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3.00 Credits
The student will be introduced to concepts of basic human needs for a variety of populations, safe environment, emergency measures and basic nursing skills. Skills are performed in a supervised laboratory and clinical setting. This course is intended to prepare students for employment as Nursing Assistants. The Federal and State OBRA laws and MN Department of Health requirements are met in this course. (3 C: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to prepare Nursing Assistants as Home Health Aides. The Federal and State OBRA Laws and MN Department of Health requirements are met in this course. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare health care providers with the basic skills needed for patient communications in a health care setting. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an introduction and review of a variety of health care careers and their respective work settings to the beginning health care student. An overview of health occupations will provide a foundation from which the student will be able to decide upon furthering their health care career plans and goals. This course will focus on information essential to the success of the healthcare technician at SCTC. Discussion of working with others, communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural considerations in the healthcare industry, problem solving, decision making, and basic college skills will be provided. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, symbols, and abbreviations will be covered. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Students will learn the rules for separating medical terms into their word parts. Prerequisite(s): READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will enable students to develop a basic understanding of the normal structure and functioning of the human body. Students will start by studying cells, tissues and membranes, then study the structure and functions of each of the organ systems, which include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, urinary, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, reproductive, sensory, digestive, and endocrine systems. Students will also require team building, problem solving, communication and critical thinking skills through the group work and the assignments given. Prerequisite(s): READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (4 C: 4 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover the scientific concepts related to the causes of disease, disease transmission, preventive measures, and how the body responds and protects itself from disease. Common infectious and communicable diseases will be studied. Students will learn about personal protective equipment (PPE) and protection from communicable disease in the health care setting. Prerequisite(s): READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to basic nutrition and its relationship to health. The six basic nutrients as well as cultural aspects are explored when determining nutritional needs through the lifespan. The current recommended dietary guidelines and food pyramid are covered in this course. Prerequisite(s): READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition. This course provides instruction on the principles of assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating total care of clients and helps the student contribute to the nutritional well-being of clients. Prerequisite(s): READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares health and human service students and graduates for situations they will face in their professional lives that have an ethical component. The students will learn basic ethical theory and concepts. This theory will be used as they apply practical approaches to identify and deal with common problems in their chosen fields. Prerequisite(s): READ0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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