This course is an introduction to common medical terminology and vocabulary used by a variety of professionals in the healthcare field; terminology related to organ systems, disease diagnosis and pathophysiology will be emphasized. The origin, roots, prefixes, suffixes, and relevant abbreviations and acronyms of common medical and clinical terms are examined in a systems-based approach.

Explore and understand duties, responsibilities, and common work schedules of allied health professions. Complete 10 hours of observation with each profession: athletic training, physical therapy, and physician assistant. Students may substitute observation of other professions by submitting written justification to, and upon permission of course instructor.

The practical application of the knowledge attaining in HS 656. Students will learn & perform anatomical landmark palpation, injury assessment procedures & techniques, and taping & wrapping procedures. This course, in conjunction with HS 656, prepares the students for further education at the graduate level.

An advanced, writing?intensive, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Student and Faculty Adviser will prepare a written proposal that outlines: the questions to be pursued, the methods of investigation, the student's qualifications to conduct the research, the nature of the finished written product (e.g. case study, position paper, extended lab report). This proposal must be approved by the major faculty and the department chair prior to the student's registration for HS 696W. All HS 696W projects must include: Some forms of informal, ungraded writing such as a journal, reading summaries, draft chapters, or invention activities. Regular writing interaction between student and faculty adviser (i.e. at least weekly or biweekly), to include written feedback from the adviser. A finished product that is polished via revision. Faculty sponsors and students should consult the resources and guidelines of the UNH Writing Program.