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1.50 Credits
Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 27 hours LEC This course explores the natural history and political history of the mountain lion. Topics include the distribution and abundance of mountain lions in California and throughout western North America; the important ecological role of these predators; problems associated with mountain lions, and the legal status of mountain lions in California. A fi eld trip into mountain lion country is required to allow observation of lion sign and appreciation of the natural habitat of this predator.
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4.00 Credits
Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course will focus on the identifi cation of native trees and shrubs of California by means of plant keys. In addition, this course will also include sight identifi cation of some grasses, and other herbaceous and wetland plants. The ecology of vegetative communities and the natural history of native plants will be explored. A collection of at least seventy-fi ve plant specimens is required. Field trips are required.
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4.00 Credits
General Education: AA/AS Area IV Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This course focuses on the wildfl owers of the Sacramento Region. The identifi cation, distribution, and interrelationships of herbaceous plants in their natural environment, ecological principles, and representative plant communities are examined. Special emphasis will be given to the study of plant families in our local grasslands, vernal pools, oak woodlands and foothills, and the use of taxonomic keys. AA/AS area A
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2.00 Credits
Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours LEC This course covers the life, writings and philosophy of one of the founders of the American Conservation Movement. This course focuses on John Muir's signifi cant contributions to the formation of the National Park System. This course is recommended to Elementary and Secondary Educators and those interested in natural resources, conservation and California history. Some class sessions will be held at the Muir National Historical Site in Martinez, the Muir Redwoods and Yosemite National Park. Field trips are required.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ESLW 040, ESLR 040, and ESLL 040; OR ENGWR 051 and ENGRD 015; OR placement through assessment. Enrollment Limitation: Prior to the fi rst class the following requirements must be submitted to the ARC student health offi ce: 1. proof of physical exam within one year prior to class. 2. proof of negative TB skin test within six months prior to class 3. If TB skin test result is positive, proof of inactive TB chest x-ray within one year prior to class. Hours: 63 hours LEC; 135 hours LAB This course leads to the nurse assistant certifi cation exam. Class emphasis is on the gerontological nursing assistant role and responsibilities as a health care team member. Other key components in this course are principles of asepsis, infection control, patient care skills, and emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: NURSE 420 with a grade of "C" or betterCorequisite: NURSE 430 Enrollment Limitation: For students with English as a Second Language, the participant must take the Test for English Profi ciency Level (TEPL) and score a minimum of 5 on the test, or have completed the equivalent to English Writing 300. Hours: 27 hours LEC; 81 hours LAB This course prepares the student to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse). Coursework includes computer test-taking skills, barriers to success, identifi cation of knowledge defi cits via a standardized assessment test, and overview of NCLEX-RN content areas. In the classroom, students may earn .5 unit of credit for every 9 hours. In the lab, students implement an individualized study plan and may earn .5 unit of credit for every 27 hours of work. This course is designed to be taken during the last semester of an RN program or after completion of a nursing program. The course is designed for fi rst-time and repeat test takers. Credit/No Credit only.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: NURSE 100 with a grade of "C" or better or currentCalifornia Nurse Assistant Certifi cation. Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB This course focuses on home health aide responsibilities: personal and rehabilitation nursing care in the home, skills of maintaining a safe home environment, meal planning and preparation, emotional care of the homebound, and home emergency procedures.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: NURSE 100 with a grade of "C" or better or current NurseAssistant Certifi cate. Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB This course is designed as a supplemental educational program for Certifi ed Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to meet current industry demands for employment as an Acute Care Nursing Assistant (ACNA). The course will present the expanded scope of practice of the CNA with emphasis on safe and competent nursing and personal care skills and service in accordance with the needs description provided by the acute care facilities.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: NURSE 400 or higher (or equivalent); RN or LVN licensure; or CNA certifi cation. Hours: 36 hours LEC This course is designed for health care professionals and Allied Health students desiring to expand their physical assessment skills. Advanced physical assessment of all major body systems will be included across the life span. Additional topics include nutritional, psychosocial, cognitive, and activity assessment. This course fulfi lls BRN continuing education requirements.
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1.00 Credits
Advisory: NURSE 420 with a grade of "C" or better, or RN or LVNlicensure. Hours: 18 hours LEC This course covers basic electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation. Topics include atrial junctional and ventricular rhythm recognition. This course also fulfi lls Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) requirements for continuing education.
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