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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
HPRS 2302 (3 Credit Hours) New course added January 16, 2018
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.) |
RSPT 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Respiratory Home Care/Rehabilitation This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317. Course Description: A study of respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. (2 Lab.) |
RSPT 1213 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431. Course Description: A study of basic pharmacological principles/practices of respiratory care drugs. Emphasis on classification, routes of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiological interaction. (2 Lec.) |
RSPT 1227 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Applied Physics for Respiratory Care This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Respiratory Care Program; a grade of "C" in all courses in Semester I and II. Course Description: Review of the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics and physics with focus on the applicability and clinical utility of the modalities, techniques, procedures, equipment, and diagnostic tests utilized in respiratory care. (2 Lec.) |
RSPT 1260 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431. 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. (12 Ext.) |
RSPT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431. Course Description: Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. (3 Lec.) |
RSPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Respiratory Care Procedures II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431. Course Description: Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RSPT 1360 (3 Credit Hours) New course added March 23, 2017
Offered at ECC Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 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. (12 Ext.) |
RSPT 1431 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Respiratory Care Fundamentals II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in all courses in Semester I and Semester II, RSPT 1227, and Elective course. Course Description: Continued development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
RSPT 2131 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Simulations in Respiratory Care This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317. Course Description: Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized simulation examination. (2 Lab.) |
RSPT 2163 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1141, RSPT 2113, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2262, RSPT 2314, and RSPT 2453. 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.) |
RSPT 2166 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1141, RSPT 2113, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2262, RSPT 2314, and RSPT 2453. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.) |
RSPT 2231 (2 Credit Hours) New course added March 23, 2017
Offered at ECC Simulations in Respiratory Care This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes Construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized Simulation examination. (2 Lec.) |
RSPT 2258 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Respiratory Care Patient Assessment This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317. Course Description: Instruction of the integration of patient examination techniques, including patient history and physical exam, lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics. (2 Lec.) |
RSPT 2262 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317. 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. (12 Ext.) |
RSPT 2263 (2 Credit Hours) New course added March 23, 2017
Offered at ECC Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 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.) |
RSPT 2310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Cardiopulmonary Disease This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431. Course Description: Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases. (3 Lec.) |
RSPT 2314 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Mechanical Ventilation This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317. Course Description: The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RSPT 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Respiratory Care Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1227 and RSPT 1431. Course Description: A study of drugs that affect cardiopulmonary systems. Emphasis on classification, route of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiological interactions. (3 Lec.) |
RSPT 2325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of "C" in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310 and RSPT 2317. Course Description: A study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessments. (3 Lec.) |
RSPT 2353 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: A grade of “C” in RSPT 1260, RSPT 1307, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2310, and RSPT 2317. Course Description: A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
RSPT 2362 (3 Credit Hours) New course added March 23, 2017
Offered at ECC Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 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. (15 Ext.) |
RSPT 2453 (4 Credit Hours) Reinstated course added September 1, 2017
Offered at ECC Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. (2 Lec., 4 Lab) |
SCIT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. 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.) |
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.) |
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. 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.) |
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 Recommended: 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 endorine function. Emphasis is on homeostasis. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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.