upon successful completion of the course. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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NURA 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) |
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NURA 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) |
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NURA 1260 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (6 Ext.) |
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NURA 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Nursing Assistant/Aide This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in first aid for the injured or ill persons. Includes lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants in a medical setting. During this course students will be awarded the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course Completion card. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.) |
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NURA 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Nurse Aide for Health Care This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident's rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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NURA 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Body Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A basic study of the structures and functions of the human body. (3 Lec.) |
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PLAB 1223 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Phlebotomy This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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PLAB 1260 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (6 Ext.) |
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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: (Required) College level ready in Reading and Writing. (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) | (Current) |
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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) | (Current) |
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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.
