Academic Catalog

Health Science (HSCI)

HSCI 120  - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals  (3 Credits)  

Prerequisite: BSN 1+2+1 or permission of instructor. This course introduces the student to the language of medicine, used by all health professionals, throughout all healthcare settings.

HSCI 210  - Human disease Processes for Health Professionals  (3 Credits)  

Prerequisites: The student must have been accepted into a BSN degree seeking track. This course builds upon the knowledge learned in the previous study of human anatomy and physiology. The course develops the student’s understanding of human disease processes

HSCI 220  - Dietary Management of Disease Processes for Health Professionals  (3 Credits)  

Prerequisites: The student must have been accepted into a BSN degree seeking track. This course covers the essentials of dietary management of disease processes to include cultural considerations.

HSCI 240  - Caring Across Cultures for Health Professionals  (3 Credits)  

Prerequisite: The student must have been accepted into a BSN degree seeking track. This course prepares students to provide health care to people of various cultures. The student will examine cross-cultural conflicts and misunderstandings, as well as examples of culturally competent health care delivery.

HSCI 305  - The Art of Science of Interdisciplinary Care for Health Professionals  (3 Credits)  

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. This course is an analysis of the art and science of practicing interdisciplinary care for health professionals. Writing for personal, academic, and professional purposes is practiced. The development of inter/intra-professional partnerships will be experienced. Inherent values of caring for others are explored. The concept of health promotion and disease prevention will be investigated.