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Course/Program Inventory
Community College Course Inventory
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Community College
Medical Laboratory Technology
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MLAB 2150 - Special Topics- Medical Lab Technology
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required.
Course Description:
Course focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Laboratory Technology. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate appropriate skills/understanding of topics related to Medical Laboratory Technology such as diagnostic testing, quality management, hospital and laboratory operation, or course reviews when new issues, methodologies, technologies, etc. arise.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and techniques in accordance with professional guidelines.
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MLAB 2170 - Seminar II
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
The student will be given the opportunity to develop a broader application of the clinical laboratory scientist’s role as a health professional in a variety of learning experiences, including seminars, lectures, practices quizzes, and discussions in the seven knowledge areas (hematology, blood bank, clinical chemistry, microbiology, laboratory operations, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids). It is also a seminar course designed to give students experience in researching and presenting case studies with emphasis on correlation of laboratory results. Included in this course are review and practice examinations as well as a comprehensive battery of examinations encompassing seven knowledge areas to prepare students for certification examinations.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Enhance preparations for their certification examination.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach a skill.
- Communicate with peers in presenting a case study with research findings.
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental Laboratory Operations.
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MLAB 2201 - Clinical Immunology
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Basic principles of the immune system structure and function in health and disease. Topic include principles of a natural and acquired immunity, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplant and tumor immunology, immunological techniques and flow cytometry.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Compare and contrast natural and acquired immunity.
- Distinguish the five main classes of immunoglobulins relative to structure, occurrence and physiological properties.
- Distinguish the types of T-lymphocytes relative to cell-surface antigens, major histocompatibility association and function.
- Discuss the principles involved in the immune response.
- Evaluate the suitability of clinical specimens for immunological testing.
- Compare and contrast immunological techniques used in the detection of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
- Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and correlate with disease or immune system status.
- Exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, and responsibility.
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MLAB 2202 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
This course examines the urinary system as related to the routine urinalysis. The component parts of the urinalysis, to include the physical, chemical and microscopic examination, are performed. The course also includes the examination of common types of body fluid.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Perform a routine urinalysis to include the physical, chemical and microscopic examinations.
- Recognize significant findings on a routine urinalysis and the findings to disorders of the urinary system.
- Perform the laboratory analysis of common types of body fluids.
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MLAB 2210 - Clinical Practicum III
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2220 - Clinical Practicum IV
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2230 - Seminar I
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
The student will be given the opportunity to develop a broader application of the clinical laboratory scientist’s role as a health professional in a variety of learning experiences, including seminars, lectures, practices quizzes, and discussions in the seven knowledge areas (hematology, blood bank, clinical chemistry, microbiology, laboratory operations, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids). It is also a seminar course designed to give students experience in researching and presenting case studies with emphasis on correlation of laboratory results. Included in this course are review and practice examinations as well as a comprehensive battery of examinations encompassing seven knowledge areas to prepare students for certification examinations.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Enhance preparations for their certification examination.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach a skill.
- Communicate with peers in presenting a case study with research findings.
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental Laboratory Operations.
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MLAB 2250 - Special Topics- Medical Lab Technology
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required.
Course Description:
Course focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Laboratory Technology. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate appropriate skills/understanding of topics related to Medical Laboratory Technology such as diagnostic testing, quality management, hospital and laboratory operation, or course reviews when new issues, methodologies, technologies, etc. arise.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and techniques in accordance with professional guidelines.
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MLAB 2260 - Parasitology & Mycology
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Students are introduced to the theories and routine procedures of parasitology and mycology as performed in a medical laboratory.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
Parasitology
- Recall the scientific and common name for each parasite studied.
- State the general and geographic distribution of each parasite.
- Describe the means by which each infection occurs with the life cycle.
- State the name of the disease produced and its common name.
- State the appropriate body specimen to examine for the diagnostic stage of each parasite and other useful lab tests.
- Discuss procedures for the collection, preservation, concentration, and staining of fecal specimens for identification of parasites.
Mycology
- Describe and recognize the most diagnostic characteristics of each fungus studied.
- Describe and name the diseases caused by each fungus studied.
- Name and describe four types of media used for culture of fungi.
- Name three mounting fluids and three stains used in examining fungi.
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MLAB 2270 - Seminar II
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
The student will be given the opportunity to develop a broader application of the clinical laboratory scientist’s role as a health professional in a variety of learning experiences, including seminars, lectures, practices quizzes, and discussions in the seven knowledge areas (hematology, blood bank, clinical chemistry, microbiology, laboratory operations, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids). It is also a seminar course designed to give students experience in researching and presenting case studies with emphasis on correlation of laboratory results. Included in this course are review and practice examinations as well as a comprehensive battery of examinations encompassing seven knowledge areas to prepare students for certification examinations.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Enhance preparations for their certification examination.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach a skill.
- Communicate with peers in presenting a case study with research findings.
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental Laboratory Operations.
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MLAB 2301 - Immunohematology/Blood Bank
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
The theory and practice of blood group antigens and antibodies, donor selection, and component therapy. Topics include: ABO grouping, Rh typing, cross matching, antibody screening and identification, quality control, donor screening, component preparation, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, and adverse effects of transfusion.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Explain basic immunology and immunohematology.
- Analyze blood grouping discrepancies.
- Evaluate and perform pretransfusion testing and indicate the possible effects of transfusion.
- Demonstrate the identification of an unexpected antibody.
- Appraise the results of a haemolytic disease of the newborn workup.
- Identify and understand the use of various blood components.
- Indicate the proper protocol for the release of various blood components and products.
- Discuss and demonstrate quality assurance practices for a clinical laboratory.
- Develop trouble-shooting skills.
- Exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, and responsibility.
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MLAB 2310 - Clinical Practicum III
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2320 - Clinical Practicum IV
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2350 - Special Topics- Medical Lab Technology
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required.
Course Description:
Course focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Laboratory Technology. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate appropriate skills/understanding of topics related to Medical Laboratory Technology such as diagnostic testing, quality management, hospital and laboratory operation, or course reviews when new issues, methodologies, technologies, etc. arise.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and techniques in accordance with professional guidelines.
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MLAB 2360 - Laboratory Operations
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
This course examines aspects of laboratory operations to include quality assessment, troubleshooting, safety, laboratory mathematics, instrumentation and laboratory information systems.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Perform mathematical and statistical calculations used in the practice of clinical laboratory science and will demonstrate the ability to use mathematical and statistical data to determine whether quality indicators are met.
- Operate instruments used in the clinical laboratory using safe practice and employ appropriate troubleshooting strategies when instruments malfunction.
- Recognize key components of a laboratory information system.
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MLAB 2401 - Clinical Chemistry
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
An overview of clinical chemistry theory, principles, procedures, and correlations. Tests for glucose, urea, creatinine, uric acid, proteins, bilirubin, enzymes and electrolytes are included. Colorimetric and photometric techniques used in examining normal and abnormal clinical specimens are introduced along with special procedures such as immunoassays and electrophoresis.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, liver, kidney, blood gases, electrolytes, hormones, and drug detoxification.
- Identify, perform, interpret, and correlate laboratory tests used in routine clinical chemistry.
- Understand general instrumentation methodologies.
- Perform laboratory mathematical problems, with special attention to dilutions.
- Relate abnormal chemistry test results to the most common diseases.
- Develop trouble-shooting skills.
- Exhibit professionalism, self-motivation, and responsibility.
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MLAB 2402 - Hematology & Hemostasis
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
This course integrates the theory of hematology with application through assessment of laboratory test results. Laboratory test results are correlated with disease. Areas of study include formation of blood, composition of blood, morphology of blood cells and changes observed in blood cells in response to disease. An overview of coagulation theory is provided.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Determine the suitability of blood samples for hematologic/coagulation testing and perform the analysis of using the standard of care exercised by an entry level medical laboratory technician working in the hematology/coagulation laboratory.
- Correlate automated hematology test results with microscopic findings and report test results in the appropriate way.
- Initiate appropriate corrective action when laboratory equipment malfunctions or controls are out of range and use safe practice when disposing of blood and blood-contaminated consumables.
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MLAB 2403 - Clinical Microbiology
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
This course examines the study of microorganisms of medical importance as it relates to man and disease. The course includes discussions of proper collection, handling and examination of specimens, staining and culture techniques, identification methods, drug sensitivity testing, and quality control procedures.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the field of medical microbiology, including bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and mycobacteriology, by discussing morphology, metabolism, genetics and growth requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a) major cellular characteristics, b) cultural characteristics, c) identification methods, d) specimen sources, e) general pathology of microorganisms of clinical importance by describing and identifying each according to these characteristics.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the cultivation of microorganisms from clinical specimens by discussing culturing methods and conditions, and by listing pathogens and normal flora organisms found in various body sites.
- Analyze unknown cultures from the respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal tract and blood by differentiating bacterial colonies, performing appropriate biochemical tests and susceptibility studies, and combining results with morphological characteristics to identify the bacteria present in the culture.
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MLAB 2410 - Clinical Practicum III
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2420 - Clinical Practicum IV
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2510 - Clinical Practicum III
Credit hours: 5
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
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MLAB 2610 - Clinical Practicum I
Credit hours: 6
Prerequisites: Program Restriction - Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT Program
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge and problem solving.
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MLAB 2620 - Clinical Practicum II
Credit hours: 6
Prerequisites: Program Restriction - Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT Program
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge and problem solving.
Merchandising Programming
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MLAB 2520 - Clinical Practicum IV
Credit hours: 5
Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.
Course Description:
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.
Nursing
Nuclear Medicine
Ophthalmic Technician
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OPHT 1205 - Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology
Credit hours: 2
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the history of ophthalmic technology, including roles and responsibilities in the field. Ethics of patient care and medical economics will also be discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe and distinguish the professions of ophthalmology, optometry, and ophthalmic technology and thoroughly understand the scope of practice of each.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of HIPAA policies to prevent patient confidentiality related errors in clinic.
- Upon completion of this course students should be able to apply their knowledge of general ethics and ophthalmic ethics when making decisions in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge about the most common reversible and irreversible causes of eye disease in the local and international community to help patients find resources to address their eye conditions according to their practice location.
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OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Formal admission into the Ophthalmic Technician Program
Course Description:
This course will present the normal anatomy of the adnexa, globe and visual pathway and the physiology of ocular movements and vision. In addition, some of the more common pathophysiology will be discussed and identified.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology to correctly document ophthalmic findings in clinic.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to analyze the ocular anatomy involved in ophthalmic clinical cases to determine the testing that should be conducted on a patient, and whether the results of that testing are accurate.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology to understand the pathophysiology of the diseases that affect the various parts of the eye and surrounding anatomy.
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OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I
OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics
OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I
Course Description:
This course will acquaint the student with ocular pharmacology including diagnostic agents, therapeutic agents, antibiotics, topical anesthetics, antivirals, antihistamines/anti-allergic agents, and many of the systemic medications with which they will come into contact. Indications for these agents and their common side effects will be discussed. A review of the autonomic nervous system as it relates to medications and their actions will be presented.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to use and apply their knowledge of all categories of ocular pharmaceuticals in a clinical setting.
- Student will demonstrate understanding of the parts of a prescription and the associated abbreviations by effectively communicating the use of prescribed medications with patients in the clinic.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of all ophthalmic diagnostic medications by choosing the appropriate diagnostic medication when performing tests in the clinical setting.
- Students will be able to apply their understanding of minor and life threatening side effects related to ocular and systemic medications to successfully aid a patient experiencing a medication related adverse reaction when appropriate in a clinical setting
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OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
Course Description:
Basic characteristics of common ocular disorders will be presented in this course. Included in the course are: the anterior segment, ocular adnexa, posterior segment diseases and conditions most common to the ophthalmology practice. A review of systemic diseases relating to ocular conditions will be presented as well as common diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. Triage for ocular emergencies will be presented in detail.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to determine differential diagnoses in clinic based on a patient’s signs, symptoms, medical, and ocular history.
- Upon completion of this course students should be able to use and apply their knowledge of ocular diseases to accurately triage a patient over the phone and determine the timing at which they should be scheduled in the clinic.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to determine the ocular anatomy that corresponds with various ophthalmic diseases in order to perform the proper testing on a patient in clinic.
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OPHT 2230 - Clinical Applications III
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: OPHT 2326 - Ocular Motility
OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II
OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology
OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry
OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II
Course Description:
This course includes supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the summer semester.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and lab courses during the current and previous semesters to patients in the clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency of skills learned in the current and previous semesters to accurately examine a patient in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, critical thinking, and professionalism in the clinical setting.
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OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
Course Description:
This course includes supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the fall semester.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and lab courses during the semester to patients in the clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency of skills learned in the current and previous semesters to accurately examine a patient in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, critical thinking, and professionalism in the clinical setting.
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OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
Course Description:
In this course students will learn the basic physical, geometric, and physiologic optical principles as applied to the eye and visual system including the visual pathway, light transmission, absorption, reflection and refraction.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of optics concepts to solve problems in other ophthalmic courses.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to utilize their knowledge of optics concepts to effectively communicate refractive error findings and treatments with a patient in clinic.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify the appropriate optics formula to solve optics related problems when encountered in clinic.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to utilize and apply their knowledge of spherical lenses, spherocylindrical lenses, and prisms to accurately correct various refractive errors and motility issues for patients in the clinical setting.
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OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I
OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics
OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I
Course Description:
This course includes supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the spring semester.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and lab courses during the current and previous semesters to patients in the clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency of skills learned in the current and previous semesters to accurately examine a patient in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, critical thinking, and professionalism in the clinical setting.
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OPHT 2326 - Ocular Motility
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I
OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics
OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I
Course Description:
This course will cover principles and techniques of ocular motility and exophthalmometry, which are presented with emphasis on skill development in these procedures.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of strabismus, amblyopia, and other ocular motility issues to determine the proper motility testing needed on a patient in clinic, accurately perform the needed testing, assess the outcome for possible causes, and determine the proper course of action based on the findings.
- Upon completion of this course, students will apply their knowledge of prisms and optical lenses to the correction of motility issues in clinic.
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OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I
OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics
OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of retinoscopy and refractometry measurements with emphasis on skill development using various retinoscopes. Principles and techniques of spectacle fitting and adjustment and low vision concepts will also be included.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to accurately determine a patient’s refractive error through the performance of retinoscopy and refractometry in the designated cylinder power and effectively communicate the findings to the patient.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of optics, refractometry, spectacle principles, and low vision concepts to solve patient refractive problems in clinic.
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OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
Course Description:
In this course, the basic principles and skills for ophthalmic procedures will be taught. These include visual acuity measurement, lens measurements, tonometry, charting, medical history documentation, use of slit lamp, pupillary exam.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the ophthalmic tests learned in this course and accurately record the results when appropriate on patients in the clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calibrate and maintain the equipment learned in the semester as needed in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform basic patient testing in clinic on patients who do not speak English or who have verbal or cognitive issues.
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OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I
OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics
OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease
OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of surgical assisting, microbial controls, the safe handling of equipment and supplies, and the use of specialized equipment for ophthalmic photography, ultrasonography, and corneal topography. Basic interpretations of fluorescein angiography and laser procedures are also included.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose ophthalmic diagnostic tests based on specific patient findings and competently perform those tests on patients in the clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of surgical asepsis, identify various ophthalmic surgical instruments, and maintain the sterility of surgical instruments in order to assist the ophthalmologist with a variety of minor ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calibrate and maintain the equipment learned in the semester as needed in a clinical setting.
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OPHT 2352 - Ophthalmic Procedures III
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2326 - Ocular Motility
OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II
OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology
OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry
OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II
Course Description:
This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of contact lens measurement and fitting, as well as patient instruction and counseling. The course will also cover various other ophthalmic skills and procedures.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course students will competently teach a patient how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses in a clinical setting.
- Upon completion of this course students will be able to conduct a contact lens history evaluation on a patient and examine the patient for appropriate contact lens fitting in clinic.
- Upon completion of this course students will be able to verify and measure various contact lenses when appropriate in clinic.
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OPHT 2353 - Ophthalmic Procedures IV
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OPHT 2326 - Ocular Motility
OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II
OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology
OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry
OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of visual field measurement, causes of visual field loss, basic external ophthalmic exam and the documentation of all testing and exam results.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course students should be able identify the appropriate visual field test needed in a clinical setting based on patient complaints, history, and examine, and perform the needed visual field test with accuracy.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able conduct a slit lamp exam and accurately record the findings in the patient’s record.
- Upon completion of this course students should be able to apply their knowledge of photography and ocular anatomy to determine the appropriate slit lamp imaging technique needed to photograph ocular pathology in the clinic.
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to assess a patient’s visual field to determine the reliability of the test in clinic.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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OTA 2330 - OT Int. and Tx: Adults
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OTAP 1340, OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, OTAP 1370, OTA 1380, OTAP 1240, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
A study of physical and mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and physical well-being.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Select and provide safe, client centered, interventions and procedures (including preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based) pertinent to the needs of the client. These include prevention, remediation, compensation, and other methods across the scope of physical, sensory, cognitive, and mental health practice.
- Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, safety awareness and judgment, and use therapeutic adaptation with occupations pertinent to the needs of the client. Adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to the needs of the client and their sociocultural context. Use safety precautions with the client during therapeutic intervention. Modify and grade intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of clients.
- Provide fabrication, application, fitting, and training in orthotic devices used to promote occupational performance.
- Recognize the use of PAMs as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance and articulate knowledge of safe and effective administration and precautions
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety.
- Monitor, reassess, and communicate the effect of OT intervention, and determine in collaboration with the OT, client, family members, significant others, and other professionals the need for continued and/or modified intervention, referral, or discharge.
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