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HTEC 82A Clinical Coagulation Lecture 1 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 82.
One and one-half hours lecture (18 hours total per quarter).
Introduces the mechanisms involved in hemostasis. Includes the processes of primary, secondary and fibrinolysis in normal circumstances and in relation to disease states. Case studies will be included.
be accomplished. Successful completion of this course, HTEC 85B, HTEC 85C
and HTEC 85D are required to enroll in Clinical Chemistry Practicum, HTEC 185. H This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the licensing exam.
HTEC 85C Clinical Chemistry I Lecture 4 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 85A.
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Fundamental principles of clinical chemistry will be presented. Topics include: laboratory math, basic supplies and equipment, testing variables, and analytical techniques. Detailed theory of enzymes, electrolytes, acid-base, trace metals, carbohydrates, cardiac, amino acids, proteins, porphyrins will be included. Basic quality control will be introduced. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the licensing exam.
HTEC 85D Clinical Chemistry II Lecture 4 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: HTEC 85C.
Corequisite: HTEC 85B.
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Teaches relationships between the endocrine system and analytes assayed in the clinical laboratory, including tumor markers, therapeutic drugs, and compounds studied in toxicology. The student will be introduced to vitamins assayed and correlate their clinical significance. The student will correlate liver, kidney, and pancreatic function with test results and compare with states of health and disease. The function and laboratory analysis of various body fluids including effusions, spinal fluid, and synovial fluid will be included. This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the licensing exam.
HTEC 90G Basic Patient Care 1 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 101B.
Advisory: HTEC 60A.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
Medical asepsis, nutrition and diet therapy, vital signs, preparation of examining room and patient, various procedures in the medical office.
HTEC 90H Medical Office Sterile Technique 1 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 101E.
Advisory: HTEC 60A and HTEC 90G.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
Local application of heat and cold, medical office instruments, sterilization and disinfection of equipment and instruments, application of sterile gloves, assisting with minor office surgery, and bandaging.
HTEC 91 Medical Office Diagnostic Tests 1 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 101F.
Advisory: HTEC 60A.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter). Electrocardiography, theory of assisting with physical therapy and x-ray examinations, theory of diagnostic procedures and instructions.
HTEC 93 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants 3 Units
Advisory: HTEC 60A.
Three hours lecture (36 hours total per quarter).
To learn drug legislation and standards, dosage calculation, drug preparations and information regarding drugs and how they affect various system of the body.
HTEC 94 Administration of Medications 1 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: HTEC 93.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
Pertinent anatomy and physiology, choice of equipment, proper technique, hazards and complications, post-treatment and test patient care and satisfactory performance of a minimum of ten intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; preparation and administration of oral medication.
HTEC 95A Medical Assisting Externship 3 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL 54G, 54H, 54I, 54J; HTEC 50, 60A, 60G, 60H, 61, 64A, 64B, 71, 72, 73, 74A, 75, 90G, 90H, 91, 93, 94, 101A, 101B, 101C, 101D, 101E, 101F, 101H and 110.
Advisory: CIS 99.
Nine hours laboratory (108 hours total per quarter).
Clinical medical assisting practical experience in medical facilities.
HTEC 83 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
1 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 83A.
Four and one-half hours laboratory (54 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the various techniques and safety procedures in clinical microbiology. Emphasizes the morphology and identification of common pathogenic organisms. Correlation of test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course and HTEC 83A is required to enroll in Clinical Microbiology Practicum (HTEC 183).
HTEC 83A Clinical Microbiology Lecture 4 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 83.
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Addresses microorganisms of medical microbiology with emphasis on the characteristics of clinically significant microorganisms and their biochemical profile, media for isolation, and identification methods for selected pathogens. The student will be introduced to identification methods, theories, and techniques used in basic bacteriology, parasitology and mycology. Emphasizes routine organism identification. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course and HTEC 83 is required to enroll in Clinical Microbiology Practicum (HTEC 183).
HTEC 84 Clinical Immunology/ 1 1/2 Units Immunohematology Laboratory
Corequisite: HTEC 84A.
Four and one-half hours laboratory (54 hours total per quarter).
Introduces the student to the basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing and serological procedures by performances in a student lab environment. Introduces serological and immunohematology procedures and techniques to measure analytes qualitatively and quantitatively. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course and HTEC 84A is required prior to enrollment in Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology Practicum, HTEC 184. This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the licensing exam.
HTEC 84A Clinical Immunology/ Immunohematology Lecture
4 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 84.
Four and one-half hours lecture (54 hours total per quarter).
Introduces the student to the basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing and serological procedures. Introduces serological and immunohematology procedures and techniques to measure analytes qualitatively and quantitatively. This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the licensing exam.
HTEC 85A Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory
1 1/2 Units
Corequisite: HTEC 85C.
Four and one-half hours laboratory (54 hours total per quarter).
Teaches the general laboratory principles and specific basic instrumentation methodologies used in basic clinical chemistry analysis. After review of laboratory math, and a reintroduction to quality control and quality assurance, the student will be introduced to variables of the pre-analytical phase, characteristics important to quality lab technique and safety. Correlating test results with disease states will be accomplished. Successful completion of this course, HTEC 85B, HTEC 85C and HTEC 85D are required to enroll in Clinical Chemistry Practicum, HTEC 185. This course must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the clinical externship and take the licensing exam.
HTEC 85B Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory 1 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: HTEC 85A.
Corequisite: HTEC 85D.
Four and one-half hours laboratory (54 hours total per quarter).
Teaches the general laboratory principles and specific basic instrumentation methodologies used in basic clinical chemistry analysis. After review of laboratory math, and a reintroduction to quality control and quality assurance, the student will be introduced to variables of the pre-analytical phase, characteristics important to quality lab technique and safety. Correlating test results with disease states will
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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.