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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to empower students enrolled in nursing and allied health courses to become more independent and effective with their own, as well as their client's, learning processes. It assists the students to develop proficiency in their learning by utilizing concepts related to their own individualized language processing style and additionally to apply these concepts to meet the learning needs of clients in the clinical setting. The course examines the attributes of learners while focusing on techniques and strategies useful for planning and implementing learning. The course will identify approaches that will fulfill the individual learner's needs. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ALH 105, approved by Academic Affairs on 9/27/00.)
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2.00 Credits
This course begins with the study of systems of measurements and conversions between the systems used for dosage calculations. Equipment used in medication administration, drug orders, labels and abbreviations are explored. Dosage calculations for all routes of administration are addressed, and include oral tablets, capsules and liquids, parenteral medications, intravenous flow rates and infusion times. Methods for calculating critical care medications, such as IV push and titrated IV medications, calculating dosage by weight and evaluating safe dosage are presented. Methods for calculating injectable medications from powder form are included. There is emphasis throughout the course on application of critical thinking skills to medication administration. 2 cr. 2 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ALH 110, approved by Academic Affairs on 11/16/06).
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1.00 Credits
The role transition from LPN to RN represents a challenging evolution. This course is intended as a resource so students can manage this change positively, both personally and professionally. "Transitions in Nursing" focuses on these key content areas: (a) the transition process, (b) differentiating LPN and RN roles, and (c) concepts essential for RN practice. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and applying the nursing process to patient care situations. Dosage calculations for all routes of medication administration will be addressed, as well as application of critical thinking skills to medication administration. This required course is intended to meet the needs of LPN's seeking advance placement in the RN Nursing program. Students must receive a grade of C or better in ALH 111 to continue in the Nursing program. (Offered as a Directed Study course only.) Prerequisites: Student must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and have successfully completed the challenge for NUR 111 and/or NUR 112. 1 cr. 1 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ALH 111, approved by Academic Affairs on 12/01/05).
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on basic drug therapy. Emphasis will be placed on general terminology, measurements of drugs, and principles of drug use in basic patient care. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Departmental Standards Version of ALH 112 -approved by Academic Affairs on 3/12/98.)
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1.00 Credits
Connect, Support, Succeed is a one-credit course specifically intended to provide male students in Nursing, an opportunity to connect with each other to develop a supportive network, as well as to expand and deepen their knowledge of their profession and their role within it. Discussion will focus on central issues for men in Nursing, such as stereotyping, and provide opportunities for social interaction. Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to hospitals or other sites that provide role models of and connections for men in the Nursing field. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment NUR 112A or NUR 112B, or NUR 232, or permission of Instructor or Department Chair. 1 cr, 1 lec. (Per Departmental Standards Outline for ALH 115, Academic Affairs approval on 02/19/2009)
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1.00 Credits
In this introductory course, students will learn terms utilized in the medical field. Spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, and the definition of symbols will be emphasized. 1 cr. 1 Lec. (Departmental Standards Version of ALH 145 - approved by Academic Affairs on 3/12/98.)
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3.00 Credits
Concepts of health and wellness will be discussed from the view points of cultural influences and attitudes about these conditions. Examination will be made of such traditional and non-traditional healing methods as herbal medicine, nutrition, chiropractic, meditation and stress reduction, acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homeopathic. The root causes of healing and preventive measures will be emphasized. Prerequisites: High school biology, college level biology or permission of the instructor. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ALH 150 - approved by Academic Affairs 12/9/99.)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This Animal Management Clinical will introduce students to the fundamentals of zoological park operations, basic habitat design and maintenance, an introduction to animal care routines and procedures, workplace safety, emergency situations and education programming. Laboratory hours will introduce students to the clinical zoo site, research methods, workplace philosophies and application of course topics. Students will visit different zoos and animal care facilites, some of which may be outside scheduled clinical time, to compare and contrast operations. Pre or Co-requisites: BIO 111 or BIO 112 or higher, AMG 101. 3 cr. 2 Lec. 3 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of AMG 111, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/16/2008).
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This Animal Management clinical will provide students with further study of zoological park operations, workplace philosophies, animal exhibition and husbandry practices. Students will be introduced to record keeping, animal behavior and training, public programming, visitor services, animal restraint and handling, and animal nutrition and feeding in a zoological facility. Additionally, students will begin a hands-on rotation in a zoo animal management setting. These rotations are designed to operate as a workplace simulation. Students will visit zoos and other animal care facilites, some of which by be outside scheduled clinical time, to learn about the care and exhibition of other individual animals and species. Prerequisite: AMG 111 and AMG 101. 4 cr. 2 Lec. 6 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of AMG 112, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/16/2008).
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
This Animal Management clinical will provide students with an introduction to the domestic animal industries- horse, dairy, beef, sheep/goat, swine, poultry, and pet. Students will identify common breeds and study terminology, housing, nutrition, reproduction, economics and health issues. Lectures, laboratories and field trips will introduce students to different management systems for livestock and domestic animals. Additionally, students will gain experience working with domestic animals and participate at a JCC animal management supported function outside of regularly scheduled class time. Field trips to animal operations will illustrate lecture concepts. Hands-on laboratory time will operate as a workplace simulation with attention to safety, professionalism and teamwork while working with domestic farm species. Pre-req/ Co-Req: BIO 111 or higher and AMG 115. 2 cr. 1 Lec. 3 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of AMG 114, approved by Academic Affairs on 02/19/2009).
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