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HAN 300 Health Care Issues
3 credits |
Coursework provides students with an overview of the organization of the health care delivery system and includes the role of health care professionals and health care organizations. In addition, coursework explores issues regarding health care insurance, the uninsured and underserved, managed care and changes in the health care marketplace. Provided is an overview of major diseases including epidemics, chronic and acute illness discussion regarding the role of health promotion and disease prevention, as well as alternative and complementary medicine. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 312 Medical Terminology
2 credits |
Coursework provides medical terminology and human anatomy for non-clinical roles in health care. Presents medical terminology through didactic and experiential techniques by reviewing the digestive, urinary, integumentary, reproductive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems. Students will learn how to build a medical vocabulary and understand the importance of precise communication in the delivery of health care. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 333 Communication Skills
3 credits |
Coursework introduces the principles of effective communication and stages of group development and offers theory and practice of interpersonal communication and groups. Provides specific topics related to health care teams. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 335 Professional Ethics
3 credits |
Coursework provides students with a framework for identifying ethical dilemmas in professional settings. Through the use of case studies and role-playing, students simulate ethical situations relating to confidentiality, informed consent and truth-telling, and explore various approaches for resolving these conflicts. In addition, coursework presents professional codes of ethics using small and large group discussions. Students present and discuss ethics-related topics such as genetics, transplants, cloning, advance directives, and health care accessibility. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 364 Health Care Informatics
3 credits |
Coursework acquaints students with the use and application of personal computers and medical information systems used in health care. Emphasizes the optimization and customization potential of computer functions for standard and specialized tasks. Coursework also examines the present and potential use of the Internet in the health care arena and presents the application of medical informatics to health care delivery through classroom demonstrations and discussions. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 370 Prehospital Care Lecture and Lab
6 credits |
This course provides necessary knowledge and skills to recognize signs and symptoms of illness/injury and the appropriate application of emergency medical care. Upon completion of the course and the 24-hour clinical observation rotation, students will be eligible to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) exam. Includes advanced pathophysiology and expands upon the EMT training curriculum. Coursework serves as a prerequisite course for paramedic training. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 383 Professional Writing
3 credits |
Coursework provides a comprehensive overview of the skill set required to write professional documents. Students will be required to communicate to a variety of audiences via letters, memos, electronically transmitted documents, researched essays and brochures. Coursework also introduces students to software packages and other web-based resources. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 392 Radiation Oncology Physics
4 credits |
Provides students interested in a career in medical dosimetry with an introduction to medical physics for radiation oncology. First of a two-part course that provides the basis for further study of the applications of radiation oncology physics to radiation treatment planning and radiation dose calculations. Includes topics such as structure of matter, nuclear transformations, x-ray production, radiation generators, interaction of radiation with matter, measurement of ionizing radiation, quality of x-rays, and measurement of absorbed dose. Prerequisite: restricted to Health Science seniors.
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HAN 401 Radiobiology and Health Physics
3 credits |
This course presents an overview of the biological effects of radiation by examining the interaction of radiation with matter, macromolecules, cells, tissue and the whole body. Coursework includes the clinical impact of responses to radiation and introduces students to radiation safety through topics such as biologic consequences of irradiation, regulatory limitation of exposure, methods for exposure minimization, and radiation monitoring. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 402 Radiographic Anatomy and Pathology
3 credits |
This course provides basic radiographic anatomy from both the projection and cross sectional point of view. Introduces basic disease processes, including the nature and causes of disease and injury and examines these processes on medical images acquired through radiography, computed tomography, angiography, magnetic resonance, scintigraphy, emission computed tomography, and ultrasonography. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 404 Radiology Instrumentation
3 credits |
Expands imaging physics into the area of Radiologic Technology. Studies the physical basis, construction, operation and quality control of radiographic, fluoroscopic, computed radiographic, direct radiographic, digital subtraction and computed tomography systems. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 405 Radiographic Technique
3 credits |
Coursework focuses on production of radiographic image and includes rationale for the selection of technical factors, issues of image resolution and contrast, image receptor technology; film sensitometry; image intensification; film processing; grids; automatic exposure control; portable/surgical procedures; and basic contrast agent pharmacology and administration directly related to the production of radiographic images. Presents an overview of the special modalities of computed radiography (CR), direct radiography (DR), fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography (DSA), computed tomography (CT), and picture archive communication systems (PACS). Coursework places special emphasis on reducing patient exposure to radiation. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 406 Radiographic Procedures and Positioning I
6 credits |
Coursework examines routine clinical radiographic positioning of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder, spine, chest, pelvis, skull, abdomen, and digestive, and urinary systems. Coursework also includes portable studies, operating room applications, angiography, and advanced imaging techniques. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 411 Math and Dosage Calculation
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of math concepts essential to the practice of the pharmacy technician's skill set. Through extensive work with fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages and allegations, students will be able to develop the skills necessary to calculate doses and prepare medications. Apothecary, Avoirdupois, and Metric systems will be explained and compared. Coursework prepares student to function as a technician on the national level while clearly delineating the role as prescribed by New York State law. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 412 Legal and Ethical Issues for the Pharmacy Tech
2 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the laws governing the practice of pharmacy on both the state and Federal levels. Focus is on the scope of practice and the legal and ethical roles of the pharmacy technician. Regulatory agencies and professional organizations will be discussed in depth. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 413 Pharmacology for the Pharmacy Tech
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of all categories of prescription and non-prescription medications. Emphasis is placed on drug classes and mechanism of action in order to provide understanding of why certain drugs are prescribed for certain disease states. Topics will include drug classes, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and drug interactions, adapted specifically for the pharmacy technician. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 414 Pharmacy Technician I
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of topics and subjects relevant to the skills set of pharmacy technicians in both hospital and retail settings. Focus is on service aspects, roles, prescription filling, order filling, and preparation of products and proper use of equipment, inventory management, pharmacy literature, and reimbursement. Prepares student to function as a technician on the national level while clearly delineating the role as prescribed by New York State law. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 415 Pharmacy Technician II
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of topics and subjects relevant to the skills set of pharmacy technicians specifically in the retail settings. Focus is on service aspects, roles, prescription filling, order filling, preparation of products and proper use of equipment, inventory management, pharmacy literature, and reimbursement. Prepares student to function as a technician on the national level while clearly delineating the role as prescribed by New York State law. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 426 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
3 credits |
This course expands upon HAN 394 (Imaging Physics), specifically in the area of Nuclear Medicine Technology. In addition, it examines the physical basis, construction, operation, and quality control of radiation detection, pulse height analysis, planar imaging, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT) imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging devices. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 427 Nuclear Medicine Procedures
6 credits |
This course covers principles, methods, and instrumentation used in Nuclear Medicine imaging. Examines the preparation and performance of planar, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging procedures. Provides information needed to perform imaging and/or functional studies (e.g., liver, spleen, hepatobiliary, gastric reflux, gastrointestinal bleeds, lung, endocrine, central nervous system). Principles of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and predictive values of diagnostic testing are also examined. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 429 Radiopharmacy and Therapy
3 credits |
This course examines the production, labeling, quality control, clinical biodistribution, and application of radionuclide tracers for Nuclear Medicine imaging, including radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical characteristics that provide suitable imaging properties. In addition, coursework discusses various aspects of laboratory procedures (e.g., safe handling of radionuclides, radiation safety surveys, hot laboratory instruments, radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and sterile technique) and explores pathologies, radiopharmaceuticals, dosage calculation and administration, and patient management issues related to radionuclide therapy. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 432 Introduction to Health Care Management
4 credits |
This course introduces students to the practices and theories of health care policy and management. Coursework presents overview of the trends in public policy and management techniques. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 434 Corporate Compliance and Regulation
4 credits |
This course provides overview of recently enacted legislation requiring health care institutions' compliance programs. Coursework introduces regulations and compliance including anti-trust, controlled substances, Americans with Disabilities Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Department of Health jurisdiction over hospitals and licensure requirements. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 435 Sales and Marketing in Health Care
3 credits |
This course introduces the essential aspects of marketing and sales in health care by addressing the concept of marketing, the nature of marketing strategy, and the environment in which marketing operates. Coursework also provides a framework for understanding the consumer, along with key selling methods. Topics include the "Four Ps" of marketing, promotional elements of marketing, the communication process, and personal selling. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 436 Continuous Quality Improvement
3 credits |
This course provides basic principles associated with Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Aids identification and quality problem-solving found in all health care organizations utilizing CQI tools and techniques. Through the use of case studies, current events, and textbook materials, students will learn how to identify problems, recommend improvements, and collect data to demonstrate process improvement. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 440 Introduction to Community Health
3 credits |
This course introduces students to the foundation of planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based health education models. Presents classic theories of health education including the social learning theory, health belief model, and attribution theory. Coursework reviews relevant health education models and examines various learning styles and skills. Basic health education models are introduced and critiqued through individual and group projects. Coursework also reviews health education professional organizations and associations. Each student is required to design a health education models for a selected population. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 443 Aging and Disability
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of aging and disability. Includes introduction to the field of geriatrics, age-related disabilities, and the experiences of people with disabilities as they age. Coursework also presents interdisciplinary perspective by incorporating social, environmental, cultural, economic, and historical issues related to disability and aging. Film, narrative, biography, and guest speakers provide students with first-hand accounts of elders with disabilities. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 446 Disability Health and Community
3 credits |
This course presents a comprehensive view of health and community concerns experienced by people with disabilities. Explores historical analysis, biomedical discourse, cultural critique, and field research to understand the evolution of medical practices, cultural beliefs, and social structures influencing the treatments, services, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the United States and abroad. Coursework includes gender, sexuality, race, poverty, "invisible disabilities," eugenic sterilization, and assisted suicide topics. Guest speakers will facilitate a multi-layered understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities and their families. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 447 Children with Disabilities
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the theories of child development and issues related to children with developmental spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and communication and learning disorders. Coursework includes behavioral, developmental, language, medical,
motor, and sensory needs of children with developmental disabilities. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 448 Disability and Employment
3 credits |
This course presents a comprehensive overview of the Disability and Employment field. Explores pertinent employment-related legislation, the vocational rehabilitation system, the structure of existing governmental and not-for-profit models, and current disability employment practices through the use of didactic and experiential techniques. Coursework emphasizes the key roles of placement professionals. Provides individualized learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities who happen to be job seeking. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 449 Project in Disability Studies
4 credits |
This course will help students develop independent projects in the topic area of disability studies. Students will be required to develop a set of readings and engage in a minimum of 15 hours of experiential learning [in the form of community site-visits, volunteerism, or internships]. Course instructors and assigned mentors will assist students during bi-weekly group meetings and by scheduled appointments. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 450 Introduction to Public Health
3 credits |
This course introduces principles and practices of public health, including definitions and concepts, history and development, determinants of health, and ethical and legal aspects of public health. Coursework orients students to various public health settings such as local and state health departments, not-for-profit community organizations, and agencies for special populations. It also provides students with basic knowledge and skills for conducting community needs assessment with diverse populations, addresses infectious disease control, environmental health, chronic disease control, tobacco and drug control, maternal and child health, women's health, and injury control topics. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 452 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
3 credits |
This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills for studying diseases of individuals and groups. Coursework introduces biostatistical approaches and skills for collecting and organizing data of communities to meet health needs and addresses epidemiological concepts, limitations, and resources. Through the use of case studies, students study various epidemiological models used regionally, nationally, and internationally. Includes discussions about ethical situations related to research and statistical studies. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 453 Research Methods in Public Health
3 credits |
This course concentrates on the details of public health research design. It is designed to guide students through a step-by-step approach to qualitative, comparative, and quantitative research designs and analysis methods. Students will learn the language of research, various methods for conducting research and how to identify and synthesize research literature. Course will build on concepts covered in the other courses in the public health/community health concentration.
Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 456 Behavioral and Social Aspects of Health
3 credits |
This course introduces social and behavioral factors as determinants of health. Coursework explores theories of human and group behavior and health behavior change models through lecture and case study. In addition, course explores the dynamics between health behaviors and culture, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. Students study various inventory tools for measuring health-related knowledge and methods for measuring behavior change. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 462 Developing Health Information Systems
4 credits |
This course introduces students to fundamental hardware and software concepts, operating systems, GUI environments and system development life cycles. Coursework reviews Windows® applications such as spreadsheet, database, forms, queries and reports. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health science major.
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HAN 464 Health Information System Management
4 credits |
Coursework includes organizational change issues in health care environments, resource management (inventory, tracking, and acquisition) and the role of policy formulation. Consumer issues, standards and security, and the provision of health information resources to health care workers will also be covered. Relevant applications and issues related to health services will also be explored. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 466 Applied Health Care Informatics
3 credits |
This course provides an overview of the role of information systems in health care organizations. Coursework emphasizes the integration of evidence-based research into clinical decision-making and the influence of information systems on health outcomes. Explores technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications, and artificial intelligence solutions. Through a combination of classroom-based seminars, group case studies, and computer laboratory exercises, students will develop and exercise analytical skills for appraising health information systems, as well as acquire practical experience using biomedical research databases, desktop application software, and electronic communication systems. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 467 Utilization and Outcomes Research Methods
3 credits |
This course provides the necessary tools to evaluate and implement research methods and utilize outcomes within the health care system. Coursework presents an overview of statistics and research methods, and evaluation techniques utilizing group discussions and case studies. Coursework demonstrates the utilization of technology as a resource for existing research as well as management tools. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 470 Env. Health, Rad Safety and Safety Engineering
4 credits |
This course presents an overview of the field of occupational health and safety and focuses on
three key areas including radiation protection, environmental health, and safety engineering.
Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health
Science major.
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HAN 472 Weapons of Mass Destruction
3 credits |
This course presents a comprehensive overview of nuclear, biological, incendiary, chemical, and explosive agents that are more likely to be used as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Expands the EMS provider's training in responding to conventional HAZMAT incidents and focuses on the recognition and management of incidents involving bioterrorism, chemical, and nuclear weapons. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 473 Emergency Response to Terrorism
3 credits |
This course prepares EMS providers to recognize and respond to terrorist incidents. Topics include on-scene indicators of a suspicious incident, recognition of the tactics and objectives of terrorism, and scene/perimeter control issues that are unique to a terrorist incident. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 474 Industrial Hygiene
4 credits |
This course introduces basic concepts of industrial hygiene and presents the methodology and procedures that professionals in the field use to identify, measure, and correct hazards in the work environment. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 476 Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response
4 credits |
This course concentrates on the nature of hazardous materials and how they are handled in the
workplace. Presents the fundamentals of emergency response planning and how to perform
environmental audits. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year
track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 477 HAZMAT Training for EMS
3 credits |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the practice and procedures required of EMS providers when responding to major HAZMAT incidents. Coursework includes management strategies for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) disasters and emphasizes on the coordination of services and resources by national, state and local agencies. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 478 Independent Study in Environmental Health
2 credits |
This course includes proposals for special projects involving advanced readings, reports and discussions on selected environmental health topics. A research paper on the selected topic will be submitted to an assigned faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 481 Introduction To Anesthesiology
2 credits |
This course introduces the basics of anesthesia. Coursework defines the role of the anesthesia specialist as an integral part of the care team. Through the use of lecture, video, tour, and hands-on demonstration, students gain a working knowledge of how to assist anesthesiologists and anesthetists in the acquisition, preparation, and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 482 Introduction to Pathology
3 credits |
This course introduces students to the types of growth, causative factors, and biological behavior of neoplastic diseases. Staging procedures are introduced. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 483 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
3 credits |
This course familiarizes students with the anatomical structures and physiological mechanisms and functions of the cardiopulmonary system. Reviews mathematical formulas and calculations used in clinical applications of physiologic concepts. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 485 Clinical Monitoring
1 credit |
This course provides students with a working knowledge of clinical monitoring devices and their application to clinical settings. Coursework covers duties of anesthesia technologist including the provision of technical support to professional staff to facilitate anesthesia departmental function. Students develop skills necessary to maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment, and supplies. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 486 Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy
4 credits |
This course introduces students to the practice and technical aspects of radiation therapy. An overview of cancer includes: statistics, epidemiology, etiology, patient education and assessment, and pharmacology and drug administration. Radiation therapy techniques specific to anatomical sites will be demonstrated and treatment outcome statistics discussed. Course also explores treatment options available to cancer patients. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 488 Medical Imaging and Processing
3 credits |
This course presents an overview of a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities and therapeutic applications and procedures provided by modern health care facilities. Course also explores imaging equipment and procedures, and includes recording images on film media and operation of photochemical processing equipment. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 489 Pharmacology
4 credits |
This course presents basic principles of pharmacologic properties and clinical applications. Through the use of lectures and scenarios, provides working knowledge base of drug classifications and their modes of action to produce therapeutic effects on target sites. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 492 Radiation Oncology Physics II
4 credits |
This course provides students interested in a career in medical dosimetry with an introduction to medical physics for radiation oncology. Coursework includes a two-part series that provides the basis for further study of the applications of radiation oncology physics to radiation treatment planning and radiation dose calculations. In addition, coursework covers topics such as radiation dose distribution, patient dose calculations, treatment planning, electron beam therapy, brachytherapy, modern treatment delivery, and radiation protection. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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