Health Sciences Technology (HSCT)
Health Sciences Technology (HSCT)
The Health Sciences Technology program at Cincinnati State offers a flexible curriculum designed to meet the changing needs of the healthcare field. Students are trained to perform multiple functions in more than one discipline, while working towards the completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Students are required to meet with an advisor before deciding on their areas of study. To complete the associate’s degree requirements, students combine certificate program coursework (chosen from the certificates listed) with core technical coursework in areas such as science, medical terminology, and professional standards, as well as courses in communication and other basic studies. Most graduates practice in the area of one of the completed certificates.
Health Sciences Technology (HSCT)
All degree-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
MCH 100 | Healthcare Informatics | 2 |
MCH 101 | Medical Terminology 1 | 2 |
ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
PST 135 | Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
XXX XXX Certificate Electives 1 | 6 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENG 102 | Composition and Argument | 3 |
MCH 102 | Medical Terminology 2 | 2 |
COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
MCH 138 | Patient Care Skills | 2 |
XXX XXX Certificate Electives 2 | 5 | |
Semester 3 | ||
EMS 100 | CPR and First Aid for the Health Care Professional | 1 |
PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
BIO 151 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
XXX XXX Certificate Electives 3 | 5 | |
Semester 4 | ||
MCH 114 | Law and Ethics for Healthcare | 2 |
MCH 116 | Cultural Competency for Health and Public Safety Professions | 3 |
BIO 152 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
PSY 200 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
XXX XXX Certificate Electives 4 | 5 | |
Total Credits: | 60 |
Students must complete at least two of the following certificates and must earn a minimum of 20 credits in certificate courses that are not already required for the Health Sciences Technology degree:
Aquatic Group Fitness Instructor Certificate | ||
HFT 128 | Aquatic Group Fitness Instructor | 4 |
Aquatic Personal Trainer Certificate | ||
HFT 160 | Aquatic Personal Trainer | 2 |
Coding Specialist Certificate | ||
BIO 240 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
HIM 100 | Introduction to Health Information Management | 4 |
HIM 115 | Clinical Abstracting of Health Data | 2 |
HIM 125 | CPT Coding | 3 |
HIM 205 | International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Coding | 4 |
HIM 210 | Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies | 3 |
HIM 215 | Advanced Medical Coding | 4 |
Community Health Worker Certificate | ||
CHW 100 | Community Health Worker Training | 4 |
CHW 180 | Community Health Worker Practicum | 3 |
MCH 106 | Health and Wellness Promotion | 2 |
Electrocardiography (Basic) Certificate | ||
MCH 141 | Electrocardiography 1 | 3 |
Electrocardiography (Advanced) - Arrhythmia Recognition Certificate | ||
MCH 142 | Electrocardiography 2 | 4 |
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate | ||
EMS 110 | Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice | 7 |
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate | ||
EMS 211 | Paramedic Theory and Practice 1 | 12 |
EMS 212 | Paramedic Theory and Practice 2 | 12 |
EMS 213 | Paramedic Theory and Practice 3 | 12 |
Geriatric Activity Coordinator Certificate | ||
GAC 101 | Activity Coordinator for Long Term Care 1 | 5 |
GAC 102 | Activity Coordinator for Long Term Care 2 | 5 |
Group Fitness Instructor Certificate | ||
HFT 122 | Group Fitness Instructor | 4 |
Health and Fitness Special Populations Certificate | ||
HFT 164 | Health and Fitness Training: Chronic Diseases and Conditions | 3 |
HFT 168 | Health and Fitness Training: Youth | 3 |
HFT 172 | Health and Fitness Training: Older Adults | 3 |
HFT 176 | Health and Fitness Training: Women's Health | 3 |
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate | ||
MCH 110 | Orientation to Health Records | 3 |
MCH 120 | Health Unit Coordinator Training | 4 |
Medical Assistant Certificate | ||
BIO 117 | Human Body in Health and Disease | 3 |
MA 100 | Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants | 4 |
MA 105 | Administrative Procedures for Medical Assistants | 4 |
MA 110 | Medical Office Laboratory Procedures | 5 |
MA 115 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
MA 120 | Medical Office Insurance Coding and Billing | 2 |
MA 125 | Externship and Seminar for Medical Assistants | 4 |
MCH 104 | Accelerated Medical Terminology | 4 |
PSY 225 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
Medication Aide Certificate | ||
MCH 134 | Medication Aide Training | 6 |
Nurse Aide Training Certificate | ||
MCH 130 | Nurse Aide Training | 5 |
Orthopedic Technician Certificate | ||
ORTH 100 | Anatomy and Physiology and Radiology for the Orthopedic Technician | 5 |
ORTH 180 | Orthopedic Clinical Practice | 3 |
Patient Care Assistant Certificate | ||
MCH 132 | Patient Care Assistant Training | 3 |
Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate | ||
HFT 151 | Personal Fitness Trainer 1 | 4 |
HFT 152 | Personal Fitness Trainer 2 | 4 |
HFT 156 | Establishing a Personal Training Business | 3 |
HFT 182 | Personal Fitness Trainer Practicum | 2 |
Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate | ||
HFT 116 | Pilates Mat Instructor | 2 |
HFT 180 | Pilates Mat Practicum | 2 |
Practical Nursing Certificate | ||
PN 110 | Foundations of Practical Nursing | 2 |
PN 121 | Alterations in Health 1 | 6 |
PN 122 | Alterations in Health 2 | 8 |
PN 180 | Foundations of Practical Nursing Clinical | 1 |
PN 181 | Alterations in Health Clinical 1 | 2 |
PN 182 | Alterations in Health Clinical 2 | 2 |
PN 185 | Practical Nursing Role Transition | 2 |
Resistance Training Certificate | ||
HFT 124 | Resistance Training Instructor | 4 |
Restorative Aide Certificate | ||
MCH 136 | Restorative Aide Training | 2 |
Other healthcare certificates may be used with the prior permission of the Health Sciences Technology Program Chair
Courses
MCH 100 Healthcare Informatics
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on technology used in the healthcare delivery system and electronic health records (EHR) management. Topics include: hardware, software, user interfaces, telecommunications and networks, and health management information systems.
Prerequisites: IM 105 or 20 wpm keyboarding speed
MCH 101 Medical Terminology 1
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the basic structure of medical words and abbreviations. Topics include: prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singulars and plurals.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
MCH 102 Medical Terminology 2
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A continuation of MCH 101. Topics include: defining, pronouncing, and spelling medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combined forms.
Prerequisites: MCH 101 (minimum grade C)
MCH 104 Accelerated Medical Terminology
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
An accelerated study of medical terminology covered in courses MCH 101 and MCH 102. Topics include: prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, singulars and plurals, terminology, and abbreviations associated with medical specialties.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
MCH 106 Health and Wellness Promotion
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on promoting health and wellness issues to the public. Topics include: self-empowerment, stress reduction, physical fitness, healthy eating, addiction avoidance, identifying and reducing risk factors in disease, and alternative therapies.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 108 Professionalism in Healthcare
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on professional standards applicable in healthcare settings. Topics include: communication skills, employability skills, healthcare teams, diversity, career planning, and professional development.
Prerequisites: AFL 080 or appropriate placement test score
MCH 110 Orientation to Health Records
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the content and format of health records. Topics include: standard forms, legal issues related to health records, maintaining health records, and filing and retrieving diagnostic reports.
Prerequisites: MCH 101 (minimum grade C), and IM 105 or appropriate keyboarding score
MCH 112 Issues in Health Economics
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on current trends and concerns related to the economics of health care systems. Topics include: economic differences between medical care and other commodities.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 114 Law and Ethics for Healthcare
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on fundamentals of medical jurisprudence and essentials of professional behavior in healthcare. Topics include: medical ethics, legal concerns in healthcare, and the healthcare provider's role as an agent of the physician.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
MCH 116 Cultural Competency for Health and Public Safety Professions
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the influences of race, culture, and ethnicity in shaping values, belief systems, and behaviors of Health and Public Safety professionals and patients/clients.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
MCH 118 Quality Improvement in Healthcare
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on quality improvement in healthcare, focused on patient-centered care. Topics include: organizations responsible for healthcare accreditation and regulation, healthcare provider departments that address regulations, and trends affecting delivery of quality healthcare services.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
MCH 120 Health Unit Coordinator Training
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on skills required for entry-level medical clerical workers. Topics include: patient charts, transcribing nursing treatment, using computer software, medication, respiratory and physical therapy orders, X-ray and MRI scan procedures, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
Prerequisites: MCH 101 or MCH 104 (minimum grade C for either)
MCH 130 Nurse Aide Training
5 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on caring for the elderly in long-term care facilities. Topics include: communication skills, mental health and social service needs, resident rights, safety and emergency procedures, and restorative services. Students who complete the course successfully are qualified to take the Ohio Board of Health Competency Evaluation Test.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 132 Patient Care Assistant Training
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course that prepares students for employment in acute care facilities as nursing assistive personnel. Topics include: role definition/classification, communication, basic anatomy/physiology concepts with associated observations, overview of nutrition/diet therapy, introduction to common pathologies, and commonly delegated skills.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score, and MCH 130,and on State Nurse Aide Registry or eligible for Registry
MCH 134 Medication Aide Training
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
A course that prepares students to distribute medications in long-term care and residential care facilities, through a minimum of 80 hours of lecture and laboratory practice and 40 hours of clinical experience.
Prerequisites: MCH 130, and on State Nurse Aide Registry or have one year of experience in a residential care setting
MCH 136 Restorative Aide Training
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on rehabilitation services used to return individuals to optimal mobility and functioning following various conditions. Topics include: lifting, moving, and ambulation procedures; care of individuals with musculoskeletal, neurological, and integumentary conditions; and restorative approaches to meeting nutrition, hydration, and personal care needs.
Prerequisites: MCH 130, and on State Nurse Aide Registry or eligible for Registry
MCH 138 Patient Care Skills
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamental health care concepts and skills for students planning a career in healthcare. Topics include: basic body mechanics, patient draping techniques, infection control techniques, oxygen therapy, and problem solving techniques.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 141 Electrocardiography 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on basic principles of electrocardiography. Topics include: the electrical conductive system of the heart, patient preparation, setting up the ECG machine, and recognizing and correcting distortion problems.
Prerequisites: BIO 111 (minimum grade C)
MCH 142 Electrocardiography 2
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A continuation of MCH 141, including review of basic electrocardiography and 12 lead ECG interpretation. Topics include: cardiac electrophysiology, common dysrhythmia recognition, advanced cardiac dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, pacemakers, myocardial ischemia, injury, infarct patterns, and effects of drugs and electrolytes on the ECG.
Prerequisites: MCH 141 (minimum grade C) or certification in EMT,Paramedic, or Nursing
MCH 198 First Year Special Topics in Multi-Competency Health Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Multi-Competency Health Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 199 First Year Independent Project in Multi-Competency Health Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Multi-Competency Health Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Multi-Competency Health Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 298 Second Year Special Topics in Multi-Competency Health Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Multi-Competency Health Technology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None
MCH 299 Second Year Independent Project in Multi-Competency Health Technology
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Multi-Competency Health Technology that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Multi-Competency Health Technology faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
Faculty
Program Chair
Daphne Robinson
RHIT