Biomedical Science Courses
WS301– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Anatomy & Physiology I: Neuromuscular System In this course of anatomy and physiology emphasis is placed on the nervous, integumentary system, and skeletal systems. WS301L– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Anatomy & Physiology II: Musculoskeletal Lab Co-Requisite: WS301This course covers directional and regional terms, and body planes. It requires the student to identify bones and their landmarks both on a diagram and by palpation. Students are taught to find major muscles and their tendons by palpation. WS302– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Biomedical TerminologyThis course provides an overview of terminology used to describe illness, signs, and symptoms in Western biomedical terms. WS303– (60 Hours: 4 Credits)Anatomy & Physiology III: Organ & Endocrine Systems Pre-Requisites: WS301, WS301LThe student is introduced to the organs and their structures, and the functions of the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. WS312- (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Biochemistry Pre-Requisites: WS301, WS301LThis course introduces the student to the functions of organic molecules in the human body and also covers salts, acids, bases, and buffers. WS313– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Pathophysiology I Pre-Requisites: WS302, WS303 WS312This course covers western biomedical science about the disease state, and cases requiring referral. In this course, the student becomes familiar with pathogenic microorganisms, cellular pathologies, genetic diseases, and fluid disorders. In addition, diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphoid, gastrointestinal system, and liver/biliary tract are covered. WS314– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Pathophysiology II Pre-Requisites: WS313This continuation course covers diseases of the pancreas, urinary tract, male and female reproductive systems, the endocrine system, the skin, bone and joints, the nervous system, the eye, and the ear, and when to make referrals. WS401– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Diagnostic Skills & Imaging Techniques I: Physical Examination and Lab Tests Pre-Requisites: WS313In this course students learn to perform common clinical tests and examinations. Students will also learn how to properly administer and interpret Western Medical Diagnostic Tests. WS402– (15 Hours: 1 Credit)Diagnostics Skills & Imagining Techniques II: Radiology Pre-Requisites: WS313In this course the student is introduced to various radiological diagnostic methods and imaging techniques including X-ray, MRI, CAT-Scan, and ultrasonography. WS403– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Diagnostic Skills & Imaging Techniques III: Orthopedic Evaluation Pre-Requisites: WS401This course provides an overview of orthopedic neurological patient assessment. It prepares the students to identify muscular-skeletal dysfunction in Western biomedical terms. Students are taught how to write a narrative report. WS411– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Pharmacology Pre-Requisites: WS312, 313In this course the student is introduced to western pharmaceuticals and the actions of drugs. Drug groups affecting the systems and diseases covered in Pathophysiology are addressed including the nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and urogenital systems. WS412– (45 Hours: 3 Credits)Clinical Nutrition This course provides a basic understanding of nutrition as a functional medicine. Vitamins, minerals, and components of diet (i.e., proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) are reviewed according to their function in the body and their potential uses as treatment for selected diseases. WS413– (30 Hours: 2 Credits)Applied Psychology This course describes the various schools of psychological thought. Presentations are made with regards to the types of metal health therapy OM patients may use in conjunction with OM therapies.