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3.00 Credits
(3lab) This course will assist students in gaining knowledge of essential nursing and procedures. The students develop skills in collecting data, diagnosis recognition, assisting the planning, and implementation of the care plan, performing procedures, handling equipment, and documenting client outcomes. Clinical experiences stress the development of fundamental nursing skills. Uniform, liability insurance, physical examinations and CPR (BCLS) are required.
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3.00 Credits
(2lab) This course is designed to familiarize the student with an overview of the history of nursing, communication principles, medical terminology, and cultural concepts as they relate to understanding clients across the lifespan. The scope of practice of the Practical Nurse in a variety of health care settings will be defined and explored. Students will be exposed to computer assisted instruction (CAI) and Internet research methods as integral adjuncts to the teaching/learning process.
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3.00 Credits
(2lab) This course will introduce principles of pharmacology and nutrition. The focus will be on the study of pharmacological classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, and side effects of medications. Methods of nutrition delivery and drug and diet interactions will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process as it relates to the nurse's responsibilities in the provision of nutritional therapeutics and the administration of medications to clients across the lifespan.
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3.00 Credits
(offeredsession) This course expands students' knowledge and skills in the provision of care to clients with selected medical-surgical conditions. Clinical experiences will take place in rehabilitation units and medical-surgical specialty units. Observational experiences in the operating room and renal dialysis units will be arranged. Uniform, liability insurance, physical examinations and CPR (BCLS) certification are required. Students must pass the Medical-Surgical Nursing II clinical component to pass this course.
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3.00 Credits
(offeredsession) This course is designed to help students clarify responsibilities and roles as new graduates. Students will be guided and supervised to identify performance standards and behaviors necessary to function safely and effectively as graduate practical nurses. Students will be assisted to develop critical thinking strategies required for success on the NCLEX-PN examination.
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3.00 Credits
This is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of animal science. Subjects covered include genetics and breeding, growth and senescence, environmental physiology, nutrition and feeding, and animal behavior. In addition students will begin the study of basic animal care and management, dosage calculations, and animal diseases. There will be field trips to selected animal facilities in the metropolitan area.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a comprehensive examination of what is currently known about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and its impact on the New York health care system. Topics to be addressed will include the history of AIDS; definition and transmission; symptoms, diagnosis and treatment; prevention and risk reduction techniques. Students will learn about the political, economic, epidemiological, psychosocial, and sociocultural aspects of HIV infection. Visits to AIDS health care facilities are included.
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2.00 Credits
Department Science - Urban Studies Discipline SCN - Science - Urban Studies Course Credits 2 credits 2 hours Course Description This course is a basic orientation to the organization of health care systems in New York City and the position of the health care worker within these systems. Topics will include health careers, the nature of health and disease, prevention of disease, public health measures, types of facilities, payment sources, medical care available, and future trends. Visits to local health facilities (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes) are included. Prerequisite CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT095, major in Allied Health or permission mission Corequisite Pre or Corequisite Other -Urb Study -Unr El
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3.00 Credits
(1lab) This course provides an overview of occupational therapy, its scope of practice and basic principles, and introduces some of the roles of the occupational therapy assistant. Course activities include analysis and instruction of games and small crafts, development of communication skills, practice of body mechanics and ergonomics, and field visits. The effects of environmental and cultural differences in shaping activity behaviors and preferences are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses current legal and ethical considerations for the occupational therapy assistant. Topics range from history and philosophical baseof occupational therapy to licensure and certification. Reimbursement issues, the occupational therapy code of ethics, ethical dispute resolution in professional settings, interdisciplinary roles with other professionals and advocacy for the profession and the consumer will be covered.
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