HSC: Health Science

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HSC-108 Introduction to Health Professions

2 credits—This course introduces the student to the healthcare system and provides an opportunity to explore a wide variety of health careers/professions. Students will explore ethical and legal responsibilities within the healthcare system including expectations for professional behavior. This course will allow for certification in common healthcare requirements.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $482.00

HSC-113 Medical Terminology

2 credits—This course presents the foundation necessary to develop a basic medical terminology vocabulary. Emphasis on the components of terms as related to each body system will be provided. The course further provides the student with the opportunity to properly spell, pronounce and utilize medical terms in relation to pathological conditions, tests, and procedures. Common medical abbreviations will also be discussed for each system.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $482.00

HSC-129 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Sciences

5 credits—For health occupations students. Human anatomy and physiology form simple structures to the more complex and the interrelationships between them. Basic concepts of medical terminology will be incorporated.

Lecture Hours: 64 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,380.00

HSC-172 Nurse Aide

3 credits—Nurse Aide is the 75-hour certified nurse aide (CNA) course. It allows students to meet the State of Iowa training requirements for nurse aides working in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities. Emphasis in the course is on achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care.

Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 16 Clinic Hours: 30

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $723.00