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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of Patient Care Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course will provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills that are necessary in providing basic patient care within the various health professions. Topics will include: an introduction to the various healthcare professionals and their roles in patient care; vital signs measurements; infection control; body mechanics and patient ambulation/transfer; assistance with Acivities of Daily Living (ADLs), a review of the basic function and care of common catheters, tubes, and lines; and basic medical documentation. (2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week)
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3.00 Credits
Electrocardiography Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: A systematic coverage of the anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system in relation to electrocardiography. Special attention is given to the genesis of rhythms and their hemodynamic effects, as well as a general introduction to cardiac dysrhythmias. (2 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab per week)
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3.00 Credits
Phlebotomy Pre: Co: This course will provide practical instruction in obtaining patients' specimens by venipuncture and microcollection techniques, and the proper collection and transportation of other clinical laboratory specimens. (2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week)
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5.00 Credits
Certified Nursing Assistant Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This competency based course will serve to prepare a multi- skilled nursing assistant educated to provide basic nursing care and emotional support, and to skillfully observe patients in order to contribute to the patient care plan. The content will be presented through lecture, discussion, demonstration laboratory, and clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The course is designed to meet federal and state guidelines for certification of nursing assistants. (3 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab, and 2 hours of clinical per week)
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1.00 Credits
Technical Nursing Assistant Skills Lab Pre: Communications Proficiency and ALH134 Co: Mathematics Proficiency This competency based skills lab uses a multi-skilled approach to educate certified nursing assistants to perform technical tasks that may be delegated by a licensed professional within the confines of the law. Topics include: performance of EKG and phlebotomy, preparation of laboratory specimens, medical asepsis, universal precautions and observation and reporting techniques. (2 hours of lab per week)
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3.00 Credits
The Dynamics of Health Care: Personal and Public Issues Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: An introduction to the rapidly changing U.S. health care system and its relationship to the individual and society at large. The course will examine how the health care system has responded to and is shaped by economic, legal, and political policy decisions. Moral and ethical issues that are related to health care delivery decisions will be explored. Fulfills open and liberal arts electives.
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1.00 Credits
Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course is designed to enhance performance of a health care student in a professional, helping relationship within the health care delivery system. Topics include: communication skills, psychological theory, personality theory, stages of human development, and professionalism. (1 hour of lecture per week)
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1.00 Credits
Pharmacology 1: Principles Pre: Communications and Mathematics Proficiencies Co: Presents the basic principles of pharmacology, including drug science theories, basic chemistry of drugs, administration routes, related calculations and measurements, anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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1.00 Credits
Pharmacology 2: Survey of Medications Pre: ALH161 Co: Presents the identification and classification of the pharmaceutical agents used in hospitals and clinics. Discusses the method of action of non-respiratory drugs, including the effect on the body as an integrated functional unit; the indications, contraindications, hazards, adverse effects, and the application to patients in and out of the clinical setting.
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3.00 Credits
Health Science Internship Pre: Min 24 credits in Health Sci prog and min CQPA of 2.0 Co: This course is designed to enhance career development by integrating classroom study and practical experience with a faculty supervised, 120-hour work experience in the student's academic major. Seminars are presented with a focus on the following areas: course orientation, job search skills, professional work ethics, human relations, and professional, personal, and social development. Seminar attendance is required. This course is subject to the availability of internship sites. (120 internship hours)
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