AHE 110    The Human Body: Structure and Function (5 Credits)

Structure and function of the human body. Learn basic cellular and tissue functions plus the structure and function of the integumentary, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, nervous, sensory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: Placement in EAP 100 is required if English is not your first language.

AHE 114    Electrocardiography Technician (4 Credits)

Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and the role of the electrocardiograph in patient assessment.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS & CPR all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent. Permit code required.

AHE 115    CPR - Allied Health (1 Credit)

Designed for AHE students and covers basic life support including a section on blood-borne pathogens. Leads to certification in the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator). Class meets and exceeds all OSHA, WISHA and L&I standards.

AHE 116    Intro to Healthcare (4 Credits)

Explore the health care industry, regulatory systems and essential communication and decision-making skills for health care workers. Introduction to health occupations and educational requirements. Teaches basic skills and terminology common to health occupations.

AHE 119    Electrocardiography Tech Externship (1 Credit)

Practical experience in the functional role of the EKG technician. Students will be supervised by instructor and staff at a variety of facilities.
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in AHE 114. Permit code required.

AHE 121    Intro to Health Unit Coordinator/Management (5 Credits)

History of the health unit coordinating profession, including National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) and certification process. Intro to management techniques, confidentiality issues and communication skills in a hospital setting.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, AHE 115 or HLTH 105, AHE 116, BSTC 104 and BSTEC 129 or BSTEC 130 or CIS 100, SHS 170. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AHE 162, AHE 164 or valid NA-C license in WA state. See advisor. Permit code required.

AHE 122    Health Unit Coordinator Procedures I (5 Credits)

First of a two-course series on responsibilities of health unit coordinator, including medical terminology, requisitions/forms, transcribing orders, patient admission/discharge, preoperative/ postoperative procedures. Application of HUC skills/procedures in lab setting.
Prerequisite: AHE 121. Permit code required.

AHE 123    HUC Procedures II (5 Credits)

Second of a two-course series on responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including file management, requisitions/forms, transcribing orders, incident reports/emergencies, and review of procedures. Application of skills and procedures in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisite: AHE 122. Permit code required.

AHE 124    Health Unit Coordinator Externship (5 Credits)

Practical experience in the functional role of the health unit coordinator. Students will be supervised by instructor and staff at a variety of facilities.
Prerequisite: AHE 121, 122 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in AHE 123. Permit code required.

AHE 130    Advanced Nurse Assisting Skills (3 Credits)

Fundamentals in microorganism/microbial control, asepsis and sterile techniques, specimen collection, wound care, and point of care testing.
Prerequisite: AHE 1623 and 164 or current CNA licensure in WA State. Permit code required.

AHE 131    Advanced Nurse Assisting Skills Externship (1.5 Credits)

Practical experience in all client care skills and the functional role of the nursing assistant in the workplace. Students will be supervised by instructor and staff at acute care and long-term care sites.
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, AHE 130. Permit code required.

AHE 141    Phlebotomy Technician (5 Credits)

Anatomy and physiology of the blood/circulatory system, medical/lab terms, lab policies/procedures, and proper specimen handling. On-campus lab sessions prepare students to perform standard venipunctures and skin punctures.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS & CPR all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent. Permit code required.

AHE 143    Phlebotomy Technician: Clinical Externship (4 Credits)

Practical experience in the role of the Phlebotomy Technician. Students will be supervised by instructor and staff at clinical sites.
Prerequisite: AHE 141. Permit code required.

AHE 144    Clinical Lab Assistant I (5 Credits)

Overview of the clinical laboratory, including HIPAA regulations, OSHA standards, quality assurance practices, laboratory terminology, laboratory organizational structure, and applying a general understanding of the functions of a clinical laboratory information system.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS & CPR all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

AHE 145    Clinical Lab Assistant II (5 Credits)

Participate in a controlled laboratory environment. Perform processing and distribution of specimens. Apply obtained phlebotomy skills, data entry, and patient information retrieval via Internet and other electronic resources.
Prerequisite: AHE 144.

AHE 146    Clinical Lab Assist III (5 Credits)

Participate in controlled laboratory environment. Perform processing of specimens, bedside, point-of-care, and moderately complex testing. Apply obtained phlebotomy skills, specimen processing, data entry, patient information retrieval via internet/other electronic devices.
Prerequisite: AHE 145

AHE 147    Clinical Lab Assist Externship (1-2 Credits)

Practical experience in the role of Clinical Laboratory Assistant. Students will be supervised by instructor and staff at clinical sites.
Prerequisite: AHE 146

AHE 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Workshops with special focus on topics of current interest in the Healthcare field. Topics will vary each quarter. S/U grade option.

AHE 162    Certified Nursing Assistant-Basic Patient Care (6 Credits)

Introduction to the functional/legal role of nursing assistants on the healthcare team. On-campus lab sessions will provide training in all client care aspects necessary to obtain Washington State nursing assistant certification.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129, HIV/AIDS, & CPR all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent. Permit code required.

AHE 164    Certified Nursing Assistant-Clinical Externship (1-2 Credits)

Practical experience in all client care skills and the functional role of the nursing assistant in the workplace. Students will be supervised by instructor and staff at acute care and long-term care sites.
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, AHE 162. Permit code required.

AHE 170    Orientation to Pharmacy Practice (2 Credits)

Covers common activities and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician and current trends in practice including development of pharmaceutical care, the economic and government pressures on pharmacy, and increasing automation of the medication distributing function.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129 all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

AHE 171    Pharmacy Law and Ethics (2 Credits)

Discusses legal, moral and ethical issues, legal system, specific law relating to pharmacy and commonly encountered ethical situations in pharmacy. Ethics are examined for the medical professional. Case studies will be utilized to demonstrate points of law.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129 all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

AHE 172    Pharmacy Terminology (3 Credits)

Emphasizes specific medical terminology related to pharmacy, including routes of administrations, dosage forms, chemical compounds in terms of elemental symbols and molecular formulas, and specific symbols and abbreviations used in pharmacy.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129 all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

AHE 173    Applied Pharmacology I (5 Credits)

Covers descriptions and classification of drugs, drug action and drug uses. Reviews terminology associated with medication ordering, dosing and administration safety. Identifies issues with "sound alike" drugs and effective use of drug references.
Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129 all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

AHE 174    Applied Pharmacology II (5 Credits)

Continuation of Applied Pharmacology I.
Prerequisite: AHE 173 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent.

AHE 175    Pharmaceutical Calculations (3 Credits)

Reviews of basic arithmetic and algebra related to the needs of a pharmacy. Emphasizes dosage calculation, solution strength, dilution and conversion.
Prerequisite: AHE 170, 171, 172, 173, all with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent, and placement into MATH 080.

AHE 176    Prescription Processing (5 Credits)

Covers receiving and processing of medication orders, assisting in obtaining additional information from patient or healthcare providers, updating records and processing a prescription. Learn to utilize current computer software where applicable.
Prerequisite: AHE 170, 171, 172, 173, completion of or concurrent enrollment in AHE 175 all with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent.

AHE 177    Over the Counter Drugs (2 Credits)

Covers medications available to patients without prescription, including herbal medications and supplements, cold/flu prescriptions, gastrointestinal preparations, topical products. Includes conversion of specific legend drugs to OTC status.
Prerequisite: AHE 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 all with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent.

AHE 178    Hospital Procedures/IV/Unit Dose (4 Credits)

Covers sterile products, aseptic technique/equipment/supplies used in IV admixture, theory of unit dose medication distribution and review of pharmacy calculations. Labs cover sterile preparation procedures in the laminar flow hood and unit dose packaging.
Prerequisite: AHE 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 all with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent.

AHE 179    Pharmacy Technician Certification Review (2 Credits)

A comprehensive program review that emphasizes preparation for the national pharmacy technician certification exams (PTCB/ExCPT) required for WA State License; includes practice tests and test-taking >strategies.
Prerequisite: Current Washington State pharmacy technician license or instructor permission.

AHE 191    Pharmacy Clinical (1-8 Credits)

Provides experience in the role of a pharmacy technician while working with pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians. Gain practical experience in the discipline of pharmacy, enhance skills and integrate knowledge.
Prerequisite: AHE 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, all with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent. Completion of AHE 176 within one quarter; completion of or concurrent enrollment in AHE 178. Permit code required.