Department: HEALTH CAREERS

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CSST140 CENTRAL STERILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: HLTH 110 and SURTK 105, both with a grade of C or better. This class is clinical practicum and exam review for the Central Sterile Service Technician program. Students will spend approximately 400- 450 hours in different a...
DHYGN100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE 0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the dental hygiene profession and the role of the dental hygienist as a member of a team of health care providers who engage people in a compassionate manner to educate them on the value...
DHYGN110 DENTAL HEAD, NECK, AND ORAL ANATOMY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, BIOL 140 and CHEM 115, both with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course is a study of the anatomy of the head and neck with emphasis upon the maxilla and man...
DHYGN111 DENTAL EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 110 and BIOL 210 both with a grade of C or better, or department approval. This course is a basic introduction to embryology and histology followed by in-depth study of oral and facial development and dental histology...
DHYGN113 INFECTION CONTROL FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST 0.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, BIOL 140 and CHEM 115, both with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course presents the essential elements of infection control/exposure and the prevention of in...
DHYGN117 DENTAL SPECIALTIES 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, BIOL 140 and CHEM 115, both with a grade of C or better, or department approval. This course is an overview of selected specialty areas in dentistry. Material relevant to infor...
DHYGN131 DENTAL HYGIENE THEORY FOR CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 113, DHYGN 117, and DHYGN 132, all with a grade of C or better. This course will introduce students to the study of dental deposits and their etiology in dental diseases, personal control of dental disease, periodonta...
DHYGN132 FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL HYGIENE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, BIOL 140 and CHEM 115, both with a grade of C or better, or department approval. This course is a continuation in the control and prevention of disease transmission in dentistry,...
DHYGN133 PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 113 and 132 both with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of instrumentation skills necessary for oral prophylaxis, aseptic procedures, and dental equipment care and maintenance. Student partners, ma...
DHYGN135 DENTAL RADIOLOGY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 113, DHYGN 117, and DHYGN 132, all with a grade of C or better. This course is a comprehensive study of dental radiation physics, radiation hygiene practices, factors affecting radiographic quality, theory and practic...
DHYGN137 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, BIOL 140 and CHEM 115, both with a grade of C or better, or department approval. This course is a study of recognition, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of medical emergency...
DHYGN139 SPECIAL POPULATIONS 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to ICC Dental Hygiene Program, BIOL 210 and CHEM 115, both with a grade of C or better. Discussion in this course will focus on the signs and symptoms, as well as in office and home care modifications that are ass...
DHYGN210 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 222 and DHYGN 230 both with a grade of C or better. This course is a study of the dental hygienist's role in the promotion of oral health and prevention of oral disease in the community. The student will participate i...
DHYGN212 DENTAL MATERIALS 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 131 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to introduce the basic principles of dental restorative materials and techniques. Students will develop knowledge and skill in fabricating whitening trays, cre...
DHYGN222 PREVENTIVE MODALITIES 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 131, 133, and NUTR 110, all with a grade of C or better. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills dental hygienists need to utilize selective preventive materials, and to understand and implem...
DHYGN226 LOCAL ANESTHETICS 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 222 and 230 both with a grade of C or better. This course is an introduction to anxiety and pain control measures used in dental hygiene treatments and administration techniques for topical and injected anesthetics. T...
DHYGN228 NEW DIMENSIONS IN DENTAL HYGIENE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 222 and DHYGN 230 both with a grade of C or better. This course is a study of the emerging trends in dental hygiene. The students will acquire knowledge and perform skills associated with new technology in the field o...
DHYGN230 DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC I 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 131, DHYGN 133, and DHYGN 135 all with a grade of C or better. This course is a continued study of clinical dental hygiene, including: scaling, polishing, radiographic surveys, desensitization, oral inspection, charti...
DHYGN231 DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC II 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 212, 222, and 230, all with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of DHYGN 230 with emphasis on root planning, topical medical application, preparation of study casts, periodontal charting and the u...
DHYGN232 DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC III 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 226, DHYGN 228, DHYGN 231 and DHYGN 244, all with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of DHYGN 231 with emphasis on increasing clinical competency and efficiency in those procedures the dental hygi...
DHYGN243 GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 110 with a grade of C or better. This course covers the clinical and microscopic features of numerous types of oral diseases as well as their diagnosis and treatment. Two lecture hours per week.
DHYGN244 PERIODONTOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 212, 222, and 230 all with a grade of C or better. This course is a study of the disease processes affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Emphasis is placed on the classification and etiology of periodont...
DHYGN246 TRANSITIONS FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 210 and 231, both with a grade of C or better. This course examines the various issues that are faced by dental hygienists when making the transition from school to the workplace. This course will prepare the student...
DHYGN248 PHARMACOLOGY FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 222 and DHYGN 230 all with a grade of C or better. This is a course of study of the pharmaceutical agents commonly used by patients whose systemic or oral conditions require special procedures in the dental office....
EMS116 TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Current Illinois or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT, EMT-I, AEMT, or Paramedic licensure/certification or equivalent, and department approval. This course is designed to enhance and build on the stud...
EMS117 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT ACLS 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Current American Heart Association - BLS Provider CPR certification; physician, nursing, EMT, paramedic, respiratory therapy, or other appropriate allied/clinical health personnel and department approval. This course is de...
EMS118 PEDIATRIC LIFE SUPPORT 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Current Illinois or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT, EMT-I, AEMT, or Paramedic licensure/certification or equivalent, and department approval. This course provides specialized instruction for the pr...
EMS120 EMT PRACTICUM 1.0 to 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 114 with a grade of C or better or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification, and department approval. This course provides a planned and s...
EMS230 PARAMEDIC I 7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: BIOL 140 and EMS 114 with a grade of C or better or equivalent, completion or concurrent enrollment in EMS 120, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification, and dep...
EMS232 PARAMEDIC III 7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 231 or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification, and department approval. This is the third of six courses designed to prepare the student to fun...
EMS233 PARAMEDIC IV 6.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 232 or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification, and department approval. This is the fourth of six courses designed to prepare the student to fu...
EMS240 PARMEDIC PRACTICUM I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 233 with a C or better or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification, and department approval. This course is the fifth of six courses designed to...
EMS241 PARAMEDIC PRACTIUCM II 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 240 with a C or better or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification and department approval. This course is the last of six courses designed to pr...
FRSTK105 FIRE SERVICE EXPLORATION 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course is designed to give the trainee field experience in fire protection work by actually participating as a "cadet" while engaged in on-the-job training with experienced fire protection and pre...
FRSTK111 FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment, or department approval. This course is an introduction to the principles of educating the adult learner. It focuses on the four step teaching process, assisting with t...
FRSTK112 FIRE PREVENTION PRINCIPLES 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment, or department approval. This course develops the fundamental principles, theories and techniques of fire prevention, including the organization and implementation of a...
FRSTK114 FIRE SERVICE TACTICS AND STRATEGY I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110 with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course develops an understanding of the art and science of effective utilization of personnel, apparatus, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the firegr...
FRSTK116 RECRUIT FIRE SERVICE TRAINING MOD A 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course, Module A, is a basic introduction to firemanship for a firefighter. The course includes basic fire behavior, extinguishers and extinguishing agents, small tool and equipment utilization, a...
FRSTK117 MOD B RECRUIT FIRE SERVICE TRAIN 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course, Module B, is the second course in the Certified Firefighter Program. The course includes instruction in ropes, emergency medical care, water supply, fire streams, forcible entry, ventila...
FRSTK118 RECRUIT FIRE SERVICE TRAINING MOD C 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course, Module C, is the third course in the Certified Firefighter Program and includes instruction in communications, sprinkler systems, salvage, fire inspections, fire cause and origin and haza...
FRSTK225 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SCIENCE 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110. This course is a basic introduction to the principles of building construction for firefighters. This course will teach firefighters the importance of understanding how the construction of a building influences t...
FRSTK229 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110 and FRSTK 114 both with a C or better. This course covers hazardous materials awareness and first operations requirements specified in the State of Illinois Fire Marshal guidelines to meet OSHA and EPA standards....
FRSTK230 FIRE SERVICE HYDRAULICS AND APPARATUS OPERATIONS 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course covers topics concerning fire service mobile apparatus including: Illinois state motor laws as they pertain to fire apparatus, apparatus operations, calculating pump pressures, understandin...
FRSTK250 FIRE SERVICE COMPANY LEVEL MANAGEMENT 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110 with a grade of C or better. This course is an exploration of organizational principles with emphasis on the fire service organization structure. It will include study of the history, types, methods and principles...
FRSTK255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project...
FRSTK260 LEGAL ISSUES IN THE FIRE SERVICE 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: FRSTK 110 and FRSTK 112 both with a C or better. This course covers possible legal issues that may arise in the fire service, up to and including the company officer rank. The course reviews the operation of the US legal sy...
HEOCC112 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to or graduate of Health Occupations program or department approval. This course provides an introduction to the understanding of pharmacology. Emphasis will be placed on basic drug terminology, drug classificati...
HEOCC200 DISEASE PROCESSES IN MAN 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: BIOL 140 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 206, or department approval. This course is designed to acquaint the student with disorders affecting tissues, organs and systems of the human body. M...
HIT110 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Health Information Technology or department approval. This course introduces students to current trends, practices, standards, and legal issues in both traditional and contemporary roles in Health Informatio...
HIT120 MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTH INFORMATION 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Health Information Technology or department approval. This course focuses on decision-making, team building, and managing new technologies while addressing healthcare organizational information needs. Two le...
HIT130 LAW AND ETHICS IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Health Information Technology or department approval. This course explores topics including HIPAA privacy and security, corporate compliance, legal proceedings, patient safety, e-discovery, and ethical issue...
HIT200 ALTERNATE HEALTHCARE SETTINGS 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Health Information Technology or department approval. This course explores management of health information, regulations, roles of healthcare professionals, and trends in traditional and non-traditional heal...
HIT220 COMPUTER USE IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admitted to the Health Information Technology program and CMGEN 120 or CMPSC 120 with a grade of C or better. This course explores electronic health records, healthcare computer systems, and basic database management. Stude...
HIT240 STATISTICS FOR HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admitted into the Health Information Technology program and placement into Math 111 or higher, or equivalent. This course includes basic mathematical statistical concepts, along with healthcare-specific calculations includi...
HIT250 HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: HIT 150, HIT 130, HIT 220, and HIT 240 all with a grade of "C" or better. This is a supervised practicum course which is arranged for students in a variety of healthcare settings where they will have the opportunity to appl...
HLTH065 INTRODUCTION TO EATING DISORDERS WITHDRAWN 06/24/09
HLTH074 BASIC RESPIRATORY CARE WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
HLTH075 ADVANCED PATIENT CARE SKILLS WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
HLTH107 BASIC ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course is designed to prepare the student to perform electrocardiograms. Emphasis is placed on lead placement, artifact, and machine operation. Basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system an...
HLTH108 ELECTROCARDIOGRAM INTERPRETATI 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course is designed to prepare the student to identify key elements of the electrocardiogram in order to interpret and recognize patterns of dysrhythmias. Basic anatomy and physiology of the cardia...
HLTH110 FUNDAMENTALS OF STERILE PROCESSING 2.0 HR. (OC) This course introduces students to an understanding of the decontamination, packaging, and handling of surgical medical products; processing and reprocessing of instruments and products; and the issues involved in inventory control and q...
HLTH112 NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of CPR for the Healthcare Provider or concurrent enrollment in HLTH 041 and department approval. This course is designed to prepare the student to function as a nurse assistant in nursing homes. Three lecture h...
HLTH116 NURSE ASSISTANT: ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HLTH 112; and Accuplacer Reading score 44 or greater; or equivalent reading placement score; or department approval. This course is an introduction to the study of Alzheimer's Disease and related de...
HLTH121 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 095 or higher, or equivalent, or departmental approval. This course is designed to introduce the student to medical terminology, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, defin...
HLTH150 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH 3.0 HR. (TC) This course is an overview of current health issues. In addition to physical/mental health conditions, the course also explores environmental factors, violence and health care costs as they relate to individuals, families and the commun...
HUMSV114 INTRO TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 3.0 HR. (OC) This course teaches students about the major types of developmental disabilities, including information about their incidence, casual factors, significant characteristics, treatment, and prevention. Three lecture hours per week.
MEDLB125 HISTOLOGY I: GENERAL TECHNIQUES 8.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: BIOL 140, CHEM 120, CHEM 122, and BIOL 210 or equivalent courses with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00 and department approval. This course includes an orientation to the histology laboratory and the instrumentation. Focus is on pr...
MEDLB126 HISTOLOGY II: SPECIAL STAINS 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MEDLB 125 with a grade of C or better. This course builds on skills acquired in MEDLB 125 with focus on special staining techniques and improved competence in microtomy and preparation of finished slides. Basic immunology...
MEDLB255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project is...
MEDO110 MEDICAL ASST ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Office and/or Medical Assistant Program and concurrently enrolled in MEDO 112. This course studies the medical office from a business-administrative standpoint including clerical functions, bookkeep...
MEDO111 MEDICAL ASST CLINICAL PROCEDURES 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 140, MEDO 110, ENGL 125, all with a grade of C or better. This course is an introduction to the clinical procedures commonly performed in health care settings which include medical asepsis and infection...
MEDO112 MEDICAL OFFICE COMPUTER SKILLS 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, Medical Office Administrative Assistant Program, Medical coder Program and/or department approval. This course emphasizes working with electronic medical records and procedural a...
MEDO114 CLINICAL LABORATORY SKILLS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: HLTH 121, BIOL 140, MEDO 110, AND MEDO 112 all with a grade of C or better, and concurrently enrolled in MEDO 111. This course is designed to instruct the student in theory and technique for performing phlebotomy and basic...
MEDO115 INTRODUCTION TO ICD-10-CM AND ICD-10-PCS CODING 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: HLTH 121 or department approval. This course is intended to introduce the student to the concepts of coding medical conditions and procedures. Through guided instruction and practical experience students will become familia...
MEDO117 INTRODUCTION TO CPT CODING 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: HLTH 121 or equivalent and/or department approval. This course is designed to teach the basic purpose, structure and conventions of the CPT system. Two lecture hours per week.
MEDO118 CODING CAPSTONE 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MEDO 115, MEDO 117, and MEDO 120, all with a grade of C or better. This capstone course provides the opportunity to apply and gain a working knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PC...
MEDO119 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program and concurrently enrolled in MEDO 125 & MLT 112. This course provides an introduction of pharmacology for the medical assistant. Emphasis will be placed on basic drug terminology,...
MEDO120 INTERMEDIATE ICD-10-CM AND ICD-10-PCS CODING 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MEDO 115 with a grade of C or better and/or department approval. This course builds on the basic knowledge of coding presented in the introductory course. Explanation of coding procedures for complex body systems as well as...
MEDO122 MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MEDO 110, ENGL 125, TYPE 120 or TYPE 121, all with a grade of "C" or better and the completion of BIOL 106 or BIOL 140, and HEOCC 112, BUS 100, HLTH 121 all with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment and curre...
MEDO125 MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICUM 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MEDO 111, MEDO 114, HLTH 107, HLTH 121, all with a grade of "C" or better, current CPR certification. This course is a continued study of medical assisting administrative and clinical skills by participating in supervised p...
MEDO255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HRS. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the student the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent stu...
MLT100 DETECTING MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the medical laboratory profession and the role of the medical laboratory technicians and medical laboratory scientists. Basic responsibilities of the medical laboratory professionals and b...
MLT110 INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY AND PHLEBOTOMY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program, Phlebotomist Program, or department approval One lecture hour and two laboratory hours per week or equivalent. This course is an introduction to the clinical laborato...
MLT112 PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 110 with a grade of "C" or better, or concurrent enrollment; or department approval. This course is a phlebotomy clinical practicum consisting of supervised phlebotomy experiences in a local hospital. Venipunctures, mic...
MLT115 FUNDAMENTALS OF URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to Medical Laboratory Technician program or department approval. This course is an introduction to the study of urine and body fluids. Course studies urine formation including function and diseases of the kidney...
MLT116 FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or department approval. This course is a study of the basic immunological principles to provide a general orientation to immunology. It will focus on antigen and antibo...
MLT210 FUNDMENTALS OF HEMATOLOGY AND HEMOSTATIS 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 115 and MLT 116 with a grade of C or better, or department approval. This course is a study of basic laboratory techniques in hematology and hemostasis. The course focuses on theories and principles of normal blood ce...
MLT214 FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 115 and MLT 116 with a grade of "C" or better, or department approval. This course is an introduction to basic principles and practices of clinical chemistry. It will include automation, specimen handling, quality cont...
MLT216 FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 116 with a grade of C or better; or department approval. This course is a study of the basic principles and laboratory techniques of immunohematology. It will focus on antigen and antibody in relation to transfusion and...
MLT218 FUNDMENTALS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 115 and MLT 116 with a grade of C or better; or department approval. This course is an introduction to clinical microbiology which includes collection and handling of biological specimens and bacteria identification te...
MLT220 ADVANCED CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 210 with a grade of C or better. This course focuses on disorders of blood cells including anemias, leukemias, and other white blood cell neoplasm. Lectures and student laboratories are included. One and one-half lectu...
MLT222 APPLIED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment and completion of MLT 115, MLT 116, MLT 210, MLT 214, MLT 216 and MLT 218 with a grade of C or better on each course or department approval. This course is a clinical experience in the disciplines of...
MLT224 ADVANCED CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 214 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of MLT 214 with emphasis on pathophysiology and testing related to liver function, endocrine function, lipid metabolism, toxicology testing, therapeutic d...
MLT228 ADVANCED CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 218 with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course concentrates on the basics of acid fast organisms, parasites, and fungi, including their pathophysiology, epidemiology and associated diseases. Common...
MLT230 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: MLT 218 and MLT 216 with a grade of C or better. This course is a review of all of the major disciplines of the clinical laboratory. Professional and ethical issues concerning the clinical laboratory technician are discusse...
MLT232 APPLIED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment and completion of MLT 220, MLT 222, MLT 224, and MLT 228 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of clinical experience to enhance technical skills along with clinical applications...
OTA100 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the occupational therapy profession and the role of the occupational therapy assistant as a member of an interprofessional team of health care professionals. Key concepts such as occupatio...
OTA110 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Curriculum or department approval. This course provides an introduction to the health care discipline of occupational therapy, including its history, philosophy, theory, ethi...
OTA111 OT PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. This course addresses the fundamental concepts of occupational therapy for individual and group interventions, group development and group dynamics to support occupa...
OTA112 MENTAL HEALTH AND FUNCTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: BIOL 140, OTA 110, OTA 111, and OTA 118, all with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. This course provides a basic understanding of mental health conditions and behaviors across the lifespan. The principles of...
OTA114 TASK ANALYSIS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & THERAPEUTIC MEDIA FOR THE OTA 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: BIOL 140, OTA 110, OTA 111 and OTA 118, all with a "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. In this course, occupational therapy process including assessment and intervention implementation will be examined through task anal...
OTA118 APPLICATIONS OF ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY IN THE OT PROCESS 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. In this course, body structures and functions of the neuromusculoskeletal system will be examined in relation to performance in areas of occupation across the life s...
OTA210 OT PROCESS AND INTERVENTIONS IN PEDIATRICS 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: OTA 112 and OTA 114, both with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. This course applies the occupational therapy process in traditional and emerging pediatric practice settings. The focus of this course are asse...
OTA211 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROCESS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: OTA 210 and OTA 212, both with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. This course applies the occupational therapy process in the assessment and intervention of individuals with physical dysfunction across the lif...
OTA212 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT LEVEL II FIELDWORK-PEDIATRICS 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: OTA 112 and OTA 114, both with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. This course provides an offsite, clinical fieldwork experience with an emphasis on pediatric assessment and intervention. Concentrated focus on...
OTA213 OTA- LEVEL II FIELDWORK-PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: OTA 210 and OTA 212, both with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. This course provides an offsite, clinical fieldwork experience with an emphasis on assessment and intervention of physical dysfunction. Concent...
OTA220 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE OTA 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: OTA 210 and OTA 212, both with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. This course introduces program development, marketing, management and advocacy for occupational therapy service delivery. Concentrated focus o...
OTA255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project...
PHARM130 INTRO TO PHARMACY PRACTICE Withdrawn 12/22/08
PHARM135 PHARMACOLOGY Withdrawn 12/22/08
PHARM140 PHARMACY INTERNSHIP WIthdrawn 12/22/08
PHTA100 PHYSICAL THERAPY ORIENTATION 0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of physical therapy and the role of physical therapist assistant. Basic physical therapy interventions, such as superficial heat and cold modalities, massage, gait training...
PHTA111 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS 5.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to Physical Therapist Assistant Program and BIOL 140 or equivalent with a C or better grade. This course provides an introduction to data collection skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the phys...
PHTA112 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY 1.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 111 with a grade of C or better. This course provides an introduction to the physical therapy profession, the American Physical Therapy Association, the role of the physical therapist assistant, development of communic...
PHTA113 HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND PATIENT INTERACTION WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
PHTA116 ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program and BIOL 140 with a grade of C or better. This course includes analysis of normal functional movement utilizing principles of biomechanics, kinesiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromusc...
PHTA118 PRINCIPLES OF ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION 6.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 111 with a grade of C or better. This course covers principles and types of therapeutic exercises with a focus on orthopedic conditions, data collection skills, and related physical therapy interventions including: str...
PHTA130 CLINICAL I 1.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 118 with a grade of C or better. This course includes an introduction to the clinical setting under direct personal supervision by qualified clinical instructors. Students will participate in and observe a variety of...
PHTA216 PRINCIPLE OF THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 118 with a grade C or better. This course provides an introduction to the principles of electrical current and their effects on the human body. Students will learn about deep thermal agents, light therapy, and electrot...
PHTA218 PRINCIPLES OF NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION 6.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 216 with a grade of C or better. This course focuses on common neurological conditions, data collection skills, and related physical therapy interventions for adult and pediatric populations. Students will learn concep...
PHTA220 SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS 5.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 218 with a grade of C or better. This course provides an overview of physical therapy for special patient populations including conditions related to peripheral vascular disease, cardiopulmonary, amputation and prosthe...
PHTA222 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 2.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 218 with a grade of C or better. This course incorporates an overview of the organization and administration of a physical therapy practice including legal and ethical issues, evidence-based clinical practice, professi...
PHTA230 CLINICAL II 2.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 130 with a grade of C or better. This course is a progression of PHTA 130 in which the student develops the ability to initiate treatment interventions and increase clinical problem solving and understanding of rationa...
PHTA232 CLINICAL III 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: PHTA 230 with a C grade or better. This course is a progression of PHTA 230 in which the student develops consistent proficiency with all aspects of a full time physical therapist assistants patient care workload, under gen...
PHTA255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project is...
PRNRS060 MEDICATIONS FOR LPN'S WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
PRNRS098 PRACTICAL NURSING PRACTICE TRANSITION 7.0 HR. (BEC) Prerequisite Enrolled in the practical nursing program and eligible for readmission re-entry into the nursing program. This course is designed to promote the success of nursing students that are reentering the practical nursing program....
PRNRS110 PRACTICAL NURSING I 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Practical Nursing curriculum and concurrently enrolled in BIOL 140 or completion with a grade of C or better. This course is the study of nursing concepts to meet patient's basic needs. The emphasis is on...
PRNRS111 PRACTICAL NURSING II 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of PRNRS 110 and BIOL 140 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to reinforce concepts introduced in Practical Nursing I, and to develop intermediate and advanced knowledge and skills, focusing on...
RADTK100 EXPOSURE TO RADIOGRAPHY 0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the medical imaging profession and the role of the radiologic technologist. Basic responsibilities of the radiologic technologist, such as patient interaction and procedures, basic radiati...
RADTK112 DIRECTED PRACTICE ORIENTATION 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to Radiographer Program. This course provides participation in supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical imaging department. Eight laboratory hours per week.
RADTK120 FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOGRAPHY II 6.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 110 with a grade of "C" or better and RADTK 112 with a grade of "S". This course covers the anatomy and terminology of the bony thorax, shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and vertebral column, with emphasis on radiograp...
RADTK121 RADIOGRAPHY DIRECTED PRACTICE I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 110 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 112 with a grade of S. This course provides participation in supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical imaging department. Twenty-four laboratory hours per week.
RADTK200 RADIOGRAPHY I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 120 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 121 with a grade of S. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors t...
RADTK201 RADIOGRAPHY DIRECTED PRACTICE II 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 120 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 121 with a grade of S. This course provides participation in supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical imaging department. Fourteen laboratory hours per week.
RADTK211 RADIOGRAPHY DIRECTED PRACTICE III 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 200 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 201 with a grade of S. This course provides participation in supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical imaging department. Twenty-four laboratory hours per week.
RADTK221 RADIOGRAPHY DIRECTED PRACTICE IV 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 210 and RADTK 260 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 211 with a grade of S. This course provides participation in supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical imaging department. Twenty-four laboratory hour...
RADTK230 RADIOGRAPHY IV 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 270 and 280 both with a grade of C or better and RADTK 221 with a grade of S. This course enhances students' knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues related to the radiologic sciences. It also serves...
RADTK231 RADIOGRAPHY DIRECTED PRACTICE V 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 270, and 280 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 221 with a grade of S. This course provides participation in supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical imaging department. Sixteen laboratory hours per w...
RADTK255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project is...
RADTK260 SECTIONAL ANATOMY FOR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 200 with a "C" or better and RADTK 201 with a grade of "S" or department approval. This course is a study of human anatomy in sectional planes visualized in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MR), a...
RADTK270 PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE IMAGING PROFESSIONAL 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 210 and 260 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 211 with a grade of S or department approval. This course is designed to provide an understanding of common pathologic conditions and disease processes. Each disease o...
RADTK280 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES, INSTRUMENTATION AND IMAGING PROCEDURES 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RADTK 210 and 260 with a grade of C or better and RADTK 211 with a grade of S or department approval. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the Computed Tomography (CT) system including: operation and compo...
RADTK285 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PRACTICUM 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Graduate of an accredited imaging program and hold a current ARRT certification in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine (registration with NMTCB is also accepted) and maintain a current license in medical rad...
RADTK286 ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PRACTICUM 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Graduate of an accredited imaging program and hold current ARRT certification in Radiography. Department approval. This course emphasizes the practical aspects of specific imaging modalities through supervised performance i...
RADTK290 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY REVIEW 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Graduate of an accredited imaging program and hold a current ARRT certification in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine (registration with NMTCB is also accepted); Department approval. This course is designed...
RESP100 EXPLORING RESPIRATORY THERAPY 0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of respiratory therapy and the role of the Respiratory Therapist. Basic respiratory therapy interventions, such as nebulizer therapy, intubation, breath sounds, oxygen thera...
RESP112 FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE I 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapist Program. This course is a beginning study of the elementary techniques used in respiratory care. Included in this course are hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy, medical gas t...
RESP115 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapist Program or department approval. This course includes an orientation to the hospital and an introduction to medical terminology and specific respiratory care techniques and basic health...
RESP121 FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE II 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 110, 112, 115, and 122 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of RESP 112. Included in this course are pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis and interpretation, airway management, and basic...
RESP122 CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapist Program or department approval. This course gives instruction in the structure and function of the normal cardiopulmonary, vascular and renal anatomy. Mechanics of ventilation, respir...
RESP123 PHARMACOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 110, 112, 115, and 122 with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course is an introduction to the study of drugs, their properties, and classifications. Emphasis will be placed on the types of medication...
RESP125 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM II 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 110, 112, 115, and 122 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of RESP 115 including supervised experience in the administration of respiratory care. Sixteen laboratory hours per week.
RESP127 CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 110, 112, 115, and 122 with a grade of C or better or department approval. This course is an introduction to the study of disease with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary disorders: their etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosi...
RESP201 INTRO TO MECHANICAL VENTILATION 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 121 and 125 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to introduce the respiratory therapist student to intermediate concepts of mechanical ventilation. Emphasis will be on theory and application, measuremen...
RESP210 FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE III 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 121, RESP 123, and RESP 127 and BIOL 140 or BIOL 205, all with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of RESP 121 including pulmonary rehabilitation, invasive monitoring, non-invasive monitoring, special...
RESP220 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM III 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 121, 123, and 127 all with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of RESP 125 including clinical experience in the administration of respiratory care in local respiratory care departments. Emphasis is on...
RESP231 FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE IV 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 210 and 220 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of advanced respiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on neonatal, pediatric, and critical respiratory care. Also included are advanced phy...
RESP235 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM IV 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 210 and 220 with a grade of C or better. This course is a continuation of RESP 220 including clinical experience in the administration of respiratory care in local respiratory care departments. Emphasis is on adult, pe...
RESP240 RESPIRATORY THERAPY CAPSTONE 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: RESP 210 and 220 with a grade of C or better or departmental approval. This course explores the matrices of the National Board for Respiratory Care advanced practice examinations, and licensure process. The review and anal...
RESP255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the student the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent s...
RNRS041 CARDIOVASCULAR CRITICAL CARE NURSING WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS042 TRAUMA NURSING OF THE CRITICALLY ILL WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS043 PULMONARY NURSING THE CRITICALLY ILL WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS044 NEUROLOGIC NURSING OF THE CRITICALLY ILL WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS046 NEPHROLOGIC NURSING OF CRITICALLY ILL WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS051 CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS060 INTRODUCTION TO CARDIAC CARE WITHDRAWN 06/19/08/
RNRS070 CURRENT TRENDS IN REHABILITATION NURSING WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS098 NURSING PRACTICE TRANSITION 7.0 HR. (BEC) Prerequisite: Enrolled in the nursing program and eligible for readmission re-entry into the nursing program. This course is designed to promote the success of nursing students that are reentering the nursing program. The course will re...
RNRS116 INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPTS FOR NURSING PRACTICE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in RNRS 117. This course introduces the concepts for nursing practice by utilizing concept diagrams to organize the concepts, influencing concepts, and exemplars within the three domains: health care r...
RNRS117 NURSING PRACTICE CONCEPTS I 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Registered Nursing program and concurrently enrolled in RNRS 116, and BIOL 205 or completion with a grade of C or better. This course introduces the concepts within the three domains: health care recipien...
RNRS118 NURSING PRACTICE CONCEPTS II 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of RNRS 116, RNRS 117, and BIOL 205 with a grade of C or better; and concurrently enrolled in BIOL 206 or completion with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the...
RNRS119 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL TRANSITION TO NURSING 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Healthcare Professional to RN Completion Program. Completion of RNRS 111, RNRS 150, and RNRS 210 all with a grade of C or better. Concurrently enrolled in RNRS 116. This course is designed to orient the h...
RNRS163 INTRODUCTION TO PERIOPERATIVE NURSING Withdrawn 08/01/08
RNRS164 SURGICAL PROCEDURES Withdrawn 08/18/08
RNRS165 ANESTHESIA, RECOVERY AND THE NURSE Withdrawn 08/18/08
RNRS216 NURSING PRACTICE CONCEPTS III 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of RNRS 118 and BIOL 206 with a grade of "C" or better; concurrently enrolled in BIOL 210 or completion with a grade of "C" or better. This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three doma...
RNRS217 COMPLEX NURSING PRACTICE CONCEPTS IV 9.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of RNRS 216 and BIOL 210 with a grade of "C" or better; concurrently enrolled in RNRS 218.This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the health care recipient (individual), hea...
RNRS218 CONCEPTS FOR NURSING PRACTICE CAPSTONE 2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in RNRS 217. This course is designed to prepare the nursing student to transition to professional nursing practice. This course will focus on professional nursing and health care concepts that will fur...
RNRS250 HOME HEALTH TRAINING WITHDRAWN 06/18/08
RNRS255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project...
SURTK105 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF SURGICAL SERVICES 3.0 HR (OC) This course is designed to provide the surgical technology or sterile processing student with the knowledge and skills needed to function in the health care setting. Students will gain knowledge of the global aspect of health care as it p...
SURTK120 INTRO TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the surgical technology curriculum and BIOL 140 with a grade of "C" or better, or concurrent enrollment. This course is a study of operating room fundamentals including aseptic technique, patient care, prepara...
SURTK121 FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY I 6.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: SURTK 120 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Introduction to Surgical Technology with emphasis on acquiring knowledge and skills of scrubbing and assisting during surgical procedures in the op...
SURTK122 FUNDAMENTLS OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGYII 4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: SURTK 121 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I with emphasis on acquiring knowledge and skills of scrubbing and assisting during surgical procedures in the...
SURTK130 PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology Program. This course is a study of pharmacology and anesthesia. This course will deal with all aspects of pharmacology: drug sources, forms, nomenclature, route of administration,...
SURTK141 SURGICAL TECH, CLINICAL PRACTICE I 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SURTK 121. This course provides supervised clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to align with skills concurrently learned in Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I. Twenty-...
SURTK142 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, CLINICAL PRACTICE II 1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SURTK 122. This course provides supervised clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to align with skills concurrently learned in Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II. Eight...
SURTK210 FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICAL TECH III 7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: SURTK 122 and BIOL 210, both with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II with emphasis on acquiring skills of scrubbing and assisting the circulator during surgical...
SURTK211 ADV FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICAL TECH 7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Completion of SURTK 210 with a grade of "C" or better and current certification in CPR. This course outlines advanced techniques in surgical technology and is a continuation of the fundamentals of surgical technology seri...
SURTK240 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, CLINICAL PRACTICE III 3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SURTK 210. This course provides supervised clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to align with skills concurrently learned in Fundamentals of Surgical Technology III. Twent...
SURTK250 SYNTHESIS OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 1.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course is a synthesis of knowledge, attitude and skills gained by SURTK program students to prepare for certification testing, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Mock testing and job seeking...
SURTK255 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 to 5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent study project...
TM111 FUNDAMENTAL MASSAGE TECHNIQUES 2.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: TM 112, TM 114 and TM 116 all with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a presentation of classic Swedish Massage to relax the musculature as well as increase the blood and lymphatic flow throughout the body. Basic trad...
TM114 PATHOLOGY FOR BODYWORKER 2.5 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Admission to Massage Therapy Program, TM 100 with a grade of "S", and BIOL 106 or BIOL 140 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. In this course students will review physiologic and pathological conditions commonly pr...