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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Nursing Non-nursing courses may be taken earlier than the semester in which listed as Corequisite. All nursing courses required admission to the AND Program or Nursing Director approval. All courses must be taken in the prescribed order unless approved by the Nursing Director.
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RNSG 1160 - Clinical - Introduction to NursingNurse (formerly: Intro to Nursing)
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1161 - Clinical- Obstetrics
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 2208 and RNSG 1144
Corequisite(s): Take RNSG 1341
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1162 - Clinical- Pediatrics
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 2201 and RNSG 1144
Corequisite(s): Take RNSG 1341
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1166 - Practicum - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
Course Description: Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer college and student. Experiences will occur in a precepted environment caring for a group of patients with multiple problems and acuity. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization and delegation using clinical judgment and best current evidence in the patient-centered care setting. The student will begin to model the role of a professional nurse demonstrating leadership skills and patient advocacy technology and participating in quality improvement related to safety and clinical judgment (0-0-14) End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1.Apply principles of leadership and management of care to ensure safe, quality care for a group of patients.
2.Delegates appropriate nursing tasks to LVNs and unlicensed personnel using the five rights of delegation and supervision.
3.Participates in the quality improvement/evidence-based improvement process.
4.Prioritize care for a group of patients to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
5.Utilize clinical information systems and technology to promote patient safety for a group of patients.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1193 - Special Topics - Reg’d Nursing
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. The student will improve test taking skills and critical thinking skills that will enable them to pass NCLEX style exams. They will also learn the most appropriate use of ATI and remediation to help strengthen knowledge n content areas identified as weak. (1-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.
1. Identify test taking strategies for success in taking NCLEX-style exams.
2. Explain how to utilize ATI results and remediation to strengthen knowledge and testing skills.
3. Identify proper medical terminology.
4. Identify test taking skills for success on NCLEX style exams.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Professional Nursing Program
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1201 - Pharmacology (nurs 1201)
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. (2-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse in administering pharmacological agents; and explain the safe utilization of medications.
1. Identify the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse administering pharmacological agents.
2. Explain the safe utilization of medications.
3. Identify the actions, interactions, and adverse effects of common drug classifications.
4. Describe the nursing implications associated with caring for a patients taking common types of drugs.
5. Perform dosage and calculations for administration of medication. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Professional Nursing Program Transition Track
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1215 - Health Assessment (nurs 1102)
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 1015
Corequisite(s): Take SRGT 1505 SRGT 1509 SRGT 1260 SRGT 1541 SRGT 1560 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 HPRS 1106
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1260 - Clinical - Basic
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 1105 RNSG 1201 RNSG 1215 and RNSG 1341
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1261 - Clinical - Registered Nurse
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Study of general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The student will relate the nursing process to the assessment of common acute and chronic medical-surgical health care needs associated with various body systems. The student will discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in planning safe patient centered care. The student will interpret data using nursing informatics and technology to identify problems, formulate outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1. Describe principles of administration of parenteral medications to adults utilizing the five rights.
2. Utilize the nursing process in caring for adult medical-surgical patients with common acute and chronic health care problems.
3. Explain the importance of collaborating with the health care team to plan and provide patient-centered care.
4. Utilize critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions.
5. Apply the use of informatics and technology in researching current care for patients with selected disease processes.
6. Apply knowledge of cultural differences when planning patient care for adults of all ages. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Requisite(s):
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1263 - Clinical - Registered Nursing
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. In this clinical course the student applies clinical judgment utilizing communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team using evidenced-based practice and safety standards in caring for patients including, but not limited to trauma, emergent conditions, multi-organ failure, cardiovascular conditions, and extensive pulmonary problems. The student will demonstrate focused patient-centered care utilizing available technology and informatics in planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting care within the legal & ethical framework. (0-2-6) End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1. Prioritize patient centered care based on focused assessment of one to four patients depending upon complexity/acuity in a timely and organized manner
2. Incorporate best current evidence to provide patient-centered care for patients with multi-system and emergent health care problems and their families.
3. Model clinical judgment in the provision of collaborative patient-centered care to culturally diverse patients including age, religion, ethnicity, economics, and gender in a variety of health care settings
4. Assume professionalism, accountability and responsibility in the provision of patient-centered care within a legal/ethical framework 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1301 - Pharmacology
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
Course Description: Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. (3-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse in administering pharmacological agents; and explain the safe utilization of medications.
1. Identify the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse administering pharmacological agents.
2. Explain the safe utilization of medications.
3. Identify the actions, interactions, and adverse effects of common drug classifications.
4. Describe the nursing implications associated with caring for patients taking common types of drugs.
5. Perform dosage and calculations for medication administration.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1309 - Introduction to Nursing
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as provider in patient-centered care patient safety advocate member of the health care team and member of the profession. Content includes knowledge skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 1105 RNSG 1201 RNSG 1215 and RNSG 1160
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1341 - Common Concepts of Adult Health
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care patient safety advocate member of the health care team and member of the profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems emphasizing knowledge judgment skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 1105 RNSG 1201 RNSG 1215 and RNSG 1260
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1343 - Complex Concept of Adult Health
CIP Code: 51.1601
Credit(s): 3
Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider or care coordinator of care and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis on knowledge judgments skills and professional values within a legal ethical framework. This course is for nursing transition students. 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11
Prerequisite(s): RNSG 2307
Requisite(s): RNSG 2307 Take RNSG 2362
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1360 - Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (formerly:Clinical- Basic)
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. A variety of health care settings are utilized to assist in the development of beginning physical ssesasment and psychomotor skills. This course provides hand-on application of skills necessary to deliver basic adult patient care and comfort and administration of non-parenteral medications during each clinical experience. (0-3-9)
End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1. Administer non-parenteral medication to adult patients utilizing the five rights in a safe manner.
2. Accurately perform a complete head to toe assessment to differentiate normal findings from health deviations.
3. Implement measures to promote quality and safe environments for patients, self and others.
4. Exhibit behaviors identified in the role and score of the professional nurse by maintaining confidentiality, integrity and effective communication.
5. Provide basic care and comfort to adult patients as assigned, utilizing identified cultural differences among diverse populations including age, religion, ethnicity, economics and gender.
6. Report data as a partner with the nursing team to identify problems and formulate outcomes and patient-centered plans of care. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1361 - Clinical - Complex
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
Basic integration of the role of the professional
nurse as a provider of patient-centered care
patient safety advocate member of the health care
team and member of the profession. Study of the
common concepts of caring for adult patients and
families with medical-surgical health care needs
related to body systems emphasizing knowledge
judgment skills and professional values within a
legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself
to a blocked approach. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1412 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing andChildrearing Family
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 4
Course Description: Study of the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families; application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, including a focus on the childbearing family during the perinatal periods and the childrearing family from birth to adolescence; and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (4-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Examine the roles of the professional nurse in the perinatal and pediatric settings; utilize a systematic problem-solving approach and critical thinking skills when providing nursing care for the childbearing and childrearing family.
1. Differentiate normal from abnormal assessment data in the women’s health and pediatric patient.
2. Explain specific pharmacologic implications and administration of medications to obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric patients.
3. Apply knowledge of cultural concepts related to the obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric patient in a simulated learning experience.
4. Incorporate findings in nationally recognized women’s health and/or pediatric databases to evaluate evidence-based care.
5. Evaluate nutritional needs for the growth and development of child bearing and child rearing families.
6. Explain potential complications of childbearing and collaborative care needed to promote positive outcomes. 1,2,3,4,5
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term coursework and acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program options.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1413 - Foundations for Nursing Practice
Credit(s): 4
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1441 - Common Concepts of Adult Health
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 4
Course Description: Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Study of general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The student will relate the nursing process to the assessment of common acute and chronic medical-surgical health care needs associated with various body systems. The student will discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in planning safe patient centered care. The student will interpret data using nursing informatics and technology to identify problems, formulate outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families (4-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for adult patients and families; utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process in providing care for adult patients and families with common health needs.
1. Describe principles of administration of parenteral medications to adults utilizing the five rights.
2. Utilize the nursing process in caring for adult medical-surgical patients with common acute and chronic health care problems.
3. Explain the importance of collaborating with the health care team to plan and provide patient-centered care.
4. Utilize critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions.
5. Apply the use of informatics and technology in researching current care for patients with selected disease processes.
6. Apply knowledge of cultural differences when planning patient care for adults of all ages. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1512 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing
And Childrearing Family
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 5
Study of the concepts related to the provision of
nursing care for childbearing and childrearing
families; application of systematic
problem-solving processes and critical thinking
skills including a focus on the childbearing
family during the perinatal periods and the
childbearing family from birth to adolescence; and
competency in knowledge judgment skill and
professional values within a legal/ethical
framework. This course lends itself to a blocked
approach. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 1513 - Foundations for Nursing Practice
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 5
Course Description: Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (5-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of health care; use basic nursing skills; apply basic systematic problem-solving skills using critical thinking for clinical decision-making.
1. Identify principles of non-parenteral medication administration to adult patients utilizing the five rights.
2. Differentiate normal physical assessment findings from health deviations.
3. Describe measures to promote quality and safe environment for patients, self and others.
4. Begin to explain the role and scope of practice of the professional nurse including confidentiality, integrity and effective communication with the health care team.
5. Describe cultural differences among diverse populations including age, religion, ethnicity, economics and gender identity.
6. Apply the steps of the nursing process to meet basic care and comfort needs of patients of all ages. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing program options
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2121 - Professional Nursing: Leadership and
Management (formerly: Management of
Client Care)
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
Exploration of leadership and management
principles applicable to the roles of the
professional nurse. Includes application of
knowledge judgment skills and professional
values within a legal/ethical framework. This
course lends itself to a blocked approach. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2130 - Professional Nursing Review andLicensure Preparation
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
Course Description: Review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. Includes review of application process of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and remediation. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. Various assessment tools will be used to review and practice for the NCLEX (2-0-0). End-of-Course Outcomes: Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding of critical concepts required for entry into professional nursing; demonstrate individual competency level applicable to nursing content areas; and exhibit readiness for licensure examination.
1. Synthesize knowledge for the role of the professional nurse through structured activities such as the capstone and live review.
2. Evaluate own baseline comprehensive knowledge through computerized testing.
3. Evaluate own test-taking skills as a basis for remediation and plan of study.
4. Create an individual plan of study/remediation plan based on knowledge base assessment. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Comments: FOR TRANSITION TRACK ONLY.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2161 - Clinical - Mental Health
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student applies the principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. The student utilizes informatics, therapeutic communication, clinical judgment and best current evidence to create a therapeutic milieu to provide appropriate patient-centered care in a variety of health care settings. (0-0-3) End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1. Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to provide nursing care for psychiatric patients in a variety of health care settings.
2. Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic communication skills for a diverse group of patients with various psychiatric health problems in a variety of health care settings.
3. Apply current evidence-based findings to improve psychiatric patient-centered care.
4. Collaborates with patients/families/interdisciplinary health care team for the planning, delivery and evaluation of care in the psychiatric patient in a variety health care settings.
5. As a patient advocate, assume accountability and responsibility in the delivery of nursing care for psychiatric patients and their families. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2162 - Clinical - Transition
Credit(s): 1
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,5,6,7,10,11
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2163 - Clinical - Management
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 1
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2201 - Care of Children & Families
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Study of concepts related to the profession of nursing care for children and their families emphasizing judgment and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 1162 and RNSG 1144
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2208 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing & Women’s
Health
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Concepts related to nursing care for childbearing
families and women?s health issues. Content
includes knowledge skills and professional
values within a legal/ethical framework including
a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the
childbearing family during preconception
prenatal intrapartum neonatal and postpartum
periods and consideration of selected issues of
women?s health. This course lends itself to a
blocked approach. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Requisite(s): Take RNSG_1161 and RNSG_1144
Corequisite(s): Take CLSC_1500
Take CIS_2408
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (2-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for patients and families experiencing mental health problems; use therapeutic communication; utilizes critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care to patients and families experiencing mental health problems.
1. Utilize critical thinking to determine the health status and needs of psychiatric patients and their families.
2. Differentiate appropriate patterns and modes of therapeutic communication for patients with various psychiatric health problems.
3. Correlate current literature and implications of research findings to improve psychiatric patient care based on evidence based practice.
4. Explain the importance of collaboration with the health care team utilizing therapeutic interventions to provide patient centered care.
5. Delineate the role of the nurse in providing accountable and responsible quality nursing care as a patient advocate.
6. Design a collaborative patient-centered plan of care to manage the health status and needs of psychiatric patients and their families. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2221 - Professional Nursing: LeadershipAnd Management
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the roles of the professional nurse. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (2-0-0) End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze the roles of the professional nurse within a health care delivery system; apply principles leadership and management utilizing a systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to plan care for patients and their families; examine the factors impacting nursing and healthcare.
1. Explain the role of the professional nurse as leader, coordinator, and management of patient care working in a diverse population
2. Analyze the impact of health care regulations and finance on nursing practice.
3. Evaluate strategies for conflict management in health care settings.
4. Apply the five rights of delegation and supervision in simulated learning experiences.
5. Evaluate the quality improvement process to achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients of all ages and gender.
6. Discuss the importance of lifelong learning and development for professional nurses.
7. Evaluate the role of the nurse and the nursing profession in impacting legislation and health policy. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term coursework.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2230 - Professional Nursing Review andLicensure Preparation
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: Review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. Includes application process of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits and remediation. Various assessment tools will be used to review and practice for the NCLEX (2-0-0). End-of-Course Outcomes: Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding of critical concepts required for entry into professional nursing; demonstrate individual competency level applicable to nursing content areas; and exhibit readiness for licensure examination.
1. Synthesize knowledge for the role of the professional nurse through structured activities such as the ATI capstone and ATI live review.
2. Evaluate own baseline comprehensive knowledge through computerized testing.
3. Evaluate own test-taking skills as a basis for remediation and plan of study.
4. Create an individual plan of study/remediation plan based on knowledge base assessment. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2260 - Clinical - Transition II
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2260 - Clinical-Obstetrics
Credit(s): 2
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2261 - Clinical - Transition II
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Comments: This clinical course formerly Clinical-Pediatrics offered Fall
2003 Spring 2004 Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Fall 2005 Spring
2006 Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer II 2007 and Fall 2007.
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2262 - Clinical-Advanced
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2263 - Clinical - Ob/Pedi
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. In this clinical course the student will participate in the collaborative, patient-centered care of the maternal/child patient. A variety of inpatient and outpatient settings will be utilized to present opportunities to provide and observe care for the pediatric patient and obstetrical/gynecological patient. The student will utilize patient care technologies including but not limited to electronic documentation and information systems and fetal monitoring. (0-2-6) End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1. Perform focused assessments on the obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric patients and utilize data to drive patient care.
2. Administer medication to the obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric patient using the “5 rights of medication safety”.
3. Use collaboration with patients, families and inter-professional healthcare team to provide patient/family centered care to a variety of patients from differing age groups, religions, ethnicities, economic situations, and genders.
4. Assimilate the use of technology in the form of information systems and patient care tools into the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term coursework
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2307 - Transition to Nursing Practice
CIP Code: 51.1601
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care coordinator of care and member of a profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Topics include knowledge judgment skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11
Requisite(s): Take RNSG 1201
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2360 - Clinical - Transition II
Nurs2808
CIP Code: 51.1601
Credit(s): 3
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2362 - Clinical - Transition
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Faculty Consent: N
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RNSG 2363 - Clinical Obstetrics/Pediatrics
Nurse (formerly: Clinical-
Transition Nurse III )
CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
A health-related work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical
professional. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 1301 - Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
Minimum certification requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for a hazardous waste site worker as found in 29 CFR-1910.120 and 40 CFR-264.16.
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 1313 - Contingency Planning
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the development of an emergency response contingency plan for a facility or community. Emphasis on analyzing the hazards, writing and implementing the contingency plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of the contingency plan.
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 1344 - Environmental Sampling & Analysis
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonly performed by the field technician. Select monitoring equipment; calibrate instruments for sampling and field analysis; identify preservation procedures; demonstrate representative sampling methods; and prepare and evaluate documentation associated with sampling and field analysis. 1,2,3,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 2401 or OSHT 1405 / EPCT 2300 / EPCT 1349
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 1349 - Environmental Regulation Interpretation and Applications
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
An in-depth study of the major federal and state environmental regulations. Identify the major environmental regulations; explain the goals of the major environmental regulations; interpret and apply major environmental regulations; and identify the written documentation requirements to maintain environmental compliance. 1,2,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 1301 / OSHT 1309 / OSHT 1316 / OSHT 1320 / OSHT 1313
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 2300 - Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
A detailed study of the United States Department of Transportation regulations with emphasis on identifying applicable regulations recommending compliance strategies in the transport of dangerous and hazardous materials. Examination of the regulatory requirements for employees and employers involved in all modes of transportation including road, rail, aircraft, and marine vessels. Access and utilize the U.S. Department of Transportation Title 49 CFR regulations; describe safe practices in labeling, handling, storing, or loading materials and products; and match appropriate compliance strategies to satisfy regulatory requirements. 1,2,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 1301 / OSHT 1309 / OSHT 1316 / OSHT 1320 / OSHT 1313
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 2331 - Industrial Hygiene Applications
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
A study of the industrial environment and its relation to worker’s health. This course provides training in anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and controlling health hazards–particularly chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic factors existing in the workplace and having injurious effects on workers. The course also introduces training in instrumentation used in monitoring and measuring health hazards in the workplace and covers current issues in industrial hygiene. Identify the impact of hazards on workers; interpret and apply regulations in a business environment; gather, manage, and analyze data; apply professional standards; and prepare reports on various areas of industrial hygiene based on student investigations. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 2401 or OSHT 1405 / ECPT 2300 / EPCT 1349
Faculty Consent: N
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EPCT 2333 - Environmental Toxicology
CIP Code: 15.0507
Credit(s): 3
A review of the research determining the systematic health effects of exposures to chemicals. Discussion of risk factors, routes of entry, control measures, and acute and chronic
effects.
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 1301 - Introduction to Safety and Health
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the basic concepts of safety and health. Indentify appropriate procedures to minimize or prevent injuries and illness in the workplace; incorporate job safety analysis (JSA) and appropriate training; and name elements of an effective safety culture. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 1309 - Physical Hazards Control
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
A study of the physical hazards in industry and the methods of workplace design and redesign to control hazards. Emphasis on the regulation codes and standards associated with the control of physical hazards. Identify the common physical hazards in industry; design a hazard free work environment; utilize hazard recognition techniques to implement safe control practices; descrive the hazard control measures used in workplace designs; and list Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other applicable codes and describe their applications. 1,2,4,5,6
Registration Restrictions: Pass TSI Reading Requirement
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 1313 - Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
Provides a basis for understanding the nature of occupational hazard recognition, accident prevention, loss reduction, inspection techniques, and accident investigation analysis. Describe the components of an effective accident investigation; analyze factors which contributed to accidents; recommend appropriate changes to prevent further accidents; and explain the components of an effective safety inspection and make appropriate recommendations to correct hazards identified by the inspection. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 1316 - Material Handling
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
Proper methods for material handling and storage including safety practices, proper equipment usage, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment. Explain precautions and controls to eliminate injuries due to manual material handling and storage; explain proper material handling engineering principles regarding hoisting and conveying equipment; describe the safe work practices utilizing ropes, chains, and slings; identify toxic hazards of handled materials and establish the necessary precautions; identify industry regulations necessary for formal training materials. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 1320 - Energy Industrial Safety
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
An overview for industrial workers of state/federal regulations and guidelines which require industrial safety training. Topics include the 29 C.F.R. 1910 and 1926 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standards such as confined space entry, emergency action, lock out/tag out, arc flas,h and other work related subjects. Describe the basic components of safety, health, and environmental systems as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; describe Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) standards; locate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and interpret data; select and don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); perform lock out/tag out procedures; complete a confined space and hot work permit; select and employee fall protection equipment; and fill out a Job Hazard Analysis. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 1405 - OSHA Regulations-Construction Industry
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 4
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry. Lab fee requied. Identify the OSHA regulations which apply to the construction industry; and demonstrate proficiency in retrieving specific information from Title 29 C.F.R. Part 1926 regulations. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 1301 / OSHT 1309 / OSHT 1316 / OSHT 1320 / OSHT 1313
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 2305 - Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
The relationship of human behavior and ergonomics as applied to workplace safety. Explain the psychology of human behavior as it relates to workplace safety; identify ergonomic hazards; recommend appropriate controls; and relate the human and workplace factors which contribute to ergonomic hazards. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 2401 or OSHT 1405 / EPCT 2300 / ECPT 1349
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 2309 - Safety Program Management
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
Examine the major safety management issues that affect the workplace including safety awareness, loss control, regulatory issues, and human behavior modification. Develop and implement safety program; describe cost benefit analysis; summarize the basic components of human behavior modification; apply the components of the safety audit process including record keeping requirements. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 2301 or OSHT 1405 / EPCT 2300 / ECPT 1349
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 2337 - Advanced Risk Management
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of safety management systems such as ANSI Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems; OSHAS 18000 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Requirements 18002:2008 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Guidelines for Implementation; ISO13000 Risk Manager Standards as ANSI Z69-1:2011 Vocabulary for Risk Management Principles and Guidelines Z690-3:2011 Risk Assessment Techniques; The FAA Safety Management Systems and such other similar programs as may be appropriate. Interpret and apply the safety management systems in a business, government, or other workplace organization. Draft a plan based on one or more of these systems. Explain the applicability of these systems. Illustrate how to harmonize safety management systems with the operational purposes and functions of the enterprise. 1,2,3,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 2401 or OSHT 1405 / EPCT 2300 / EPCT 1349
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations-General Industry
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 4
A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry. Identify the OSHA regulations which apply to general industry; and demonstrate proficiency in retreiving specific information from Title 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 regulations. 1,2,4,5,6
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 1301 / OSHT 1309 / OSHT 1316 / OSHT 1320 / OSHT 1313
Faculty Consent: N
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OSHT 2488 - Internship - Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 4
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 1,2,5,6
Faculty Consent: Y
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OHSM 3311 - Interactions of Hazardous Materials
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
An examination of how managers plan for and address hazardous material incidents and emergencies within an organization. Analysis of escalated incidents and emergency events to determine recovery steps for contingency planning. Students will discuss the federal laws that affect the contents and labeling of household and other products; employ figures within the textbook to describe the general practices recommended for EH&S professionals when they encounter a hazardous materials incident involving the major categories discussed within each unit; illustrate an understanding of basic DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations from identification, classification, labeling, marking, transporting, and emergency response; illustrate the importance of chemical factors in corrosive materials, water-reactive substances, toxic substances, oxidizers, organic compounds and polymeric materials; summarize the importance of chemical factors in handling, storage and use of explosive materials and radioactive materials.
Faculty Consent: Y
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OHSM 3312 - Critical Incident Management
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
Discusses the major components that contribute to an effective process safety management program by providing safety managers methods to measure performance, facilitate metrics, integrate various roles of an organization into a process safety program, meet regulatory requirements, and establish and maintain a safety culture. Students will describe the key principles of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard; describe the purpose of process safety metrics and classify metrics by using the process safety pyramid; develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of PSM program implementation; use strategies to convert documented metrics into actions that resolve incidents within an organization; demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills in simulated critical incident situations; prepare a post incident analysis for a simulated critical incident.
Faculty Consent: Y
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OHSM 4311 - Legal Aspects of Health and Safety
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 3
Discussion of management’s legal responsibilities and proactive measures to ensure compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause. Examination of management’s legal obligation to protect employees from the potential work hazards within different work environments. Students will describe and participate in the rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudication in the occupational health and safety regulatory system; discuss the duty to comply, the general duty clause, and employee and employer rights
associated with each; recognize specific employee rights associated with refusal to work and whistleblower protection; identify how management can contest a citation and a penalty associated with an OSHA finding and discuss the enforcement of criminal violations and the judicial review process of said violations; appraise and explain the need for imminent danger inspections.
Faculty Consent: Y
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OHSM 4413 - Emergency Management and Contingency Planning
CIP Code: 15.0701
Credit(s): 4
Addresses organizational emergency planning and management from the perspective of a safety manager. Provides a basis for safety leaders within an organization to systematically identify and evaluate the hazards that create the potential for disaster, along with guidelines for mitigating and minimizing the impact ofthose events. Will provide an evaluation of industry standards and practices to develop a strategic guide for management to prepare for and recover from any emergency or disaster. Students will develop an Emergency Contingency Response Plan; conduct an emergency drill based on the Emergency Response Plan; apply the steps in the planning process; identify doctrine and guidance for emergency planning.
Faculty Consent: Y
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MRMT 1407 - Medical Transcription I
CIP Code: 51.0708
Credit(s): 4
Fundamentals of medical transcription with hands-on experience in transcribing actual physician dictation including basic reports such as history and physicals discharge summaries consultations operative reports and other medical reports. Utilizes technology compatible with industry standards. Designed to develop speed and accuracy. Lab fee required. 1,2,3
Prerequisite(s): HITT 1205
Requisite(s): HITT 1205
Faculty Consent: N
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POFM 1302 - Medical Software Applications
CIP Code: 51.0716
Credit(s): 3
Medical software applications for the management and operation of health care information systems. Students will utilize medical software applications; manage patient database; process billing; maintain schedules and generate reports.
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1301 - Business English
CIP Code: 52.0501
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to a practical application of basic
language usage skills with emphasis on
fundamentals of writing and editing for business.
1,2
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I
CIP Code: 52.0401
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to basic records information
management systems including manual and electronic
filing. Students will identify the states in the
life cycle of a record; file and retrieve records
using filing systems; and differentiate between manual and electronic filing.
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1331 - Numeric Keypad Applications
CIP Code: 52.0408
Credit(s): 3
Skill development in the operation of numeric keypad. Demonstrate competency in the operation of a numeric keypad; and develop speed and accuracy. 5,2,3,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1409 - Administrative Office Procedures I
(ofst 2421)
CIP Code: 52.0401
Credit(s): 4
Study of current office procedures duties and
responsibilities applicable to an office
environment. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1413 - Professional Workforce Preparation
CIP Code: 52.0401
Credit(s): 4
Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and advancement. Students will: demonstrate skills for seeking and securing employment; apply problem-solving techniques; identify attitudes and values that contribute to career success; demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team; exhibit business etiquette; and identify professional attire.
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1425 - Business Math Using Technology
(ofst 1401)
CIP Code: 52.0408
Credit(s): 4
Skill development in business math problem-solving
using electronic technology. Lab fee required.
1,2,3
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 1429 - Beginning Keyboarding
(keyboarding & Document Formatting(1421)
CIP Code: 52.0408
Credit(s): 4
Skill development in the operation of the keyboard
by touch applying proper keyboarding techniques.
Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and
accuracy levels and formatting basic documunts.
Lab fee required. 1,2,3
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 2303 - Speed and Accuracy Building
CIP Code: 52.0408
Credit(s): 3
Review correct improve and/or perfect
touch-keyboarding techniques for the purpose of
increasing speed and improving accuracy.
This course id designed to be repaeated multiple
times to improve student proficiency. Lab fee
required. 1,2,3
Faculty Consent: N
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POFT 2312 - Bussiness Correspond & Commun
CIP Code: 52.0501
Credit(s): 3
Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (ICOs 1,2,3,4,5) Prerequisites: POFT 1301. (52.0501)
Prerequisite(s): POFT 1301
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POFT 2486 - Internship - Admin. Assistant
CIP Code: 52.0401
Credit(s): 4
A work-based learning experience that enables
the student to apply specialized occupational
theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is
developed by the college and the employer.
Faculty Consent: N
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HITT 1205 - Medical Terminology I
CIP Code: 51.0707
Credit(s): 2
Study of medical terms through word origin and
structure. Introduction to prefixes suffixes
root words plurals abbreviations and symbols
surgical procedures medical specialties and
diagnostic procedures. 1,2,3,4
Faculty Consent: N
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HITT 2339 - Health Information Organizationi and
Supervision
CIP Code: 51.0707
Credit(s): 3
Principles of organization and supervision of
human financial and physical resources. 1,2,3,4,6
Faculty Consent: N
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HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology
(biol 1170)
CIP Code: 51
Credit(s): 1
A study of word origin and structure through the
introduction of prefixes suffixes root words
plurals abbreviations and symbols surgical
procedures medical specialties and diagnostic
procedures. 1,2,5
Faculty Consent: N
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HPRS 1391 - Introduction to Health Professions
CIP Code: 51
Credit(s): 3
An overview of roles of various members of the
health care system educaitonal requirements and
issues affecting the delivery of health care.
Faculty Consent: N
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HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology
CIP Code: 51
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics will include etiology symptoms pharmacology and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. 1,2,5,6
Prerequisite(s): Take 1 of the following groups BIOL 2401 ; Minimum grade C; OR BIOL 2402 ; Minimum grade C; OR BIOL 2404 ; Minimum grade C
Requisite(s): Take 1 of the following groups BIOL 2401 ; Minimum grade C; OR BIOL 2402 ; Minimum grade C; OR BIOL 2404 ; Minimum grade C
Faculty Consent: N
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HPRS 2321 - Medical Law and Ethics for Health
Professionals
CIP Code: 51
Credit(s): 3
Principals procedures and regulations governing
the legal and ethical relationships among
physicians patients and health care
professionals. Includes current ethical issues
related to the various healthcare professions and
patient confidentiality. 1,2,3,5,6
Faculty Consent: N
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POFI 1449 - Spreadsheets (ofst 1406)
CIP Code: 52.0407
Credit(s): 4
Skill development in concepts procedures and
application of spreadsheets. This course is
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve
student proficiency. Lab fee required. 1,2,3
Faculty Consent: N
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POFI 2401 - Word Processing (ofst 1404)
CIP Code: 52.0407
Credit(s): 4
Word-processing software focusing on business
applications. This course is designed to be
repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency. Lab fee required. 1,2,5
Faculty Consent: N
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POFI 2440 - Advanced Word Processing
CIP Code: 52.0407
Credit(s): 4
Advanced word processing techniques using merging macros graphics and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Emphasis on business applications. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5
Prerequisite(s): Take POFI 2401
Requisite(s): Take POFI 2401
Faculty Consent: N
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POFM 1202 - Medical Software Applications
(computers in Health Care -Ofst 2101)
CIP Code: 51.0716
Credit(s): 2
Medical software applications for the management
and operation of health care information systems.
Lab fee required. 1,2,3
Faculty Consent: N
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POFM 1300 - Basic Medical Coding (formerly:Medical Coding Basics)
CIP Code: 51.0716
Credit(s): 3
Presentation and application of basic coding rules principles guidelines and conventions utilizing various coding systems. 1,2,3,4
Requisite(s): Take HITT 1205
Faculty Consent: N
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POFM 1417 - Medical Administrative Support
CIP Code: 51.0716
Credit(s): 4
Instruction in medical office procedures including
appointment scheduling medical records creation
and maintenance telephone communications coding
billing collecting and third party
reimbursement. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,5
Faculty Consent: N
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POFM 2310 - Intermediate Medical Coding
CIP Code: 51.0716
Credit(s): 3
Assignment and application of various coding guidelines with emphasis on physician billing and regulatory requirements. Includes code selection for Evaluation and Management (E/M) and Medical/Surgical cases. 1,2,3,4
Prerequisite(s): MDCA 1343
Faculty Consent: N
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POFM 2386 - Internship - Medical Administrative/
Executive Assistant and Medical Secretar
CIP Code: 51.0716
Credit(s): 3
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed
by the college and the employer. 1,2,4,5,6
Faculty Consent: Y
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SPNL 1301 - Health Care Spanish
CIP Code: 16.0905
Credit(s): 3
Development of practical Spanish communication
skills for the health care employee including
medical terminology greetings common
expressions commands and phrases normally used
within a hospital or a physician?s office
necessary to facilitate the physical assessment of
a patient.
1,2
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1191 - Special Topics in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Students will learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Prerequisites: none.
Prerequisite(s): LGLA 1301
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1301 - Legal Research & Writing
CIP Code: 22.0302
Credit(s): 3
Presents the fundamentals of legal research and writing emphasizing the paralegal’s role including resources and processes used in legal research and writing. 1,2,3,6
Prerequisite(s): LGLA 1307
Corequisite(s): LGLA 1307
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1307 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Profes
CIP Code: 22.0302
Credit(s): 3
Overview of the law and the legal professions including legal concepts, systems, and terminology; substantive areas of law and the federal and state judicial systems; ethical obligations and regulations; professional trends and issues with emphasis on the paralegal’s role.
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1313 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies
CIP Code: 22.0302
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the paralegal profession including, professional regulation, trends and issues, ethical obligations, and the paralegal’s role in the delivery of legal services. 1,2,4,5
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1345 - Civil Litigation
CIP Code: 22.0302
Credit(s): 3
Presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation including pretrial trial and post-trial phases of litigation and emphasizes paralegal’s role in civil litigation. 1,2
Prerequisite(s): LGLA 1301
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1349 - Constitutional Law
CIP Code: 22.0302
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the United States Constitution and its articles, amendments, and judicial interpretations. Includes separation of powers, checks and balances, governmental structures and process, and individual rights in relation to government. Use terminology relating to constitutional law; analyze sources relating to constitutional law; and identify the ethical considerations of the paralegal.
Prerequisite(s): LGLA 1301
Faculty Consent: N
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LGLA 1351 - Contracts
CIP Code: 22.0302
Credit(s): 3
Presents fundamental concepts of contract law including formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code with emphasis on the paralegal’s role in contract law. Use terminology relating to contract law; analyze sources relating to contract law; draft documents used in contract law; and
analyze the ethical considerations of the paralegal relating to contract law.
Prerequisite(s): LGLA 1301
Faculty Consent: Y
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