Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

Phoenix College 2009–2010 CATALOG | 281
HCC204
Clinical Pathophysiology
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Causes of disease and their impact on the
human body. Common physiologic effects
of disease on body systems. Roles of the
multidisciplinary health care team in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease. Cultural
implications in prevention and treatment of
disease. Prerequisites: HCC130 or
(HCC130AA, HCC130AB, HCC130AC,
HCC130AD, HCC130AE and HCC130AF), or
equivalent and (BIO160 or BIO201).
HCC208
Health Care Leadership
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Introduction to concepts and skills required
of health care leaders. Discussion of
leadership styles and conflict management.
Application of motivation, delegation, and
communication techniques to teamwork and
leadership. Prerequisites: HCC130 or
(HCC130AA, HCC130AB, HCC130AC,
HCC130AD, HCC130AE and HCC130AF), or
equivalent.
HCE – Health Care
Education
HCE101
Customer and Patient Relations
1.5 credit(s) 1.5 period(s) lecture
Basic interpersonal behavior principles in
the health care setting. Emphasis on
interpersonal behavior and mental health
concepts. Examines management
perspective and self-management skills.
Prerequisites: None.
HCE102
Orientation to the Physiology and
Psychology of Body Systems
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Application of basic physiology and
psychology of body systems as they relate
to an entry-level health care professional's
role. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the
Medical Assisting program or permission of
Program Director. Corequisites: HCC130
and (HCC145, or HCC145AA, HCC145AB,
and HCC145AC), or permission of Program
Director.
HCE108
Basic Phlebotomy: Training for Law
Enforcement Officers
1 credit(s) 1.5 period(s) lecture + lab
Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy
techniques including equipment, procedures,
and protocol for handling specimens drawn
for testing for law enforcement purposes.
Prerequisites: Certified Law Enforcement
Officer. Corequisites: HCE110AA.
HCE109
Phlebotomy: Basic Skills
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy
including laboratory test codes, equipment,
and procedures. Prerequisites: Acceptance
into the Laboratory Assisting or Medical
Assisting or Patient Care Technician or
Phlebotomy program, or permission of
Program Director. Corequisites: HCC130
and HCC145AA, or permission of Program
Director.
HCE110
Practicum: Fundamental Phlebotomy
Skills
0.5 credit(s) 3 period(s) lab
Application of fundamental phlebotomy
techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or
health care environment. Prerequisites:
HCE109, submit to a drug screening and
demonstrate negative results, and
acceptance into the Laboratory Assisting or
Medical Assisting or Patient Care Technician
or Phlebotomy program, or permission of
Program Director.
HCE110AA
Practicum: Basic Phlebotomy: Training
for Law Enforcement Officers
0.5 credit(s) 1.5 period(s) lab
Application of basic phlebotomy techniques
in a clinical laboratory setting or health care
environment for law enforcement purposes.
Prerequisites: Certified Law Enforcement
Officer. Corequisites: HCE108.
HCE111
Specimen Processing and Advanced
Techniques in Phlebotomy Procedures
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Theory and practice of advanced techniques
in phlebotomy and specimen processing
including laboratory test codes, equipment,
and procedures. Prerequisites: HCE109 or
permission of instructor.
HCE112
Practicum: Specialized Phlebotomy
Techniques
0.5 credit(s) 3 period(s) lab
Application of specialized phlebotomy
techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or
health care environment. Pre-requisites:
HCE109. Prerequisites or Corequisites:
HCE110 and HCE111, or permission of
instructor.
HCE114
Refresher Course for Phlebotomists
0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture + lab
Review of phlebotomy theory and practices
including equipment, procedures, and
special considerations. Reinforces basic
skills and competencies of phlebotomy
techniques for trained phlebotomists
currently working in the field. Prerequisites:
Must be currently employed as a
phlebotomist or permission of the Program
Director. Course Note: HCE114 can be
repeated for credit.
HCE120
Phlebotomy Practicum
1 credit(s) 4.5 period(s) lab
Application of phlebotomy techniques in a
clinical laboratory setting or health care
environment. Prerequisites: HCE109, or
permission of Program Director.
Corequisites: HCE111, or permission of
Program Director.
HCE121
Practicum: Basic Specimen Processing
0.5 credit(s) 3 period(s) lab
Application of specimen processing
techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or
health care environment. Prerequisites:
HCE109 or permission of instructor.
HCE122
Practicum: Phlebotomy and Specimen
Processing
1.5 credit(s) 6 period(s) lab
Application of phlebotomy and specimen
processing techniques in a clinical laboratory
setting or health care environment.
Prerequisites: HCE109 or permission of
Program Director. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: HCE111 or permission of
Program Director.
HCE148
Exercise Testing
0.5 credit(s) 1.5 period(s) lecture + lab
Study of exercise testing principles as
performed under the supervision of a
physician. Prerequisites: HCC109 or
permission of program coordinator.
Corequisites: HCE140 or permission of
program coordinator.
HCE150
Overview of Laboratory Assisting
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Overview of laboratory services, laboratory
professionals, and the role of a laboratory
assistant. Understanding of certification,
accreditation, and regulatory agencies.
Emphasis on process improvement,
laboratory mathematics, documentation,
medico-legal implications, and specimen
integrity. Application of pre-analytical and
basic testing principles, infection control,
and laboratory safety. Recognition of
acceptable quality control and quality
management principles. Includes information
systems and information management in
laboratories. Importance of professional
growth and ethical conduct. Prerequisites:
(HCC130 and HCC145AA and HCE109 and
HCE110 and HCE111), or permission of
program director.
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