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 provides an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry. Students will identify employment opportunities, technology, and safety requirements of each system. 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 Dual (10-12) #8399 (check campus for availability)

This course introduces students to the structure of medical terms, medical abbreviations and acronyms. Students will achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Health Science Theory #8356

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 skills development.

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

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Health Science Theory/Clinical #8357

This course is designed to develop healthcare specific knowledge and skills related to a variety of health careers. Students will have hands-on experiences by methods such as clinical rotation and career preparation learning. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

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

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology #8380

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology H #8379

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

Students study the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. 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

Students explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. 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

A course 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

A course 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.

• Certification offered:  Medical Assistant (CCMA)

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

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

A course 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.

• Certification offered: Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Pharmacology #8350*

Students will study the classifications of drugs, drug actions, uses, and adverse reactions. In addition, they will study drugs in relation to treatment, care and restoration of health.

• *Certification offered: Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

PR: Biology & Chemistry

SEM: 2 CR: 1