Course Catalog - Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

Public Service Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Health Science #8352

This course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry.  A student who takes a full year of Principles of Health Science receives a waiver for Health.

SEM: 2 CR:1

Level 2: Medical Terminology #8358

Level 2: Medical Terminology D (10-12) #8399 (check campus for availability) 

This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Health Science Theory/Clinical #8357

This course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required. 

SEM: 2 PR: one credit in biology and at least one credit in a course from the health science career cluster. 

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology #8380

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology H #8379

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology D #8376 (check campus for availability) 

This course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. 

PR: one credit in biology and one credit in chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, or physics.

SEM: 2 Science CR: 1

Level 3: Medical Microbiology #8361

The Medical Microbiology course is designed to explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. 

PR: one credit in biology, one credit in chemistry, and at least one credit in a course from the health science career cluster. 

SEM: 2 Science CR: 1

Level 4: Practicum in Health Science - Phlebotomy & EKG #8363

This course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills for certification or licensure in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the healthcare industry or continued education in health careers. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

• Certifications Offered: Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and EKG Technician  (CET)

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Practicum in Health Science - Medical Assistant #8373

This course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills for certification or licensure in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the healthcare industry or continued education in health careers. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

• Certifications Offered: Medical Assistant (CCMA)

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Practicum in Health Science - Patient Care Technician #8369

This course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills for certification or licensure in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the healthcare industry or continued education in health careers. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

• Certifications Offered: Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Pharmacology #8350*

This course is designed to study how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an ever-changing, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers.

• Certification Offered: Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

SEM: 2 PR: Biology, Chemistry, & 1 credit in a Level 2 or higher course in the health science cluster