| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC 100 |
Basic Nursing Assistant SkillsThis state approved 100-hour program prepares students for employment in a variety of health care settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and home health care agencies where they will work as a nursing assistant. After the class is successfully completed, the student will be eligible to take the state clinical and knowledge tests for certificatio... |
(4 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 101 |
Healthcare TerminologyIn this course, students will be introduced to terminology used in the workplace. Medical terms pertaining to anatomy, clinical concepts, disease, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, drugs, and medical procedures are emphasized. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| HSC 103 |
Healthcare ExplorationIn this course, students are introduced to careers in the healthcare field and to the healthcare programs offered at Washtenaw Community College. Students will complete a self-assessment, make a career choice, and develop a comprehensive personalized educational plan for a healthcare career. This course will explore essential skills, such as collab... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| HSC 124 |
Medical TerminologyIn this course, students are presented with a comprehensive study of the origins and building blocks of medical terminology. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of medical terms by studying prefixes, and by combining word forms and suffixes. In addition, common abbreviations and drugs are explored. The organization of body systems, disea... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 131 |
CPR/AED and First AidIn this CPR/AED first aid training program, students prepare to respond to injuries and sudden illness. Students develop the knowledge to prevent injuries and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illness. The course includes adult CPR/AED, child and infant CPR and first aid. Students who complete the course a... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| HSC 139 |
General and Therapeutic NutritionIn this course, students will explore the fundamentals of nutrition and its relationship to health. The course includes a study of nutrients and nutrition planning guides. Nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle will also be addressed. Students will apply concepts of general nutrition to various diet therapies prescribed from common disease stat... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 140 |
Cardiac Telemetry MonitoringIn this course, students are introduced to the field of cardiac telemetry. Cardiac Telemetry Technicians are health professionals responsible for measuring and reporting the patient's heart rhythm and rate. Students will develop the skills necessary to measure electrocardiogram (ECG) wave forms, interpret results and differentiate the severity of a... |
(5 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 147 |
Growth and DevelopmentIn this course, students will be introduced to the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes of individuals from birth until death. The role of the family and theories of death and mourning also are included. This course meets the nursing program requirements and is also open to the general population. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 165 |
Foundations of CaregivingIn this course, students explore the principles of caregiving via online lectures, virtual laboratory demonstrations, and various interactive computer activities. Topics include the principles of infection control, safe body mechanics, resident/patient/client rights, basic care procedures, and the role of the nursing assistant. Students will demons... |
(4 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 256 |
Health Clinical ExperienceIn this course, students will explore the health environment and function as a member of the health team by participating in a supervised, unpaid clinical placement in a variety of medical, public health or healthcare facilities. Students will apply their skills in communication, health terminology and budgeting to support a community partner and i... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| HSC 257 |
Evidence-Based Practice in ActionIn this course, students will learn how to bring evidence-based practice (EBP) improvements into clinical practice. The class introduces healthcare students to the EBP Iowa Model Collaborative problem-solving process, including research strategies, examples and resources. Students will apply this process to a real-world issue of their selection. Th... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
Revised on February 2, 2026