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Course/Program Inventory
Community College Course Inventory
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FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY- NOT FOR EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) provides its online common course inventory for community colleges (or common curriculum inventory for technical colleges) as a tool for faculty, staff, and administrators to use in academic program planning. It is not intended for use in advising. TBR does not guarantee that the information contained within the site is up-to-date, complete and accurate. Individuals assume any risks associated with relying upon such information without checking other credible sources, such as a College Catalog or TBR policies. Content within the site is for information purposes only and does not represent the official Academic Program Inventory at any specific TBR institution.
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Community College
Environmental Health Technology
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EHTC 2315 - Applied Radiological Control Technology
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Study of the core academic knowledge and skill required to work as an entry level radiation control technician
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Perform basic mathematics to quantify radiation dose
- Recognize sources of radiation
- Understand radioactive decay
- Describe biological effects of radiation
- Identify and implement appropriate radiation protection standards
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EHTC 2320 - Industrial Hygiene and Safety II
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Instruction in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace hazards. This course provides a more detailed look at specific physical, chemical and biological hazards in the work environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify and address airborne hazards in the work environment
- Properly select and utilize respiratory protection equipment
- Evaluate and control physical and biological hazards in the work environment per OSHA standards
- Understand the requirements of OSHA’s Blood Borne Pathogen Standard
- Prepare and make an in class presentation on a topic pertinent to industrial hygiene
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EHTC 2340 - Special Topics
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course will provide a student the opportunity to investigate and report on a topic of special interest to that student or one that would benefit their employer or the community.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Investigate a topic of interest in an environmental area
- Report findings to the instructor
- Explain why the topic is relevant to environment or public health
- Locate and cite sources of information
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EHTC 2420 - Environmental Health Technology Internship
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Sophomore status and approval of the EHTC Program Director.
Course Description:
An optional work experience designed to familiarize students with applications of principles utilized in the environmental field. Students must attain at least 200 contact hours in appropriate environmental work activity.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Perform work as an environmental technician under appropriate supervision
- Properly describe work activities to the EHTC program director
- Coordinate verification of completion between the provider and the EHTC program director
- Perform as a competent and diligent professional
- Represent the EHTC program and Roane State as a quality worker
Fire Science
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FIRE 1310 - Principles of Emergency Services (WSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Illustrate and explain the history and culture of the three main public safety professions in the United States.
- List and describe the major emergency organizations that provide emergency response service in the United States and how they interrelate.
- Differentiate between public safety training and education. Explain the value of higher education to the professionalization of the three main public safety professions.
- Identify and explain the components of fire, crime, and injury/illness prevention including enforcement, public information/education, and various protection systems for public safety.
- Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of the three main public safety professions.
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FIRE 1315 - Rescue Awareness (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Basic methods of recognition and identification of a hazardous situation where a rescuer might be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem. Utilizing all known resources in the perspective area, and focusing in on personal safety and patient safety.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Define the common terms used in technical rescue operations.
- Describe the various types of technical rescue services.
- Recognize and identify the common hazards associated with the various types of technical rescues.
- Explain the importance of compliance with various regulations and standards involving technical rescue operations.
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FIRE 1320 - Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Discuss how to implement the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives to support changing the culture for a safer fire and emergency services.
- Describe changes that need to occur in order to reduce fire and emergency services LODDs and injuries.
- Explain the importance of training, education, and overall professional development in emergency responder safety and survival.
- Recognize the need for a comprehensive wellness and fitness program for every fire department.
- Examine the various causes of emergency responder deaths and injuries.
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FIRE 1325 - Fire Investigation I (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. Principles of Emergency Services, Building Construction for Fire Protection, Fire Behavior and Combustion or Instructor approval.
Course Description:
This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Describe the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination including fire behavior, characteristics of fuels and methods of heat transfer.
- Identify the characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of fire setters.
- Describe the process of conducting investigation using the scientific method.
- Identify cause and origin in different settings and differentiate between accidental and incendiary.
- Using key case law decisions, identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation.
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FIRE 1330 - Fire Prevention (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and safety education; and fire investigation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the history and role of fire prevention.
- Discuss the various functions of a fire prevention bureau.
- Identify the laws, rules, codes, and other regulations relevant to fire prevention and the agencies or authority having jurisdiction.
- Describe inspection practices and procedures for code enforcement.
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FIRE 2199 - Special Topics in Fire Science
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Study and discussion of select topics in the field of fire science. Content may vary. The course may be repeated with departmental consent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student outcomes for this course will be determined based on the content of the course.
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FIRE 2299 - Special Topics in Fire Science
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Study and discussion of select topics in the field of fire science. Content may vary. The course may be repeated with departmental consent
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student outcomes for this course will be determined based on the content of the course.
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FIRE 2310 - Fire Protection Systems (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Provide information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants.
- Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems and the legislation that impacts the type of systems.
- Identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems.
- Identify the types of detectors and explain how they detect fire.
- Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems.
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FIRE 2315 - Introduction to Homeland Security & Disaster Management (WSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course will provide students with an overview of the concepts of homeland security and emergency management at the local (operational) level as well as the national (strategic) level. This is a writing and discussion intensive course to develop the knowledge skills and abilities needed for homeland security/emergency managers for the future.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Describe the statutory authority of local, state, and federal law pertaining to homeland security and emergency management.
- Understand and describe organizational actions by public safety and related governmental agencies in the homeland security/emergency management context of natural and man-made disasters.
- Discuss safety and security issues related to homeland security and emergency management situations. Comparisons will be made between the United States (national) and international (global) perspectives.
- Describe mitigation, preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery issues in natural and man-made disaster situations within the scope of an all-hazards approach.
- Describe the leadership challenges and skills demanded by the new multiagency, multi-discipline collaborative environment (i.e. public agencies, military agencies, and private sector agencies).
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FIRE 2320 - Building Construction for Fire Protection (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing. Completion of Principles of Emergency Services or Instructor approval.
Course Description:
Provide the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Identify Type I, II, II, IV, and V building construction.
- Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
- Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
- Identify the principle structural components of buildings and have an understanding of the functions of each.
- Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighters safety.
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FIRE 2325 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the chemical and physical properties of water.
- Describe the six principles of pressure.
- Explain the friction loss principles.
- Calculate gallons per minute.
- Compare the various types of water distribution systems.
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FIRE 2330 - Fire Behavior and Combustion (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.
- Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
- Describe and apply the process of burning.
- Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.
- Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
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FIRE 2335 - Strategy & Tactics (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: FIRE 1310 - Principles of Emergency Services and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the difference between strategy and tactics.
- Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics.
- Explain the factors during size-up and their overall effectiveness of fire ground management.
- Compare an offensive attack to a defensive fire attack.
- Demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in the incident command system.
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FIRE 2340 - Leadership Development (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing or Instructor approval.
Course Description:
Presenting the company officer with the basic leadership skills and behaviors needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course includes problem-solving skills and behaviors, identify and assess the needs of the company officer’s subordinates and decision making skills for the company officer.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Describe organizational culture.
- Assess the importance of positively influencing community leaders by demonstrating effective leadership.
- Identify staffing and funding options for all fire service issues. Identify types of inter-agency cooperative efforts and mutual aid agreements.
- Identify the extracurricular resources available to the fire service and explain the importance of cooperation.
- Identify the extracurricular resources available to the fire service and explain the importance of cooperation.
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FIRE 2350 - Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Administration (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing, FIRE 1310 Principles of Emergency Services, or Instructor approval.
Course Description:
The course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify and explain the concepts of span of control, effective delegation, and division of labor.
- Select and implement the appropriate disciplinary action based upon an employee’s conduct.
- Discuss the various levels of leadership, roles, and responsibilities within the organization.
- Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles.
- Identify the importance of ethics as it relates to fire and emergency services.
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FIRE 2355 - Hazardous Materials I (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Basic methods of recognition and identification of hazardous materials based on the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and the basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective equipment. Discussion includes the basic tactical concerns relating to scene management of a hazardous material incident.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Discuss hazardous materials laws, regulations and standards.
- Explain how hazardous materials are classified.
- Describe how hazardous materials are stored, used, and transported.
- Describe the recognition and identification of hazardous materials.
- Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate responses for given incidents involving hazard materials.
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FIRE 2360 - Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: (Need no less than 3 and no more than 5)
- Identify occupational health and safety programs for industry and emergency services today.
- Describe the relevance for safety in the work place including the importance of PPE.
- Apply the knowledge of an effective safety plan to pre-incident planning, response, and training activities.
- Describe the responsibilities of individual responders, supervisors, safety officers, and incident commanders, safety program managers, safety committees and fire department managers as they relate to health and safety programs.
- Identify and analyze the major causes involved in line-of-duty firefighter deaths related to health, wellness, fitness and vehicle operations.
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FIRE 2365 - Hazardous Materials II (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: FIRE 2355 and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
A continuing study of hazardous materials. Emphasis will be placed on hazard and risk assessment and site control. Discussion will include standard operating procedures and termination of an incident as well as advanced control techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the need and procedures for scene incident management.
- Describe the need for protective actions and decontamination at common incidents.
- Discuss the importance of the three hazardous material zones of operation.
- Demonstrate the utilization of guidelines and other reference materials to determine initial course of action.
- Analyze an incident and plan a response.
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FIRE 2370 - Public Fire & Life Safety Education (WSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the public and/or fire service educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator as addressed in NFPA 1035. The topics include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The student will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. An overview of the educator, manager, and administrator role will be presented.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Select appropriate fire and life safety instructional materials, given a subject, program objective, the intended audience, and related resources, so that the materials are appropriate to the audience and fire department-specific program objectives.
- Present a prepared fire and life safety program, given lesson content, time allotments, and identified audience, so that fire department-specific program objectives are met.
- Use multiple presentation methods when presenting prepared programs, given program objectives, time allotments, and a specified audience, so that the chosen presentation methods are used.
- Document public fire and life safety educational programs, given appropriate forms or formats, so that all programs are recorded and each element of the form or format is addressed.
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FIRE 2375 - Hazardous Materials Chemistry (VSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. This course is not intended to satisfy the natural science requirement for the AAS Degree.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify the common elements of the Periodic Table.
- Distinguish between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
- Describe the basic chemical and physical properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
- Explain the difference between ionic and covalent bonding.
- Discuss principles of chemical reactions.
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FIRE 2380 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services (WSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
This course will address the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services. It will also include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards that emergency services are measured against
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand a broad overview of the law and how that law directly affects aspects of emergency services, such as: line of duty deaths, homeland security, incident command, emergency vehicle operations, etc.
- Explain and discuss aspects of human resources-related litigation, such as: employment and personnel issues related to race discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), etc.
- Explain and discuss aspects of operations and managerial issues such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), drug and alcohol events in and out of the workplace, confidentiality issues, negligence, malpractice, etc.
- Understand and discuss legislative and political foundations of emergency services-related laws by which public safety organizations work (fire service and emergency medical services-centric).
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FIRE 2385 - Fire Investigation II (WSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing and FIRE 1325 Fire Investigation I.
Course Description:
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and courtroom testimony.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the significance of the rule of law, especially within the context of fire investigation and arson events as well as how it pertains to arrest, search, and seizure.
- Analyze different types of fire cause and articulate those findings in both verbal and written narratives.
- Recognize the different classifications of arson and apply those classifications to fire investigation reporting.
- Interpret a fire scene in order to perform a proper and accurate investigation.
- Explain the role of the fire investigator in courtroom demeanor and testifying.
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FIRE 2390 - Emergency Services Capstone Project (CSCC)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: College level Writing/Reading and successful completion of the Major Field Core requirements.
Course Description:
Research paper in APA format on contemporary issues or problems within the fire and emergency services field; written report required; findings may be applied in work environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Search national, state, and local records for pertinent emergency service information related to the written project.
- Search published information from sources such as professional publications, reports, and federal reports for pertinent information related to the project.
- Develop clear and concise written reports.
- Incorporate figures, tables, and appendices within the report.
- Submit a paper containing a college level of writing, accuracy and topical information regarding an issue impacting the fire service.
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FIRE 2399 - Special Topics in Fire Science
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
Course Description:
Study and discussion of select topics in the field of fire science. Content may vary. The course may be repeated with departmental consent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student outcomes for this course will be determined based on the content of the course.
Funeral Services
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FSED 1010 - History and Sociology of Funeral Service
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful acceptance into the AAS/FSED program
Course Description:
This course surveys funeral and burial customs associated with the beliefs and practices in various cultures from the early Egyptians to present day. In addition, the general principles related to customs, religions, human relations, social behavior, and their influence on funeral practices will be examined.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the historical relationship to present day funeral service practices and customs.
- the evolution of the funeral service profession and associated funeral service merchandise.
- the relevance of the funeral rites and customs of ancient cultures to the modern funeral service professional.
- the social implications of the funeral service profession.
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FSED 1020 - Dynamics of Grief Management
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the FSED program.
PSYC 1030 - General Psychology
Course Description:
This outline is a survey of the basic principles of psychology and counseling as they relate to Funeral Service. Especially stressed are the psychological concepts in the areas of grief, bereavement, mourning, aftercare, and crisis intervention with particular emphasis on roles of the funeral director.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the application of general psychology to funeral service.
- the event of bereavement, the emotion of grief, and the process of mourning.
- the importance of helping skills and their application to the functions of the funeral director.
- the importance of interpersonal communication and interpersonal communication skills
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FSED 1030 - Funeral Directing
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the FSED program.
FSED 1010 - History and Sociology of Funeral Service
Corequisites: FSED 1040 - Funeral Directing Practicum I
Course Description:
This course introduces the primary duties and responsibilities of the funeral director. Special emphasis is placed on the funeral director’s role in working with the family of the decedent, as they select options for funeral rites, ceremonies, and committal services. Legal and ethical obligations, as well as the value of effective communication skills, are also examined.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the primary responsibilities of the funeral director.
- the proper procedures for conducting a funeral arrangement conference with the client family.
- the required legal documents associated with operating a funeral services facility.
- the proper procedures for directing and conducting a variety of funeral and committal rites and ceremonies.
- the importance of ethics and effective communication skills in funeral service.
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FSED 1040 - Funeral Directing Practicum I
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Successful acceptance into the AAS/FSED program.
Corequisites: FSED 1030 - Funeral Directing
Course Description:
This course introduces the practical aspects of funeral home operations, which includes local, state, and federal laws as they pertain to funeral service. In addition, students will participate in funeral arranging, funeral directing, and committal service procedures. All funeral directing functions will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director and the Southwest Tennessee Community College Funeral Service Education faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the funeral director’s role and responsibility to the client family.
- the purpose of the arrangement conference.
- the overall funeral arrangement process.
- the procedures and practices of funeral directing.
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FSED 1050 - Funeral Directing Practicum II
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Admission to AAS/FSED Program
FSED 1030 - Funeral Directing
FSED 1040 - Funeral Directing Practicum I
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Funeral Directing Practicum I and will provide additional experience with the practical aspects of funeral home operations, which includes local, state, and federal laws as they pertain to funeral service. In addition, students will participate in funeral arranging, funeral directing, and committal service procedures. All funeral directing functions will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director and the Southwest Tennessee Community College Funeral Service Education faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the role of the funeral director and his/her legal and ethical responsibility to serve the needs of the client family.
- the purpose of the arrangement conference.
- the overall funeral arrangement process.
- the procedures and practices of funeral directing.
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FSED 1060 - Mortuary Law and Ethics
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Admission to the AAS/FSED program.
Course Description:
This course introduces legal and ethical issues in the funeral service profession. This includes the sources of business law, mortuary law, rights and duties regarding disposition of dead bodies, state and federal regulation of funeral homes, funeral directors and cemeteries, probate law, and funeral professional ethics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the basic principles of business law.
- the inter-relationship of business law and funeral service law.
- the legal duties and responsibilities of the funeral service practitioner and the funeral establishment.
- the ethical and moral duties and responsibilities to the deceased, their family, and the public.
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FSED 1070 - Funeral Service Merchandising
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Admission to the AAS/FSED Program
FSED 1010 - History and Sociology of Funeral Service
Course Description:
This course introduces the practical aspects of product knowledge and merchandising for caskets, outer burial containers, and other related funeral service merchandise.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the value of acquiring comprehensive product knowledge for the different types of funeral service merchandise sold in the funeral home setting, as well as the importance of sharing this information with the client family.
- the effective presentation of funeral service merchandise to the client family, which includes the use of the educational or demonstration grouping of merchandise.
- the types of effective methods used to display a variety of funeral service merchandise items in the funeral home setting.
- the effective methods of pricing funeral service merchandise, as well as utilizing sales analysis to determine the effectiveness of the merchandising plan.
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FSED 1080 - Chemistry for Funeral Services
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the AAS/FSED program.
MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
Corequisites: FSED 2020 - Embalming I
FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I
Course Description:
This course provides a survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to Funeral Service. The focus is on the chemical principles and interactions involved in sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- define the potentially harmful chemicals used in the preparation by listing the major hazardous chemicals involved in preservation of human remains and how they affect the funeral service practitioner.
- apply the function and purpose of the major composite chemicals used in arterial, cavity, and accessory fluids.
- demonstrate the modes of preservation and decomposition of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
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FSED 2010 - Funeral Service Management
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Admission to AAS/FSED program
FSED 1010 - History and Sociology of Funeral Service
Course Description:
This course introduces management principles for funeral home operations, which includes human resources, financial, marketing, facilities, and office management, as well as their application to the small business environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the goals and objectives of funeral service management.
- the specialized areas of management.
- the importance of good communications skills.
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FSED 2020 - Embalming I
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Admission to AAS/FSED Program
BIOL 1010 - Introductory Biology I
Corequisites: FSED 1080 - Chemistry for Funeral Services
FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I
Course Description:
This course will provide a discussion of the theoretical aspects of embalming, as well as examining the purpose and need for embalming, types of death, signs of death, tests for death, postmortem changes, ethics of embalming, chemical and physical changes, formulating chemical solutions, and selection and raising of vessels.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the purpose of embalming.
- the handling, treatment, and disposition of a deceased human body regarding the client family and community within the areas of sociological, psychological, theological, physical, and legal requirements.
- the importance of sanitation and disinfection of the dead human body.
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FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the AAS/FSED program.
Corequisites: FSED 1080 - Chemistry for Funeral Services
FSED 2020 - Embalming I
Course Description:
This course applies the theoretical aspects of an embalming operation. All embalming operations are performed under the direct supervision and instruction of a licensed embalmer and the Southwest Tennessee Community College Funeral Service Education faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the importance of personal and environmental safety and cleanliness.
- the use of embalming instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- the purpose and process of embalming.
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FSED 2040 - Embalming II
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the AAS/FSED program.
FSED 2020 - Embalming I
FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I
FSED 2070 - Microbiology and Pathology for Funeral Service
Corequisites: FSED 2050 - Embalming Practicum II
FSED 2060 - Restorative Art
Course Description:
This course illustrates the advanced theoretical aspects of embalming and is a continuation of FSED 2020. Special emphasis is placed on the principles and techniques of embalming, which includes case analysis, methods of injection and drainage, cavity embalming, and special problem cases.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- embalming techniques associated with difficult cases.
- the importance of the embalming analysis.
- what the general body conditions are associated with embalming.
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FSED 2050 - Embalming Practicum II
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Admission to AAS/FSED Program
FSED 2020 - Embalming I
FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I
FSED 2070 - Microbiology and Pathology for Funeral Service
Corequisites: FSED 2040 - Embalming II
FSED 2060 - Restorative Art
FSED 2080 - Funeral Service Seminar
Course Description:
This course applies the theoretical aspects of an embalming operation, with emphasis placed upon advanced procedures for embalming autopsy and trauma cases. Embalming operations are performed under the direct supervision and instruction of a licensed embalmer and the Southwest Tennessee Community College Funeral Service Education faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the advanced procedures of embalming difficult cases.
- the importance of embalming analysis.
- the importance of proper disinfection and sanitization of the deceased human body.
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FSED 2060 - Restorative Art
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Admission to AAS/FSED Program
FSED 2020 - Embalming I
FSED 2030 - Embalming Practicum I
Corequisites: FSED 2040 - Embalming II
FSED 2050 - Embalming Practicum II
Course Description:
This course prepares the student to recognize and apply the various restorative and cosmetology techniques used in the restoration of the deceased.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the purpose of restorative art.
- the significance of facial bone and muscle identification.
- the application of appropriate reconstruction techniques.
- the use and application of color theory and cosmetics.
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FSED 2070 - Microbiology and Pathology for Funeral Service
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Successful acceptance into the AAS/FSED program.
Admission to AAS/FSED Program
BIOL 1010 - Introductory Biology I
Course Description:
This course introduces the principles of microbiology and pathology, especially as they can be applied to the embalming and restorative art processes. Special emphasis will be placed on tissue pathology and major causative agents of death.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- basic microbial morphology.
- basic microbial physiology.
- the pathological conditions associated with disease.
- the significance of embalming analysis.
- the significance of sanitization and disinfection.
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FSED 2080 - Funeral Service Seminar
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the AAS/FSED program.
Course Description:
Comprehensive preparation for and completion of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board, Inc. National Board Examination (NBE).
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- the content of the Funeral Service Arts section of the NBE.
- the content of the Funeral Service Sciences section of the NBE.
Geography
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GEOG 1012 - Cultural Geography**
Credit hours: 3
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GEOG 1015 - Physical Geography**
Credit hours: 3
Geology
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GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology
Credit hours: 4
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GEOL 1300 - Environmental Science w/Lab
Credit hours: 4
Healthcare Documentation
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HCDS 1210 - Technology Concepts in Healthcare Documentation I
Credit hours: 2
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
This coursework is designed to introduce the student to word processing applications and related technologies and to develop computer skills and proficiency. It is designed to study, synthesize, and apply technologies used in healthcare documentation. (2 lecture hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of and the ability to operate computers and related technologies.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate designated dictation and transcription equipment.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of security issues related to dictation and transcription systems working onsite or remotely.
- Demonstrate correct ergonomic habits.
- Appropriately use electronic references and other resources for research and practice.
- Understand medical transcription includes procedures such as organizing, revising, editing and proofreading transcribed medical reports.
- Transcribe medical reports employing word processing features to correct syntax, usage, grammar, and spelling.
- Manage and coordinate basic information gathered from multiple sources for the purposes of problem solving and decision-making.
- Identify and use basic features of word processing programs (to include inserting text, deleting text, creating macros, saving).
- Differentiate between stand-alone and networked computers, and recognize the functions of computer components and peripherals (e.g., printer, modem).
- Recognize and describe alternative keyboard, monitor, and mouse features (e.g., ergonomic, stenotype, flat-screen monitor, wireless).
- Explain basic concepts of dictation and transcription technology.
- Use designated transcription equipment (e.g., analog, digital, sound card, foot pedals, headsets) to complete transcription documents.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of telecommunications and send, receive, forward, respond to, and attach documents to email (e.g., fax, modem, Internet).
- Demonstrate awareness of ergonomic issues in the classroom and workplace.
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HCDS 1218 - Technology Concepts in Healthcare Documentation II
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: HCDS 1210 - Technology Concepts in Healthcare Documentation I
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
This course focuses on maximizing proficiency with computers and electronic resources through the study and application of features and techniques most useful for medical transcription. This course is a study of the personal computer, including hardware and software, and related technologies relevant to medical transcription. Among the key topics are customizing Windows XP and Windows Vista, keyboarding shortcuts, performing computer maintenance, ensuring computer and data security, using network and wireless connections, researching effectively using electronic resources and the Internet, and using text expanders and word processing techniques to increase productivity and accuracy. It is also designed to study, synthesize, and apply technologies used in healthcare documentation, as well as to stimulate an awareness of related emerging technologies. (2 lecture hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of and the ability to operate computers and related technologies.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate designated dictation and transcription equipment.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of security issues related to dictation and transcription systems working onsite or remotely.
- Assess correct ergonomic habits and apply them at their work sites.
- Appropriately use electronic references and other resources for research and practice.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of speech recognition technology and how it integrates into medical transcription.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of electronic healthcare records (EHR) including the functions related to dictation/transcription integration and editing, and common terminology used in EHR systems.
- Understand medical transcription includes procedures such as organizing, revising, editing and proofreading transcribed medical reports.
- Transcribe medical reports employing word processing features to correct syntax, usage, grammar, and spelling.
- Manage and coordinate basic information gathered from multiple sources for the purposes of problem solving and decision-making.
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HCDS 1302 - Medical Terminology I
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to sit the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
A study of medical terminology word elements including prefixes, suffixes and root words. Diagnostic, clinical, laboratory, pharmaceutical and surgical terms are also learned as they pertain to each body system. (3 lecture hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Construct and deconstruct medical vocabulary by analyzing its structure, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, plurals, nouns, and adjectives.
- Distinguish between or among medical homophones (sound-alikes), commonly confused medical terms, and synonyms.
- Categorize and interpret abbreviations, brief forms, acronyms, eponyms, and foreign words and phrases commonly used in clinical practice.
- Categorize surgical procedures and other interventional diagnostic and treatment modalities by specialty, indications or related diagnoses, technique, and typical findings.
- Discriminate among procedures, techniques, and findings in diagnostic and treatment modalities by specialty, indications or related diagnoses, technique, and typical findings.
- Compare and contrast the etiologies and pathologies of diseases and trauma within a specialty or body system.
- Identify and define methods of diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and conditions.
- Identify and analyze current trends and advancements in medicine.
- Define and translate a core of medical abbreviations for each chapter studied.
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HCDS 1303 - Anatomy Concepts in Healthcare Documentation
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the organization of the human body as well as a study of the anatomical structures and basic physiology of body systems.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and systems.
- Identify body cavities and the organs they contain.
- Describe the position or relationship of one part of the body to another incorporating directional and positional terms as well as anatomic planes and regions.
- Classify tissue by type, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissues.
- Locate organs, muscles, bones, and other structural components of the body on a graphic.
- Categorize anatomical structures by each body system.
- Apply the concept of homeostasis to human physiology activity.
- Related and summarize the body’s immune system and defense mechanisms.
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HCDS 1305 - Healthcare Documentation Specialist Procedures
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
Emphasis is placed on healthcare documentation standards according to the AHDI Book of Style for Medical Transcription. A general overview of fundamental grammar concepts, capitalization, and punctuation usage relative to clinical documentation is provided. This course also includes an introduction to the content of the medical record, medicolegal issues, and regulatory agency requirements as they relate to the practice of medical transcription. (3 lecture hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply correct English usage, including the rules of proper grammar, punctuation, and style, and use of correct spelling and logical sentence structure.
- Appropriately use and evaluate the reliability of related grammar and style references and other resources for research and practice.
- Apply correct medical style as defined by authorities such as The AHDI Book of Style for Medical Transcription and/or the AMA Manual of Style, especially rules that specifically apply to medical transcription.
- Acquire general knowledge of the regulatory and medicolegal aspects of healthcare documentation.
- Analyze and evaluate oral and/or written expression by listening and reading critically for elements of medical transcription style and standards of practice in accordance to The AHDI Book of Style for Medical Transcription that reflect accurately transcribed medical reports.
- Understand medical transcription includes procedures such as editing and proofreading transcribed medical reports.
- Transcribe medical reports employing correct syntax, usage, grammar, and mechanics.
- Manage and coordinate basic information gathered from multiple sources for the purposes of problem solving and decision-making.
- Recognize the major report types and describe document formatting guidelines.
- Apply the rules of spelling.
- Spell and define commonly used words.
- Recognize and correct commonly misspelled or misused words.
- Recognize and appropriately use homonyms, heteronyms, synonyms, and antonyms.
- Apply proper medical style in the use of arabic numerals, roman numerals, and units of measure.
- Incorporate medical stylistic rules in transcription of abbreviations, acronyms, and brief forms.
- Explain and apply the parts of speech, incorporating them in application of the rules of correct grammar, including verb tense and subject-verb agreement.
- Apply the rules of punctuation in transcribing, writing, and reading.
- Analyze and correctly transcribe sentences that may be clipped, inverted, or fragmented, in accordance with medical style.
- Identify and appropriately transcribe jargon, slang, street talk, regionalisms, profanities, obscenities, and vulgarities, in accordance with medical style.
- Describe, formulate, and organize paragraphs, in accordance with medical style.
- Employ proper usage and translation of foreign phrases, in accordance with medical style.
- Identify and use appropriate references and other resources.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of security, access, and modification of the health record.
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HCDS 1312 - Clinical Education
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to sit the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
Transcription practice and speech recognition editing of authentic physician dictation provided by a medical facility or transcription service. (15 total lecture hours and 240 clinical hours/semester)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Medical Transcription-related outcomes:
- Apply correct English usage and the rules of proper grammar, punctuation, and style, and will use correct spelling and logical sentence structure.
- Accurately transcribe and/or edit authentic clinician-generated documents representing various specialties, report types, and account specifics.
- Apply correct medical style as defined by authorities such as AHDI’s The Book of Style and/or the AMA Manual of Style, especially rules that specifically apply to medical transcription/editing.
- Analyze errors and devise corrective strategies.
- Select correct report format.
- Meet progressively demanding medical transcription/editing accuracy and productivity standards.
- Use language skills and technology to appropriately edit, revise, and clarify while transcribing/editing dictation, without altering the meaning of the dictation.
- Apply medicolegal concepts as they relate to healthcare documentation.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment/technology encountered in the clinical setting.
- The student will appropriately use electronic references and other resources for research and practice.
- Apply correct ergonomic habits.
- Apply the AHDI Code of Ethics.
Upon completion of this course, the student will achieve the following:
Medical Transcription-related professional development outcomes:
- Practice professional behavior and ethical conduct.
- Practice professionalism in the workplace.
- Define components of a professional image and demonstrate professionalism.
- Appraise, and articulate awareness of, the value of continuing education and professional credentials relevant to healthcare documentation practice.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills in problem solving and/or conflict management.
- Identify and implement time and stress management techniques.
- Explain the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.
- Delineate career and alternative career paths in the healthcare documentation industry that build on a core healthcare documentation education.
- Prepare a resume.
- Identify and prioritize work-related obligations.
- Analyze the importance of ethical conduct in the workplace.
- Describe the characteristics of various work settings (e.g., hospital-, service-, and home-based offices).
- Use various techniques for measurement of outcomes (e.g., quality, turnaround time, productivity).
- Demonstrate the value of affiliating with professional organizations such as AHDI.
- Recognize the value of AHDI and other professional credentials.
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HCDS 1320 - Medical Terminology II
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCDS 1302 (Medical Terminology I) or equivalent, HCDS 1303 (Anatomy Concepts in Medical Transcription) or equivalent preferred. These prerequisites will provide a foundational knowledge to prepare the student to learn more advanced medical terminology.
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
A study of human diseases and associated laboratory, radiological and surgical terminology including a review of word elements and selected terms learned in medical terminology I and anatomy. (3 lecture hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Construct and deconstruct medical vocabulary by analyzing its structure, including prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, root words, plurals, nouns, and adjectives.
- Distinguish between or among medical homophones (sound-alike’s), commonly confused medical terms, and synonyms.
- Categorize and interpret abbreviations, brief forms, acronyms, eponyms, and foreign words and phrases commonly used in clinical practice.
- Use terms and discuss concepts of gross and microscopic human anatomical structure, physiologic functioning, and homeostasis.
- Categorize surgical procedures and other interventional diagnostic and treatment modalities by specialty, indications or related diagnoses, technique, and typical findings.
- Discriminate among procedures, techniques, and findings in diagnostic and interventional imaging.
- Differentiate among common clinical laboratory medicine tests, including diagnostic indications, techniques, normal or physiologic and abnormal findings, and the correct expression of values.
- Compare and contrast the etiologies and pathologies of diseases and trauma within a specialty or body system.
- Identify and define methods of diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and conditions.
- Identify and analyze current trends and advancements in medicine.
- Describe the fundamental nature of disease, including injury and repair, inflammation, immunopathology, infectious disease, cancer, hemodynamic disorders, genetic disorders, and pathologies of selected body systems.
- Identify the predisposing factors and etiologies of human diseases and disorders including the effects of homeostasis.
- Explain the principles of infection, the concept of immunity, and methods of transmission, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious and blood-borne diseases.
- Differentiate among classification systems (including scoring methods, scales, or grades) for disease, injury, or anatomic anomaly.
- Categorize signs and symptoms of diseases and syndromes by body system or specialty.
- Identify diagnostic procedures for diseases and syndrome by body system or specialty and explain the implications of physiologic or abnormal diagnostic findings.
- Classify treatment modalities for diseases, syndromes, and trauma by body system or specialty.
- Categorize common drugs according to their indications by symptom or disease.
- Discuss the prognosis of diseases and syndromes by body system or specialty.
- Recognize and practice infection control measures.
- Use appropriate imaging, diagnostic, and laboratory medicine terminology.
- Identify imaging, diagnostic, and laboratory medicine testing methods and procedures used for various diseases and conditions.
- Identify normal laboratory value ranges.
- Recognize and correctly express laboratory values.
- Identify and define common abbreviations used in imaging, diagnostic, and laboratory medicine.
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HCDS 1325 - Pharmacology Concepts in Healthcare Documentation
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCDS 1302 (Medical Terminology I) or equivalent, HCDS 1303 (Anatomy Concepts in Healthcare Documentation) or equivalent. These prerequisites will provide a foundational knowledge to prepare the student to learn pharmacological concepts as they relate to Healthcare Documentation.
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
A study of pharmacology including the correct spelling, pronunciation, classification and therapeutic use of commonly prescribed drugs, routes of administration, and general pharmacology terminology. (3 lecture hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify, pronounce, spell, define, and apply pharmacological terminology.
- Describe pharmacological nomenclature and principles.
- Classify routes of administration and drug forms.
- Describe the relationships of drug classes with disease processes and medical specialties.
- Recognize commonly prescribed medications, including indications, actions, dosages, and routes of administration.
- Recognize and use correct pharmacological names and dosages.
- Use appropriate pharmacological references.
- Describe the pharmacologic action of common drugs within all major drug categories by body system and disease process.
- Identify the trade name of common generic drugs.
- Identify common generic drug endings. (For example, see list of common generic H2 blockers on page 116. Each generic drug listed here ends with tidine.)
- Identify several important drugs within a given drug category.
- Pronounce and spell common generic and trade name drugs within a given category.
- Describe the difference between local, systemic, therapeutic, and allergic and side effects of drugs.
- Define common drug abbreviations, including units of measurement.
- Describe a receptor and its role in drug action.
- Describe a neurotransmitter and its function.
- Differentiate among common drug classes, forms, dosages, and routes of administration.
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HCDS 1350 - Special Topics in Healthcare Documentation
Credit hours: 2-5
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to sit the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
Special topics may include the transcription of authentic medical dictation at an intermediate and/or advanced level to satisfy the total number of minutes required for program completion. Other special topics may include transcription-related topics such as speech recognition technology, transcription of ESL physician dictation, RHDS exam review, etc. (Elective) 18 hours total/week.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate correct English usage, applying the rules of proper grammar, spelling, and style references and other resources.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as follows:
- Microsoft Word short cut keys and time-saving techniques.
- Medical word Web research.
- Medical spellchecker
- Microsoft Word text expander tools.
- Demonstrate the ability to use medical references and other resources for research and practice such as Web-based resources.
- Meet increasing medical transcription accuracy and productivity standards demonstrated through timely completion of transcription assignments.
- Recognize, evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation and appropriately edit, revise, and clarify them while transcribing, without altering the meaning of the document or changing the dictator’s style.
- Demonstrate the ability to proofread and correct transcribed medical reports.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of the work environment and the importance of professional development.
- Accurately transcribe original medical dictation through the application of the competencies specified in the categories of English Language Usage, Technology, Medical Knowledge, and Discrimination and Integration.
- Accurately edit speech-generated medical reports.
- RHDS Review Topic: Student will demonstrate a general knowledge of all topics covered in the Medical Transcription Program as demonstrated by successful completion of the RHDS practice exam.
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HCDS 1504 - Healthcare Documentation Specialist I
Credit hours: 5
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
Transcription practice of basic healthcare dictation incorporating skills in English language, technology, medical knowledge, proofreading, editing and research, while meeting progressively demanding accuracy standards. (18 laboratory hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate correct English usage, applying the rules of proper grammar, spelling, and style references and other resources.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate designated equipment for Healthcare Documentation Specialist, demonstrating good ergonomic habits.
- Accurately transcribe and/or edit documents from a variety of medical specialties, with and without accents and dialects, using appropriate formats.
- Use language skills and medical knowledge to appropriately edit, revise, and clarify documentation, without altering the meaning.
- Recognize, evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in documentation.
- Evaluate the accuracy of healthcare documentation.
- Recognize situations requiring assistance from supervisor, co-worker, or originator in order to understand dictation and transcribe/edit reports.
- Analyze and provide solutions to common ergonomic problems in the work environment.
- Identify and use appropriate references.
- Demonstrate the ability to use medical references and other resources for research purposes.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate Microsoft Word processing software including short cut keys and time-saving techniques learned in the Technology Concepts in Healthcare Documentation Specialist (HCDS 1110) course.
- Accurately transcribe authentic medical dictation through the application of the competencies specified in the categories of Medical Knowledge including context (utilizing the correct term in the correct context) and sound discrimination (building listening skills and learning to discern discreet sounds) at a beginning level..
- Accurately transcribe a variety of medical reports by dictators with and without accents and dialects. The dictation assigned will be representative of a variety of medical specialties. Transcription assignments are not limited to, but will include the following report types:
a. History & Physical
b. Discharge Summary
c. Consultation Report
d. Office Note
e. SOAP Note
f. Letter
g. Emergency Department Notes
- Select correct format for the above-mentioned report types.
- Apply medicolegal concepts to Healthcare Documentation Specialist.
- Practice professional and ethical conduct.
- Utilize language skills and medical knowledge to edit, revise, and clarify appropriately, while transcribing beginning medical dictation without altering the meaning of the document or changing the dictator’s style.
- Meet progressively demanding productivity standards. (Increase transcription productivity over the course of the semester.)
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HCDS 1511 - Healthcare Documentation Specialist II
Credit hours: 5
Prerequisites: HCDS 1302 (Medical Terminology I), HCDS 1303 (Anatomy Concepts in Medical Transcription), HCDS 1504 (Medical Transcription I), HCDS 1305 (Medical Transcription Procedures), HCDS 1210 (Technology Concepts in Medical Transcription I). These prerequisites must be taken in order to provide a foundational knowledge in medical terminology, basic medical transcription, and technology as it relates to the function of medical transcription.
Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Course Description:
Transcription of intermediate and advanced original healthcare dictation using advanced proofreading, editing, and research skills, while meeting progressively demanding accuracy and productivity standards. This course also provides an introduction to speech recognition editing. (18 laboratory hours/week)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Apply correct English usage and the rules of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and will use correct spelling and logical sentence structure.
- Apply correct medical style as defined by authorities such as AHDI’s The Book of Style and/or the AMA Manual of Style, especially rules that specifically apply to healthcare documentation and editing.
- Distinguish between or among medical homophones (sound-alikes), commonly confused medical terms, and synonyms.
- Students will demonstrate a general knowledge of and the ability to operate computers and related technologies.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate designated equipment for medical transcription and demonstrating good ergonomic habits.
- Interpret and accurately transcribe a variety of healthcare reports of intermediate and advanced difficulty. The reports will be dictated by physicians with and without accents and dialects. The dictation will be representative of a variety of medical specialties as specified in the course outline to include the following report types:
- History & Physical
- Discharge Summary
- Consultation Report
- Radiology Report
- Pathology Report
- Office Note
- Letter
- Select correct format for the above-mentioned report types.
- Meet progressively demanding accuracy standards while transcribing/editing reports of intermediate and advanced difficulty.
- Meet medical transcription productivity standards demonstrated through timely completion of transcription assignments making use of tools such as expanders, keyboard shortcuts, and macros.
- Identify and use appropriate references and other resources, whether written or electronic, or Web-based resources while transcribing, proofreading, editing and revising.
- Demonstrate the ability to proofread and correct transcribed medical reports, including using critical thinking and editing skills.
- Students will analyze their errors and devise corrective strategies
- Apply productivity and accuracy standards and definitions.
- Use language skills and medical knowledge to appropriately edit, revise, and clarify while transcribing/editing original healthcare documentation of intermediate and advanced difficulty, without altering the meaning.
- Recognize, evaluate, and call attention to medical inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in healthcare documentation while transcribing, without altering the meaning of the dictation.
- Evaluate the accuracy of healthcare documents of intermediate and advanced difficulty.
- Recognize situations requiring assistance from supervisor, co-worker, or originator in order to understand dictation and transcribe/edit reports.
- Define and apply medicolegal concepts to healthcare documents.
- Define and apply professional and ethical conduct including the AHDI Code of Ethics.
- Understand general documentation concepts related to optimizing reimbursement.
- Students will interpret and explain the content of medical records.
- Identify elements in healthcare documentation practice that affect reimbursement (e.g., completeness, timeliness).
- Students will appraise, and articulate awareness of, the value of continuing education and professional credentials relevant to healthcare documentation practice.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of the work environment and the importance of professional development.
Healthcare Management
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HCMT 2100 - Special Topics for HCMT
Credit hours: 1
Course Description:
This course provides a study of important trends and issues in the Healthcare Management field.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Learning outcomes for this course will be developed by an individual community college for a specific term, depending on the focus of study for the student.
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HCMT 2200 - Special Topics for HCMT
Credit hours: 2
Course Description:
This course provides a study of important trends and issues in the Healthcare Management field.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Learning outcomes for this course will be developed by an individual community college for a specific term, depending on the focus of study for the student.
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HCMT 2300 - Special Topics for HCMT
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course provides a study of important trends and issues in the Healthcare Management field.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Learning outcomes for this course will be developed by an individual community college for a specific term, depending on the focus of study for the student.
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HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 placement in English and Reading. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher to progress in program.
Course Description:
This course focuses on the United States healthcare institutions and the legal regulations for each of these institutions. It examines historical backgrounds, future perspectives, and trends. It reviews the way in which each delivery system is organized and the impact it has on various demographics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:
- To Identify and explain terminology related to health care delivery systems.
- Identify various types of healthcare delivery systems and items unique to each.
- Identify methods used in measuring the quality of health care services
- Define the roles and responsibilities of each health care profession/provider and their role in quality improvement.
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HCMT 2310 - Medical Office Management
Credit hours: 3
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HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Level 2 placement in English and Reading. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher to progress in program.
Course Description:
An overview of the legal issues arising in the healthcare workplace. Topics include a brief history of the legal system, torts, contracts, confidentiality, laws relating to drug administration, medical records as a legal document, patients’ authorization, informed consent, medical practice acts, and areas of potential liability for the healthcare professional.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify and explain legal terminology related to health care organizations.
- Identify various rules and regulations in healthcare and determine their applicability in specific situations.
- De fine the roles and responsibilities of each health care professional/provider and their role in adhering to legal and ethical responsibilities.
- Identify which health care providers and entities are subject to HIPAA and otherv security regulations.
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HCMT 2320 - Healthcare Compliance
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
An intensive overview of healthcare compliance core elements and strategies for compliance plan development and implementation. It introduces key statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and enforcement initiatives that are the framework for developing a compliance plan. This course provides students with an in-depth exploration of the healthcare laws and regulations of particular concern to regulators.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify and explain the difference between healthcare fraud and abuse.
- Explain important fraud and abuse laws that pertain to healthcare.
- Describe an effective compliance program.
- Explain RAC’s, ZPIC’s, and MFCU’s.
- Define the importance of HIPAA, EMTALA, and CLIA and their importance to healthcare compliance.
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HCMT 2325 - Survey of Healthcare Systems.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of coding and classification systems in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include classification and coding systems emphasizing ICD and CPT, reimbursement/billing systems, coding’s relationship to health information management, record completion and coding, and revenue cycle basics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Discuss the revenue cycle elements.
- Discuss established guidelines in code assignment.
- Describe importance of clinical information found in the health record.
- Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
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HCMT 2330 - Pharmacology
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and HCMT 2335 - ICD-CM Coding . If student has had BIOL 2020 or HCMT 2335, a grade of “C” or higher is required.
Course Description:
An introduction to generic and product names of a variety of medications, drug classifications, and general therapeutic applications. Topics include a history of drugs, the drug approval process, and applicable prescription and over-the-counter drugs for every body system.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify trade and generic names of commonly utilized medications.
- Classify commonly utilized medications.
- Determine the differences between legend medications and “over the counter” medications.
- Interpret medication orders utilizing standard notations and abbreviations.
- Identify basic indications for the use of commonly utilized medications.
- Define and apply specific pharmacology terminology.
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HCMT 2335 - ICD-CM Coding
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and HCMT 2400 - Pathophysiology . If student has had BIOL 2020 and HCMT 2400, a grade of “C” or higher is required.
Course Description:
A study of the coding and classification of diseases, symptoms, operations, and procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM). Topics include assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing proper coding guidelines.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Assign ICD-10-CM codes by applying “Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines.”
- Interpret ICD-10-CM conventions, formats, instructional notations, tables, and definitions to select diagnoses, conditions, problems, or other reasons for the encounter that require coding.
- Sequence diagnoses and other reasons for encounter according to notations and conventions of the classification system and standard data set definitions (UHDDS).
- Determine if signs, symptoms, or manifestations require separate code assignments.
- Identify patient encounter type to assign ICD-10-CM codes (inpatient versus outpatient).
- Select the diagnoses that require coding according to current coding and reporting requirements for both inpatient and outpatient services
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HCMT 2345 - CPT Coding
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and HCMT 2400 - Pathophysiology (if taken as prerequisites a grade of “C” or higher required). HCMT 2335 - ICD-CM Coding and HCMT 2345 cannot be taken at the same time. Students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program
Course Description:
A study of the descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures according to the latest edition of Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Topics include CPT coding format and conventions, applying coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, complexities of assigning evaluation and management codes, and the format and usage of HCPCS National Codes and modifiers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter.
- Interpret CPT/HCPCS guidelines, conventions, formats, and instructional notations to select appropriate services and/or procedures that require coding.
- Determine if more than one code is necessary to fully describe the procedure/service performed.
- Apply the global surgical package concept to surgical procedures.
- Determine if sufficient clinical information is available to assign one or more procedure or service codes.
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HCMT 2350 - Insurance & Reimbursement
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
A study of insurance billing procedures. Topics include instruction for completing pertinent forms for third-party payers. Reimbursement methods for billing and reporting are discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:
- Identify and explain terminology related to medical insurance and reimbursement.
- Apply reimbursement methods for billing or reporting.
- Evaluate payer remittance or payment reports for reimbursement and/or denials.
- Apply the global surgical package concept to surgical procedures.
- Verify that the data on the insurance claim form correctly reflects the services provided.
- Validate the accuracy of the required data elements on the insurance claim.
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HCMT 2360 - Reimbursement Practices
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems , HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues , and HCMT 2350 - Insurance & Reimbursement with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
This course introduces students to major reimbursement systems, and it also focuses on prospective payment systems and the management of documentation for applicable reimbursement, while avoiding fraudulent practices.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe Public and Private types of insurance plans.
- Apply payer policy, Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) for successful claim submissions.
- Provide an overview of CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding guidelines.
- Identify the rules and regulations applying to reimbursement in the healthcare industry.
- Expertise in effective claim follow-up, patient follow-up, and denial resolution.
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HCMT 2365 - Coding Capstone
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2335 - ICD-CM Coding and HCMT 2345 - CPT Coding with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
A second-year advanced course that applies coding knowledge learned from preceding courses. Required for all coding students. Topics include ICD and CPT code assignments, application of coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment and correct code sequencing. Preparation for coding certification will be emphasized. Students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and medical terminology to identify diagnoses and/or procedures for code assignment.
- Sequence diagnoses and procedures properly according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and standard data set definitions (UHDDS).
- Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign the diagnosis and/or procedural codes.
- Determine procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure code.
- Assign codes accurately to identify Evaluation and Management (E/M) services.
- Append modifiers accurately to procedures or service codes when applicable.
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HCMT 2370 - Electronic Healthcare Apps
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: BUSN 1360 - Software Applications for Business or INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (TTP) and HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
This course covers EMR/EHR systems, design, implementation, and application. Topics include EHR, Health Informatics, information/network security, troubleshooting, medical office hardware and software applications, and on- and off-site medical record storage. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:
- Use, evaluate, and maintain health-data.
- Utilize technology, including hardware and software to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.
- Discuss Health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications.
- Analyze current Healthcare IT needs for a provider and suggest real world solutions to adhere to Meaningful Use Standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the health workflow process.
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HCMT 2375 - Health Information Quality
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems , HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues , and HCMT 2370 - Electronic Healthcare Apps with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Description:
This course introduces students to various types, definitions, relationships, uses, and interpretations of data derived from healthcare functions and processes. Students will explore information standards and representations of health data that are commonly used for patient care, reporting, reimbursement, and quality improvement programs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify the important legal requirements in the health information field, including confidentiality, informed consent, and informed consent.
- Explain how health information is used in patient care and reimbursement.
- Describe the variety of methods used for accurate data collection.
- Explain essential healthcare information technologies used for delivering and documenting healthcare services.
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HCMT 2385 - Healthcare Management Capstone
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems , HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues , and HCMT 2350 - Insurance & Reimbursement . Permission of instructor required.
Course Description:
This course is a comprehensive review of Healthcare Management. Topics include risk management measures, chart auditing, improved billing practices, medical legal issues, human resource management, and healthcare delivery systems. An exit exam will be administered as a means of assessing program outcomes and will include topics from courses included in the Healthcare Management curriculum. This course should be taken during the last semester of studies at Nashville State.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:
- Determine the ways a manager can use knowledge of thinking processes to improve communication between individuals, and within groups and organizations.
- Identify the impact of regulation, laws, and policies regarding confidentiality of patient information Compare and contrast the different types of health insurance.
- Identify the primary methods of reimbursement to providers from private health plans and from government sponsored programs.
- Identify human resource management issues in healthcare settings.
- Describe various legal issues encountered in healthcare settings.
- Determine major components of compliance, risk management, and internal control programs.
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HCMT 2390 - HCMT Internship
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course is a supervised work experience requiring a minimum number of hours in the Healthcare Management field, as specified by the institution.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Healthcare Management business concepts as they apply to the internship work.
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HCMT 2400 - Pathophysiology
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II If student has had BIOL 2020, a grade of “C” or higher is required. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Course Description:
This course focuses on pathophysiology for general healthcare managers. Topics include an introduction to principles of general mechanisms of disease including etiology, prognosis, signs, and symptoms; relationship of normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of illness; and rationale for common therapies, laboratory tests, and drugs for selected diseases.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts and elements of disease.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms of diseases, the diagnosis of diseases, and treatment of diseases.
- Understand the pharmacological treatment of diseases or conditions.
- Discuss the common laboratory and diagnostic tests used for diseases or conditions.
Healthcare Technician
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AHSC 1200 - Certified Nursing Assistant
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Course Description:
Nursing assistants work in a variety of settings, ranging from within the home, to an office or a clinic, or to an extended care of acute care hospital setting. This course will teach students classroom skills needed to be successful as a nursing assistant including patient confidentiality, documentation, rights of patients and anatomy and physiology issues.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Recognize, describe, and explain the importance of the healthcare system and the responsibilities associated with the role of a CNA.
- Define and understand the role of a CNA in a variety of settings including hospital, home and office.
- Define and understand the rights of patients.
- Recognize and understand the importance of paperwork associated with documentation of patient’s needs and treatment.
- Explain and perform correctly all skills associated with a nursing assistant’s duties and responsibilities.
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AHSC 1210 - Certified Nursing Assistant Skills Lab/Clinical
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Course Description:
Nursing assistants work in a variety of settings, ranging from within the home, to an office or a clinic, or to an extended care of acute care hospital setting. This course will teach students laboratory skills needed to be successful as a nursing assistant. Students will also have the opportunity to assist with real patients through a clinical setting.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Exercise proper sanitation and cleaning procedures
- Take temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and height and weight measurements.
- Move and transport patients.
- Make beds and bath patients.
- Assist patients with personal care.
- Measure and record fluid intake and output.
- Provide additional patient care procedures.
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AHSC 1310 - EKG/Soft Skills
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: ACT READ 19, ENGL 18, MATH 19
Course Description:
ECG Technicians perform electrocardiograms and are one of the first people to assist patients experiencing cardiac symptoms. ECG Technicians are a critical member of the patient care team found in physician offices, emergency rooms, and hospital based cardiology clinics across the country. The ECG Technician Certificate includes theory and hands-on instruction during the seven-week program. Individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, prospective patient care technicians, current nurses, or those looking to develop skills may benefit from this program. This is comprehensive 40-hour course including labs. This certificate program will assist students in preparing for the National Health Career Association Certified ECG Technician (CET) exam.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart
- Role of an ECG technician
- Medical Terminology in relation to ECG
- Patient care and HIPPA laws
- Conduction system of the heart
- Cardiac Cycle (Electric)
- ECG Strip analysis (P, Q, R, S, T waveform interpretation)
- Characteristics of a normal sinus rhythm
- Characteristics of basic arrhythmias
- 12 lead placement, interpretation and troubleshooting
- Describe and name the twelve different ECG leads
- Identify the anatomical landmarks necessary for proper electrode placement.
- Accurately measure each wave of an ECG complex.
- Demonstrate technique required to obtain a twelve-lead electrocardiogram including preparation for physician review within a specified time limit
- Soft skills training module
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AHSC 1320 - Clinical Medical Assistant I
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PLBT 1300, PLBT 1301, AHSC 1310
Course Description:
This program prepares students for the duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) in the clinical setting. Students will begin their course of study in the front office of the medical practice, then moving into the clinical portion of the course. In CMA 1, students will learn about the scope of practice of the Clinical Medical Assisting profession and how to be successful as a student. Many times, CMAs perform routine office tasks to keep the medical offices running efficiently, so they will study professionalism, therapeutic communication, appropriate patient interaction, legal considerations, HIPAA, and bioethics. They learn basic administrative functions in a medical practice including units on medical terminology, electronic medical record and coding. Moving to the clinical side, students first learn infection control and medical asepsis. Regarding patient care, students begin by learning the patient interview. Also covered will be taking and recording vital signs, the components of a physical examination and patient education. In previous courses, students have mastered collecting laboratory specimens and performing successful EKGs. They will review and practice both these skills during the course.
This certificate program will assist students in preparing for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Acquire basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
- Recognize, identify, and describe functions of the body systems.
- Use appropriate medical terminology in both the office setting and medical records.
- Understand basic medical office operations.
- Behave professionally in an office environment
- Introduce medical billing and coding procedures.
- Perform a complete patient interview to obtain a medical history.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Assist physicians with examinations.
- Perform appropriate collection of specimens.
- Collect of specimens appropriately.
- Obtain a clean ECG reading.
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AHSC 1330 - Clinical Medical Assistant IIClinical Medical Assistant II
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PLBT 1300, PLBT 1301, AHSC 1310, AHSC 1320
Course Description:
This program prepares students for the duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant’s (CMA) role in the clinical setting. In CMA 2, the skills are patient-directed since a CMA’s duties include various tasks as taking patients’ medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for a variety of medical procedures, and assisting the physician with routine office procedures. At the direction of the physician, a CMA can instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer injections using dosage calculation, authorize drug refills and call prescriptions to a pharmacy. CMAs also draw blood, perform ECGs, prepare patients for X-rays, remove sutures and change dressings using sterile techniques. When the prescribed CMA skills in this class are mastered, a simulation lab is set up in which each student is given a scenario and interacts with a patient (another student) as if the student is already a credentialed CCMA. The instructor and other students watch and give feedback.
This certificate program will assist students in preparing for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Take an accurate, detailed medical history from the patient.
- Assist physician in routine and specialty examinations, treatments and minor office procedures
- Complete dosage calculation without use of a calculator. 3. Assist the physician with routine office procedures.
- Administer medications via multiple routes, including injections.
- Remove sutures.
- Authorize prescription refills at the direction of the physician.
- Continue to act in a professional manner using learned communication skills.
- Use appropriate medical terminology in both the office setting and medical records.
- Instruct patients in prophylactic practice.
- Assist with catheter care.
- Obtain a clean ECG reading.
- Wrap or splint basic musculoskeletal injuries.
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AHSC 1340 - Clinical Medical Assistant Clinical
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: AHSC 1330
Course Description:
This course is a supervised clinical practice of Clinical Medical Assistant procedures and skills that were learned in previous courses. Students will be under the direct supervision of a nurse or medical assistant in an off-campus setting. Clinical competency in specified skills will be evaluated and documented.
Student Learning Outcomes:
During clinicals, the CMA students are prepared to perform the following skills:
Patient Care
Vital signs - measurement and recording
Recording of patient history
Maintain immunization records
Telephone and in-person scheduling
Injections - SZ, ID & IM - preparation and administration
Suture removal
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
Prepare examination rooms
Assist with treatments, procedures and minor office surgeries
EKG
12 lead EKG
Telemetry monitoring
Holter monito
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PLBT 1300 - Phlebotomy Didactic
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: ACT READ 19, ENGL 18, MATH 19
Course Description:
This course introduces students to basic concepts in phlebotomy. Topics addressed include selection and use of phlebotomy equipment, patient identification, site selection and preparation. The proper procedure for performing venipuncture and skin puncture will be taught in a simulated environment. The student will practice proper phlebotomy technique on model training arms.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify, select and use blood collection equipment in the appropriate way.
- Correctly perform blood collection by venipuncture and skin puncture on model training arms.
- Follow standard precautions when collecting blood and dispose of blood and blood contaminated equipment and supplies in the appropriate way.
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PLBT 1301 - Phlebotomy Clinical I
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PLBT 1300
Course Description:
This course expands on concepts taught in PLBT 1300. In this course, the student will perform blood collection procedures on classmates and patients to include venipuncture and skin puncture procedures. The blood collection procedures will be performed in a highly-structured environment with instructor supervision and will be performed using proper technique and with careful attention to standard precautions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Perform blood collection procedures in a highly highly-structured environment with instructor supervision.
- Collect blood in the appropriate collection tube using prescribed order of draw.
- Follow standard precautions and dispose of blood and blood-contaminated equipment and supplies in the appropriate way.
Health Sciences
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AHSC 1400 - Patient Care Technician I
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Course Description:
This course focuses on the scope of practice of the Patient Care Technician (PCT) profession. Many times, PCTs perform many tasks in an inpatient setting to assist patients with activities of daily living. Students will study professionalism and bioethics. They learn about body systems, disease process, patient care such as bathing, oral care, bed making, dressing, grooming, skin care and toileting. Students will also learn how to help prevent patient falls, how to obtain patient vital signs, and how to use medical equipment such as automatic blood pressure machines, bed scales, and different types of monitoring devices. Students will learn how to use electronic medical record for charting patient intake and output as well as pertinent patient information. Students learn infection control and medical asepsis. Also covered will be range of motion, importance of patient rounding, and how to assist with patient ambulation and transfers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate characteristics of health care professionals
- Define the scope of practice of the PCT
- Demonstrate basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology
- Recognize, identify, and describe functions of the body systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of different disease processes
- Make use of appropriate medical terminology in medical records
- Develop techniques that will allow them to assist physicians with examinations
- Demonstrate employability skills
- Explain the principles of infection control
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AHSC 1410 - Patient Care Technician II
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Course Description:
Part II of the Patient Care Technician course engages different aspects of student responsibilities. Prevention of skin breakdown, compression devices, and patient safety will be instilled in each PCT for the good of the patients. Knowledge is gained in workplace safety, patient safety, HIPAA, abuse and neglect, and patient’s rights. Develop communication skills in order to assess patient physiological and psychological needs. Being able to be a patient advocate is one of the most important parts of taking care of patients. Emergency situations will arise in the acute care setting and PCT’s need to learn how to react and have proper training in basic life support and first aid. Phlebotomy technique and processes are explained. Electrocardiogram procedures and proper procedures are taught to become proficient in skill. The PCT’s will learn the scope of practice according to the state of Tennessee.
The completion of the AHSC 1400, AHSC 1410, and AHSC 1420 courses will assist students in preparing for the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Define the scope of practice of the PCT
- Recall responsibilities of workplace safety
- Demonstrate wound prevention
- Make use of compression devices
- Explain HIPAA, confidentiality, and privacy
- Identify different types of abuse and neglect
- Define patient’s rights
- Demonstrate basic first aid and CPR
- Explain steps for drawing blood and correct order of draw
- Apply knowledge of basic 12-lead ECG technique and interpretation.
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AHSC 1420 - Patient Care Technician Clinical
Credit hours: 3
Industry Certifications National Health Career Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Course Description:
Patient Care technicians are trained in phlebotomy and electrocardiograph and other requirements to care for the patients in the acute care setting. During this course there will be hands-on training with mannequins and a skills lab for the student to gain the skill set needed to proficiently perform these tasks. Each skill needed by a PCT is demonstrated by the instructor and return demonstrated by the PCT. Skills such as bed making, bed baths, oral care, dressing, grooming, toileting, obtain vital signs (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respirations) are critical in-patient care and will be evaluated. Equipment use for patient care such as oxygen, suction, monitors, alarms, and beds are presented. Using assistive devices such as canes, walkers, adaptive utensils, and prosthetics to help with deficits from patient problems. Other skills which will be covered but not limited to the following blood glucose monitoring, basic first aid, collecting specimens, and skin care. These skills will be signed off on by trained personnel and students will have the opportunity to train in an inpatient setting with clinical hours. Clinicals will be performed at inpatient setting in a hospital or a nursing home to be determined by the instructor.
The completion of the AHSC 1400, AHSC 1410, and AHSC 1420 courses will assist students in preparing for the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to obtain patient vital signs
- Identify infection control practices and select appropriate personal protective equipment for each type of precaution
- Explain correct techniques to perform collection of specimens
- Demonstrate making a bed with a patient in the bed and out of bed
- Take part in patient care including activities of daily living
- Show proficiency in first aid
- Earn CPR certification
- Make use of effective skills to draw blood and accurately label tubes
- Interpret 12-lead ECG
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ALHS 1010 - Introduction to Health Sciences
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course is designed to explore careers in health care that require skilled health care professionals and practitioners. Discussion includes places of employment, educational requirements, licensures, occupational descriptions and career opportunities. 3 hours lecture.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify the four broad types of health services and different types of healthcare facilities in the United States
- Explain the role of government in healthcare, government payment systems, and private insurance payers
- Compare and contrast the following factors among the professions: education requirements, employment trends, opportunities for advancement, salary potential, and career ladders
- Describe the differences in licensing, certification, and registration for careers of interest
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ALHS 1811 - Medical Assistant Practicum I
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Medical Assistant. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Medical Assistant program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Show competence in the specialty.
- Demonstrate skills required of exam room tech.
- Demonstrate knowledge, definition, and pronunciation of medical terminology.
- Demonstrate mastery of medical keyboarding using correct techniques.
- Describe, define, and discuss, basic understanding of Allied Health Issues.
- Define the history and philosophy of the medical assisting profession.
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ALHS 1812 - Medical Assistant Practicum II
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Medical Assistant. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Medical Assistant program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Show competence in a specialty.
- Discuss basic anatomy and physiology of body systems, structure, function and how they relate to disease processes.
- Describe and demonstrate exam room preparation and procedures required of a medical assistant.
- Describe and demonstrate safe practices, first aid and response to medical emergency situations.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform, collect and properly care for lab specimens, procedures, equipment and space.
- Understand and perform mathematical medical calculations, interpret charts and graphs. Show competence in recording, storing, ordering and knowledge in the proper administration of medications and medical supplies.
- Demonstrate knowledge and performance of Medical Office procedures; filing records, reception duties, insurance claims, general bookkeeping and general office skills.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of nutritional needs for all patient populations and patients with specific diseases.
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ALHS 1813 - Medical Assistant Practicum III
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Medical Assistant. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Medical Assistant program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Mastery and demonstration of laboratory procedures and requirements.
- Externship (Practicum). Demonstrate improvement and capability to manage increased responsibility throughout course of externship.
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ALHS 1814 - Practical Nursing Practicum I
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Practical Nursing. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement. As required by experience. The student will document completion of approved coursework, which includes a minimum of 320 contact hours along with professional certification.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Practical Nursing program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nursing fundamentals.
- Demonstrate competence in classification and administration of medications.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of principles surrounding medical surgical nursing and the care of surgical patients.
- Describe and demonstrate the knowledge of the geriatric patient, the aging process and the nursing role in the process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of normal nutrition.
- Demonstrate and discuss knowledge of body structures and systems and the function of each system.
- Describe the history, vocational aspects, and the role of practical nursing on the health team.
- Externship (practicum) surgical care and geriatrics.
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ALHS 1815 - Practical Nursing Practicum II
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Practical Nursing. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement. As required by experience. The student will document completion of approved coursework, which includes a minimum of 320 contact hours along with professional certification.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Practical Nursing program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Demonstrate knowledge and assessment of OB/ Maternity patients and their medical care.
- Demonstrate competence in organizing and implementing nursing care for pediatric patients utilizing appropriate communication and observation skills in performing an assessment of the pediatric patient that demonstrates an understanding of the disease process and growth and development from newborn to adolescent.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the clinical area of disease processes affecting each group including symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment regimes, and nursing care responsibilities and pharmacological calculations.
- Externship (practicum) in pediatric and women/ mother-baby.
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ALHS 1816 - Practical Nursing Practicum III
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Practical Nursing. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement. As required by experience. The student will document completion of approved coursework, which includes a minimum of 320 contact hours along with professional certification.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Practical Nursing program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of the principles and organizing nursing care of pre and post-op adult patients.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication and observation skills in performing an assessment of adult patients in more complex situations that shows an understanding of disease processes.
- Demonstrate competence in team nursing, administration of medications, treatments, total patient care, and death and dying
- Externship (practicum) pre and post-op surgery
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ALHS 1817 - Surgical Technology Practicum I
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for Surgical Technology. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Surgical Tech program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Demonstrate the principles, knowledge and ability to perform surgical tech aseptic techniques, surgical scrub, gowning, maintaining field and instrumentation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures, sequence and intra and post-operative complications.
- Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of medical and surgical terminology.
- List, locate and describe major anatomic and functional parts of the human body, organs and systems.
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ALHS 1818 - Surgical Technology Practicum II
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for Surgical Technology. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Surgical Tech program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Utilize the principles of aseptic technique, surgical procedures and patient care
- Demonstrate a basic understanding and correlate the knowledge of microbiology to their role as a Surgical Technologist
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts of Pharmacology
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ALHS 1819 - Surgical Technology Practicum III
Credit hours: 8
Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for Surgical Technology. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement.
Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Surgical Tech program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
- Demonstrate industry based punctuality and attendance
- Identify diagnosis needed, surgical instrumentation, surgical sequence, and intra/post-operative complications of Neuro, Cardio-Vascular, Plastics and ENT surgeries
- Clinical Rotations
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ALHS 2311 - Management and Leadership for Allied Health Supervisors
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to management functions and leadership principles and their application in health care organizations. Student projects will develop the student’s ability to apply the principles of organizational theory, management theory, management style and behavioral aspects of management across a variety of health care settings.
Many allied health practitioners will assume the role of a manager during the course of their career. This course is designed to provide theory and application focusing on the development of leadership and management strategies and skills to prepare these practitioners to assume professional responsibilities in management and administration. (3 lecture hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Apply organizational theory to health care management
- Define the supervisor role and how it is executed in health care organizations
- Recognize the managerial functions and challenges posed by changes in the external environment and within health care organizations.
- Assess and plan intervention strategies for performance problems in health care organizations
- Develop skills in team building and the management of groups.
- Synthesize information about strategic planning in health service organizations and the relationships of planning to innovation and change
- Frame the context for understanding the concept of motivation, including who, what, and why about employee motivation.
- Analyze the dynamics of situations and apply effective leadership styles to motivate individuals, enhance organizational performance, and achieve stated goals.
- Describe strategic planning, the utilization of a situational assessment or SWOT analysis, and the strategic planning process.
- Discuss the importance of quality to a healthcare system and the leading models of quality improvement.
- Describe the importance, purpose, and major objectives of financial management in healthcare organizations.
- Discuss the primary reimbursement methods from government-sponsored programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
- Integrate the predominate approaches to strategic management of human resources to improve organizational performance using employee performance evaluation models.
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