AHC101- Introduction to Allied Health Careers

This introductory course provides an essential foundation for students beginning their course of study in the Allied Health field. Students will gain familiarity with key medical terminology and the use of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots to build their medical vocabulary. Students will also learn the basics of human anatomy and physiology, including the fundamental organization of the human body and its ten body systems. Key principles of professionalism, responsibilities, ethics, scope of practice, and legal implications of working in the healthcare field will be discussed. Finally, students will be introduced to current principles in HIPAA policies and regulations.

Prerequisite: None

APH101 – Anatomy & Physiology

Comprehensive knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology is a fundamental prerequisite to medical sonographic imaging. Upon completion of this subject, the student will have knowledge about the structural levels of organization, anatomical components, and physiology. The student will also learn about Medical Terminology and relationships related to various body organs and anatomical directions, planes, and body cavities. The student will have a clear understanding of the anatomy and physiology of a typical cell, tissues, organs, systems of the human body and homeostasis and its importance in the human body.

Prerequisite: None

BIO101 – Microbiology I

This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious diseases. The student will gain a basic understanding of the various characteristics of microorganisms in general and the specific characteristics of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.  The course provides the foundation for BIO102.

Prerequisite: None

BIO102 – Microbiology II

This course continues the journey started with BIO101.  The student will gain a deeper understanding of the various characteristics of microorganisms in general and the specific characteristics of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

Prerequisite: None

BLM400 – Theories, Practices, and Ethics of Leadership

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of leadership as a phenomenon and its impact on the organizational behavior of individuals. Major theories of leadership will be examined and leadership will be integrated into the various internal and external organizational situational factors. An emphasis will be placed upon developing a personal, ethical leadership style that is applicable in the daily operations of today’s organizations.

Prerequisite: None

BLM405 – Organizational Dynamics and Change Management

This course is designed to provide students with a working understanding of how to manage the change and improvement process in today’s organizations. 

Prerequisite: None

BLM410 – Leading Diverse Groups and Teams

This course will examine the principles of building and sustaining highly effective teams through the application of leadership theory to groups that are diverse in gender, ethnicity, education, and functional expertise. Special emphasis will be placed upon the role of the leader in establishing effective collaboration among the members, comprehensive understanding of the nature of teams, their functioning and impact on individual and group behavior.

Prerequisite: None

BLM420 – Organizational Training and Development

This course provides essential managerial-level comprehension of training theory and its practical applications in the business and management environment. Students learn how to design instructional training programs beginning with the needs assessment and continuing through the evaluation phase. Special emphasis will be placed on the current trends and issues in training and development to include the rapid changes in technology and job design, along with the increasing importance of learning- and knowledge-based organizations.

Prerequisite: None