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College
health-care programs contain some difficult coursework. These five
courses/13 credits offered at the Corry Higher Education Council beginning
in January prepares students for entry into the following Pitt-Titusville
programs*! |
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ü 2-year
Associate of Science in Nursing
(3 of the 13 credits directly apply
to this degree. The remaining 10 credits are preparatory.)
ü 2-year Associate
of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
(3 of the 13 credits directly apply to
this degree. The remaining 10 credits are preparatory.)
ü 19-Credit Medical
Insurance Coding Specialist Certificate
(7 of the 13 credits directly
apply to this certificate.)
ü 19-Credit Medical
Office Support Professional Certificate
(7 of the 13 credits directly
apply to this certificate.)
*Entrance to Pitt-Titusville programs is competitive and is not guaranteed.
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The University of Pittsburgh
at Titusville
IN CORRY!
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY PROGRAM |
| Spring
Semester Beginning in January 2009 |
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 0010
Wednesdays 6-8:45 p.m.
A survey of the major areas of psychology including abnormal, social, and
environmental as well as the study of behavior, biological bases,
development, sensation and perception, conditioning, and personality. There
are no prerequisites for this course. This course is required for RN and PTA
majors. |
Introduction to Medical Terminology
HRP 0090
Mondays 6-8:45 p.m.
Basic study of the professional language of medicine, including word
construction, pronunciation, spelling, definition, and the use of terms from
all areas of medical science and hospital service. Highly recommended for RN
and PTA majors; required for Medical Insurance Coding Specialist Certificate
and Medical Office Support Professional Certificate. |
| Fall Semester
Beginning in August 2009 |
Workshop
in Composition
(ENGCOMP 0150)
Days/dates to be determined
This course is designed for students who need to develop college writing
skills. The course involves frequent writing aimed at developing
college-level composition skills and includes reviews of grammar,
punctuation, and syntax. Recommended for RN and PTA majors, although option
available to “test out” of this course. |
Introduction to Human Systems
(BIOSC 0096)
Days/dates to be determined
Introduces the general principles of human structure and function to
students who intend to enter the health-related professions. The study
begins at the cellular level and proceeds through tissues to organ systems.
Corequisite: BIOSC 0097. This course is highly recommended for RN and PTA
majors, and required for Medical Insurance Coding and Medical Office
Certificates. |
Introduction to Human Systems Lab
(BIOSC 0097)
Days/dates to be determined
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the principles of human
structure and function. Corequisite: BIOSC 0096. This 1-credit lab is highly
recommended for RN and PTA majors, and is required for Medical Insurance
Coding and Medical Office Certificates. |
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