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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to emphasize the availability of specific knowledge on end-of-life care. The intent is to provide information that will improve the student's understanding of end-of-life care. Topics of discussion include information on advance directives, goals of care, family issues, community resources, management of pain and other symptoms, medical futility, the last hours of living, legal and financial issues, and cultural, social, psychological, and spiritual concerns in end-of-life care. Three lectures. Three hours credit.
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9.00 Credits
The first of two courses which focus on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of adults and children who have threats to basic needs. Care of the pre- and postoperative patient is explored. Concepts introduced in Nursing 1119 are reinforced and applied. Selected mental health concepts are integrated. Six lectures. Nine hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enhance the student's understanding and application of pharmacological principles. Commonly used drugs will be studied and classified according to action and therapeutic use. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process with patient teaching. Three lectures. Three hours credit.
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2.00 Credits
The second of two courses which focus on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of the adult and child patient. This course builds on Nursing 2119. Nursing care on a more advanced level is utilized. Nursing care of the critically ill patient is emphasized. The student gains experience with leadership and management skills. Five lectures. Twelve hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce basic principles of organization and management that will assist the student in functioning as an associate degree nurse. The basic elements of leadership and delegation will be incorporated as it relates to coordinating the care of a group of patients. Three lectures. Three hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the most common complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities/therapies used in the USA. Each topic will cover one modality/therapy (homeopathy, acupuncture, naturopathy, chiropractic, therapeutic touch, music therapy, folk remedies, energy healing, etc.) at a time. Topics may be chosen based on students' interests and needs. Three lectures. Three hours credit.
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3.00 Credits
This intake course is an introduction to the field of occupational therapy including history, role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, legislation, specific practice arenas, and the process of service delivery. Three lectures. Three hours credit.
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2.00 Credits
This intake course will focus upon the structures of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed upon the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Two lectures. Two hours credit.
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2.00 Credits
This intake course is designed to examine the context of service delivery for occupational therapy. Various models of health care, education, community and social systems will be examined. Professional language utilized in these systems will be included. In addition to term definitions, emphasis is placed on uniform terminology. Two lectures. Two hours credit.
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3.00 Credits
This intake course provides a basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various psychiatric conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three lectures. Three hours credit.
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