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2020-2021 Catalog ARCHIVED PUBLICATION
Course Notation & Descriptions
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Course Notations
Curriculum courses are designated by a three-letter prefix denoting the subject area, such as BIO (Biology), EDU (Education), or HPT (Historic Preservation). A three-digit course number follows the prefix. A one or two letter identifier may also be included as a suffix to signify a lab or a split class, respectively. Course numbers that begin with zero denote supplemental courses.
A series of numbers following the title of the class specifies contact hours and credit hours. Contact hours consist of a combination of lecture, lab, and clinical/work experience. Credit hours are those awarded for successful completion of the course. Some course descriptions list requisites. A student must take a prerequisite course before another class. A student must take a corequisite course either before or at the same time as another course.
Some classes have an italicized statement following the course description indicating that the course is designed to meet the requirements for transfer to a four-year institution under an articulation agreement.
Course Descriptions
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
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MRI 214 - MRI Procedures I Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisites: MRI 217 , MRI 241 , and MRI 260
This course introduces scan procedures for the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems with MRI imaging. Emphasis is placed on patient set-up, scan parameters, methods of data acquisition, and contrast administration with each of these types of procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate all aspects of MR imaging to successfully scan the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
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MRI 215 - MRI Procedures II Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: MRI 214
Corequisites: MRI 218 , MRI 242 , and MRI 270
This course provides advanced scan procedures for the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems with MR imaging. Emphasis is placed on patient set-up, scan parameters, methods of data acquisition, and contrast administration with each of these types of procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate all aspects of MR imaging to successfully scan the chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems.
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MRI 216 - MRI Instrumentation Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisites: MRI 213 and MRI 250
This course covers instrumentation utilized to produce the magnetic fields allowing MRI imaging to take place. Emphasis will be placed on equipment operations and use, inclusive of the static field, gradient fields, and the radiofrequency fields. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the utilization of all MRI equipment in an MRI facility.
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MRI 217 - MRI Physics I Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: MRI 216
Corequisites: MRI 214 , MRI 214 , and MRI 260
This course is designed to cover the basic physics fundamentals of magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on the historical development, basic imaging principles, and use of basic scan parameters and pulse sequences. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic fundamentals of magnetic resonance.
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MRI 218 - MRI Physics II Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: MRI 217
Corequisites: MRI 215 , MRI 242 , and MRI 270
This course is designed to cover the advanced physics concepts of magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on advanced imaging parameters and techniques, angiography methods, image artifacts, and quality control. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced physics concepts of magnetic resonance imaging.
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MRI 231 - MRI Clinical Practicum Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 33 Credit: 11
No Pre/Corequisites
This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
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MRI 241 - MRI Anatomy & Pathology I Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisites: MRI 214 , MRI 217 , and MRI 260
This course covers anatomical and pathological information about the components of the central nervous and musculoskeletal system. Emphasis is placed upon identification of anatomy and pathology on MRI images of the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify anatomy and pathology of the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
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MRI 242 - MRI Anatomy & Pathology II Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: MRI 241
Corequisites: MRI 215 , MRI 218 , and MRI 270
This course covers anatomical and pathological information about the components of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems. Emphasis is placed upon identification of anatomy and pathology on MRI images of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify anatomy and pathology of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems.
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MRI 250 - MRI Clinical Education I Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 12 Credit: 4
Corequisites: MRI 213 and MRI 216
This course provides experience in the MR clinical setting with attention to basic MR scan procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient care, screening, contrast administration, and manipulation of MR equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate selected MR procedures/techniques in the areas of patient screening, contrast administration, and manipulation of MR equipment.
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MRI 260 - MRI Clinical Education II Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 21 Credit: 7
Prerequisite: MRI 250
Corequisites: MRI 214 , MRI 217 , and MRI 241
This course provides advanced experience in the MR clinical setting with attention to central nervous and musculoskeletal system imaging. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of methods of data acquisition with respect to central nervous and musculoskeletal system imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate selected MR procedures/techniques as they relate to the central nervous system and musculoskeletal imaging.
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MRI 270 - MRI Clinical Education III Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 24 Credit: 8
Prerequisite: MRI 260
Corequisites: MRI 215 , MRI 218 , and MRI 242
This course provides additional advanced experience in the MR clinical setting with attention to neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic system imaging. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of methods of data acquisition with respect to neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic system imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to selected MR procedures/techniques that are used in neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic system imaging.
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MRI 271 - MRI Capstone Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
No Pre/Corequisites
This course provides experience using problem solving skills required for certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge required of any entry level MR technologist.
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Marketing & Retailing |
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MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.
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MKT 123 - Fundamentals of Selling Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course is designed to emphasize the necessity of selling skills in a modern business environment. Emphasis is placed on sales techniques involved in various types of selling situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the techniques covered.
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MKT 125 - Buying & Merchandising Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course includes an analysis of the organization for buying-what, when and how to buy-and the principles of effective inventory and stock control. Topics include organization for buying, analysis of buyers’ responsibilities, pricing, inventory control, planning, cost effectiveness, and vendor relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts covered through application.
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MKT 220 - Advertising and Selling Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course covers the elements of advertising and sales promotion in the business environment. Topics include advertising and sales promotion appeals, selection of media, use of advertising and sales promotion as a marketing tool, and means of testing effectiveness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts covered through application.
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MKT 224 - International Marketing Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course covers the basic concepts of international marketing activity and theory. Topics include product promotion, placement, and pricing strategies in the international marketing environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts covered.
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Masonry |
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MAS 140 - Introduction to Masonry Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, and practices used in basic masonry and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of masonry and be able to use basic masonry techniques.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 003 - Transition Math Class: 0 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content in specific math areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level math courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
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MAT 010 - Math Measurement & Literacy Support Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
Corequisite: MAT 110
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Math Measurement & Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Math Measurement & Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
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MAT 021 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Support Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisite: MAT 121
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Algebra and Trigonometry I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Algebra/Trigonometry I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
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MAT 043 - Quantitative Literacy Support Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisite: MAT 143
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Quantitative Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Quantitative Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
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MAT 052 - Statistical Methods I Support Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisite: MAT 152
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Statistical Methods I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Statistical Methods I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
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MAT 071 - Precalculus Algebra Support Class: 0 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisite: MAT 171
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Precalculus Algebra. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Precalculus Algebra by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
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MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 010 , DMA-020, and DMA-030
This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
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MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisites: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, and DMA-060
This course provides an integrated approach to technology and the skills required to manipulate, display, and interpret mathematical functions and formulas used in problem solving. Topics include the properties of plane and solid geometry, area and volume, and basic proportion applications; simplification, evaluation, and solving of algebraic equations and inequalities and radical functions; complex numbers; right triangle trigonometry; and systems of equations. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate
the ability to use mathematics and technology for problem-solving, analyzing and communicating results.
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MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisites: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, and DRE-098
This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisites: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, and DRE-098
This course provides a project-based approach to introductory statistics with an emphasis on using real-world data and statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample data, and interpret and communicate results. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisites: Take One Set:
Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, DMA-060, DMA-070, and DMA-080
Set 2: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, and DMA-065
Set 3: MAT-121
This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MAT 172 - Precalculus Trigonometry Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisite: MAT-171
This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MAT 271 - Calculus I Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisite: MAT-172
This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MAT 272 - Calculus II Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisite: MAT 271
This course is designed to develop advanced topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on the applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to integral-related problems with and without technology. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MAT 273 - Calculus III Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisite: MAT 272
This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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Mechanical |
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MEC 111 - Machine Processes I Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces shop safety, hand tools, machine processes, measuring instruments, and the operation of machine shop equipment. Topics include use and care of tools, safety, measuring tools, and the basic setup and operation of common machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to safely machine simple parts to specified tolerances.
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MEC 145 - Manufacturing Materials I Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces a variety of manufacturing materials and common processing techniques. Emphasis is placed on the processing, testing, and application of materials such as wood, metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental engineering applications for a variety of materials, including their process capabilities and limitations.
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MEC 151 - Mechanical Mfg Sys Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
No Pre/Corequisites
This course covers mechanical systems and sub-systems including timing cams, cam followers, timing belts, servo-motors, mechanical drive units, bearings, and mechanical linkage. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of these components and their integration into operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose mechanical problems using a structured approach to troubleshooting mechanical systems and sub-systems.
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MEC 180 - Engineering Materials Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces the physical and mechanical properties of materials. Topics include materials testing, pre- and post-manufacturing processes, and material selection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, and non-conventional materials. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic material property tests and select appropriate materials for applications.
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MEC 181 - Introduction to CIM Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: CIS 110 or CIS 113
This course introduces the elements of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM). Topics include statistical process control, computer-aided design and manufacturing, numeric control, and flexible systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the major components of computer-integrated manufacturing. This course introduces the elements of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM). Topics include statistical process control, computer-aided design and manufacturing, numeric control, and flexible systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the major components of computer-integrated manufacturing.
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MEC 231 - Computer-Aided Mfg I Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 113 , and MEC 111
This course introduces computer-aided design / manufacturing (CAD/CAM) applications and concepts. Topics include software, programming, data transfer and verification, and equipment setup. Upon completion, students should be able to produce parts using CAD/CAM applications.
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Medical Assisting |
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MED 110 - Orientation to Medical Asst Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting.
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MED 113 - Orientation to Clinical Setting II Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 2
No Pre/Co Requisites
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MED 114 - Professional Interactions in Health Care Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course is designed to identify various patient behaviors encountered in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on stressors related to illness, cultural influences, death and dying, and needs specific to patients. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize appropriate methods of verbal and nonverbal communication with empathy and impartiality.
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MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional.
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MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
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MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: MED 121
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
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MED 130 - Admin Office Procedures I Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical environment.
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MED 131 - Admin Office Procedures II Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: MED 130
This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel.
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MED 134 - Medical Transcription Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: MED 121
This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to complete medical reports and transcribe medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in medical transcription.
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MED 140 - Exam Room Procedures I Class: 3 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures.
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MED 150 - Laboratory Procedures I Class: 3 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: MED 140
This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.
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MED 183 - Electronic Medical Records I Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 3 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: MED 131
Corequisite: CIS 110 , CIS 111 , or OST 131
This course introduces students to the design and creation of Electronic Methods Records using a variety of EMR models. Topics include historical background of electronic medical records, legal/ethical principles inherent to healthcare information, patient flow, scheduling, call processing and tasking using the EMR. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the history of EMR, identify emerging issues, apply ethical principles, and use basic modules of an EMR.
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MED 232 - Medical Insurance Coding Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: MED 131
This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding for reimbursement.
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MED 240 - Exam Room Procedures II Class: 3 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: MED 140
This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140 . Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures.
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MED 260 - MED Clinical Externship Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 15 Credit: 5
Prerequisites: MED 140
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional.
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MED 262 - Clinical Perspectives Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem-solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the medical facility.
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MED 264 - Medical Assisting Overview Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Prerequisites: MED 150 and MED 240
This course provides an overview of the complete medical assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national certification examination for medical assistants.
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MED 270 - Symptomatology Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions.
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MED 272 - Drug Therapy Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Corequisite: BIO 163 or MED 276
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office.
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MED 276 - Patient Education Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
Corequisite: BIO 163 or MED-116
This course is designed to provide communication skills, basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct, communicate effectively, and act as a liaison between the patient and community agencies.
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Music |
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MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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MUS 121 - Music Theory I Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1 ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098 Set 4: DRE 099
This course provides an in-depth introduction to melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed on fundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis, introduction to part writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 151 - Class Music I Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
No Pre/Corequisites
This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 210 - History of Rock Music Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course is a survey of Rock music from the early 1950s to the present. Emphasis is placed on musical groups, soloists, and styles related to the evolution of this idiom and on related historical and social events. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/ Fine Arts.
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Networking Operating System |
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NOS 110 - Operating System Concepts Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
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NOS 120 - Linux/Unix Single User Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: NOS 110
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network, and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
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NOS 130 - Windows Single User Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: NOS 110
This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
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NOS 150 - Mac OS Concepts Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
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NOS 230 - Windows Administration I Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: NOS 130
This course covers the installation and administration of a Windows Server network operating system. Topics include managing and maintaining physical and logical devices, access to resources, the server environment, managing users, computers, and groups, and Managing/Implementing Disaster Recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and maintain a Windows Server environment.
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Networking Technology |
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NET 110 - Networking Concepts Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces students to the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
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NET 125 - Networking Basics Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
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NET 126 - Routing Basics Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: NET 125
This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs.
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NET 225 - Routing and Switching I Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: NET 126
This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP.
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NET 226 - Routing and Switching II Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: NET 225
This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, and PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol.
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NET 241 - Introduction to VoIP Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course introduces students to the terms and definitions of analog phone systems and voice over internet protocol (VOIP) networks and how to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot said networks. Topics include configuring and maintaining an internet protocol (IP) telephony system, provisioning phones and users, configuring call features, and establishing voicemail over VOIP networks. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the terms and definitions of VOIP as well as configure and maintain an IP telephony system, provision phones and users, configure call features and voicemail.
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Nurse Aide |
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NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I Class: 3 Lab: 4 Clinical: 3 Credit: 6
This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
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NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 6 Credit: 6
Prerequisite: NAS 101
This course provides training in Nurse Aide II tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Nurse Aide II, sterile technique and specific tasks such as urinary catheterization, wound care, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities, and alternative feeding methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry.
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Nursing |
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NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I Class: 7 Lab: 6 Clinical: 6 Credit: 11
This course introduces concepts as related to the practical nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, legal/ethical/ professional issues, wellness/illness patterns, and basic nursing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning understanding of nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span.
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NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II Class: 7 Lab: 0 Clinical: 9 Credit: 10
Prerequisite: NUR 101
This course includes more advanced concepts as related to the practical nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, delegation, cost effectiveness, legal/ethical/professional issues, and wellness/illness patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to begin participating in the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span.
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NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III Class: 6 Lab: 0 Clinical: 9 Credit: 9
Prerequisite: NUR 102
This course focuses on use of nursing/related concepts by practical nurses as providers of care/members of discipline in collaboration with health team members. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, wellness/illness patterns, entry-level issues, accountability, advocacy, professional development, evolving technology, and changing health care delivery systems. Upon completion, students should be able to use the nursing process to promote/ maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span.
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NUR 111 - Intro to Health Concepts Class: 4 Lab: 6 Clinical: 6 Credit: 8
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 112 - Health - Illness Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: NUR 111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: NUR-111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: NUR 111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 114 - Holistic Health Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: NUR 111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/ coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 211 - Healthcare Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: NUR 111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 212 - Health System Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 5
Prerequisite: NUR 211
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 213 - Complex Health Concepts Class: 4 Lab: 3 Clinical: 15 Credit: 10
Prerequisite: NUR 111
Corequisites: NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211 , and NUR 212
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/ electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.
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NUR 214 - Nursing Transition Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 3 Credit: 4
No Pre/Corequisites
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 221 - LPN to ADN Concepts I Class: 6 Lab: 0 Clinical: 9 Credit: 9
No Pre/Co Requisites
This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to explore the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of safety, perfusion, inflammation, oxygenation, mood/affect, behavior, development, family, health-wellness-illness, sensory perception, stress/coping, cognition, self, violence, and professional behaviors. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 223 - LPN to ADN Concepts II Class: 6 Lab: 0 Clinical: 9 Credit: 9
Prerequisite: NUR 221
This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, thermoregulation, oxygenation, tissue integrity, infection, perfusion, mobility, reproduction, sexuality, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, accountability, advocacy, and collaboration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry-level nursing care.
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Office Systems Technology |
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OST 080 - Keyboard Literacy Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course is designed to develop elementary keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on mastery of the keyboard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in keyboarding.
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OST 122 - Office Computations Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces the keypad and the touch method using the electronic calculator. Topics include mathematical functions in business applications. Upon completion, students should be able to use the electronic calculator to solve a wide variety of problems commonly encountered in business.
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OST 131 - Keyboarding Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
No Pre/Corequisites
This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. Basic word processing functions and document formatting are introduced.
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OST 134 - Text Entry & Formatting Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: OST 131
This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability.
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OST 135 - Adv Text Entry & Formatting Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: OST 134
This course is designed to incorporate computer application skills in the generation of office documents. Emphasis is placed on advanced document production with increased speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to make independent decisions regarding planning, style, and method of presentation.
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OST 136 - Word Processing Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: OST 131
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
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OST 137 - Office Software Applications Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: OST 131
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.
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OST 145 - Social Media for Office Professionals Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
Prerequisite: CIS 110 , CIS 111 , or OST 137
This course is designed to introduce the office professional to the concepts of social media. Topics include goal setting and strategies, identifying target audiences, rules of engagement, blogs, podcasts and webinars, sharing videos, pictures, and images, social networks, mobile computing, and social media monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting.
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OST 148 - Med Coding Billing & Ins Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.
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OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
No Pre/Corequisites
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing healthcare services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.
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