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Allied Health
AHE-095 Topics in Health Care 3 Credits
This course increases understanding across a broad spectrum of health care topics using
readings and writings as related to the core curriculum.
AHE-101 Medical Interpreting I 3 Credits
This course is designed for bilingual students interested in becoming integral members of the
health care team in bridging the language and cultural gap between patients and providers.
Students will examine issues related to interpreter ethics and the role of the interpreter
in a variety of clinical settings. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology,
diagnoses, and medical treatments. Activities are designed to develop listening, memory,
language-switching skills, and decision-making. This course will familiarize students with
the cultural dimensions of health and illness in preparation for their being assigned to an
internship where they perform live interpreting under the direct supervision of a professional
interpreter and mentor. Note: A grade of B- or better in this course is required for progression
in the program. Prerequisite: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Reading Skills II (RDG095)
or placements.
AHE-102 Medical Interpreting II 3 Credits
A continuation of Medical Interpreting I, this course includes an in depth discussion of crosscultural
communication including values and attitudes toward non-traditional health beliefs.
Students will examine issues such as giving bad news to patients and dealing with dif�culties
between patients and health care providers. Other topics of discussion include prescription
medicines, measurements for medical dosages, therapies and treatments, and medical
insurance verbiage. Finally, chronic conditions such as asthma/COPD, HIV and diabetes as
well as medical specialties such as mental health and obstetrics/gynecology are discussed.
Prerequisite: Medical Interpreting I (AHE101).
AHE-104 Health Employment Issues 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the challenges and responsibilities of health care and
health care systems. Discussions center on cross-cultural issues, AIDS, drugs and alcohol,
human growth and development, and on-the-job interpersonal relations.
AHE-106 CNA Practicum Patient Care 1 Credit
This course consists of a clinical practicum of 21 hours at a skilled nursing facility to ful�ll
the State Nurse Aide Certi�cation requirement. Additional expenses may include supplies,
equipment, and/or uniforms. Co-requisites: Principles of Clinical Practice (AHE110) and
Patient Care Skills (AHE111).
AHE-108 CNA/Home Health Aide 7 Credits
This course provides the training and skills necessary to take the Certi�ed Nurse Aide and
Home Health Aide exams. The course includes CPR training. There is a 21-hour clinical
practicum at a long-term care facility, which may be scheduled on Saturdays and/or
evenings. The course requires health clearance forms. (Students must assume responsibility
for CNA testing.) Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms.
Prerequisites: Writing Skills I (ENG090) and Reading Skills I (RDG090).
AHE-110 Principles of Clinical Practice 3 Credits
This course includes topics in the anatomy and physiology of body systems, diseases and
conditions, ethics in health care, communications, medical terminology and abbreviations,
standard and transmission-based precautions, CPR, and selected clinical skills. The course
is open to Allied Health certi�cate program students only. Additional expenses may include
supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms.
AHE-111 Patient Care Skills 3 Credits
This course covers the patient care theory and skills required to take the Certi�ed Nurse Aide
and Home Health exams. Co-requisites: CNA Practicum (AHE106) and Principles of Clinical
Practice (AHE110).
AHE-112 Medical Assistant Skills 3 Credits
This course covers the skills and theory necessary for medical assistants in hospitals and
clinics. Topics include setting up and assisting for physical and specialty examinations,
minor surgical procedures, routine laboratory tests, and related medical terminology and
abbreviations. Co-requisite: Principles of Clinical Practice (AHE110).
AHE-115 Phlebotomy/Medical Lab Theory 4 Credits
This course teaches the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and the process
of collecting blood samples. This course and Practicum/Phlebotomy Technology (AHE206)
meet the requirements necessary to take one of the phlebotomy certi�cation exams which are
offered by several private certi�cation groups. Certi�cation is the responsibility of the student.
In order to enroll in AHE115, students are required to have a Provider CPR Certi�cation.
Prerequisites: Writing Skills I (ENG090), Foundations of Math (MAT093), and Reading
Skills I (RDG090).
AHE-117 Communication Skills for Health Care 3 Credits
This course provides the student with the skills to communicate effectively as an Allied Health
Professional. The course includes discussions of verbal and non verbal communication,
professional communication and behavior, interviewing techniques, adapting communication
to a patient’s ability to understand, patient education, cultural sensitivity, electronic
communication, and fundamental writing skills.
AHE-201 Advanced Clinical Skills 3 Credits
This course covers advanced theory and skills for the patient care technician and medical
assistant. Students are cross-trained in EKG and Phlebotomy. Prerequisite: Patient Care Skills
(AHE111) or Medical Assisting Skills (AHE112).
AHE-204 Patient Care Technician 3 Credits
This course consists of a clinical practicum at local health care facilities. Students keep a daily
journal and complete a work portfolio. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment,
and/or uniforms. Prerequisite: Patient Care Skills (AHE111). Co-requisite: Advanced Clinical
Skills (AHE201).
AHE-205 Practicum Medical Assistant 3 Credits
This course consists of a clinical practicum at local health care facilities. Students keep a daily
journal and complete a work portfolio. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment,
and/or uniforms. Prerequisite: Medical Assisting Skills (AHE112). Co-requisite: Advanced
Clinical Skills (AHE201).
AHE-206 Practicum Phlebotomy Technician 3 Credits
This course consists of a clinical practicum at local health care facilities. Students keep a daily
journal and complete a work portfolio. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment,
and/or uniforms. Prerequisites: Principles of Clinical Practice (AHE110) and Phlebotomy/
Laboratory Theory (AHE115).
AHE-207 Practicum Lab Assistant 3 Credits
This course consists of a clinical practicum at local health care facilities. Students keep a daily
journal and complete a work portfolio. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment,
and/or uniforms. Prerequisite: Phlebotomy/Laboratory Theory (AHE115).
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