Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE102   20082-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-11-2007

HCE102  2008 Spring – 2011 Summer II

LEC  1.0 Credit(s)  1.0 Period(s)  1.0 Load  Occ

Orientation to the Physiology and Psychology of Body Systems

Application of basic physiology and psychology of body systems as they relate to an entry-level health care professional's role.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Assisting program or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: HCC130 and (HCC145, or HCC145AA, HCC145AB, and HCC145AC), or permission of Program Director.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

HCE102  2008 Spring – 2011 Summer II

Orientation to the Physiology and Psychology of Body Systems

 

1.

Relate the main structures and functions of the body organs and systems to health care practice. (I)

2.

Describe basic anatomy of the body systems. (I)

3.

Describe the basic physiology of the body systems. (I)

4.

Compare normal basic anatomy and physiology to common pathology. (II)

5.

Use principles of basic psychology and interpersonal relations as they apply to interactions in health care settings. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

HCE102  2008 Spring – 2011 Summer II

Orientation to the Physiology and Psychology of Body Systems

 

I. Basic Anatomy and Physiology

A. Musculoskeletal

B. Digestive

C. Respiratory

D. Urinary

E. Reproductive

F. Endocrine

G. Cardiovascular

H. Lymphatic

I. Nervous system

J. Integumentary

K. Special senses

II. Common Pathology

A. Basic anatomical pathology

B. Basic physiological pathology

C. Case studies

III. Basic Psychology Principles

A. Developmental stages

B. Cultural influences

C. Environmental influences

D. Defense mechanisms

E. Interpersonal relations

 

 

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