Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
ALHLT 2242 REGISTRY PREPARATION II Final course to assist students in preparation for their national certification examination. Course includes successful completion of a minimum amount of simulated registry exams, review of information, and test-taking tips. S ALHLT 2252 REGISTRY PREPARATION I A comprehensive, two-part review of program aspects designed to help prepare the graduating students for A.R.R.T. Registry Board Exams, to include review of previous classes, simulated board exams, and submission of exam applications. F ALHLT 2303 LABORATORY CLINICAL IV This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to develop practical work-related skills and integrate classroom knowledge and theories. This course will provide students with an intensive field experience in a medical lab real or simulated environment. Students must complete a total of 120 contact hours in field to receive 3 hours’ credit for this course. ALHLT 2315 CLINICAL PRACTICE V A clinical education sequence designed to bring all didactic and laboratory knowledge, as well as previous clinical experience, to a cohesive entity. Students will continue to work in the radiology department in the hospital environment, under the direction of registered technologists . SU ALHLT 2323 HEALTH PROMOTION AND PROTECTION This course will provide an overview of communication techniques and methods specific to public health. Technical and professional writing will be covered as well as the use of mass media and electronic technology (including social media) in the protection and promotion of human health. F, S, Online only ALHLT 2333 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH This course will provide an overview of the current issues and challenges in our global and local environment and how those impact our health. It will include sources, exposure routes, regulation and health outcomes associated with chemical and physical agents in the environment, both naturally occurring and man-made and how they may result in adverse health outcomes. ALHLT 2344 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY FOR MLT A detailed study of the pathology of disease-causing microorganisms and laboratory training in the area of medical microbiology, immunology, and clinical diagnostic procedures. Acceptance into the Medical Lab Tech program required. Corequisite: ALHLT-2344L. ALHLT 2404 INTRO TO CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY This course offers an introduction to the study of clinical microbiology, emphasizing the basic procedures performed in most clinical laboratories and the use of these procedures in the diagnosis and follow-up of microbiology pathologies. This course is specifically designed for Medical Laboratory students, Allied Health Sciences students, and other clinical majors. Topics include a study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasitology. This course includes normal and pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites, laboratory principles, analysis techniques, quality control, quality assurance, and interpretation of test results. Special emphasis is given to the clinical laboratory setting and the pathology related to human disease as it pertains to patient care. Corequisite: ALHLT-2404L. ALHLT 2412 IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY A study of the immune system, antigen-antibody reactions and the application of these reactions in serology detection procedures in disease and infection. Designed for MLT students. ALHLT 2434 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY A study of the basic principles of blood banking and the techniques involved in various phases of blood banking in clinical situations. The course covers pre-transfusion testing, compatibility testing, blood and blood components and their use in transfusion therapy, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and transfusion acquired infectious diseases. Designed for MLT students.
ALHLT 2453 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Provides the building blocks for effective communication in the health care environment and teaches the foundation of prefixes, suffixes and root- words of Greek and Latin origin commonly used in medical vocabulary. Word part combination practices, pronunciation, and spelling is emphasized. The course presents a basic foundation of anatomy/physiology, and diagnostic/therapeutic modalities which are parallel to medical vocabulary. A basic introduction of pharmacological principles and common drugs used in medical treatment is also introduced. Three hours of lecture per week. F, S, Online SU ALHLT 2504 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY FOR MLT The study of various chemical analyses of body fluids. Emphasis is on reactions, reagents and reference ranges of analytes measured in the clinical chemistry lab. Acceptance into the Medical Lab Tech program required. Corequisite: ALHLT-2504L. ALHLT 2633 CARDIAC/EMERGENCY CARE Designed specifically for pre-professional health related fields, students will utilize and integrate appropriate cardiac and emergency techniques into a variety of first response situations. Course includes the provision of American Red Cross Certification in: professional rescuer CPR (2person, bag-valve-mask); adult, infant, and child CPR, automated external defibrillator use and obstructed airway training, oxygen and first aid administration. ALHLT 2504 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY The study of various chemical analyses of body fluids. Emphasis is on reactions, reagents and reference ranges of analytes measured in the This course surveys the history of medicine from the ice age through 20 th century medicine. The course requires no previous knowledge or background in history of science or medicine. The goal of the course is to familiarize the student with a basic background in the history and evolution of medicine as a building block for allied health professional programs. F, S, SU ALHLT 3043 HEALTH STATISTICS This is a course in health-related statistics and statistical applications in the medical sciences. Statistical principles will be taught along with data collection and display techniques as well as utilization of formulas used by health care facilities. Two hours of lecture per week with 2 hours of lab for application techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 1513 or MATH 1143. Corequisite: ALHLT 3043L. F, S, Online & Traditional ALHLT 3053 ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY A continuation of ALHLT 2453 Medical Terminology focusing on a more in-depth study of medical vocabulary. Students will use basic medical terminology knowledge to interpret medical charts and investigate different types of medical writing and review. Prerequisite: ALHLT 2453. F, S, SU, Online only ALHLT 3073 DIAGNOSTICS, DRUGS, AND THERAPEUTICS An introduction to pharmacology that includes investigation into the history of drugs, drug design, routes of administration, and develops a basic understanding of drug categories used to treat different body systems. Laboratory measures and diagnostic tests will also be explored. clinical chemistry lab. Corequisite: ALHLT-2504L. ALHLT 3033 HISTORY OF MEDICINE
Prerequisite: ALHLT 2453. F, S, SU, Online only ALHLT 3183 CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HEALTHCARE
An introduction of cultural awareness and sensitivity as it relates to healthcare and the professional environment with emphasis on strategies needed to provide culturally competent care. The course will explore cultural beliefs about health and illness and will discuss the impact of cultural and ethnic issues in the healthcare environment and the professional workplace. Three hours of lecture in an online format per week. F, S, SU, Online only
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