2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ALHE 103 - Body Structure and Function for the Allied Health Professionals

3 CR
Anatomy and physiology for the health care professional provide a survey of the general principles of anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human body with an emphasis on medical applications. Students will participate in online laboratory skill development and a one day CPR certification training. The course has been designed for entry-level health care professionals. This course is not a substitute for BIOL 201  and BIOL 202 , which are requirements for other Associate in Allied Health Degree programs. Upon completion of this course students will receive a Health Care Professional CPR professional certification through the American Heart Association.

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 240, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the structural organization of the human body.
  2. Compare the structure and function of each body system.
  3. Describe the normal function of the human body across the lifespan.
  4. Interpret patient data through the collection of clinical and physiological parameters.
  5. Identify preventative outcomes based on routine medical applications.