| AHG-Health Studies General |
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| AHG102 |
Medical Terminology |
| Introduction to the basic medical terminology needed by beginning students of an allied health occupation. |
| 2 quarter hours |
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| AHG105 |
The Science of Health and Nutrition |
| (Formerly LAR120, PEA101) |
| Exploration of factors that affect growth, development and the disease process. The inter-relationship between heredity, lifestyle choices and environment is examined and applied to personal lifestyle decisions. The Science of Health and Nutrition is offered regularly and satisfies the general education Health and Physical Education requirement for Education students. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| AHG260 |
Emergency Medical Technician Training |
| The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a professional-level provider of emergency care for the prehospital assessment and treatment of the sick or injured patient. The EMT Training course instructs individuals in the skills necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient at the emergency scene and through transport and transfer to a medical facility. The course provides the instruction necessary to meet state certification requirements (Illinois Department of Transportation examination) and is a prerequisite for paramedic training. Offered at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare - Evanston Hospital. |
| 5 quarter hours |
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| AHG300 |
Professional Writing in Health Care |
| This course provides an opportunity to review and refine written communication skills needed for advancement within health care organizations or professions. This is a required course in the Team Building Term of the Health Care Leadership Program and may be used as an elective by other Allied Health students. This course will be counted as general education (Humanities) in Allied Health Programs. Students in other programs should consult their advisor to determine applicability to program requirements. 4 quarter hours |
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| AHG400 |
Overview of Health Care Delivery |
| Examines the evolution of health care delivery including societal expectations, organizations, careers, financing, access, and regulation. The ability to function as effective team members in a complex health care system is emphasized. Information sources are explored. Prerequisite: Admission to the Health Care Leadership Program. Corequisites: AHG405, AHG300. 4 quarter hours |
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| AHG405 |
Team Development in Health Care |
| Study of group behavior and the effect group functioning has upon organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the basics of group behavior, principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, diagnosing and resolving conflict in groups, and managing and facilitating. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) Program. Corequisites: AHG405, AHG300 4 quarter hours |
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| AHG495 |
Allied Health Special Topic |
| Usually a technical topic which applies to one or more of the health disciplines. Students may register for this course more than once since the topic varies each quarter. 2 to 5 quarter hours |
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| AHG499 |
Allied Health Seminar |
| This seminar is designed to facilitate communication and sharing of resources between students and faculty involved in the Allied Health Concentration. Topics of current interest to health care professionals will be examined. New students and those involved in off-campus learning activities (e.g., student teaching or preceptorships) are expected to participate. (This course may be repeated.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 quarter hours |
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