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Medical Office Assistant

  
  • MOA 1071 - Computer Applications



    Clock Hours: 60

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications Microsoft Office Specialist

    Course Description:
    Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the integrated applications environment and the ability to complete tasks independently in each of the Microsoft application suites. They will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principle features of Microsoft 365 for a variety of purposes and situations. Students will be introduced to communication and collaboration software. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of customizing the Outlook environment and will create and edit and respond to professional-looking email messages, maintain calendars and schedule tasks, meetings and appointments for a variety of purposes and situations.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Navigate within documents 

    1. Format documents 

    1. Save and share documents 

    1. Inspect documents for issues 

    1. Insert and format text and paragraphs 

    1. Create and modify tables 

    1. Create and modify lists 

    1. Insert and format illustrations and text boxes 

    1. Modify graphic elements 

    1. Add and manage comments 

    1. Manage change tracking 

    1. Import data into workbooks 

    1. Navigate within workbook 

    1. Format worksheets and workbooks 

    1. Customize options and views 

    1. Configure content for collaboration 

    1. Format cells and ranges 

    1. Summarize data visually 

    1. Create, modify, and format tables 

    1. Filter and sort table data 

    1. Calculate and transform data 

    1. Create, format, and modify charts 

    1. Customize Outlook settings 

    1. Configure email settings 

    1. Print and save information 

    1. Create messages 

    1. Insert message content 

    1. Organize and manage messages 

    1. Create and manage calendars 

    1. Create appointments, meetings and events 

    1. Organize and manage appointments, meetings, and events 

    1. Create and manage contact records 

    1. Create and manage contact groups 

    1. Create and manage tasks 

    1. Create a presentation. 

    1. Plan an effective presentation. 

    1. Enter slide text. 

    1. Create a new slide. 

    1. Add slide headers and footers. 

    1. Use the design template. 

    1. Check spelling.  

    1. Modify a presentation. 

    1. Open an existing presentation. 

    1. Format text. 

    1. Add and arrange text. 

    1. Import text from a word processing file. 

    1. Insert slides from other presentations. 

    1. Draw and modify objects. 

    1. Customize the color scheme and background


  
  • MOA 1085 - Clinical Procedures I



    Clock Hours: 90

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MOA 2020

    Industry Certifications National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

    Course Description:
    This course offers a practical exploration of clinical procedures utilized in a lab setting.  Included are the skills necessary for safely and effectively drawing blood using venipuncture and capillary puncture methods for adults and children as well as finger sticks or heel sticks for young children and infants. Students will utilize proper infection control.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:  

    1. Apply principles of safety and adhere to regulations regarding workplace safety (OSHA standards, CDC standards, etc.).  

    1. Demonstrate successful venipuncture on patients following the proper steps.  

    1. Perform a capillary puncture on patients using acceptable techniques and observing appropriate safety precautions.  

    1. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.  

    1. Demonstrate competency in fulfilling the responsibilities and job duties of the phlebotomist, including competent performance of multi-sample straight stick venipuncture procedures, winged blood collection set procedures, syringe venipuncture procedures, and capillary/dermal sticks and blood smears, obtaining quality samples from all procedures performed. 


  
  • MOA 2020 - Phlebotomy



    Clock Hours: 120

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

    Course Description:
    The Phlebotomy course includes theory and hands-on instruction to teach common phlebotomy practices for adults and children. Individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, prospective clinical medical assistants, nurses, or those looking to develop phlebotomy skills may benefit from this course. Students learn how to safely and effectively draw blood using venipuncture and capillary puncture methods for adults and children, plus finger sticks or heel sticks for young children and infants. Students practice these duties on adult and pediatric simulation arms and other students before drawing blood under supervision in clinical settings. Non-blood specimen collection practices are also taught. Students learn proper infection control. They receive instruction on how to prepare the blood collection site, how to choose the proper collection tools, and how to handle the transportation, processing, and management of collected samples. Medical and legal ethics as they relate to phlebotomy services are also taught.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the phlebotomist’s role in the healthcare system.
      1. Including an understanding of basic job duties, the range of job settings where phlebotomists are employed, the healthcare workers with whom the phlebotomist interacts, employer expectations for professionalism, important interpersonal communication and teamwork skills, respect and care for the patient, quality control measures, applicable licensing and accrediting agencies, and the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues that impact the specimen collection process.
    2. Possess a competent working knowledge of the equipment used by phlebotomists, special handling procedures for specimens, proper use of safety supplies and equipment, and methods to address complications in the specimen collection, preparation and transport process.
    3. Describe the universal precautions as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    4. Describe the venous anatomy and veins and skin surfaces on which phlebotomy can be performed.
    5. Differentiate between serum and plasma.
    6. Demonstrate a knowledge of the phlebotomist’s work environment.
      1. Including a knowledge of how the cardiovascular system works, the anatomy and physiology of the human body related to the phlebotomist’s job duties, medical terminology used in the field, the biohazards present in the phlebotomist’s work environment, and measures to take to ensure lab safety and infection control.
    7. Identify factors to be considered in venipuncture or skin puncture site selection.
    8. List the equipment and supplies needed to collect blood by venipuncture and skin puncture.
    9. Describe patient factors which influence the ability to perform venipuncture successfully.
    10. Discuss complications associated with blood collection.
    11. Describe the steps in accurate specimen collection and documentation procedures.
    12. Recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and taking appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated
    13. Identify the sites for capillary puncture and explain why these sites are selected for children >1 year and adults.
    14. Explain how the capillary puncture is performed using a sterile lancet on children >1 year and adults.
    15. Name the parts of the vacuum tube system and explain the function and anticoagulants in the tubes
    16. List the order of draw for a multiple-draw venipuncture.
    17. Describe the technique of venipuncture using a syringe and hypodermic needle and/or butterfly.
    18. Know when to use a butterfly vs. VacutainerTM or syringe.
    19. Identify appropriate sites for capillary puncture in children and adults.
    20. Identify situations where special precautions may be necessary including Nursery, Pediatrics, ICU/CCU, Emergency Room, Surgery and other special areas of the hospital and take action as necessary.
    21. Describe the appropriate standards for collecting nonblood specimens (urine, stool, cultures, sputum, wound).
    22. Explain point-of care testing and CLIA-waived testing.

     

    Clinical/Lab/Simulation Competencies:

    Upon completion of this course, the student, under the supervision of the instructor, will be able to accomplish the following objectives as assigned by the instructor including, but not limited to the following skills lab competencies. All students must receive a satisfactory evaluation for course completion. An unsatisfactory evaluation will result in the student not being able to pass the course regardless of the academic average.

    Competencies:

    1. Competent in collecting and processing biological specimens and other substances.
    2. Apply principles of safety and adhere to regulations regarding workplace safety (OSHA standards, CDC standards, etc.).
    3. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public.
    4. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.
    5. Demonstrate competency in fulfilling the responsibilities and job duties of the phlebotomist, including competent performance of multi-sample straight stick venipuncture procedures, winged blood collection set procedures, syringe venipuncture procedures, and capillary/dermal sticks and blood smears, obtaining quality samples from all procedures performed.
    6. Demonstrate an ability to apply gained knowledge and skills to work with special populations and to accomplish specialized phlebotomy procedures, including effectively communicating and working with pediatric and geriatric patients, and describing the procedures, considerations and quality control measures involved in blood culture collections, point-of-care testing, and collecting and instructing patients to collect non-blood specimens for analysis.
    7. Correctly perform the steps in accurate specimen collection and documentation procedures.
    8. Demonstrate a successful venipuncture on manikin arm and patients following the proper steps.
    9. Perform a capillary puncture on manikin arm and patients using acceptable technique and observing appropriate safety precautions.
    10. Assume responsibility for a clean and safe work environment for patient, self and/or other staff.
    11. Maintain laboratory safety for yourself and your coworkers by disposing of the blood and sharps according to laboratory and OSHA policies.
    12. Select the appropriate equipment needed to perform a venipuncture including needle, syringe or vacuum collection system, blood tubes alcohol wipe, sterile gauze, tourniquet and band aid.
    13. Select the appropriate blood collection tubes considering the tests requested, minimum sample requirements, and the needs of the patient.
    14. Identify and select a suitable venipuncture or capillary site.
    15. Properly prepare a venipuncture or capillary site.
    16. Apply a tourniquet correctly.
    17. Perform a venipuncture correctly using appropriate technique and order of draw, observing the recommended safety precautions.
    18. Perform the necessary follow-up care on patients following a venipuncture or capillary procedure.
    19. With 100% accuracy, properly identify patients prior to performing any procedure.
    20. Observe appropriate precautions and procedures when collecting specimens under isolation conditions.
    21. When appropriate, notify nursing personnel of specimen collection irregularities or potential problems.
    22. Observe appropriate specimen preservation and handling procedures.
    23. Properly inform the patient of any procedures.
    24. Properly identify him/herself to the patient.
    25. Label all specimens correctly with the necessary information.
    26. Properly dispose of all used equipment.
    27. Demonstrate knowledge and use of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary substances and pre-analytical variables that can adversely affect the blood sample and/or interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents.
    28. Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing.
    29. Demonstrate understanding of quality assurance in phlebotomy.
    30. Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of communications, personal and patient interaction, and stress.

  
  • MOA 2030 - EKG



    Clock Hours: 50

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET)

    Course Description:
    EKG is a course designed to be focused on essential information the student will need to correctly interpret EKGs and understand their significance both in diagnostic and emergency situations. Anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac system with an emphasis on the electrical conduction system of the heart are explored.  Hands-on learning exercises will include proper lead placement of 3, 5, & 12 leads EKG.  Application and appropriate patient education for Holter monitors, event monitors, and cardiac stress testing is also included.  Special importance is given to troubleshooting techniques for EKG regarding artifact and recording difficulties that may arise in the field. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Interpret arrhythmias originating in the atria, ventricles and accessory pathways.
    2. Identify ischemic changes on the EKG.
    3. Describe the proper response for life-threatening arrhythmias.
    4. Discuss modifications to EKG lead placement for pediatric patients, right-sided EKG, and patient’s with limb amputations
    5. Discuss signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary distress
    6. Discuss the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and protected health information (PHI).
    7. List the range of vital sign parameters for different age groups.
    8. Differentiate artifact from expected EKG tracing waveforms.
    9. Monitor a patient’s condition during stress testing.

    Clinical/Lab/Simulation Competencies:

    Upon completion of this course, the student, under the supervision of the instructor, will be able to accomplish the following objectives as assigned by the instructor including, but not limited to the following skills lab competencies. All students must receive a satisfactory evaluation for course completion. An unsatisfactory evaluation will result in the student not being able to pass the course regardless of the academic average.

    Competencies:

    1. Describe proper lead placement when acquiring various EKG tracings.
    2. List the EKG waveforms.
    3. Identify specific waveforms on the EKG.
    4. Measure the duration of waveforms on the EKG.
    5. Identify the direction of wave deflection.
    6. Determine T wave symmetry.
    7. Determine P wave symmetry.
    8. Measure the heart rate from the EKG tracing.
    9. Respond to complications during stress testing
    10. Describe how to eliminate artifact from an EKG.
    11. Describe how to maintain the EKG machine.
    12. Obtain the patient’s social, medical, surgical and medication history.
    13. Educate patients about the EKG, Holter monitoring, stress testing, and telemetry.
    14. Recognize pacing spikes on the EKG.

     

  
  • MOA 2040 - Anatomy and Physiology



    Clock Hours: 96

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    Anatomy and Physiology for the medical office assistant student is designed to familiarize him or her with the structure and function of the human body as well as the interrelationships and interdependency of the body systems to the maintenance of a homeostatic condition. The effects of microbes on the human body will be studied as well as the basic mechanics of biochemistry and biophysics as they are related to the body systems.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Identify and define the basic sciences and how they affect the growth and maintenance of the human body.
      1. Define anatomy and physiology
      2. Discuss and identify prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in relation to the human body
      3. Describe the organization of the body in terms of cells, tissues, organs, and systems
      4. Describe the roles and actions of chromosomes
      5. Identify characteristics of cells, list the major cell structures and describe the function of each
      6. Describe the structure and function of a glandular, soft, hard, connective, and muscle tissue
      7. Define membrane; give major types, and examples of each and their functions
      8. Discuss the anatomic terms that apply to body positions, directions, and cavities
      9. Identify organs composing the major body systems and their locations
      10. Define microorganisms, how they reproduce, and identify complications caused by microorganisms in human pathology
    2. Integrate the concepts of Anatomy & Physiology into holistic nursing care as defined by promotion, maintenance, and restoration of an individual.
      1. Define homeostasis
      2. Define positive and negative feedback and their application to the maintenance of homeostasis
      3. Differentiate between health and disease
      4. Explain fluid balance in the human body
    3. Name and define body systems and how they work together as an integrated whole.
      1. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
        1. List and describe the three types of muscle tissue.
        2. Describe oxygen debt and how exercise affects muscles.
        3. Locate and name the major muscle groups and identify their major action.
        4. Classify the major muscles of the body as abductors, adductors, levators, depressors, flexors, extensors, rotators, or sphincters.
        5. List the ways age changes muscles.
        6. Discuss functions of the skeletal system.
        7. List the types of bones and give an example of each.
        8. Explain the different markings and landmarks of bones.
        9. Locate and name the major bones of the body and describe their function.
        10. Differentiate between red and yellow bone marrow.
        11. Name the types of joints and give an example of each.
        12. Describe and locate the different spinal curvatures.
        13. Explain the purpose of fontanels in the infant.
        14. Differentiate between the male and female pelvis.
      2. NERVOUS SYSTEM
        1. Describe the organization of the nervous system.
        2. Explain the structure and function of a neuron.
        3. Describe how nerves are made up of neurons and neuron fibers.
        4. Discuss dendrite, axon, neurilemma, neuroglia, and myelin.
        5. Describe the role myelin plays in nerve impulse conduction.
        6. Identify functions of the sensory, motor, and connecting neuron.
        7. List the steps of an action potential.
        8. List some basic steps of nerve transmission at a synapse and list several neurotransmitters.
        9. Describe the functions of the spinal cord.
        10. Describe the differences and distribution of white and gray matter in the spinal cord.
        11. Compare the differences of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
        12. Identify the locations and describe the functions of the four divisions of the brain
        13. List and describe the meninges.
        14. Describe the function, location, and formation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
        15. Identify the lobes of the cerebral hemispheres and describe their function.
        16. List the subdivisions of the brain stem and their functions.
        17. Describe the cerebellum and its function.
        18. List the names and functions of the cranial nerves.
      3. SENSORY SYSTEM
        1. Describe the functions of the sensory system.
        2. List the differences between special and general senses.
        3. Identify the major structures of the ear and describe the function of each.
        4. Identify the major structures of the eye and describe the function of each.
        5. Describe the relationship between gustation and olfaction.
        6. Describe the functions of the cranial nerves in relation to the senses.  
        7. Describe how the sense of touch functions.
        8. Explain proprioceptors and equilibrium.
        9. Describe the function of hearing and hearing receptors.
        10. Explain sensory adaptation.
      4. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
        1. Explain the functions of blood and how blood cells are formed.
        2. Describe the components of plasma and describe the three types of formed elements found in blood.
        3. Describe the five types of leukocytes and their functions.
        4. Define hemostasis and list the steps in blood clotting.
        5. Explain how blood is typed and why it is important to accurately type blood for transfusions.
        6. Discuss the four blood groups and compatibility.
        7. Define Rh.
        8. Describe the five different types of blood vessels along with their functions.
        9. Compare the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
        10. Describe the location and function of coronary arteries.
        11. Describe the circulation through the heart.
        12. Explain the hepatic portal system and its function.
        13. Describe the differences between deep and superficial veins.
        14. List factors that regulate blood flow.
        15. Describe the three layers of the heart wall and explain the function and structure of the pericardium.
        16. Describe the four heart chambers and the differences between the right and left sides of the heart.
        17. List the sections of the aorta and the main branches of each section.
        18. Describe the heart valves’ location and function.
        19. Describe the cardiac cycle, pulse, blood pressure, and cardiac output.
        20. List the components of and describe the function of the heart’s conduction system.
      5. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
        1. Define and describe respiration and its phases.
        2. Identify and name the major structures of the respiratory system and describe their function.
        3. Identify the protective mechanisms within the nose, pharynx, and larynx.
        4. Differentiate between the right and left lung in terms of structure.
        5. Describe pleura and its actions.
        6. Describe the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the respiratory and circulatory systems.
        7. Explain how respiration is controlled by the nervous system and also by chemicals within the body.
        8. Describe normal and abnormal breathing patterns.
      6. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
        1. List the functions of the digestive system.
        2. Describe the digestive pathway, naming each major organ.
        3. Describe the layers of the digestive tract and the peritoneum.
        4. Describe the function of the large and small intestines.
        5. Identify and describe the accessory organs of the digestive system.
        6. Describe the bile ducts and the function of bile.
        7. Define and state the function of peristalsis, chyme, rugae, gastrin, mastication, digestion, absorption, villi, feces, peritoneum, and mesentery.
        8. List the major digestive enzymes and describe their function. 
        9. Describe the digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
        10. Identify hormones that aid and regulate digestion.
        11. Define metabolism, anabolism, catabolism, and basal metabolic rate (BMR).
      7. URINARY/RENAL/FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES
        1. Describe the functions of the urinary systems and discuss how it works with other systems for waste elimination.
        2. List the parts of the urinary system and describe their functions.
        3. Define intake and output, dehydration, and edema.
        4. Describe the action of the nephron in eliminating wastes from the body.
        5. List the processes involved in urine formation.
        6. Explain how ADH affects urine formation.
        7. List the normal and abnormal components of urine.
        8. Describe the process of micturition or voiding.
        9. Differentiate between intracellular and extracellular water compartments.
        10. Differentiate between interstitial and vascular fluid.
        11. Define elements, atom, ion, electrolyte, cation, anion, salt, acid and base.
        12. Describe the major functions of electrolytes in the human body, naming the most common intra- and extra-cellular electrolytes.
        13. Explain how acid-base balance relates to homeostasis and define pH and its balance.
      8. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM/GENETICS
        1. Describe the structures and functions of the reproductive organs in the male and female.
        2. Describe the accessory organs of the male and female reproductive systems.
        3. Differentiate between the male and female gonads and describe their functions.
        4. Describe meiosis.
        5. Identify secondary sex characteristics in the adult male and female.
        6. Explain the menstrual cycle and how hormones affect it.
        7. List the functions of the male and female sex hormones.
        8. Explain the effects of negative feedback on reproduction.
        9. Describe how menopause affects the body.
        10. Describe a gene and differentiate between dominant and recessive genes.
        11. Define heredity.
        12. Explain how a person can be a carrier of a genetic trait.
        13. Describe how the sex is determined in a human embryo.
      9. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
        1. Relate and compare the effects of the nervous system and the endocrine system in controlling bodily functions.
        2. Explain the function of hormones and how they are regulated.
        3. Identify structures (glands) located within the endocrine system.
        4. List the specific hormones produced by the endocrine glands and the hormone’s effect on the body.
        5. Differentiate between exocrine and endocrine glands.
        6. Describe the relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary.
        7. List effects of excessive or decreased amounts of hormone secretion.
        8. Define prostaglandin and differentiate between prostaglandins and hormones.
        9. Describe how the endocrine system responds to stress.
      10. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND IMMUNITY
        1. Describe the lymphatic circulation and its function.
        2. Describe the functions of the spleen and thymus in relation to the immune system.
        3. Explain the differences between specific and non-specific body defenses giving examples of each.
        4. Describe the inflammatory process.
        5. Give examples of and differentiate between passive and active immunity and natural and acquired immunity.
        6. Define antigen and antibody and describe an antigen-antibody reaction.
        7. Compare and contrast T cell and B cells.
        8. Describe how macrophages function in immunity.
      11. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
        1. Describe the main functions of the skin.
        2. Describe the layers of the skin and the function of each layer.
        3. List the location and function of the skin’s accessory structures.
        4. Describe visible changes in the skin and what they indicate.

  
  • MOA 3020 - Administration of Medication



    Clock Hours: 60

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MOA -2040

    Course Description:
    The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the knowledge of pharmacokinetics and skills relative to the safe administration of medications as well as the basic scientific principles underlying these skills. The student will be familiarized with different routes of administration, including the purposes of drug therapy and its importance in maintaining and restoring health. A review of basic mathematics will be included followed by mathematics of drugs and solutions. Emphasis will be placed upon the legal and ethical responsibilities in the administration of medications.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of math skills:
      1. Demonstrate how basic mathematics is important to the safe preparation and administration of medications

    b.   Define the principle used to round-off numbers in the decimal system

    1. Compute dosages relating to the calculations of drugs and solutions and recognize the computation of fractional doses must be confirmed.
      1. Define the metric, apothecary and household systems of measurement, and identify the fundamental units of each
      2. Discuss the rationale for placing a 0 (zero) before a decimal point
      3. Identify the most commonly used equivalents in the medical field and their abbreviations
      4. Utilize methods used in conversion from one system or unit to another i.e. ratio/proportion
      5. Utilize ratio-proportion and formula methods to compute medication dosage:
        1. Dose desired divided by available dosage multiplied by quantity equals amount to give
        2. Solve for x using various formulas
        3. Dimensional Analysis
    2. Utilize selected scientific principles relative to the administration of medications.
      1. Define pharmacology
      2. Discuss the responsibilities for administration of drug therapy
      3. Identify the laws and ethical considerations that relate to medical practice and drug therapy
      4. Discuss factors affecting therapeutic and non-therapeutic drug actions
      5. Define abbreviations commonly used in administration of medications
      6. Identify sources of drugs; i.e., animals, plants, etc.
      7. Distinguish between generic and trade names of drugs
      8. Identify forms of medications; i.e., tablets, elixirs, solutions, etc.
      9. Define classifications of medications; i.e., analgesics, antimicrobials, cardiotonics, etc.
      10. Identify information sources (references) for drugs
    3. Identify and demonstrate the principles related to the administration of medications.
      1. Discuss the importance of a client assessment prior to administration of medications
      2. List requirements of a complete drug order or prescription
      3. Identify parts of the drug label
      4. Discuss forms of drug packaging: vial, ampule, unit dose, etc.     
      5. Discuss the “Rights” of proper drug administration
      6. Discuss knowledge and skills needed to implement the “rights” of drug administration
      7. Identify, describe, and demonstrate the routes/sites/methods for administrating medications; i.e., enteral, topical, parenteral (including heparin and insulins) etc.
      8. Identify special considerations to be observed when administering medications
      9. Define and discuss medication errors and contributing factors
      10. Identify elements in documentation for safe administration of medications
      11. Discuss principles of proper and safe storage of medications
      12. List the parts of the syringe and their functions
      13. List equipment required for oral and parenteral drug administration
      14. Differentiate drug dosage forms for various routes and purposes of administration
      15. Discuss principles for selection of syringe/needle size used in intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SQ), and intradermal (ID) routes of administration in adult and pediatric clients
      16. Demonstrate principles for preparing medications from powder, vial, ampule, topicals, and liquids
      17. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of oral, parenteral, and topical routes of drug administration
      18. Discuss guidelines for rational choices of drugs, dosages, routes, and times of administration
      19. Discuss safety precautions in administration of medications including needlestick safety
    4. Discuss the administration of medications to the geriatric client.
      1. Describe how pharmacokinetic change during aging and why medications may affect the elderly differently
      2. Identify factors increasing the risk of medication-related problems
      3. Discuss how responses to medications are less predictable in an older person
      4. Identify common drugs used in geriatrics and their common side effects

    Clinical/Lab/Simulation Competencies:

    Upon completion of this course, the student, under the supervision of the instructor, will be able to accomplish the following objectives as assigned by the instructor including, but not limited to the following skills lab competencies. All students must receive a satisfactory evaluation for course completion. An unsatisfactory evaluation will result in the student not being able to pass the course regardless of the academic average.

    Competencies:

    1. Administer medications per the “Rights” of administration.
    2. Safely calculates and/or converts dosages according to prescribed standards.
    3. Document accurately the administration of medications given.
    4. Implements appropriate safety measures in relation to medication administration.
    5. Selects and demonstrates appropriate use of equipment/supplies necessary for administration of medications.
    6. Describe the proper way to draw up and administer insulin.
    7. Demonstrates the ability to interpret and transcribe medication orders accurately.
    8. Apply critical thinking to the principles of medication administration.
    9. Demonstrate effective use of the time management skills with administration of medications.
    10. Outline the actions to be taken if complications occur from medication administration.

     

  
  • MOA 3030 - Mental Health



    Clock Hours: 34

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course is a brief overview of the current concepts of mental health. The role of the healthcare professional in the prevention and treatment of mental illness will be studied. Included will be discussions of the management of dementia, neurosis and psychosis, suicidal clients, and chemically dependent clients. The importance of therapeutic communication in all client care but especially with the mentally ill client will be emphasized.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Discuss the history and trends in mental health care.
    2. Define mental illness.
    3. Identify members of the mental health team and their roles.
    4. Describe spiritual, cultural, and ethnic issues associated with mental health care.
    5. Describe ethical and legal issues associated with mental health care with special attention to the client confidentiality maintenance.
    6. Describe the rights of the psychiatric/ mentally ill client.
    7. Identify and discuss defense mechanisms.
    8. Discuss a continuum for mental health illness.
    9. Identify conditions that precede admission to an in client mental health treatment setting.
    10. Identify mental health resources available in the community for the client and family.
    11. Define the difference between delusions, hallucination, and illusions.
    12. Identify the importance of therapeutic communication in the management of mental health disorders.
      1. Discuss verbal and nonverbal communication
      2. Identify techniques that enhance communication
      3. Identify techniques that hinder communication
    13. Define crisis interventions.
    14. List six (6) complementary and alternative medicines used in mental health.
    15. Discuss psychosomatic and dissociative disorders.
      1. Theories of somatoform disorders
        1. Body dysmorphic disorder
        2. Somatization disorder
        3. Conversion disorder
        4. Pain disorder
        5. Hypochondriasis
      2. Theories of dissociative disorders
        1. Dissociative identity disorder
        2. Depersonalization disorder
    16. Discuss mood disorders.
      1. Depressive disorders
        1. Major depressive disorder
        2. Dysthymic disorder
      2. Bipolar Disorder
      3. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
      4. Postpartum depression
    17. Discuss anxiety disorders.
      1. Panic disorder
      2. Phobias
      3. Generalized anxiety disorder
      4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
      5. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
      6. Acute Stress Disorder
      7. Atypical anxiety disorder
    18. Discuss eating disorders.
      1. Anorexia nervosa
      2. Bulimia nervosa
      3. Obesity
    19. Discuss personality development and personality disorders.
      1. Borderline personality disorder
      2. Antisocial personality disorder
      3. Narcissistic personality disorder
    20. Discuss substance related disorders.
      1. Define chemical dependency/substance abuse
      2. Describe signs that may indicate substance abuse or chemical dependency
      3. Discuss the impact substance abuse has on the client, the family, and society
      4. Discuss how to care for the substance abuse client within the healthcare facility
      5. Discuss commonly abused substances and causes of substance abuse
      6. Define and discuss co-dependency and enabling
      7. Discuss detoxification and rehabilitation
    21. Discuss sexual disorders.
      1. Gender identity disorder
    22. Discuss cognitive and thought disorders.
      1. Schizophrenia
        1. Paranoid type
        2. Catatonic type
        3. Undifferentiated
      2. Developmentally disabilities
        1. Describe the levels of developmental disability
        2. Identify and discuss common diseases and disorders contributory to developmental disability
    23. Discuss care of the suicidal client.
    24. Discuss care of clients experiencing sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

  
  • MOA 3040 - Maternity - Child



    Clock Hours: 40

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    The core material presented in this course is basically in chronological order, allowing the student to develop a strong understanding of the interrelationships involved in the family unit from time of conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed upon normal nutrition and the importance of adequate nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and different periods of growth and development during childhood. This course will introduce the student to the care of the well child, the child with special needs, and the child with acute and chronic healthcare needs.  A strong emphasis on maintaining the dignity of the child and promoting healthy growth and development, even during illness, will be manifested.  Students will also examine the role of the family and the importance of it to the care of the child. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Discuss the history, trends, and government influences in obstetrical care.
    2. Discuss the ethical, social, cultural, and legal issues in obstetrical care.
    3. Describe fetal development.
    4. Discuss the impact pregnancy has on the family unit.
    5. Discuss the physiological changes related to pregnancy.
    6. Discuss the psychosocial changes related to pregnancy.
    7. Discuss prenatal care.
    8. Describe the care of women with complications during pregnancy.
    9. Describe the care of women whose pregnancy is complicated by age-related concerns.
    10. Describe the components of the birth process.
    11. Describe assessment of the birth process.
    12. Describe the stages and phases of labor.
    13. Describe care of the client during normal labor and delivery.
    14. Describe care of women with complications during labor and delivery.
    15. Describe care associated with cesarean delivery (c-section).
    16. Describe care immediately after delivery.
    17. Describe changes in maternal anatomy and physiology during the postpartum period.
    18. Describe care of the client and family during the postpartum period.
    19. Discuss how care of the client is altered during the postpartum period following cesarean delivery.
    20. Describe psychological adaptation of the postpartum client.
    21. Describe care of the client with complications during the postpartum period.
    22. Describe care of the normal newborn.
    23. Describe care of the newborn with complication/anomalies.
    24. Discuss various types of infant feeding.
    25. Discuss the basic principles of growth and development, in relation to both physical and psychosocial changes, across the span of childhood.
    26. Identify basic concepts of health promotion in the areas of nutrition and safety.
    27. Identify recommended immunization schedules and techniques for administration based upon age.
    28. Identify safety principles in administration of medications to pediatric clients.
    29. Discuss how care must be altered for the hospitalized child in relation to age and developmental stage.
    30. Recognizes the holistic concept of care of critically ill, dying children, and the family.
    31. Identify common diseases and/or disorders of childhood in relation to body systems and describes etiology, signs/symptoms, and treatment unique to the pediatric client.
    32. Identify common communicable diseases of childhood and describes etiology, signs/symptoms, and treatment.
    33. Identify common pediatric emergencies and describes signs/symptoms, and treatment.
    34. Identify professional responsibilities of the Medical Assistant related to pediatric clients, including but not limited to:
      1. Legal/Ethical issues
      2. Child abuse/neglect
      3. Guardianship
      4. Community resources

     

     

     

     


Medical Office Information Technology

  
  • MOI 0001 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course provides the student with the foundation for recognizing and understanding Worker Characteristics.  The main portion of this course is to give the student a better understanding of Worker Characteristics as it applies to the Surgical Technology Profession.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Attendance
      1. Attends class as scheduled
      2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
      3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
    2. Character
      1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness
      2. Displays dependability and reliability
      3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility
      4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
    3. Teamwork
      1. Respects the rights of others
      2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality
      3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive
      4. Displays a customer service attitude
      5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others
    4. Appearance
      1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade
      2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene
      3. Presents oneself professionally each day
    5. Attitude
      1. Displays a positive and professional attitude
      2. Displays self-confidence
      3. Displays high expectations of success in trade
    6. Productivity
      1. Follows safety practices
      2. Maintains a neat and clean work area
      3. Follows directions and procedures
      4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines
    7. Organization Skills
      1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
      2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change
    8. Communications
      1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
      2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
      3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
    9. Cooperation
      1. Displays leadership skills
      2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
      3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities
      4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers
      5. Follows requests of instructor
    10. Respect
      1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner
      2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind
      3. Encourages others to avoid harassment

  
  • MOI 0002 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course provides the student with the foundation for recognizing and understanding Worker Characteristics.  The main portion of this course is to give the student a better understanding of Worker Characteristics as it applies to the Surgical Technology Profession.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Attendance
      1. Attends class as scheduled
      2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
      3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
    2. Character
      1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness
      2. Displays dependability and reliability
      3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility
      4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
    3. Teamwork
      1. Respects the rights of others
      2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality
      3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive
      4. Displays a customer service attitude
      5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others
    4. Appearance
      1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade
      2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene
      3. Presents oneself professionally each day
    5. Attitude
      1. Displays a positive and professional attitude
      2. Displays self-confidence
      3. Displays high expectations of success in trade
    6. Productivity
      1. Follows safety practices
      2. Maintains a neat and clean work area
      3. Follows directions and procedures
      4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines
    7. Organization Skills
      1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
      2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change
    8. Communications
      1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
      2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
      3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level
    9. Cooperation
      1. Displays leadership skills
      2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
      3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities
      4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers
      5. Follows requests of instructor
    10. Respect
      1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner
      2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind
      3. Encourages others to avoid harassment

  
  • MOI 1010 - Introduction to Windows



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course will introduce students to Microsoft Windows 2016. The student will learn how to open a document, create new documents, and create templates and the principles of saving to files and folders.  The Help feature is introduced.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies: 

    1. Open Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
    2. Identify the title bar, the menu bar, and the standard and formatting toolbars
    3. Use the horizontal ruler
    4. Use the status bar and the task bar
    5. Use the control menu
    6. Use the task pane
    7. Save documents
    8. Print documents
    9. Use the Help feature

  
  • MOI 1020 - Microsoft Word



    Clock Hours: 27

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course will introduce the student to the basic functions of Microsoft Word 2016. Students will use a variety of document types to learn each feature and function.  Students will learn the formatting capabilities of Microsoft Word. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Create a letter
    2. Create a memorandum
    3. Use Word editing and writing tools
    4. Create a report
    5. Set margins
    6. Work with tables
    7. Create letterheads and envelopes
    8. Create mailing labels 

  
  • MOI 1030 - Microsoft Excel



    Clock Hours: 27

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This class introduces the student to the basic functions of Microsoft Excel 2016. Students use a variety of documents to learn and practice each feature and function of Excel.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Edit, view, and print worksheets
    2. Work with formulas and function features
    3. Format the contents of cells
    4. Change the appearance of worksheets
    5. Discover Excel charting features
    6. Store exercise files

  
  • MOI 1040 - Administrative Procedures



    Clock Hours: 60

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of medical insurance, including insurance terminology, various coding systems, government programs, and general insurance procedures. Students will also have an Introduction to Electronic Health Records.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Describe the information cycle in a medical office
    2. Describe types of medical insurance
    3. Identify and properly use the special terms, marks, abbreviations, and symbols used in the various coding systems
    4. Complete insurance forms for government programs, Workers’ Compensation, Blue   Cross/Blue Shield, private payers, and managed care
    5. Discuss legal and ethical considerations with emphasis on HIPAA Privacy Rule, confidentiality, and fraud related to insurance
    6. Discuss various types of RAs/EOBs and the collection process
    7. Discuss Electronic Health Records, and why they are needed
    8. Describe how to convert paper records to electronic records
    9. Describe the use of electronic records in the physician office and the hospital
    10. Learn how to prepare a personal health record
    11. Hands-on exercises using EHR

  
  • MOI 1050 - Anatomy and Terminology



    Clock Hours: 60

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course will instruct students specifically to understand anatomy and medical terminology that will be needed in a medical, clerical position by focusing on medical specialties. Students will be given instruction at this point branching out to their particular medical interests such as dental, hospital, chiropractic or a particular area in a medical office.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Understand human diseases and the medical terms pertinent to each
    • Have a knowledge of Pharmacology, abbreviations, and surgical laboratory and   diagnostic imaging procedures to round out the understanding of the body systems
    • Recognize the common prefixes and suffixes of medical terminology
    • Complete medical records that include delivery notes, emergency rooms reports, operative reports, and discharge summaries

  
  • MOI 1060 - Billing and Coding



    Clock Hours: 120

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to teach students to look up numerous codes for procedures in a medical office or hospital and the diagnosis the physician has indicated on the encounter form.  Students use the ICD-10 book for locating the diagnosis and the CPT book for locating the procedures. The students also utilize online sites on the internet to find codes.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify 5 steps in the healthcare claim billing and payment cycle
    2. Explain the ICD-10 format and locate the correct ICD code
    3. Label the primary diagnosis and coexisting conditions
    4. Use a five step process to analyze diagnoses and locate the correct ICD-9 CM code
    5. Find correct procedure codes using the current CPT book
    6. Name the three key factors that influence the selection of Evaluation and Management codes
    7. Compare and contrast referral and consultations services
    8. Recognize surgical packages and laboratory panels that are codes as single procedures
    9. Compare inpatient and outpatient hospital services
    10. Code immunizations

  
  • MOI 1070 - Office Simulation I



    Clock Hours: 57

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course enables the student to apply a diversity of skills in a medical office setting providing challenging real life situations and document production activities with a computer-driven software package.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Describe the billing cycle in a medical office
    2. List various types of health insurance providers
    3. Explain the difference between procedure and diagnosis coding
    4. Apply basic accounting principles
    5. Process insurance claims and explain the importance of clean claims
    6. Enter patient demographic and clinical data
    7. Know when to use an existing case or create a new case

  
  • MOI 1080 - Office Simulation II



    Clock Hours: 63

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course uses the skills and knowledge obtained in all courses in the curriculum.  There are limited instructions.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Enter charges and payments from patients
    2. Post deposits, payments, and adjustments from third-party payers
    3. Create and print patient statements
    4. Create and analyze reports
    5. Schedule appointments
    6. Understand and explain the various claim forms

  
  • MOI 2010 - Externship



    Clock Hours: 194

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications Upon completion of the Medical Office Information Technology program, the student is encouraged to sit for the following National Healthcareer Association certification exams: Electronic Health Records Certification Exam; Medical Administrative Office Assistant and Billing and Coding Certification Exam.

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to increase the basic knowledge and skills learned in all of the previous courses in Medical Office Information Technology. The additional knowledge and clinical skills gained during this time will prepare the student to transcend to the role of a Medical Administrative Office Assistant or Billing and Coding Specialist in a medical environment.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies: 

    1. Familiarize with the appointment book and scheduling
    2. Clinical and financial records
    3. Filing, faxing, and scanning
    4. Ordering supplies
    5. Answering the telephone
    6. Following OSHA and HIPAA Guidelines
    7. Observing Billing and Coding


Merchandising Programming

  
  • MLAB 2520 - Clinical Practicum IV



    Credit hours: 5

    Prerequisites: Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MLT program.

    Course Description:
    Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    The student will:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
    2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
    3. Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.
    4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.


Millwright Skills

  
  • MWS 0001 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    The Worker Characteristics training emphasizes the importance of good work ethics to employers.  This course is designed to acquaint new students with those work ethics.  It includes an overview of employer expectations and the methods by which the student will be evaluated during the training period.  Business and industry leaders have identified essential work ethics that should be taught and practiced in order to develop a viable and effective workforce. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    The ten work ethic traits identified are stated below:

    1. Attendance
      1. Attends class as scheduled
      2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
      3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent
    2. Character
      1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness
      2. Displays dependability and reliability
      3. Displays initiative, self-discipline & responsibility
    3. Teamwork
      1. Respects the rights of others
      2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality
      3. Team worker that is cooperative, and mannerly
      4. Displays a customer service attitude
    4. Appearance
      1. Demonstrates appropriate dress for trade
      2. Demonstrates professional grooming/hygiene
      3. Presents oneself professionally each day
    5. Attitude
      1. Displays a positive & professional attitude
      2. Displays self-confidence
      3. Displays high expectations of success in trade
    6. Productivity
      1. Follows safety practices
      2. Maintains a neat/clean work area
      3. Follows directions
      4. Completes assignments
    7. Organizational Skills
      1. Prioritizes and manages class time
      2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change
    8. Communication
      1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills
      2. Displays appropriate listening skills
      3. Uses appropriate language on professional level
    9. Cooperation
      1. Displays leadership skills
      2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts & complaints
      3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities
      4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors/peers
      5. Follows requests of instructor
    10. Respect
      1. Engages with cultural/racial diversity in professional manner
      2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind
      3. Encourages others to avoid harassment

  
  • MWS 0002 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1090 Intro to Welding

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    The Worker Characteristics training emphasizes the importance of good work ethics to employers.  This course is designed to acquaint new students with those work ethics.  It includes an overview of employer expectations and the methods by which the student will be evaluated during the training period.  Business and industry leaders have identified essential work ethics that should be taught and practiced in order to develop a viable and effective workforce.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    The ten work ethic traits identified are stated below:

    A. Attendance

    1. Attends class as scheduled
    2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
    3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent

    B. Character

    1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness
    2. Displays dependability and reliability
    3. Displays initiative, self-discipline & responsibility

    C. Teamwork

    1. Respects the rights of others
    2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality
    3. Team worker that is cooperative, and mannerly
    4. Displays a customer service attitude

    D. Appearance

    1. Demonstrates appropriate dress for trade
    2. Demonstrates professional grooming/hygiene
    3. Presents oneself professionally each day

    E. Attitude

    1. Displays a positive & professional attitude
    2. Displays self-confidence
    3. Displays high expectations of success in trade

    F. Productivity

    1. Follows safety practices
    2. Maintains a neat/clean work area
    3. Follows directions
    4. Completes assignments

    G. Organizational Skills

    1. Prioritizes and manages class time
    2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change

    H. Communication

    1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills
    2. Displays appropriate listening skills
    3. Uses appropriate language on professional level

    I. Cooperation

    1. Displays leadership skills
    2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts & complaints
    3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities
    4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors/peers
    5. Follows requests of instructor

    J. Respect

    1. Engages with cultural/racial diversity in professional manner
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment

  
  • MWS 0003 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Installing Belt and Chain Drives

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    The Worker Characteristics training emphasizes the importance of good work ethics to employers.  This course is designed to acquaint new students with those work ethics.  It includes an overview of employer expectations and the methods by which the student will be evaluated during the training period.  Business and industry leaders have identified essential work ethics that should be taught and practiced in order to develop a viable and effective workforce.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    The ten work ethic traits identified are stated below:

    A. Attendance

    1. Attends class as scheduled

    2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).

    3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent

    B. Character

    1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness

    2. Displays dependability and reliability

    3. Displays initiative, self-discipline & responsibility

    C. Teamwork

    1. Respects the rights of others

    2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality

    3. Team worker that is cooperative, and mannerly

    4. Displays a customer service attitude

    D. Appearance

    1. Demonstrates appropriate dress for trade

    2. Demonstrates professional grooming/hygiene

    3. Presents oneself professionally each day

    E. Attitude

    1. Displays a positive & professional attitude

    2. Displays self-confidence

    3. Displays high expectations of success in trade

    F. Productivity

    1. Follows safety practices

    2. Maintains a neat/clean work area

    3. Follows directions

    4. Completes assignments

    G. Organizational Skills

    1. Prioritizes and manages class time

    2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change

    H. Communication

    1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills 

    2. Displays appropriate listening skills

    3. Uses appropriate language on professional level

    I. Cooperation

    1. Displays leadership skills

    2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts & complaints

    3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities

    4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors/peers

    5. Follows requests of instructor

    J. Respect

    1. Engages with cultural/racial diversity in professional manner

    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind

    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment

  
  • MWS 1005 - Technology Foundations



    Clock Hours: 30

    Course Description:
    Technology Foundations is designed to enhance and/or develop language and mathematical skills that serve as a foundation for business systems technology and that are necessary for employment in the technical workforce. Students will develop problem-solving skills, enhance communication skills, and will be encouraged to become independent thinkers.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Efficiently and accurately solve basic mathematical operations dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent.
    • Apply basic mathematical operations to administrative office technology.
    • Read, analyze, and interpret graphs.
    • Apply basic graphing principals to administrative office technology.
    • Apply basic communication skills to administrative office technology.
    • Accurately read technical passages for information.

  
  • MWS 1010 - Orientation and Safety



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 0001Worker Characteristics

    Course Description:
    The Orientation class is required to each student related to the safety and understanding of course design and organization and to prepare students for online learning. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to

    1. Explain the idea of a safety culture and its importance in the construction crafts.
    2. Identify causes of accidents and the impact of accident costs.
    3. Explain the role of OSHA in job-site safety.
    4. Explain OSHA’s General Duty Clause and 1926 CFR Subpart C.
    5. Recognize hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques.
    6. Explain fall protection, ladder, stair, and scaffold procedures and requirements.
    7. Identify struck-by hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements.
    8. Identify caught-in-between hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements.
    9. Define safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards.
    10. Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
    11. Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and material safety data sheets (MSDSs).
    12. Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.
    13. Inspect PPE to determine if it is safe to use (PPE should include safety goggles, hard hat, gloves, safety harness, and safety shoes).
    14. Properly don and remove PPE (safety goggles, hard hat, and personal fall protection).
    15. Demonstrate safe lifting procedures.
    16. Set up an extension ladder properly.
    17. Demonstrate three-point contact on a ladder.

  
  • MWS 1020 - Basic & Core Information



    Clock Hours: 60

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1010 Orientation & Safety

    Course Description:
    This module reviews basic communication skills. Trainees will learn how to interpret information in written and verbal form and how to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Interpret information and instructions presented in both verbal and written form.
    2. Communicate effectively in on-the-job situations using verbal and written skills.
    3. Communicate effectively on the job using electronic communication devices.
    4. Fill out a work-related form supplied by your instructor.
    5. Read instructions for how to properly don a safety harness, and orally instruct another person to don the apparatus.
    6. Perform a given task after listening to oral instructions.

  
  • MWS 1030 - Trade Orientation



    Clock Hours: 18

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1020 Basic & Core Information

    Course Description:
    This module provides a brief history of the millwright trade and introduces the trainees to work performed by millwrights today.  It covers career opportunities, safety practices, and the attitudes and work habits that are important to success in the craft.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Describe the types of work performed by millwrights
    2. Identify career opportunities available to millwrights
    3. Explain the purpose and objectives of an apprentice training program
    4. Explain the responsibilities of a millwright
    5. Explain the importance of safety in relation to millwrights
    6. Explain the role of NCCER in the training process

  
  • MWS 1040 - Millwright Hand Tools



    Clock Hours: 30

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1030 Trade Orientation

    Industry Certifications Millwright Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module introduces the various hand tools used in the millwright trade. It explains basic hand tool safety and the methods for selecting, inspecting, using, and maintaining the tools.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Explain the purpose of each of the tools commonly used by millwrights
    2. Explain how to maintain each of the tools used by millwrights
    3. Demonstrate the proper use of selected millwright tools
      1. Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to demonstrate the use and care of the following millwright hand tools:

    • Strap wrench/chain wrenches      • Spanner wrenches

    • Taper gauges                                • Pipe and tubing cutters

    •Honing stones                                • Putty knives/scrapers

    • Drift pins                                        • Diagonal cutters

    • Tin snips                                        • Taps and dies

    • Thread gauges                              • Scribers

    • Tension meters                              • Sheave gauges

    • Cylinder hones                               • Gear pullers

    • Packing pullers                              • Reamers

    • Inspection mirrors                          • Retaining ring pliers

    • Spiral screw extractors                  • Tap extractors

    • Mallets                                           • Alignment pins

  
  • MWS 1050 - Fasteners Anchors



    Clock Hours: 30

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1040 Millwright Hand Tools

    Industry Certifications Millwright Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module identifies the various types of fasteners used by millwrights and describes the applications and installation procedures for these fasteners. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify and explain the use of threaded fasteners.
    2. Identify and explain the use of non-threaded fasteners.
    3. Identify and explain the use of anchors.
    4. Select the correct fasteners and anchors for given applications.
    5. Install fasteners and anchors.
    • Install threaded fasteners.
    • Install non-threaded fasteners.
    • Install fasteners in hardened concrete.
    • Tighten bolts in sequence using proper torque.

  
  • MWS 1060 - Basic Layout



    Clock Hours: 30

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1050 Fasteners Anchors

    Industry Certifications Millwright Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module covers the basic tools and the methods used for layout of various lines, angles, circles, and arcs. It includes instructions for base line layout using the arc method and 3-4-5 method.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify layout tools and explain their uses.
    2. Lay out base lines using the arc method.
    3. Lay out base lines using the 3-4-5 method.
    4. Scribe straight lines.
    5. Scribe perpendicular lines to base lines using a square.
    6. Scribe perpendicular lines to an edge using a combination square.
    7. Scribe angled lines using a combination square and a protractor.
    8. Scribe circles using dividers and trammel points.
    9. Scribe perpendicular lines from base lines using dividers and reference points.
    10. Bisect lines using dividers.
    11. Divide a line into equal parts.
    12. Divide a circle into equal parts.
    13. Lay out equipment locations.

  
  • MWS 1070 - Gaskets and O-Rings



    Clock Hours: 30

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1060 Basic Layout

    Industry Certifications Millwright Helper I

    Course Description:
    This module identifies and describes gaskets and O-rings, along with their uses. It provides information for laying out, cutting, and installing gaskets. It also provides information for removing and installing O-rings.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify the various types of gaskets and explain their uses.
    2. Identify the various types of gasket materials and explain their applications.
    3. Lay out, cut, and install a flange gasket and bolts.
    4. Cut the bolt holes.
    5. Tighten the flange bolts.
    6. Describe the use of O-rings.
    7. Explain the importance of selecting the correct O-ring for an application.
    8. Select an O-ring for a given application and install it.
    9. Perform a takeoff from a flange for a gasket.

  
  • MWS 1081 - Intro to Oxyfuel Cutting



    Clock Hours: 93

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1070 Gaskets and O-Rings

    Industry Certifications Millwright Helper I

    Course Description:
    This module explains the safety requirements for oxyfuel cutting. It identifies oxyfuel cutting equipment and setup requirements. It explains how to light, adjust, and shut down oxyfuel equipment. Trainees will perform cutting techniques that include straight line, piercing, bevels, and washing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify and explain the use of oxyfuel cutting equipment.
    2. Set up oxyfuel cutting equipment.
    3. Light and adjust an oxyfuel torch.
    4. Shut down oxyfuel cutting equipment.
    5. Disassemble oxyfuel equipment.
    6. Change empty cylinders.
    7. Perform oxyfuel cutting:
    • Straight line and square shapes
    • Piercing and slot cutting
    • Bevels
    • Washing
    1. Operate a motorized, portable oxyfuel gas cutting machine.
    2. Perform a pressure drop test.

  
  • MWS 1091 - Intro to Welding



    Clock Hours: 108

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 1080 Intro to Oxyfuel Cutting

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module, an extension of the Core Curriculum safety module, identifies general safety considerations that apply to welding and metal cutting. It describes the steps that must be taken to avoid job-related deaths and injuries while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify some common hazards in welding.
    2. Explain and identify proper personal protection used in welding.
    3. Describe how to avoid welding fumes.
    4. Explain some of the causes of accidents.
    5. Identify and explain uses for material safety data sheets.
    6. Explain safety techniques for storing and handling cylinders.
    7. Explain how to avoid electric shock when welding.
    8. Describe proper material handling methods

  
  • MWS 2010 - Intermediate Trade Math



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 0002 Worker Characteristics

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Use ratios and proportions.
    2. Solve basic algebra problems.
    3. Solve area problems.
    4. Solve volume problems.
    5. Solve circumference problems.
    6. Solve circular speed problems.
    7. Use tables


  
  • MWS 2020 - Field Sketching



    Clock Hours: 18

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Intermediate Trade Math

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains the basic skills needed to make a good field sketch to convey information about how parts should be made or assembled. It includes both isometric and orthographic sketching.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Sketch straight lines.
    2. Sketch angles.
    3. Sketch arcs and circles.
    4. Sketch ellipses.
    5. Sketch dimensions.
    6. Make orthographic sketches. 
    7. Make oblique sketches.
    8. Make isometric sketches.

  
  • MWS 2030 - Intermediate Blueprint Reading



    Clock Hours: 18

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 2020 Field Sketching

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how to read orthographic projections, isometric drawings, and schematic drawings. These drawings are used to show piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. These skills will allow trainees to troubleshoot, build, install, and repair mechanical systems.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Interpret an orthographic projection.
    2. Interpret piping and hydraulic and pneumatic schematic drawings.
    3. Interpret isometric drawings.

  
  • MWS 2040 - Speciality Tools



    Clock Hours: 18

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Intermediate Blueprint Reading

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how to select, inspect, use, and maintain cable cutters, nut splitters, keyseat rules, various gauges, and hardness testers.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Use torque multipliers.
    2. Use cable cutters.
    3. Use nut splitters.
    4. Use keyseat rules.
    5. Use depth gauges.
    6. Use bevels.
    7. Use telescoping gauges.
    8. Use radius gauges.
    9. Use drill gauges.
    10. Use thickness gauge stock.
    11. Use a plasti-gauge.
    12. Explain hardness testers.
    13. Explain surface roughness testers.

  
  • MWS 2050 - Millwright Power Tools



    Clock Hours: 18

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Specialty Tools

    Industry Certifications Millwright Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module introduces several types of millwright power tools, including pipe threaders, drill presses, bandsaws, sanders, and nibblers. Step-by-step instructions for selecting, using, caring for, and maintaining these tools are included.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Explain power tool safety.
    2. Use and care for drill presses.
    3. Use and care for hydraulic presses.
    4. Use and care for pipe threading machines.
    5. Use and care for nibblers.
    6. Use and care for bandsaws.
    7. Identify and explain belt sanders.
    8. Identify and explain Woodruff key seaters.
    9. Identify and explain key broaches.
    10. Use and care for bearing heaters.
    11. Use and care for drills.
    12. Perform precision drilling.

  
  • MWS 2060 - Intermediate Rigging



    Clock Hours: 30

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Millwright Power Tools

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module describes the use and inspection of the basic equipment and hardware used in rigging. It describes the signals used by riggers and how to calculate load limits, balance points, and how to control loads. This module will help the millwright understand the requirements and problems of rigging.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies: 

    • Identify and describe the uses of common rigging hardware and equipment.

    • Inspect common rigging equipment. 

    • Select, use, and maintain special rigging equipment, including: 

    o Chain hoists 

    o Come-alongs 

    o Jacks 

    o Tuggers 

    • Tie knots used in rigging. 

    • Use and understand the correct hand signals to guide a crane operator. 

    • Identify basic rigging and crane safety procedures. 

    • Explain load balancing.

    • Read and interpret lifting capacity charts.

  
  • MWS 2070 - Setting Baseplate & Soleplates



    Clock Hours: 38

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Intermediate Rigging

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how to establish baseplates and soleplates for machinery. It explains how to locate machine baseplates, including how to lay out the anchor system for the baseplate, prepare the pad, and install the baseplate. Field-verifying a plate installation is also covered. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies: 

    • Establish baseplate and soleplate locations and elevations. 

    • Set anchor bolts: 

    o Poured-in-concrete 

    o Expanding 

    o Epoxy 

    • Set shim packs. 

    • Set up a piano wire jig.

    • Set baseplates and soleplates. 

    • Field-verify a baseplate installation.

  
  • MWS 2080 - Lubrication



    Clock Hours: 14

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Setting Baseplates and Soleplates

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module describes lubrication, safety, and storage. It explains how to select lubricants and identifies additives that may be present in lubricants. It explains how to use lubrication equipment. It identifies sources of information for lubricants and associated hazards, including the MSDS. It covers how to use the MSDS to ensure safe use of a lubricant.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Explain OSHA hazard communication as pertaining to lubrication. 
    2. Read and interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS).
    3. Explain the EPAhazardous waste control program.
    4. Explain lubricant storage.
    5. Explain lubricant classification.
    6. Explain lubricant film protection.
    7. Explain properties of lubricants.
    8. Explain properties of greases.
    9. Explain how to select lubricants.
    10. Identify and explain types of additives.
    11. Identify and explain types of lubricating oils.
    12. Identify and use lubrication equipment to apply lubricants. 
    13. Read and interpret a lubrication chart.

  
  • MWS 2090 - Intro to Bearings



    Clock Hours: 45

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Lubrication

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module introduces different types of bearings, including plain, ball, roller, thrust, and guide bearings. It describes bearing mountings, including flanged, pillow block, and takeup bearings. It also covers bearing materials and bearing designation systems.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify various types of bearings. 
    2. Identify and explain bearing materials. 
    3. Identify parts of bearings.
    4. Explain bearing designation numbers per manufacturer’s specifications.

  
  • MWS 2100 - Advanced Trade Math



    Clock Hours: 18

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Introduction to Bearings

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module offers advanced practice in geometry, ratios, trigonometry, and algebra.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Use tables of equivalents.
    2. Use unit conversion tables.
    3. Perform right angle trigonometry.
    4. Calculate weights of objects.

  
  • MWS 2110 - Precision Measuring



    Clock Hours: 30

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Advanced Trade Math

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module presents information on precision measuring tools used by millwrights, and explains how to select, inspect, use, and care for them.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Use levels.
    2. Use calipers.
    3. Use micrometers.
    4. Use dial indicators.
    5. Use universal bevel protractors.
    6. Use gauge blocks.
    7. Use speed measurement tools.
    8. Use pyrometers.

  
  • MWS 2120 - Installing Packing



    Clock Hours: 26

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Precision Measuring  

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module describes the types of packing and packing materials found in a typical stuffing box, and explains how to remove and install packing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify and explain the types of packing.
    • Identify and explain packing materials.
    • Remove packing.
    • Install packing.
      • Compression
      • Lip-type

  
  • MWS 2130 - Installing Seals



    Clock Hours: 26

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Installing Packing

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains the applications, removal, and installation procedures for various types of seals.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify and explain types of seals.
    • Identify and explain seal materials.
    • Remove and install seals.

  
  • MWS 2140 - Installing Mechanical Seals



    Clock Hours: 26

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Installing Seals

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains the function and advantages of mechanical seals. It identifies parts and types of seals, lists mechanical seal classifications, and includes procedures for removing, inspecting, and installing mechanical seals.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify and explain types of mechanical seals.
    • Explain mechanical seal classification.
    • Remove, inspect, and install mechanical seals.

  
  • MWS 2150 - Removing & Installing Bearings



    Clock Hours: 26

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Installing Mechanical Seals

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how to remove, install, and maintain different types of bearings.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify common bearing failure modes and describe the conditions that cause them.
    • Describe the safety precautions that must be followed, the personal protective equipment that must be worn when removing, and installing bearings.
    • Remove defective bearings using manual pullers and/or a press.
    • Describe using heat to remove a defective bearing.
    • Install new bearings by heating the bearing or applying pressure.
    • Install pillow block bearings.

  
  • MWS 2160 - Coupling



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Removing and Installing Bearings

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how couplings are installed and aligned, and introduces some of the mounting systems used for various couplings.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify and explain coupling types.
    • Install an interference coupling.
    • Install a slip fit coupling.
    • Remove couplings using either the manual or hydraulic method.

  
  • MWS 2170 - Fab Shims



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Coupling

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains the use of shims, how shims are made, and the types of shims available.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify and explain types of shim stock.
    • Identify and explain shim materials.
    • Fabricate shims.

  
  • MWS 2180 - Alignments Fixtures and Jigs



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 2170 Fab Shims

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how to make mounting fixtures for alignment fixtures and how to use and set up fixtures for reverse alignment.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Identify and explain types of jigs.
    2. Fabricate one or more of the following:
    • Angle iron jig
    • Chain jig
    • Christmas tree jig
    • Piano wire jig
    1. Set up three or more of the following:
    • Angle iron jig
    • Chain jig
    • Complex reverse-indicator jig
    • Christmas tree jig
    • Piano wire jig

  
  • MWS 2190 - Pre-Alignment



    Clock Hours: 12

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Alignments Fixtures and Jigs

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how to perform preliminary alignment procedures for driver and driven units, including inspecting, setting up, and leveling the equipment. It also covers coupling installation.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Inspect equipment.
    • Install couplings, using either the key and setscrew or the tapered shaft and locking nut method.
    • Set STAT equipment.
    • Set MTBM equipment.

  
  • MWS 2200 - Installing Belt & Chain Drives



    Clock Hours: 15

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Pre-Alignment

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module explains how belts and chains are used to drive parallel shafts. It also provides information on different types of chains and belts.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify and explain belt drive types.
    • Install belt drives.
    • Identify and explain chain drive types.
    • Install chain drives

  
  • MWS 3010 - Millwright General



    Clock Hours: 84

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: MWS 0003 Worker Characteristics

    Industry Certifications Maintenance Apprentice

    Course Description:
    This module provides a brief history of the millwright trade and describes the work performed by millwrights today. It covers career opportunities, safety practices, and the attitudes and work habits that are important to success in the craft.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Describe the types of work performed by millwrights.
    • Identify career opportunities available to millwrights.
    • Explain the purpose and objectives of an apprentice training program.
    • Explain the responsibilities of a millwright.
    • Explain the importance of safety in relation to millwrights.
    • Explain the role of NCCER in the training process.

  
  • MWS 3020 - Dial Alignments



    Clock Hours: 102

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Millwright General

    Industry Certifications Millwright Helper II

    Course Description:
    This module covers setting up reverse dial indicator jigs and performing reverse dial alignment using both the chart and mathematical methods. Basic information about shaft alignment and coupling stress is also presented.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Explain how machinery can be misaligned.
    • Explain the conditions that can cause misalignment.
    • Measure shaft and coupling runout, using a dial indicator.
    • Set up complex reverse dial indicator jigs.
    • Measure indicator sag using complex reverse dial indicator jigs.
    • Perform reverse dial indicator alignment, using a graphical alignment chart.
    • Perform reverse dial indicator alignment, using the mathematical equation.

  
  • MWS 3030 - Laser Alignments



    Clock Hours: 108

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Dial Alignments

    Industry Certifications Millwright Helper II

    Course Description:
    This module covers the basic principles of lasers, as well as laser alignment, laser/detector operation, and troubleshooting lasers. This module also covers conditions such as soft foot and coupling stress.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Identify the major components of a laser alignment system.
    • Perform a rough alignment.
    • Set up the laser alignment equipment.
    • Check the initial alignment.
    • Perform a vertical alignment using a laser.
    • Perform a horizontal alignment using a laser

  
  • MWS 3040 - Lath-Mill Safety



    Clock Hours: 132

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Laser Alignments

    Industry Certifications Millwright-Maintenance Mechanic

    Course Description:
    This module covers safety and the understanding of accident prevention.  Modern machine tools are equipped with safety features, but it is still the operator’s responsibility to use the machines wisely and in a safe manner.  It is very important that all the safety rules set by the instructor and those recommended by safety associations or the safety council be observed by everyone to prevent accidents and personal injury.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • Learn and apply safety rules in the machine shop and other environments where accidents can occur.
    • Identify unsafe conditions or practices and bring them to the attention of the proper personnel, so corrections can be made.
    • Understand that accidents are caused by carelessness and therefore can be eliminated when everyone follows approved safety practices.
    • Demonstrate work safety in the following:
      • Personal grooming
        • Wear safety glasses
        • Use proper clothing for workplace environment
      • Shop Environment
        • Keep work area orderly
        • Keep shop litter-free
        • Keep tools and equipment in proper place
      • Work Practices
        • Follow all safety recommendations when working with tools and machinery


Nursing

  
  • NRSG 1100 - Transition to Professional Nursing



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse.  This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1120 - Pharmacology I



    Credit hours: 1

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management for adults with chronic alterations in health.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are primarily chronic in nature as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing & the standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate basic effective communication techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety & knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized basic teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1130 - Math Applications for Nursing



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course focuses on the arithmetic of dosages and solutions used by the practicing nurse.  Topics include the metric, household systems, dosages in units and milli-equivalents, dry powdered drugs, and calculations of IV flow rates.   This course is specifically designed for prospective or enrolled nursing students who need more practice and instruction to master calculation skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course the student will:

    1. Be able to utilize the different systems of measurement used in calculating drugs and solutions, including conversions from one system to another and when given a list of various symbols and abbreviations used to express units of weight and measure be able to read and correctly interpret them in writing.
    2. Identify the pertinent information on medication administration sheets and medication labels to be able to set-up and correctly solve drug dosages using kilograms of body weight, including for pediatric patients.
    3. Communicate appropriately regarding medication calculations with others including the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
    4. Utilize the Nursing Process, assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation when calculating medication dosages for patients.
    5. Accept responsibility for accurate and safe medication dosage calculation.

  
  • NRSG 1131 - Clinical Internship in Nursing I



    Credit hours: 1 (clinical)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance clinical decision making skill and competency through specialized clinical learning experiences of interest to nursing students.  The course may be repeated for credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate use of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate use of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop individualized teaching plans to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Demonstrate appropriate use of principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1140 - Test Taking Strategies



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course is designed for the beginning student nurse preparing to take tests within and at the completion of nursing fundamentals courses.  The information presented is designed to maximize success by helping students to develop a positive mental attitude, understand critical thinking, study and learn more effectively and become test-wise by identifying steps in analysis of a test question.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course through self-assessment and analysis of personal study experiences, the student will:

    1. Identify and limit anxiety responses when testing.
    2. Utilize available resources and learned strategies to complete exams successfully.
    3. Recognize basic skills for studying, critical thinking, and problem solving.
    4. Discuss the nursing process and Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs and identify how the concepts relate to nursing questions.
    5. Describe the use of the course syllabus for study, class, and testing preparation.
    6. Utilize the library as a test taking strategy for study.

  
  • NRSG 1141 - Current Topics in Nursing I



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance learning and competency development through study of topics of special interest.  The course may be repeated for credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Describe basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1150 - Medical Terminology



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course is a basic study of the development and usage of medical terminology.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course the student will:

    1. Identify the role and recognize examples of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in developing medical terms.
    2. Demonstrate correct usage of the combining vowel by correctly joining word parts to write and analyze medical terms.
    3. Demonstrate the correct spelling of medical terms.
    4. Pronounce medical terms correctly.
    5. Recognize and define terms pertaining to sciences of the human body and field of medicine.
    6. Write the meaning of medical abbreviations and use the abbreviations appropriately.
    7. Differentiate terms as being related to diagnosis, anatomy, surgery, therapy, or radiology.

  
  • NRSG 1160 - Nursing Care at the End of Life



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course introduces the nursing student to the care of patients at the end of their lives and utilizes the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) curriculum.  This curriculum incorporates the best practices for quality patient care and combines holistic, humanistic caring with aggressive management of pain and symptoms.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. Describe the role of the nurse in providing quality palliative care for patients across the lifespan.
    2. Identify the need for collaboration with interdisciplinary team members while implementing the nursing role in palliative care.
    3. Recognize changes in population demographics, health care economics, and service delivery that necessitate improved professional preparation for palliative care.
    4. Describe the philosophy and principles of hospice and palliative care that can be integrated across settings to facilitate quality care at the end of life.
    5. Discuss aspects of assessing physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social domains of quality of life for patients and families facing a life-threatening illness or event.

  
  • NRSG 1170 - Nutrition for Nursing Practice



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    A comprehensive overview of nutritional principles intended for students enrolled in the nursing program.  The course will focus on developmental areas of nutrition across the lifespan, nutritional therapeutics, nutritional support, and therapeutic diets and nutritional supplements.  The course will also examine the nutritional management of clients who experience multi-system disorders.  This course is not designed for transfer.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course the student will:

    1. Demonstrate basic understanding of vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, carbohydrates and fluid balance.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of nutritional needs of the patient, family and community.
    3. Integrate and utilize concepts of nutrition in patient-centered nursing care.
    4. Apply critical thinking skills using the nursing process to address nutritional needs of the patient.
    5. Analyze nutritional data to plan care of the patient with acute or chronic disease.

  
  • NRSG 1180 - Integrative Health



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course provides students with knowledge to enhance nursing practice through use of alternative and complementary modalities in various states of wellness and illness.  Students will explore therapeutic uses and methods of applying these therapies while integrating them into their nursing practice.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

    1. Recognize the basic concepts guiding alternative therapies.
    2. Decribe the purpose of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and National Institutes for Health.
    3. Discuss the scope of complementary and alternative therapies with particular attention to the cultural aspects of their use.
    4. Differentiate manipulative and mind-body-based therapies form biologic-based therapies.
    5. Cite examples of manual healing methods and mind-body-based therapies.
    6. Provide examples of botanical/herbal therapies, their purpose, and their adverse effects.
    7. Describe ways in which nurses can use knowledge of complementary and alternative therapies in providing nursing care.
    8. Discuss implications for care of patients using complementary and alternative therapies.
    9. Describe ways in which nurses can use selected complementary and alternative therapies for self-care and health promotion.

  
  • NRSG 1210 - Nursing Special Topics - Clinical



    Credit hours: 2 (clinical)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Dean/Director of Nursing

    Corequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Nursing Independent Study provides contact hours of clinical practicum. The course enhances student knowledge and skills. Clinical opportunities are specific to the adult population in acute and long-term care clinical settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:   Identify ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:   Define the components of effective communication.
    3. Assessment:   Identify subjective and objective data which relates to actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Recognize how clinical decision making relates to providing safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:   Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:   Define the components of an individualized teaching plan designed to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration: Identify the roles of the various members of the health care team.
    8. Managing Care: Recognize the various aspects of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1231 - Clinical Internship in Nursing II



    Credit hours: 2 (clinical)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance clinical decision making skill and competency through specialized clinical learning experiences of interest to nursing students.  The course may be repeated for credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate use of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate use of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop individualized teaching plans to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Demonstrate appropriate use of principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1241 - Current Topics in Nursing II



    Credit hours: 2 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance learning and competency development through study of topics of special interest.  The course may be repeated for credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Describe basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1320 - Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family



    Credit hours: 3 (2 lecture; 1 clinical/lab)

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for women, infants, childbearing patients and families including pharmacological management.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care for women, infants, childbearing patients and families as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1330 - Pediatric Nursing



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for children with alterations in health including pharmacological management. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care for children as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Forumulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.

    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety & knowledge.

    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.

    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care. 

     

  
  • NRSG 1331 - Clinical Internship in Nursing III



    Credit hours: 3 (clinical)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance clinical decision making skill and competency through specialized clinical learning experiences of interest to nursing students.  The course may be repeated for credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies/Student Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate use of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate use of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop individualized teaching plans to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Demonstrate appropriate use of principles of managing care.

     

     

  
  • NRSG 1340 - Mental Health Nursing



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing for clients with alterations in mental health including pharmacological management.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care for mental health clients and families as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1341 - Current Topics in Nursing III



    Credit hours: 3 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance learning and competency development through study of topics of special interest.  The course may be repeated for credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Describe basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1360 - Pharmacology in Nursing



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management for patients with a variety of alterations in health.     

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Identify ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Define the components of effective communication.
    3. Assessment:  Identify subjective and objective which relate to actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Recognize how clinical decision making relates to providing safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Define the components of an individualized basic teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Identify the roles of various members of the health care team.
    8. Managing Care:  Recognize the various aspects of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1370 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals



    Credit hours: 3 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course is a study of the language of the allied health sciences, nursing, and radiology.  The meaning and usage of medical terminology within all body systems is presented. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course the student will:

    1. Identify the role and recognize examples of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in developing medical terms.
    2. Demonstrate correct usage of the combining vowel by correctly joining word parts to write and analyze medical terms.
    3. Demonstrate the correct spelling of medical terms.
    4. Pronounce medical terms correctly.
    5. Recognize and define terms pertaining to sciences of the human body and field of medicine.
    6. Write the meaning of medical abbreviations and use the abbreviations appropriately.
    7. Differentiate terms as being related to diagnosis, anatomy, surgery, therapy, or radiology.

  
  • NRSG 1410 - Nursing Special Topics - Clinical



    Credit hours: 4 (clinical)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Dean/Director of Nursing

    Corequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Nursing Independent Study provides contact hours of clinical practicum. The course enhances student knowledge and skills. Clinical opportunities are specific to the adult population in acute and long-term care clinical settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Identify ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Define the components of effective communication.
    3. Assessment: Identify subjective and objective data which relates to actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Recognize how clinical decision making relates to providing safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:   Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:   Define the components of an individualized teaching plan designed to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration: Identify the roles of the various members of the health care team.
    8. Managing Care: Recognize the various aspects of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1500 - Transition to Professional Nursing



    Credit hours: 5 (3 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse.  This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies/Student Outcomes:

    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1501 - Transition to Professional Nursing



    Credit hours: 5 (4 lecture; 1 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse.  This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1542 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I



    Credit hours: 5 (3 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 1710: Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: BIOL 2020, MATH 1530, Required NRSG Specialty Course

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health of that are chronic in nature.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1600 - Transition to Professional Nursing



    Credit hours: 6 (4 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse.  This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1620 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I



    Credit hours: 6 (4 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 1710: Fundamentals of Nursing

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for adults with alterations in health that are primarily chronic in nature.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies/Student Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1700 - Transition to Professional Nursing



    Credit hours: 7 (5 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse.  This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  
  • NRSG 1701 - Transition to Professional Nursing - Paramedic



    Credit hours: 7 (4 lecture; 3 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: Program Admission

    Course Description:
    Course is designed to assist the licensed paramedic in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse.  This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies/Student Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1710 - Fundamentals of Nursing



    Credit hours: 7 (4 lecture; 3 clinical/lab)

    Course Description:
    An introduction to the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills, and attitudes that emphasize fundamental principles necessary to provide safe nursing care for individuals with basic alterations in homeostasis and health.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies/Student Outcomes:  Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Identify ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Define the components of effective communication.
    3. Assessment: Identify subjective and objective data which relate to actual or potential health alternations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Recognize how clinical decision making relates to providing safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Define the components of an individualized teaching plan designed to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Identify the roles of various members of the health care team.
    8. Managing Care: Recognize the various aspects of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 1720 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I



    Credit hours: 7 (5 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are primarily chronic in nature.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 2111 - NCLEX Preparatory I



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance student success on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

  
  • NRSG 2130 - Pharmacology II



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management for adults with acute alterations in health.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are primarily acute as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Apply ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and the standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Apply effective communication techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Assess subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Use clinical decision making to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Implement caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety & knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Implement an individualized teaching plans to meet the educational needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning and implementing care.
    8. Managing Care: Examine various principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 2140 - Pharmacology III



    Credit hours: 1 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management of adults with complex alterations in health.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health of a more complex nature as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

     

  
  • NRSG 2211 - NCLEX Preparatory II



    Credit hours: 2 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance student success on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

  
  • NRSG 2240 - Professional Practice in Nursing



    Credit hours: 2 (lecture)

    Course Description:
    This course examines management and leadership concepts, issues, roles and functions as applied to the role of the professional nurse in various healthcare settings. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clincal Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety & knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning: Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration: Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care: Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

  
  • NRSG 2311 - NCLEX Preparatory III



    Credit hours: 3 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NURS 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to enhance student success on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

  
  • NRSG 2320 - Health Assessment



    Credit hours: 3 (2 lecture/1 lab)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program or Permission of Dean/Director.

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course will provide students with a foundation in basic health assessment of clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is on development of nursing skills from simple to complex including a health history and comprehensive physical examination.  Students compile a health history which includes an assessment of cultural values, health beliefs, and caring practices.  Students practice the procedural steps of a comprehensive health assessment in a supervised laboratory setting.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior: Demonstrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Demonstrate effective communication including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Demonstrate caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care: Use basic principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 2360 - Pathophysiology



    Credit hours: 3 (lecture)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 1710 Fundamentals of Nursing

    Corequisites: Permission of Dean/Director

    Course Description:
    This course utilizes program core concepts as a basis for an in-depth study of physiological adaptation processes. Emphasis is placed upon the biological basis of illness and disease, diagnostic indicators, assessment, prioritization of needs, and teaching and learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies related to safe nursing care as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
    3. Assessment:  Demonstrate ability to collect subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Formulate clinical decisions to provide safe and effective evidence-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity safety, and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Develop an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of clients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning care.
    8. Managing Care:  Describe basic principles of managing care.

     

  
  • NRSG 2540 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II



    Credit hours: 5 (3 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 1710: Fundamentals of nursing, NRSG 1542 Medical-Surgical Nursing I; Required NRSG Specialty Course.

    Corequisites: BIOL 2230: Microbiology, Guided Elective, Required NRSG Specialty Course

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are acute or chronic in nature. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Apply ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Apply effective Communication techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Assess subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.  
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Use clinical decision making to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Implement caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Implement an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Examine various principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 2543 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III



    Credit hours: 5 (3 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 1710: Fundamentals of Nursing, NRSG 1542: Medical-Surgical Nursing I, NRSG 2540: Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Required NRSG Specialty Courses.

    Corequisites: Humanities Elective, Required NRSG Specialty Course

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are of a more acute or complex nature.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies/Student Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

  
  • NRSG 2630 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II



    Credit hours: 6 (4 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for adults with alterations in health that are primarily acute in nature.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by: 

    1. Professional Behavior: Apply ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication: Apply effective communication techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment: Assess subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making: Use clinical decision making to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions: Implement caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Implement an individualized teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families, and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning and implementing care.
    8. Managing Care: Examine various principles of managing care.

  
  • NRSG 2640 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III



    Credit hours: 6 (4 lecture; 2 clinical/lab)

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for adults with alterations in health of a more complex nature. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

  
  • NRSG 2645 - Medical-Surgical Nursing IV



    Credit hours: 6 (3 lecture; 3 clinical/lab)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 1710: Fundamentals of Nursing, NRSG 1542: Medical-Surgical Nursing I, NRSG 2540: Medical-Surgical Nursing II, NRSG 2543: Medical-Surgical Nursing III, Required NRSG Specialty Courses.

    Corequisites: Humanities Elective, Required NRSG Specialty Course.

    Course Description:
    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are more complex in nature. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the eight (8) core competencies as evidenced by:

    1. Professional Behavior:  Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
    2. Communication:  Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information and technology.
    3. Assessment:  Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
    4. Clinical Decision Making:  Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
    5. Caring Interventions:  Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
    6. Teaching and Learning:  Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.
    7. Collaboration:  Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
    8. Managing Care:  Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics and resources.

 

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