2010-2011_Health Occupations Department

In each of the programs above that offers an Associate degree, the student may elect to earn a Bachelor of Applied Technology (B.A.T.) or Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) degree. Students should consult with their program advisors about which University general education courses can be used to fulfill requirements for both the associate degrees and either the B.A.T or the BSHS degrees. More detailed information is provided under Academic Information in the General Information section of the catalog.

For Program Information Packets, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml

This department offers programs to prepare students for a variety of Health Occupations. The programs offer Certificates and Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, and Bachelor's Degrees.

The Department offers a Prehealth option for students who wish to explore the variety of health professions. Those courses are listed below. Students who wish to enroll in any of the Health Occupations’ Programs should review the specific Program requirements (reached via links above).

Prehealth Requirements:

HO 0105		Introduction to Allied Health Careers	2 cr
HO 0106		Medical Terminology			2 cr
HO 0107		Medical Law and Ethics			3 cr
HO 0111		Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
	  OR 
BIOL 3301	Anatomy and Physiology			4 cr
	  AND
BIOL 3302	Anatomy and Physiology			4 cr
MA 2201		Pharmacology for Allied Health          2 cr
PTA 0200	Clinical Pathology			3 cr
	  OR
BIOL 3305	Introduction to Pathobiology		3 cr

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

This is a baccalaureate degree designed to provide Associate degree graduates the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in health studies and satisfy many of the prerequisites for a variety of health science-related graduate programs. The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science (B.S.H.S.) program is to allow students who have graduated or are enrolled in health occupations training at the level of an associate degree to pursue a bachelor's degree with an advanced general health science focus. This degree provides a curriculum for students who desire an education that can serve as a foundation for additional professional or graduate work in several health science professions, including medicine, dentistry, hospital administration, medical technology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. All students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor within their associate degree programs to ensure that the courses they plan to take will meet the specific career goals of each student.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Degree must complete the same goals as those pursuing other Bachelor of Science Degrees: Goals 1, 2, and 3; Goals 4 and 5, or 12 credits in the physical or biological sciences; two of Goals 6, 7, and 8; and three of Goals 9, 10A, or 10B, 11, and 12.

Specific goal requirements may be listed under individual health occupations program curricula (choose programs above).

The B.S.H.S. Degree includes the following credit requirements:

Associate Degree Requirements: Students must be a graduate of or be enrolled in a health occupations program that awards an associate degree.* Students with an Associate of Applied Science Degree may transfer up to a maximum of 50 credits from this degree (all lower division credits).

* Out-of-state associate degrees must be evaluated for meeting the Idaho State Board of Education standards. If the associate degree is over five years old, the degree must be evaluated for currency in the technical field.

General Education Requirements: Minimum of 34 credits. A student may need more depending on the results of placement testing.

Academic Coursework: 30-35 credits from specific courses listed below.
Upper Division Credits: A total of 36 upper division credits is required.
Total Minimum Credits Required (including transfer credits from Associate of Applied Science Degree): 128 credits.

Required Academic Coursework:

BIOL 3301	Anatomy and Physiology			4 cr 
BIOL 3302	Anatomy and Physiology			4 cr 
PHYS 1111, 1113	General Physics I, and Lab*		4 cr 
PHYS 1112, 1114	General Physics II, and Lab*		4 cr           
	   OR 
PHYS 1100	Essentials of Physics*			4 cr 
PSYC 3301	Abnormal Psychology I			3 cr
ENGL 3307	Technical Writing			3 cr
MATH 1153	Introduction to Statistics		3 cr

Either these two courses:

CHEM 1111	General Chemistry I, and Lab*		5 cr 
CHEM 1112	General Chemistry II, and Lab		4 cr

OR these three courses:

CHEM 1101	Introduction to General Chemistry	3 cr 
CHEM 1102, 1103	Introduction to Organic
		  and Biochemistry, and Lab		4 cr

					     TOTAL: 28-33 cr

* The chemistry and physics requirements collectively satisfy Goals 4 and 5.

Upper Division Credit Choices and Electives
Students may choose from a variety of upper division courses on campus that will facilitate their career goals and opportunities. There are some upper division classes listed that require a lower division prerequisite or permission of the instructor.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is a multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary degree and allows freedom for students to pursue areas of study that will best meet their professional or graduate school goals. In order to assure that students have the appropriate prerequisites and/or permission from instructors, that degree requirements are met, and that the student has a degree that is appropriately focused; the degree plan will be approved by a committee consisting of the Associate Dean and qualified faculty and staff of the Health Occupations Department of the College of Technology.

Below are several areas that a student may select to fulfill the student’s individual goals. The student must complete a minimum of three (3) upper division biology credits. It is expected that a student will complete a minimum of at least one course out of three of the areas listed below. The above-described committee will approve the selection of these upper division credits to assure coherence in the degree plan.

The courses listed in this degree are found in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, and the Kasiska College of Health Professions sections of the Undergraduate Catalog.

Areas of Possible Study:

Biology:
A minimum of 3 credits in upper division biology courses.

Psychological and Social Sciences:

ANTH 4407	Introduction to Medical Anthropology	3 cr 
ANTH 4408       Special Topics in Medical Anthropology	3 cr 
PSYC 2225	Child Development			3 cr
PSYC 3302	Abnormal Psychology II			3 cr
SOC 3301	Classical Social Theory			3 cr
SOC 3330	Sociology of Health and Illness		3 cr
SOC 3366	The Community				3 cr
SOC 4413	Mind, Body, and Society			3 cr

Health Education:

HE 3332		Community and Public Health		3 cr 
HE 3340		Fitness and Wellness Programs		3 cr
HE 3383		Epidemiology				2 cr
HE 4420		Health Planning and Evaluation		3 cr
HE 4460		Healthy Lifestyle Management		2 cr

Physical Education:

PE 3300		Movement Theory and Motor Development	4 cr 
PE 3301		Physiology of Exercise			4 cr 
PE 3302		Biomechanics				3 cr
PE 3322		Psycho-Social Aspects of Human Activity	2 cr
PE 4470		Care and Prevention 
		  of Athletic Injuries			3 cr
PE 4494		Adapted Physical Activity		4 cr

Chemistry and Physical Science:

CHEM 3301,3303	Organic Chemistry I, and Lab		4 cr 
CHEM 3302,3304	Organic Chemistry II, and Lab		3 cr 
PHYS 3312	Introduction to Biophysics		4 cr

Health Occupations Courses

HO 0105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 credits. Introduction to allied health careers emphasizing the interrelationships and the team approach to health care. F, W

HO 0106 Medical Terminology 2 credits. Body systems approach to theory and application of medical terms including anatomical, pathological, surgical and diagnostic as well as appropriate abbreviations. F, S, W

HO 0107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles and application of law to health care organizations and personnel, standards of care and liability; covers tort, contract and statutory law. F, S

HO 0108 Basic Anatomy 2 credits. The study of the structure and organization of the body and its parts. F, S

HO 0111 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits. An introductory study of the normal structure and function of body cells, tissues, organs, and systems. F, S

HO 0208 Introduction to Pathology 3 credits. An introductory course in the concepts of pathology. Includes causes, common mechanisms, and anatomic or functional manifestations of human disease. HO 0106, BIOL 1101, and BIOL 1101L. F, S, Su

HO 0209 Basic Principles of Drugs and Their Uses 3 credits. Introduction to the basic principles of therapeutic drug administration. Classification of drugs will be included. Special emphasis will be directed to safety issues, sources of drug information, legislation relating to drugs, and drug references. PREREQ: HO 0106, BIOL 1101, and BIOL 1101L. F, S, Su

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