Fundamental concepts of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and data management systems are taught with hands-on experience provided through the use of introductory software applications. This course is the study of the human body and its functions. It provides the student with basic knowledge in anatomy and physiology, and the relationship between structures and functions. Students learn a general understanding of molecular, cellular, and systemic biology. Emphasis is placed on homeostasis and functional anatomy of each organ system.
Body systems discussed are integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiac, and respiratory.
This course serves to prepare the student in the basic knowledge and skills needed in the pre-hospital environment. The student practices and gains the manipulative skills necessary to effectively manage the tasks in CTHO 130. The student practices and gains the manipulative skills to satisfactory manage the tasks in CTHO 132, and CTHO 133. This course provides the opportunity to apply in the clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. It serves as a first stage in assisting the student to become an employable EMS provider.