Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026
Laboratory measures and diagnostic tests will also be explored. Prerequisite: ALHLT 2453. F, S, SU, Online only ALHLT 3084 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System is a combination of lecture and lab using an investigative approach to learning structure and function of the musculoskeletal system including bones and bony landmarks; muscles and muscle attachments; muscle origins, insertions, and actions. Course is designed as an elective course for students pursuing rehabilitative or patient care professions utilizing cadaver technology for all aspects of learning. 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 ALHLT 3193 THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM An overview of the methods by which health care services are provided and financed in the United States including access and delivery along the health care continuum. Three hours of lecture per week. F, S, Online SU ALHLT 3933 HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT Strategic Management and Finance in Healthcare. Principles of management and leadership as related to health care organizations including organizational behavior, strategic management of human resources, considerations relative to cultural competency and diversity, collective bargaining, management of costs and revenue and implementation of policies related to quality of care and services. Three hours of lecture per week . F, S, SU, Online all semesters ALHLT 3963 HEALTHCARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT An upper-level course for students in various healthcare programs. All students will acquire life skills necessary to succeed as an employee in healthcare. These skills include strategic planning, team building, project management, organizational leadership & governance and regulatory A designated period of practical experience devoted to serving an apprenticeship in health care administration. Students will serve under selected administrators in the areas of hospital, long term care, mental health care, home health, governmental health, voluntary health, and health research project administration. F, S, SU ALHLT 4043 HEALTHCARE LAW & ETHICS Healthcare law, ethics, and privacy. An introduction to the U.S. Legal System with subsequent emphasis on legal implications relative to the delivery of health services including privacy and security of health information. Three hours of lecture per week. F, S, SU, Online all semesters ALHLT 4074 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY compliance. Prerequisite: ALHLT 3933. F, S, SU ALHLT 3978 HEALTH CARE INTERNSHIP This course analyzes structure and function of the human body related to disease and injury with a focus on processes within the body that result in the signs and symptoms of disease. Four hours of lecture per week. F, S ALHLT 4093 EPIDEMIOLOGY Factors that influence the occurrence, distribution, control, and prevention of disease will be examined. Emphasis is on infectious disease problems, but noninfectious diseases are considered. Three hours of lecture per week. F, S, Online SU ALHLT 4123 HEALTHCARE REVENUE CYCLE This Revenue Cycle course provides a firm foundation in healthcare financial management. The course will teach students the skills necessary to evaluate the performance of revenue cycle systems and processes. This
procedures across various specialties, including Obstetric and Gynecological (OB/GYN), genitourinary, orthopedic, otorhinolaryngologic, ophthalmic, and general surgery, as outlined in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 7th edition. The course also introduces basic concepts of robotics as they relate to surgical technology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology program. F ALHLT 2684 SURGICAL PROCEDURES II This online course is designed to help students apply their knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and surgical procedures in the following specialties: oral/maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery, as outlined in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 7th edition. Additionally, students will develop employability skills essential for a successful career in surgical technology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology program. S ALHLT 2698 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM This clinical course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills learned during the first semester to real-world procedures. Students will learn to select appropriate instrumentation and supplies for specific procedures, apply their knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology, and utilize techniques from the Fall Surgical Technology course to prepare for surgeries and assist surgeons by passing instruments in a clinical setting. Emphasis will be placed on the application of aseptic techniques and adherence to the strict standards outlined in the core curriculum. As students progress, this clinical course will help them refine and master the skills acquired in previous semesters by applying them to real-life procedures. Transitioning to three clinical days per week, students will gain hands-on experience with advanced procedures, preparing them for the demands of the professional work environment. Students will be expected to work independently at all clinical sites, under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology program. S ALHLT 3033 HISTORY OF MEDICINE 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 3063 LONG-TERM CARE MANAGEMENT A comprehensive course designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of long-term care focusing on areas related to the Environment and Quality of the healthcare facility, including key areas such as Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations, OSHA, Life Safety Code, Regulatory Oversite, Citations and Penalties, Infection Control and Safety, as well as other key managerial principles. This course is suitable for students that have chosen to pursue a degree in BS HCA Long-Term Care Specialization. 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.
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