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HPRS 1160 Clinical Health Services/Allied Health/General (Rehabilitation) (1-0-3)
(Course syllabus
contains specific information and requirements)
This is a lecture clinical course.
Prerequisite: Must (1) have completed GERS 1340 with grade of A or B or be concurrently enrolled in GERS
1340 with a classroom/lab grade of an A or B to be eligible to participate in clinicals; (2) acceptable criminal
history background check; (3)current and complete immunization record, (4) current negative TB test; (5)
signed Medical Training Consent form for at-risk training activities; and (6) current approved certification in
CPR. After class starts, must pass a random drug test scheduled by TVCC, and failure to pass the test will
result in appropriate disciplinary action.
This is a work-based learning experience to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts with
focus on rehabilitation and therapy (physical, occupational and speech) while using appropriate counseling
and communication skills. Lab fee: $95 (includes lab supplies, drug testing and liability insurance in addition
to supplies).
HPRS 1205 Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics For Health Professionals (2-2-0-0)
(Course syllabus
contains specific information and requirements)
This is a lecture course.
Prerequisite: Provide an acceptable criminal history background check. Students must be capable of college
level academic work (TSI score of 340 math and 346 for reading).
Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in health care, with emphasis on
responsibilities of health care professionals and paraprofessionals. It includes: Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability ACT (HIPAA), medical records, confidentiality of protected information, employment,
credentials, elements of lawsuits and issues related to access to care. It addresses the beginning of life,
death and dying, right to live/right to die legal issues in Texas, and includes current health care social, legal
and ethical situations including personal values. The course also emphasizes professional writing and
communication skills for the medical profession. Requires computer web access.
MDCA 1260 Clinical- Medical/Clinical Assistant (Externship and Capstone) (2-2-10-0)
(Course
syllabus contains specific requirements)
This is a clinical course which requires large blocks of time at medical facilities and contains associated
written exams, lab practice, and lab skills check off exams. It can include some travel away from the campus
and lab. This is a health-related workforce preparation learning experience that enables the student to
learn, practice, observe the medical professional, and apply specialized occupational theory, skills and
concepts.
Prerequisite: (1) TVCC approved criminal history background check (2)complete immunizations including a
flu shot before providing any direct patient care; (3) must have a current TB test, (4) Must meet essential
standards for visual acuity, auditory perception with corrective devices, appropriate physical ability and
stamina including manual dexterity of gross motor and fine motor skills and coordination needed for
training/employment, and (5) students must pass random drug test(s),. Students are required to sign a
Medical Training Consent form acknowledging that they agree to participate in medical at risk tasks related
to training.
This is a clinical course with (1) skill and concept orientation, (2) observation and experience at a clinical
site, (3) skill check-off of the skill/concept experienced, and (4) training exercise(s) using problem solving
techniques associated with the concepts/skills studied. This course contains a self study component of
student introduction to, and review of concepts and skills that will be included for course completion and
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification. Computer with web access is required. Lab fee:
$249 includes drug testing, student liability insurance and the NHA-CCMA certification exam fee (test will be
taken at TVCC as part of this course). $195 – includes certification test costs, drug testing,, liability insurance,
field trips, supplies
MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology (3-3-0-0)
(Course Syllabus contains specific information and
requirements)
This is a lecture course (may be a hybrid C course or taken as an online/distance learning course)
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis,
definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms and prefixes, suffixes, roots and
combining forms. This course helps the student: (1) be familiar with vocabulary in other medical training
courses, (2) be prepared for the vocabulary used in preparing for the industry certification exam – Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam, and (3) for employment in the medical field.
