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HPRS 1202 Wellness and Health Promotion (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HOCC 1274. Prerequisite: None. An overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the lifespan of an individual. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. Integration of common and alternative health practices and solutions to overall well-being are studied, assessed, and explored for the community. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1204 Basic Health Professions Skills (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HOCC 1270. Prerequisite: None. 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. Basic skills such as vital signs, phlebotomy, catherization, sterile and aseptic technique, pulse oximetry are taught and required to be demonstrated by the student and integrated with critical thinking skills. Medical terminology is included. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1291 Special Topics in Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HOCC 1271. Prerequisite: HPRS 1204. 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. (1 Lec, 4 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2201 Pathophysiology (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HOCC 1273. Prerequisite: None. Study of the 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.) |
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HPRS 2231 General Health Professions Management (2) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HOCC 1272. Prerequisite: None. Exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations. This course incorporates and integrates principles of management such as health care delivery, strategy, and resource allocation to all forms of healthcare environments. Special emphasis is placed on finance, ethics, culture and diversity, trends, and career exploration. The study of law and ethics are intertwined into all the faucets of healthcare including case studies and enactments of legal cases. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HOCC 1370. Prerequisite: None. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosage. (3 Lec.) |
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.