Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

72 The University of Akron 2005-2006
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION
Specialized technical programs are offered in the following departments of the college:
Allied Health Technology Engineering and Science Technology
Associate Studies Public Service Technology
Business Technology
These programs lead to the Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Applied
Business (carrying a designation of the specific program), and Associate of
Technical Study. In addition, a program in liberal arts leading to the Associate of
Arts and a program leading to the Associate of Individualized Studies are
offered in the Associate Studies Department.
Requirements for Graduation
Candidates for the associate degree must have the following:
• Complete the required courses listed in the program.
Complete as a minimum, the number of credits listed for each program.
• Earn a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in all work taken at The University
of Akron.
• Be recommended by the faculty.
Spend the last semester in residence (earning a minimum of 16 credits) at the
University unless excused by the dean of the college.
• Complete other University requirements as in “Requirements for Graduation,“
Section 3 in this Bulletin.
A student who expects to receive a second associate degree must earn a minimum
of 16 credits in residence which have not counted toward the student’s
first degree.
Allied Health
2740: Medical Assisting Technology
This program provides students with the background to perform a wide range of
tasks in the physician's office and other ambulatory health care settings.
Administrative tasks include ICD-9-CM & CPT coding, medical transcription, medical
software usage. Clinical tasks include injections, phlebotomy, assisting with
minor surgery, minor office procedures, and CLIA waived laboratory tests.
The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the
Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants
Endowment.
Credits
2020:121 English 4
2030:130 Mathematics for Allied health 3
2040:240 Human Relations 3
2040:256 Diversity in American Society 2
2440:103 Software Fundamentals 2
2540:119 Business English 3
2540:140 Keyboarding for Non-Majors 2
2740:120 Medical Terminology 3
2740:121 Study of Disease Processes 3
2740:122 Emergency Responder I 1
2740:126 Administrative Medical Assisting I 4
2740:127 Administrative Medical Assisting II 4
2740:135 Clinical Medical Assisting I 4
2740:226 Medical Billing 4
2740:230 Basic Pharmacology 3
2740:235 Clinical Medical Assisting II 4
2740:240 Medical Transcription I 3
2740:245 Medical Externship 4
2780:106,7 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I, II 6
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
or
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication 3
2760: Radiologic Technology
This program prepares graduates to perform radiologic examinations under a
physician’s direction for diagnosis and treatment of physical diseases and injuries.
Although the University is authorized to offer the associate degree in radiologic
technology, this degree program is not fully operational on campus at this time
but is offered in conjunction with an area hospital school of radiology.
A student who satisfactorily completes an accredited program in radiologic technology
at a hospital school having an affiliation with the University may earn the
associate degree by completing additional courses at the University. The student
will then receive a block of credit for the hospital program that is applicable only
to the associate degree in radiologic technology. (Selective Admission)
The degree requirements for the student are as follows: Credits
2020:121 English 4
2030:130 Mathematics for Allied Health 3
2040:240 Human Relations 3
2740:120 Medical Terminology 3
2780:106 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I
or
3
3100:200, 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab 4
2780:107 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health II
or
3
3100:202, 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab 4
2760:161 Physical Science for Radiologic Technology I 2
2760:165 Radiographic Principles 3
2760:261 Physical Science for Radiologic Technology II 3
5540:xxx Physical Education 1
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication 3
General Electives 2
Credits for Hospital Program 41
Radiology schools at the following hospitals are affiliated with the University:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron
Applications for admission to these programs should be made directly to the
hospital school.
2770: Surgical Technology *
This program trains people to prepare equipment and assist the physician and
other members of the surgical team with patient care and related services in the
hospital operating room. (Selective admission.)
2020:121 English** 4
2030:130 Mathematics for Allied Health** 3
2040:240 Human Relations** 3
2040:242 American Urban Society** 3
2740:120 Medical Terminology** 3
2740:121 Study of Disease Processes for Medical Assisting 3
2740:230 Basic Pharmacology** 3
2770:100 Introduction to Surgical Assisting Technology 4
2770:221 Surgical Assisting Procedures I 4
2770:222 Surgical Assisting Procedures II 4
2770:231 Clinical Application I 2
2770:232 Clinical Application II 5
2770:233 Clinical Application III 5
2770:248 Surgical Anatomy I 3
2770:249 Surgical Anatomy II 3
2780:106,107 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health I, II** 6
2820:105 Basic Chemistry** 3
3100:130 Principles of Microbiology** 3
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication** 3
General Elective** 2
* Deadline for application is April 15.
** Six credits from two different sets.