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influence the creation, implementation, and enforcement of laws in our society. The
extent to which the legal system can be an agent of social justice is examined
through readings and discussion. Students have the opportunity to analyze both the
causes and solutions of problematic conditions in our society and world, such as:
poverty, racism, sexism, crime, substance abuse, education, and other social issues.
Students gain valuable insights and experience through a required four-hour-per-
week Service-Learning placement in a community agency, such as human services,
criminal justice, education, or the courts.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Social Science
Note: Students with at least 12 credits and a GPA of 3.2 may apply for the Honors
option.
understanding the components of common medical prefixes, suffixes, and terms
through a systematic exploration of each body system. Word building and flexibility
are emphasized. This course is fundamental in the preparation for any medical field
or position. 3 hours lecture
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meet from 4/6/15-5/27/15. All students must attend a mandatory Academy of Health
Professions seminar from 4-6pm on 3/31/15 in the Federal Building, Assembly Room -
Lowell.
meet 4/6/15-5/30/15. All students must attend a mandatory Academy of Health
Professions seminar from 4-6pm on 3/31/15 in the Federal Building, Assembly Room -
Lowell.
the medical office. Students use knowledge of scientific principles and physiologic
processes to build practical skills in the following areas: observation,
communication, vital signs, patient history, assisting with examinations,
electrocardiography and nutrition. 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
Note: Technology/Lab fee $100. Open to Medical Assisting students only.
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meet from 4/6/15-5/27/15. All students must attend a mandatory Academy of Health
Professions seminar from 4-6pm on 3/31/15 in the Federal Building, Assembly Room -
Lowell.
diseases or conditions. Includes the classification, diagnostic tests, preventative
methods, medications and treatment of each body system. Students examine the
views of different cultures about health and disease to see how they affect patients'
ideas about effective health-care and health care practices in different societies and
among different cultural groups. 3 hours lecture
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meet 1/27/15-3/26/15. All students must attend a mandatory Academy of Health
Professions seminar from 4-6pm on 1/20/15 in the Federal Building, Assembly Room -
Lowell.
16399 80
meet 4/7/15-5/28/15. All students must attend a mandatory Academy of Health
Professions seminar from 4-6pm on 3/31/15 in the Federal Building, Assembly Room -
Lowell.
standards and practices in a clinical laboratory setting, and performance of
laboratory analysis on body fluids. Emphasis is placed on laboratory skills routinely
performed in a physician's office. Major components of the course include urinalysis,
clinical chemistry, hematology, and serological testing. Students also learn how to
collect and process specimens for microbiological testing. 2 hours lecture/2 hours
laboratory.
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clinic. Based on the understanding of scientific principles, anatomic structures, and
physiologic processes, students develop skills in the following four areas:
pharmacology and medication administration, venipuncture, medical office surgery,
and emergency medical care. 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
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learning experiences in these offices. Group goals are designed to gain practical
experience in a health care setting, to increase the understanding of the medical
assistant in health care agencies, and to prepare students for the transition from
student to professional medical assistant. Individual goals vary according to the
opportunities for learning in the assigned office. Course is usually offered in the
spring semester.
Prerequisites: Completion of MAS 102, MAS 103 and MAS 122.
Corequisite: MAS 121.
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