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• Animal Breeds and Husbandry VET 110
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides a study of the individual breed characteristics and management techniques of the canine, feline, equine, bovine, porcine, ovine,…

  This course provides a study of the individual breed characteristics and management techniques of the canine, feline, equine, bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine, and laboratory animals. Topics include physiological data, animal health management, and basic care and handling of animals. Upon completion, students should be able to identify breeds of domestic and laboratory animals, list physiological data, and outline basic care, handling, and management techniques.

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• Veterinary Office Practices VET 137
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course is designed to teach basic administrative techniques, client communication skills, and regulations pertaining to veterinary medicine.…

  This course is designed to teach basic administrative techniques, client communication skills, and regulations pertaining to veterinary medicine. Topics include record keeping, telephone techniques, professional liability, office procedures, state and national regulatory laws, human relations, and animal welfare. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective communication techniques, office procedures, and knowledge of regulatory laws and issues relating to animal welfare.

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• Administrative Office Procedures I MED-130
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical…

  This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical environment.

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• Administrative Office Procedures II MED-131
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies,…

  This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel.

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• Animal Nutrition VET 237
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the principles of nutrition and their application to feeding practices of domestic, farm, and companion animals. Topics include…

  This course covers the principles of nutrition and their application to feeding practices of domestic, farm, and companion animals. Topics include basic nutrients and nutritional needs of individual species, proximate analysis, interpretation of food and feed labels, types of animal foods, and ration formulation. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate diets for animals in various stages of health and disease, analyze nutrition labels, and identify foods.

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• Clinical Perspectives MED-262
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 1

  This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems…

  This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem-solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the medical facility.

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• Complex Health Concepts NUR-213
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 10

  This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the…

  This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.

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• Diet Therapy/Nutrition MED-274
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary…

  This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary deficiencies, weight management, and therapeutic nutrition in wellness and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret clinical and dietary data and provide patient counseling and education.

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• Drug Therapy MED-272
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis…

  This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office.

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• EMS Bridge Course EMS 280
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course is designed to provide currently credentialed state or national Paramedic students with the most current education trends in Paramedic…

  This course is designed to provide currently credentialed state or national Paramedic students with the most current education trends in Paramedic Practice. Emphasis is placed on transitions in healthcare. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate emerging trends in pre-hospital care.

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• Examining Room Procedures I MED-140
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment,…

  This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures.

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• Examining Room Procedures II MED-240
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion,…

  This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures.

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• Family Health Concepts NUR-113
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on…

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

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• First Aid & CPR HEA-112
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course introduces the basics of emergency first aid treatment. Topics include rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking and bleeding, and…

  This course introduces the basics of emergency first aid treatment. Topics include rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking and bleeding, and other first aid procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in providing emergency care for the sick and injured until medical help can be obtained.

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• Fit and Well for Life PED-110
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors.…

  This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests.

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• Gross & Functional Anatomy PTA-125
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course provides an in-depth, clinically oriented survey of gross and functional anatomy. Emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal and nervous systems…

  This course provides an in-depth, clinically oriented survey of gross and functional anatomy. Emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal and nervous systems and clinical biomechanics, including goniometry, basic manual muscle testing, and components of normal gait. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific anatomical structures and describe, observe, and measure musculoskeletal posture and function.

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• Health Care Concepts NUR-211
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on…

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

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• Health Care/Resources PTA-212
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course provides an overview of various aspects of health care delivery systems and the interrelationships of health care team members. Topics…

  This course provides an overview of various aspects of health care delivery systems and the interrelationships of health care team members. Topics include health agencies and their functions, health care team member roles, management, and other health care issues. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the functions of health organizations and team members and aspects of health care affecting physical therapy delivery.

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• Health System Concepts NUR-212
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on…

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course

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• Health-Illness Concepts NUR-112
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on…

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

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• Holistic Health Concepts NUR-114
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on…

  This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

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• Intro to Physical Therapy PTA-110
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces the field of physical therapy including the history and standards of practice for the physical therapist assistant and basic…

  This course introduces the field of physical therapy including the history and standards of practice for the physical therapist assistant and basic treatment techniques. Emphasis is placed on ethical and legal considerations, universal precautions, vital signs, documentation, basic patient preparation and treatment skills, and architectural barrier screening. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of the physical therapist assistant and demonstrate competence in basic techniques of patient care.

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• Intro to Rehabilitation PTA-225
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course covers cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary conditions, as well as causes and treatment of amputations. Emphasis is placed upon…

  This course covers cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary conditions, as well as causes and treatment of amputations. Emphasis is placed upon pathological processes as well as comprehensive treatment of the various conditions studied. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss etiology, signs, symptoms, complications, and prognoses of various conditions and implement components of a comprehensive treatment program.

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• Introduction to Health Concepts NUR-111
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 8

  This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within…

  This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

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• Laboratory Procedures I MED-150
  Health Sciences Credit Hours: 5

  This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and…

  This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.

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