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HRP 0080 - HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNSHIP 0 credit Provides an opportunity for students to observe health professionals in their work environment. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets UPB History/Euro-American Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: annually.
HRP 0090 - INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 credits NOTE: Credit will NOT be awarded for both HIM 1405/1406 and HRP 0090.Basic study of the professional language of medicine, including word construction, pronunciation, spelling, definition, and the use of terms from all areas of medical science and hospital service. There are no prerequisites for this course. Frequency of Offering: fall and spring term.
HRP 0102 - INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE THERAPY 5 credits Course covers beginning principles and techniques, including surface anatomy, exercise physiology, basic kinesiology, clinical pathology, medical terminology, assessments, safety, and professional abilities. Prerequisite or corequisite: Grade of C- or better in BIOSC 0212 and BIOSC 0214 or equivalent. Frequency of Offering: every two years.
HRP 0104 - INTERMEDIATE MASSAGE THERAPY 5 credits A continuation of topics in HRP 0102 plus application of modalities; and intermediate principles and techniques of massage therapy and professional abilities. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in HRP 0102. Frequency of Offering: every two years.
HRP 0106 - ADVANCED MASSAGE THERAPY 4 credits A continuation of topics in HRP 0104 plus Asian anatomy and physiology; Asian philosophy and cosmology; concepts of Yin/Yang; advanced principles and techniques of massage therapy and body work and professional abilities; and strategies for successful practice. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in HRP 0104, BIOSC 0096, and BIOSC 0097. Frequency of Offering: every two years.
HRP 0184 - INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 3 credits Provides an overview of the topics important to the student preparing for a career in health care. Physics, chemistry, and biology are interrelated to provide insight into the mechanisms and physical forces controlling and circumscribing life processes on our planet. Prerequisite: Placement at the level of MATH 0031 or higher. Frequency of Offering: fall term.
HRP 0410 - APPLIED KINESIOLOGY 3 credits Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous systems are covered in depth. The course introduces analysis of movement, including normal and abnormal movement patterns. Common pathologies and injuries of the musculoskeletal system are covered. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in BIOSC 0212 and BIOSC 0214, MATH 0031 (algebra), and HRP 0184. Frequency of Offering: annually.
HRP 0420 - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 3 credits A survey of the major aspects of the disease process, covering such topics as inherited disease, infections, neoplasia, nutritional and metabolic deficits, and disorders due to physical agents. Also incorporates the disease process as it affects individual organ systems and a discussion of laboratory diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: BIOSC 0213. Frequency of Offering: annually.
HRP 0435 - INTRODUCTION TO CPT PROCEDURE CODING 3 credits Provides an understanding of coding systems and the role of coded information in medical reimbursement and health information management systems. Included is a beginning to intermediate view of the CPT and HCPCS coding nomenclatures. Prerequisite: Completion of Medical Terminology with a minimum grade of C- or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
HRP 0535 - DIAGNOSIS AND PROCEDURE CODING 2 3 credits Provides an understanding of coding systems and the role of coded information in medical reimbursement and health information management systems. Included is a beginning to intermediate view of the ICD-9-CM coding nomenclatures. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Medical Terminology and HRP 0435 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: annually.
HRP 0635 - ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS AND PROCEDURE CODING 3 credits Provides advanced preparation in ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding classification systems in preparation for the Coding Certification Examination. Other related topics are included as the opportunity arises. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in HRP 0435 and HRP 0535 or permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: every two years.
HRP 0700 - MEDICAL CODING INTERNSHIP 3 credits Provides practical experience working in a medical environment doing supervised medical coding. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in HRP 0435, HRP 0535, and permission of instructor. Frequency of Offering: fall and spring term. |
