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1.00 Credits
In this course, students will examine national and state health standards in elementary schools. Sample health curricula, learning models and approaches will be compared. Students will present health lesson plans and demonstrate how they can integrate into language arts curricula. Current health related issues facing the elementary age student, families, and the elementary classroom teacher will be evaluated. (1 lect.)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers, and wilderness and foreign travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings. The curriculum covers standards of care for urban situations with additional protocols for remote situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: CPR considerations (when not to start and when to stop), wilderness wound and burn management, clearing patients of spine and head trauma, athletic injuries, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvising splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long-term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, common simple medical problems, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making. Certifications upon successful completion include: Adult & Child CPR certification and a Wilderness First Responder certification. Current EMTs will earn a Wilderness EMT certification. All certifications are current for two years. All levels of prior training are welcome. (3 lect., 2 lab)
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5.00 Credits
This comprehensive course integrates the urban Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic curriculum with a wilderness medicine curriculum delivered through classroom education, practical skills, scenarios and full-scale outdoor mock rescues. Successful completion of the course and both written and practical examinations will certify the student as a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Basic EMT. Students also receive a Wilderness EMT certification from the course provider. Both certifications are current for two years. Students must have a current healthcare provider level CPR certification (most commonly called CPR for the Professional Rescuer or BLS Healthcare Provider CPR) and a TB test completed within 1 year prior to the last day of the course. For clinical rotations, students may also be required to pass a criminal background check, a 9-panel drug screen or other location specific requirements. (6 lect., 6 lab)
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0.50 Credits
Individual course descriptions are on file in the Academic Dean's Office and in the Office of Admissions and Records.
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1.00 Credits
See individual sections for course description.
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3.00 Credits
This computer-based course presents a basic study and practical application of the language of medicine and introduces the student to proper spelling, definition, and pronunciation of medical terms and abbreviations used by healthcare professionals. An overview of the structure and function of the body systems is presented so the student can relate terms to pathology diseases, and diagnostic and treatments procedures of selected systems. The course provides an organized approach to medical word construction based on the concept of combiniing word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. (3 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the organization and structure of various agencies and roles of the healthcare team. Confidentiality, professionalism, effective communication, working with diverse populations, and legal and ethical considerations related to the healthcare environment will be emphasized. (2 lect.)
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0.50 Credits
This course allows the student the opportunity to gain the skills necessary for Basic Life Support Certification by the American Heart Association. The course is designed in a blended format that requires the student to complete the AHA HeartCoder Basic Life Support web-based training prior to completing a hands-on skills practice and testing session with AHA BLS instructor. BLS certification is required for individuals who provide direct care for patients in all healthcare settings, as well as other professional roles having direct contact with the public, including daycare providers, school district employees, law enforcement, and emergency services personnel. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a two-year certification or recertification in the American Heart Association Basic Life Support. (0.5 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of cardiac anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on normal and abnormal electrical conduction within the heart. Patient preparation and lead placement are performed using various diagnostic and monitoring devices. The focus of the course is on systematic analysis and interpretation of electrocardiograph recordings, and initiation of correct action in response to various cardiac dysrhythmias. The student wishing to apply for national certification must have a United States high school diploma or equivalent. (1 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
This course expands upon skills performed in the nursing assistant role to prepare the student for a higher level of responsibility in patient care. Included are skills such as aseptic technique, sterilization procedures, enteral feeding, ostomy care, and simple dressing changes. The student will perform essential healthcare math, assist with respiratory procedures, and provide basic patient teaching. The student wishing to apply for national certification must have a United States high school diploma or equivalent. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NRST-1500. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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