HP 303BA.  Badge: Medical Terminology - Introduction to Medical Terminology   (0.5).

Overview of medical terminology. Students learn how medical terms are formed, how to effectively translate medical terms, and how to apply those terms to the medical setting. Students also learn the terms used to describe the gross anatomy of the body and the position of the body, as well as the basic terms that related to diagnostic and laboratory procedures, and pharmacology. Graded Bg/NBg. Serves as the prerequisite for all future medical terminology badges.

HP 303BB.  Badge: Medical Terminology - Bones, Muscles and Skin   (0.5).

Covers material over the integumentary (skin) system, the muscular system and the skeletal system. Includes the structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and abbreviations related to these systems. Emphasizes accurate interpretations and analysis of patient, hospital and other medical records. Graded Bg/NBg. Prerequisite(s): HP 303BA.

HP 303BC.  Badge: Medical Terminology - Heart, Lungs and Immune System   (0.5).

Covers the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary (lung) system, and the immune and lymphatic systems. Includes the structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and abbreviations related to these systems. Emphasizes accurate interpretations and analysis of patient, hospital, and other medical records. Graded Bg/NBg. Prerequisite(s): HP 303BA.

HP 303BD.  Badge: Medical Terminology - The Nervous System and Senses   (0.5).

Covers the nervous system and the special senses of vision and hearing. Includes the structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and abbreviations related to these systems. Emphasizes accurate interpretations and analysis of patient, hospital and the other medical records. Graded Bg/NBg. Prerequisite(s): HP 303BA.

HP 303BE.  Badge: Medical Terminology - The Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems   (0.5).

Covers the gastrointestinal and urinary systems. Includes the structure and functions, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and abbreviations related to these systems. Emphasizes accurate interpretations and analysis of patient, hospital and other medical records. Graded Bg/NBg. Prerequisite(s): HP 303BA.

HP 303BF.  Badge: Medical Terminology - The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems   (0.5).

Covers the endocrine and reproductive systems. Includes the structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and abbreviations related to these systems. Emphasizes accurate interpretations and analysis of patient, hospital and other medical records. Graded Bg/NBg. Prerequisite(s): HP 303BA.

HP 325.  Selected Topics   (1-4).

An umbrella course created to explore a variety of subtopics differentiated by letter (e.g., 325A, 325B). Not all subtopics are offered each semester – see the course schedule for availability. Students enroll in the lettered courses with specific topics in the titles rather than in this root course.

HP 325BG.  Badge: Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation   (1).

Focuses on the anatomical and physiological basis of lactation and breastfeeding, and the biological components of human milk that make it the best nutrition for infants. Appropriate for any person who wants to support breastfeeding families, as well as individuals preparing for lactation certification. Graded Bg/NBg. Course includes diversity content.

HP 330.  Cancer: Perspectives and Controversies   (3).

General education math and natural sciences course. Historical and contemporary information regarding trends, distribution and causes of cancer. Discusses pertinent issues and controversies about cancer from the perspectives of cancer prevention and treatment, economics, sociology, psychology and politics.

HP 570.  Selected Topics   (0.5-4).

An umbrella course created to explore a variety of subtopics differentiated by letter (e.g., 570A, 570B). Not all subtopics are offered each semester – see the course schedule for availability. Students enroll in the lettered courses with specific topics in the titles rather than in this root course.

HP 750.  Workshop in Health Professions   (1-4).

An umbrella course created to explore a variety of subtopics differentiated by letter (e.g., 750A, 750B). Not all subtopics are offered each semester – see the course schedule for availability. Students enroll in the lettered courses with specific topics in the titles rather than in this root course.