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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Numbers at the end of each course title refer to:

Lecture Contact Hours/Lab Contact Hours/Clinical Contact Hours
 

Paralegal
  

  • PL 235 - Property Law and Intellectual Property Law

    This course provides the basics of property law, real and personal, as well as tangible and intangible. The topic of real estate is presented and includes sales, financing, zoning, and the legal acts that govern. Mortgages, liens, surveying, and servitudes are included in this study. The second half of the course covers intellectual property including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Topics also include the application, possession, protection, violation, and transfer of rights in intellectual property. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: PL 106 Legal Research . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 250 - Legal Writing

    This course allows the student to apply practical legal research skills to the drafting and preparation of typical documents that the paralegal will be expected to prepare by their supervising attorney. Topics include research memoranda, client correspondence, demand letters, appellate briefs, incorporation documents, partnership agreements, wills, leaves, promissory notes, and medical record summaries. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: EN 104 English Composition I  and PL 106 Legal Research . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 294 - Career Internship

    This is an elective course in the associate degree program that students take in their final semester. The career internship course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in legal studies. The outcome of the internship is an informed student fully apprised of the opportunities his/her degree program offers for professional growth. During the internship phase of training, the student will experience various aspects of working in the actual field in which they have been educated. The internship is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to experience and participate in duties typical of a contemporary workplace setting. Student learning will center on observing experienced personnel as well as participating in actual hands-on procedures under close supervision of trained professionals. Note: Online students in some states may not be allowed to take this internship due to state restrictions. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/180/180 Prerequisites: Final semester and PGPA of 2.50 or better. Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 298 - NALA Certification Review

    This course is designed to review the legal studies courses taken in the various programs and prepare the student to take the National Association of Legal Assistants’ (NALA) Certified Paralegal Examination. This examination is a two-day comprehensive examination administered at various locations across the United States. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: Final course. Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 300 - Legal Office Administration

    This course is a study of the administration of a private law firm from the perspective of a paralegal office manager. Topics include supervision of paralegal personnel, management of timekeeping and billing systems, document control, client development, and case management. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: PL 180 Law Office Procedures . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 425 - Business Organizations

    This course provides an overview of the nine most common ways of doing business in this country. Emphasis is placed on the corporate form, beginning with the formation of a corporation as well as the financial structure, corporate management, dividends, and termination of corporate existence. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: PL 106 Legal Research . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 450 - Advanced Legal Research

    This course is designed to build on the basic skills of the student in legal research and other information by using the computer. By searching Internet resources and legal databases, the student performs exercises in researching topics in business, bankruptcy, taxes, trademarks, employment law, environmental law, and other topics. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: PL 250 Legal Writing . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 491 - Capstone Project

    This is an integrative course that allows students to identify a real-world legal problem and provide a recommended solution based upon legal research, case law and legislative history. Each student selects a topic or project, with instructor approval, and completes a paper which documents the process, including the use of industry-standard research methods. The final written work product may be in the form of a scholarly article of publishable quality, a seminar-type paper, a model bill and the supporting memorandum, a draft complaint or petition and supporting memorandum, the formal documents and supporting memorandum for a transactional project, or a brief (on the merits or as an amicus), to name just a few examples. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: Final semester. Corequisite: None.
  

  • PL 494 - Legal Studies Internship

    This is an elective course students take in their final semester. The internship course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in legal studies and its related fields. The outcome of the internship is an informed student fully apprised of the opportunities his/her degree program offers for professional growth. During the internship phase of training, the student will experience various aspects of working in the actual field in which the student has been educated. The internship is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to experience and participate in duties typical of a contemporary workplace setting. Student learning will center on observing experienced personnel as well as participating in actual hands-on procedures under close supervision of trained professionals. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisite: Final semester. Corequisite: None.

Practical Nursing
  

  • NP 100 - Growth and Development

    This course is a survey of normative human life span development. Emphasis is on selected theorist and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Significant milestones, and developmental tasks will be emphasized. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 15/0/0/15 Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None.
  

  • NP 110 - Pharmacology for Nurses with Lab

    The basic concepts of pharmacology will be taught related to actions, therapeutic effects, and adverse effects of traditional and nontraditional medications. Students will demonstrate collection of data, clinical judgment, and integration of knowledge to administer medication safely. The student will use the knowledge gained from this course for safe pharmacological interventions, dosage calculation, medication administration techniques, and documentation. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 22.5/15/0/37.5 Lecture Contact Hours: 22.5. Lab Contact Hours: 15. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
  

  • NP 120 - Fundamentals of Nursing with Lab and Clinical

    This course introduces the role of the practical nurse as a member of the interprofessional health care team, basic nursing concepts, and psychomotor nursing skills. Students learn skills necessary for maintaining patient safety and strategies for therapeutic communication. At the conclusion of this course, the student will demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills across the lifespan. Semester Credit Hours: 5.00 Contact Hours: 45/45/22.5/112.5 Lecture Contact Hours: 45. Lab Contact Hours: 45. Clinical Contact Hours. 22.5. Prerequisite: HC 101 and RE 099 Corequisite: None
  

  • NP 125 - Medical Surgical Nursing I for LPNs

    This course explores the care of adults using a body systems approach. Focus is placed on nursing interventions and developing knowledge required to provide quality nursing care in a safe manner. Content areas include musculoskeletal, urinary, respiratory, integumentary, neurologic, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and sensory systems. Furthermore, nutrition, communication, fluids & electrolytes, end of life, cultural diversity, and legal/ethical issues are integrated throughout the systems. The clinical component of this course allows the student a hands-on experience in providing relationship-centered care for patients with different disease processes in the health care system. Microbiology concepts related to safety and infection control are emphasized. Semester Credit Hours: 5.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/90/135 Lecture Contact Hours: 45. Clinical Contact Hours: 90. Prerequisites: NP 110 Pharmacology for Nurses with Lab  and NP 120 Fundamentals of Nursing with Lab and Clinical .  Corequisite: None
  

  • NP 230 - Nursing Specialty

    This course prepares the practical nursing student with entry level knowledge and skills needed to care for obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, and mental health patient. Learning experiences focus on the normal growth and development of the specialty patients and commonly encountered disorders. Coordination of care, documentation, medication administration, and legal and ethical issues, historical perspectives and emerging trends within the specialties will be emphasized. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/45/90 Lecture Contact Hours: 45. Clinical Contact Hours: 45. Prerequistes: NP 110 Pharmacology for Nurses with Lab  and NP 125 Medical Surgical Nursing I for LPNs .  Corequisites: None
  

  • NP 235 - Medical Surgical Nursing II for LPNs

    This course explores the care of adults using a body systems approach. Focus is placed on nursing interventions and developing knowledge required to provide quality nursing care in a safe manner. Content areas include cardiovascular, hematologic, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. Furthermore acid base balance, cancer, bioterrorism, disaster, and trauma are integrated throughout the course. The clinical component of this course allows the student a hands-on experience in providing relationship-centered care for patients with different disease processes in the health care system. Semester Credit Hours: 5.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/90/135 Lecture Contact Hours: 45. Clinical Contact Hours: 90. Prerequisites: NP 125 Medical Surgical Nursing I for LPNs  and NP 230 Nursing Specialty .  Corequisites: None
  

  • NP 275 - LPN Practical Experience

    This is the final clinical course, where the student will utilize nursing skills and clinical judgement to perform safe, moral, quality, and prudent patient care in the health care system. The role of the practical nurse is stressed in physiology, pathophysiology, and psychosocial context as it relates to the care of patients. The course will assist in the personal and professional development needed to transition from student to practical nurse. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Clinical Contact Hours: 135.00. Prerequisite: NP 235 Medical Surgical Nursing II for LPNs  . Corequisite: NP 280 Preparation for NCLEX-PN  (NP 275 must be successfully completed prior to NP 280 or taken concurrently with NP 280).
  

  • NP 280 - Preparation for NCLEX-PN

    This course is designed to assist the student to prepare for the practical nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-PN) and entry into practice. Students will have the opportunity to develop and improve their test-taking skills through computer simulations and practice tests. The NCLEX-PN test plan assessment of knowledge deficits and development of individual study plans based on results of weekly assessments will be utilized. In addition, a NCLEX review course will be provided. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Lecture Contact Hours: 45.00. Prerequisite: NP 235 Medical Surgical Nursing II for LPNs . Corequisite: NP 275 LPN Practical Experience  (NP 280 must be successfully completed after NP 275 or taken concurrently with NP 275)
  

  • PN 081 - Nursing Tutorial I

    This is the first of a two-part series of nursing tutorials for students who did not meet TEAS scores required for unconditional entrance into the Licensed Practical Nursing Program. It involves professional concepts, reading, mathematics, and analyzing and comprehension of nursing concepts. Study skills, critical thinking, and test-taking strategies are discussed. The goal of this course is to provide the student with the tools necessary to participate in the nursing program. Semester Credit Hours: 0.00 Contact Hours: 15/0/0/15 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 082 - Nursing Tutorial II

    This is the second of a two-part series of nursing tutorials for students who did not meet TEAS scores required for unconditional entrance into the Licensed Practical Nursing Program. It involves professional concepts, reading, mathematics, and analyzing and comprehension of nursing concepts. Study skills, critical thinking, and test-taking strategies are discussed. The goal of this course is to provide the student with the tools necessary to participate in the nursing program. Semester Credit Hours: 0.00 Contact Hours: 15/0/0/15 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 108 - Foundations of Nursing

    This course provides the basis upon which all other nursing courses are built. The history of nursing introduces the student to the origin and development of nursing practice and the theories and scientific principles upon which the profession is built. Concepts integrated throughout the course include cultural diversity, nutrition, critical thinking, physiological, and psychosocial needs of the individual as well as legal and ethical issues and communication techniques. Focus is placed on the nursing process, nursing principles in the disease process, and wellness and safety, with an emphasis placed on patient goals and outcomes. Integration of practical nursing skills will be implemented throughout the course, including history and physicals, vital sign attainment, reviewing charts, wound dressing changes, sterile technique, isolation precautions, medication administration, and dosage calculations. After completion of this course, with theory and psychomotor nursing competencies in lab, the student will possess essential nursing skills. Emphasis is placed on nursing foundations in the healthcare environment, communication techniques, developmental and psychosocial concerns, health promotion, infection control, fundamental nursing care, and psychomotor nursing skills. The student will demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills for client populations with common health alterations, to include vital signs, different medication administration, and drug dosage calculations. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 75/30/0/105 Prerequisites: SC 146 Anatomy and Physiology I , PN 111 Patient Assessment  and PN 112 Pharmacology . Corequisite: PN 109 Foundations of Nursing Clinical .
  

  • PN 109 - Foundations of Nursing Clinical

    Students will begin their orientation in caring for adult (elderly) clients. They will actively participate in the daily care for the client, including bed-making and assisting with hygiene, providing nutrition, ambulation, and companionship. The student will become familiar with wound care in this client and will use communication techniques in this lonely patient population. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/45/45 Prerequisites: SC 146 Anatomy and Physiology I , PN 111 Patient Assessment , and PN 112 Pharmacology . Corequisite: PN 108 Foundations of Nursing .
  

  • PN 111 - Patient Assessment

    This course provides students with the opportunity to learn content and skills related to taking histories and providing physical examinations. Students have the opportunity to practice communication techniques related to taking histories and skills required to perform accurate physical examinations. Learning opportunities are directed toward all age groups with a focus on the adult population. Emphasis is placed on the identification, clustering, and analysis of symptoms. Assessment will focus on physical and psychosocial aspects of functioning as well as the process of growth and development. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills in relation to the identification and analysis of health alterations. Formulation of pertinent nursing diagnoses and related documentation will be stressed. Semester Credit Hours: 1.50 Contact Hours: 0/45/0/45 Prerequisite: None. Corequisites: SC 146 Anatomy and Physiology I .
  

  • PN 112 - Pharmacology

    This course introduces students to the science of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on the basic pharmacologic concepts related to the delivery of medications, dosage calculations, forms and techniques of administration, and safe practice. Learning activities are designed to ensure competence in both oral and written communication regarding drugs and their administration. Semester Credit Hours: 1.50 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 22.50/0/0/22.50 Prerequisite: MA 109 College Algebra  with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 121 - Practical Nursing I

    This course introduces basic concepts which provide an overview of the health profession and healthcare delivery systems. Nursing behaviors, such as the nursing process, communication techniques, and legal and ethical responsibilities, are introduced. Concepts, such as nutrition, grief, health promotion, safety, self, sensory perception, sleep, and stress are discussed. Cultural diversity and growth and development across the lifespan of populations will be emphasized. Clock Hours: 85.00 Prerequisite: None Corequisites: SC 143 Body Structure and Function (Clock Hour Course)  and SC 143L Body Structure and Function Lab (Clock Hour Course) .
  

  • PN 122 - Practical Nursing II^

    This course introduces additional basic concepts necessary for the provision of safe, patient-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan. A nursing process approach is used to emphasize nursing skills, and medication administration is integrated and applied in the nursing laboratory. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to provide quality nursing care in the clinical setting. Clock Hours: 205.00 Prerequisites: PN 121 Practical Nursing I .  Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 123 - Practical Nursing III^

    This course is designed to further develop and enhance concepts related to the nursing care of ill patients. A nursing process approach is utilized to emphasize evidence-based practice, critical thinking, teaching/learning, nursing behaviors, communication, and collaboration of care. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to provide safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse populations in the acute care, long-term, or community settings. Clock Hours: 235.00 Prerequisite: PN 122 Practical Nursing II^  and PN 121 Practical Nursing I . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 124 - Practical Nursing IV^

    This course is designed to augment previously learned concepts and introduce care of the family unit. The nursing process is utilized to emphasize critical thinking, learning, professional behaviors, communication, collaboration, lifespan development, family, and health as a continuum. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to provide safe community and acute nursing care to the family unit throughout the wellness/illness cycle. Clock Hours: 167.00 Prerequisite: PN 122 Practical Nursing II^  and PN 121 Practical Nursing I . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 125 - Practical Nursing V^

    This course is designed to broaden concepts related to nursing care of ill clients. The nursing process is used to expand upon previously learned concepts for the provision of safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse populations. This course emphasizes critical thinking, teaching/learning, nursing behaviors, communication, and collaboration of care. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to provide safe, holistic nursing care for one or more ill clients in the acute care, long-term, or community settings Clock Hours: 240.00 Prerequisite: PN 123 Practical Nursing III^ . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PN 126 - Practical Nursing VI^

    This course provides a clinical practicum for the application of concepts learned throughout the program. Critical thinking, teaching/learning, nursing behaviors, communication, collaboration, coordination of care, skills/technology, and professional development are embodied and exhibited. The student engages in the application of the nursing process in collaboration with the preceptor who guides the clinical experience. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to provide safe, individualized entry-level nursing care for a practical nurse. Clock Hours: 265.00 Prerequisite: PN 125 Practical Nursing V^ . Corequisite: PN 127 Practical Nursing VII .
  

  • PN 127 - Practical Nursing VII

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to assess his/her strengths and areas for improvement in preparation for the NCLEX-PN®. Utilizing critical thinking and the nursing process, integration of all previous concepts will be emphasized through the use of case studies, integrated testing, and directed study. Clock Hours: 18.00 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: PN 126 Practical Nursing VI^ .
  

  • PN 212 - Medical Surgical Nursing

    This course provides content instruction on the care of adults experiencing alterations in health, using a body systems approach. Focus is placed on recognizing and performing appropriate nursing interventions and developing critical thinking skills required to provide effective nursing care in a safe manner. Concepts of nutrition, communication, cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues, and psychosocial concerns are suitably integrated throughout the course. Content also includes health promotion and patient teaching, with emphasis on the nursing process, nursing evaluation and interventions, and pharmacology and therapeutic communication. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 90/0/0/90 Prerequisites: PN 108 Foundations of Nursing  and PN 109 Foundations of Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical .
  

  • PN 213 - Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical

    This medical surgical nursing clinical allows the student a hands-on experience in caring for patients with different disease processes and undergoing different surgical procedures. Students will recognize and apply appropriate nursing interventions to care for specific clients in these populations, both pre-operatively and post-operatively. The student will demonstrate knowledge in regards to normal versus abnormal findings and intervene appropriately according to hospital policy and procedure protocols. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/90/90 Prerequisites: PN 108 Foundations of Nursing  and PN 109 Foundations of Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing .
  

  • PN 222 - Maternal and Child Nursing

    This course focuses on content related to the practical nurse to meet physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental needs of maternal and child clients. Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care are emphasized. Content related to complications of pregnancy, newborn care, growth and development, pediatric care, and health alterations of the pediatric client are presented. Nutritional and pharmacological needs, as well as content related to cultural diversity, are presented. Healthcare technology, communication, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, critical thinking, and the nursing process are integrated throughout course content. Students will utilize the nursing process and develop and implement nursing care plans to provide nursing care for maternal and newborn clients. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing  and PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 223 Maternal and Child Nursing Clinical .
  
  

  • PN 228 - Adult/Child Nursing

    This course emphasizes care of the client throughout the life span. The course is designed to assist the student in addressing complex alterations in health. Additional content is provided on care of the client experiencing burns, cancer, and emergent conditions. Care of the adult and child are integrated throughout the course. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 60/0/0/60 Prerequisites: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing  and PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 229 Adult/Child Nursing Clinical .
  

  • PN 229 - Adult/Child Nursing Clinical

    The student will observe, assess, and participate in the care of the adult client who has experienced traumatic life situations. Clients who have fallen victim to emergent life crises, as well as those diagnosed with cancer, will be the main focus of this part of clinical. The pediatric client will receive most attention during the clinical course. Students will assess the pediatric client in both tertiary and primary care settings. Through observation and participation, the student will become familiar with common childhood illnesses and their treatment. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisites: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing  and PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 228 Adult/Child Nursing .
  

  • PN 246 - Mental Health/Geriatric Nursing

    The mental health component of this course discusses the care of adults and the elderly with disorders requiring psychiatric management. Topics include therapeutic communication skills, normal and abnormal behaviors, treatment modalities, and developmental needs across the life span. The geriatric component presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. Additional content includes appropriate communication techniques, nutritional needs, legal and ethical issues, and end-of-life care. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing  and PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 247 Mental Health/Geriatric Nursing Clinical .
  

  • PN 247 - Mental Health/Geriatric Nursing Clinical

    The clinical portion of this course exposes students to adults suffering from psychiatric disorders. The student will observe and participate in various therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of such illnesses. The student will concentrate on using appropriate interpersonal relationship skills as well as identifying and actively participating in care of patients with various mental disorders. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/45/45 Prerequisites: PN 212 Medical Surgical Nursing  and PN 213 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical . Corequisite: PN 246 Mental Health/Geriatric Nursing .
  

  • PN 255 - NCLEX-PN Review

    This course provides the student with knowledge to make the transition from student to practical nurse. The course covers essential nursing content from all core clinical areas, the nursing process, and client needs categories. Students will have the opportunity to develop and improve their test-taking skills through computer simulations and practice tests. Extensive student performance evaluation is provided throughout the course to aid in identifying and strengthening necessary content areas. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 60/0/0/60 Prerequisite: Final course. Corequisite: None.

Psychology
  

  • PS 101 - Psychology

    This course will introduce a psychological analysis of human behavior. Students will learn to apply a variety of theoretical perspectives in interpreting human behavior. Topics may include: psychological research methods; stages of human development; learning theories; personality; and abnormal psychology. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.
  

  • PS 105 - Developmental Psychology

    Students will learn to apply a variety of theoretical perspectives to examine the physical, cognitive, and psychological aspects of development from conception through death. Topics may include but are not limited to: effects of drugs on prenatal care, parenting styles, language acquisition, personality and social/emotional development, gender development, and aging and elder care. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: PS 101 Psychology . Corequisite: None

Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PT 105 - Principles of Physical Therapist Assistant Practice

    This course is a synopsis of the historical, philosophical, and organizational context of the physical therapy profession within the healthcare delivery system. Students will be instructed on how to establish therapeutic communication, business practices, and personal and professional development. The course will introduce professional ethics and healthcare literature as well as investigate the scope and practice of the physical therapist assistant and their role within the physical therapy profession. Students will discuss the personal and professional qualities of the healthcare provider, communication needs, professional ethics, cultural diversity, and the psychological aspects of treatment. The course will overview observation, interviewing, and medical note-writing techniques including medical terminology, review of various assessments and formats for treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Emphasis will be given on writing style, reimbursement guidelines, and legal aspects of note writing.  Students will be able to observe and apply concepts taught in class through an observational clinical experience.   Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 60/0/0/60 Prerequisites: SC 246 Anatomy and Physiology II . Corequisite: PT 116 Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistants .
  

  • PT 110 - Functional Kinesiology

    Through integrated laboratory and lecture, this course will instruct students on the science of movement. Functional anatomy and physiology will be reviewed. Students will be instructed on descriptive terminology as it relates to kinesiology. Biomechanical principles will be discussed and applied. The relationship of these principles to the hip, knee, ankle, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, lower extremity, head, neck, and trunk will be explored in detail. Students will be introduced to range of motion and palpation of bony prominences, joints, and muscles. An in-depth analysis of human movement, with emphasis on typical gait and posture, will be incorporated into the course. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 30/60/0/90  Prerequisites: PT 105 Principles of Physical Therapist Assistant Practice  and PT 116 Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistants . Corequisite: PT 130 Basic Patient Care .
  

  • PT 116 - Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Pathophysiology includes the study of diseases and disorders commonly seen in physical therapy practice. This course is an overview of the etiology, manifestations, and treatment of significant diseases; emphasis will be on the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary systems. The pharmacological interventions for common system dysfunctions treated in the physical therapy profession will be discussed and presented. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: SC 246 Anatomy and Physiology II . Corequisite: PT 105 Principles of Physical Therapist Assistant Practice .
  

  • PT 130 - Basic Patient Care

    Through integrated lecture, laboratory, and integrated clinical experiences, students will be instructed on basic healthcare skills used in physical therapy including practice in wheelchair management, body mechanics, transfers, gait training, infection control, and first aid skills. Students will be introduced to issues involving the physical environment and architectural barriers. They will also be introduced to the measurement of anthropometrical characteristics, vital signs, range of motion, and pain. This course includes identification of anatomical structures as well as therapeutic intervention using adaptive/assistive devices, soft tissue manipulation, massage, stretches, and joint range of motion techniques. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 15/57/5/77  Prerequisites: PT 105 Principles of Physical Therapist Assistant Practice  and PT 116 Pathophysiology for Physical Therapist Assistants . Corequisite: PT 110 Functional Kinesiology .
  

  • PT 140 - Therapeutic Modalities

    Students will participate in lectures and integrated laboratory experiences to explore therapeutic intervention utilizing physical agents including heat, cold, light, sound, water, electricity, and electromagnetic waves in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases and injuries. Students will be introduced to wound care, burn care, and infection control. Emphasis will be on the application and safe, appropriate use of treatment modalities. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/0/60 Prerequisites: PT 110 Functional Kinesiology  and PT 130 Basic Patient Care . Corequisite: PT 151 Therapeutic Exercise .
  

  • PT 151 - Therapeutic Exercise

    Through integrated lab, lecture, and an integrated clinical experience, this course will instruct students on therapeutic exercise, including basic principles of exercise and basic assessment skills pertaining to joint and muscle function. Emphasis will be on the implementation and progression of exercise programs for correction of specific conditions, muscle weakness, and joint limitations as well as goniometric and manual muscle-testing assessment. The laboratory experience and integrated clinical experience will give students hands-on experience with the techniques being taught, (e.g., strengthening, range of motion, stretching, or conditioning exercises) as well as balance, coordination, posture, or training. Students will also have hands-on experience with measuring vital signs, pain, muscle strength, muscle length, and range of motion. They will have an opportunity to practice and master the skills necessary prior to a full-time clinical education experience. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/27/5/62  Prerequisites: PT 110 Functional Kinesiology  and PT 130 Basic Patient Care . Corequisite: PT 140 Therapeutic Modalities .
  
  

  • PT 220 - Orthopedic Patient Care

    Through integrated lecture and laboratory experiences, students will be instructed on physical therapy techniques used in the assessment and intervention of patients with orthopedic disorders, including post-operative care and appropriate therapeutic intervention. Students will continue to study therapeutic exercise as intervention for specific orthopedics cases. Focus will be on principles and application of progressive-resistive exercise, taping techniques, orthotics, prosthetics, and exercise progression. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/0/60 Prerequisites: PT 140 Therapeutic Modalities  and PT 151 Therapeutic Exercise . Corequisite: PT 251 Neurological Patient Care .
  

  • PT 240 - Patient Care for Special Populations

    Through integrated lecture and laboratory experiences, students will be instructed on physical therapy techniques used in the assessment and intervention for special patient populations, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, geriatrics, amputees, bariatrics, lymphedema, women’s health, and incontinence. Students will discuss pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and the corresponding disability related to the patient populations. The role of physical therapist assistants within special populations will also be discussed. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/0/60 Prerequisites: PT 220 Orthopedic Patient Care  and PT 251 Neurological Patient Care . Corequisites: PT 210 Clinical Practicum Preparation  and PT 260 Professional Issues .
  

  • PT 251 - Neurological Patient Care

    Through integrated lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences, students will be instructed on physical therapy techniques used in the assessment and intervention of adult and pediatric patients with congenital and acquired neurological disorders. Students will discuss pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and the corresponding disability-related patient populations such as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), muscular dystrophy (MD), cerebral palsy (CP), spina bifida, and other neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative disorders.  The laboratory experience and integrated clinical experience will give students hands-on experience with the techniques being taught in class. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 30/57/5/92  Prerequisites: PT 140 Therapeutic Modalities  and PT 151 Therapeutic Exercise . Corequisite: PT 220 Orthopedic Patient Care .
  
  

  • PT 271 - Clinical Practicum I

    This initial clinical experience provides students with opportunities to improve their data collection skills and reinforce intervention techniques and concepts of proper body mechanics, therapist safety, and client safety. Students will also improve communication skills, including documentation of goals, intervention plans, and patient progress. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/270/270 Prerequisites: PT 240 Patient Care for Special Populations , PT 210 Clinical Practicum Preparation  PT 260 Professional Issues . Corequisite: None.
  

  • PT 281 - Clinical Practicum II

    This final clinical experience provides students with further opportunities to improve their data collection skills and reinforce intervention techniques and concepts of proper body mechanics, therapist safety, and client safety. Students will also further improve communication skills, including documentation of goals, intervention plans, and patient progress. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/270/270 Prerequisite: PT 271 Clinical Practicum I . Corequisite: None.

Remedial
  

  • RE 090 - TEAS Readiness

    This course will review basic written and oral communication in professional writing, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Topics will include paragraphing, basic essay writing, basic math statements, an overview of scientific principles, the metric system, body system structure and function, and testing in professional nursing. Students who successfully complete this course will have the foundation necessary to succeed in the nursing program. Students will take the most current version of the TEAS test upon completion of the course. Those who make the TEAS minimum cut score for “Proficiency” level will be admitted into the Nursing Program. Clock Hours: 30.00
  

  • RE 099 - Prep Course for Nursing Success

    This course is designed to introduce students to methodologies that will prepare them for academic and professional success in the Practical Nursing program. Topics include but are not limited to, self-reflection, time management, goal setting, math for dosage calculations, along with test-taking strategies for nursing exams and the NCLEX-PN. Semester Credit Hours: 0.00 Contact Hours: 0.00 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

Radiologic Technology
  

  • RT 102 - Introduction to Radiography

    This course is an introduction to the basic principles of radiography and the role of the radiographer in the health care system.  Principles and policies of health care organizations are presented along with legal and ethical standards and the professional responsibilities of health care providers.  The basic operation of radiographic equipment, radiation safety, and image production are also introduced. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: SC 146 Anatomy and Physiology I . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 107 - Methods of Patient Care

    This course is an introduction to the basic skills and techniques in the provision of quality patient care. Included are key concepts in communication, patient assessment, emergency care, aseptic technique, patient safety, basic venipuncture, and pharmacology. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: SC 146 Anatomy and Physiology I . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 112 - Principles of Radiography I

    This course is the study of the physics of radiation production including basic atomic structure, the characteristics of electromagnetism, electromagnetic radiation, and photon interactions with matter. Included are technical elements involved in radiographic image production, including manipulation of exposure techniques, radiographic imaging equipment, quality factors, and controlling elements for optimal image production. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: MA 109 College Algebra  , RT 102 Introduction to Radiography , and RT 107 Methods of Patient Care . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 115 - Radiographic Procedures I

    This is the initial course in radiographic patient positioning.   This course includes the study of patient body habitus, positioning, radiographic anatomy, equipment manipulation, radiographic techniques and evaluation of radiographic image quality for body areas covered.  This course includes radiographic imaging of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremity.  Critical thinking and communication skills as related to procedure performance, patient care, and radiation protection are emphasized. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites: SC 246 Anatomy and Physiology II . Corequisite: RT 115L Radiographic Procedures I Lab .
  

  • RT 115L - Radiographic Procedures I Lab

    This lab is a demonstration of procedures in conjunction with RT115, utilizing radiographic imaging equipment in the radiography lab. Procedures practiced and demonstrated include the thorax, abdomen, and upper extremities as well as basics of equipment set-up, manipulation, digital processing, technique selection, and application of appropriate radiation protection techniques. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 0/30/0/30 Prerequisite: SC 246 Anatomy and Physiology II . Corequisite: RT 115 Radiographic Procedures I .
  

  • RT 122 - Principles of Radiography II

    This course is a continuation of the concepts of physics as applicable to electromagnetic radiation and radiographic image production, incorporating the principles of radiobiology and radiation protection. Included are the technical elements involved in digital image production, quality assurance, and the principles of fluoroscopic imaging. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 60/0/0/60 Prerequisite: RT 112 Principles of Radiography I . Corequisite: None.
  
  

  • RT 131L - Radiographic Procedures II Lab

    This lab is a demonstration of procedures in conjunction with RT131, utilizing radiographic imaging equipment in the radiography lab.  Procedures practiced and demonstrated include the extremities and the spine. Students will also continue to use and improve on equipment handling and patient manipulation skills learned in prior courses. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 0/30/0/30 Prerequisites: RT 102 Introduction to Radiography  and RT 115 /RT 115L Radiographic Procedures I Lab . Corequisite: RT 131 Radiographic Procedures II .
  

  • RT 135 - Radiologic Clinical Education I

    This course is a supervised clinical experience and competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on radiation protection, patient care, equipment manipulation, radiographic technique, image processing, and image quality evaluation. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisites: RT 115 /RT 115L Radiographic Procedures I Lab . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 146 - Radiological Clinical Education II

    This course is a continuation of supervised clinical experience and competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on radiation protection, patient care, equipment manipulation, radiographic technique, image processing, and image quality evaluation. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisite: RT 135 Radiologic Clinical Education I . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 156 - Radiological Clinical Education III

    This course is a continuation of supervised clinical experience. Emphasis is on performing more advanced procedures and demonstrating improving levels of performance on previously demonstrated procedures and skills. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisite: RT 146 Radiological Clinical Education II . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 230 - Radiographic Procedures III

    This course is the final positioning course and is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures II (RT131).  This course includes radiographic imaging of the skull, sinuses and facial bones, bony thorax, GI tract, and urological systems as well as surgical, portable, and pediatric procedures. Emphasis is placed upon higher level procedures and special care situations. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites: RT 131 /RT 131L Radiographic Procedures II Lab . Corequisite RT 230L Radiographic Procedures III Lab .
  

  • RT 230L - Radiographic Procedures III Lab

    This lab is a demonstration of procedures in conjunction with RT230, utilizing radiographic equipment in the radiography lab and simulated special care situations.  Procedures practiced and demonstrated include the skull, facial bones, sinuses, bony thorax, GI and urinary tracts, as well as surgical, portable, and pediatric procedures.  Students are expected to exhibit increased proficiency using skills learned in prior courses as a learning base. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 0/30/0/30 Prerequisites: RT 131 /RT 131L Radiographic Procedures II Lab . Corequisite: RT 230 Radiographic Procedures III .
  

  • RT 255 - Radiologic Pathology

    This course is an introduction to concepts related to disease and injury processes with etiological considerations. Emphasis is placed upon the radiographic appearance, impact upon radiographic exposure techniques, and the role of imaging modalities. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites: RT 122 Principles of Radiography II  and RT 230 /RT 230L Radiographic Procedures III Lab . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 260 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    This course is the study of human anatomy in cross-sectional and reconstructed presentations, as used in advanced medical imaging modalities. It provides views of the body in transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes as well as in special reconstructive formats. Emphasis is placed upon major body systems and understanding anatomical relationships. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites: RT 102 Introduction to Radiography  and RT 122 Principles of Radiography II . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 267 - Radiologic Clinical Education IV

    This is a continuation of supervised clinical experience. Emphasis is on performing more advanced procedures and demonstrating improving levels of performance on previously demonstrated procedures and skills. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisite: RT 156 Radiological Clinical Education III . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 277 - Radiologic Clinical Education V

    This is a continuation of supervised clinical experience. Emphasis is on improved levels of assessment and adaptation, as well as increasing independent exam performance. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisite: RT 267 Radiologic Clinical Education IV . Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 295 - Radiography Review

    This course is the final didactic course in the Radiographic Technology program.  Students will practice and enhance their study and test-taking skills in preparation for the ARRT exam. Targeted review is done using ARRT exam specifications with emphasis on areas of improvement which are identified using mock testing. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: Final semester. Corequisite: None.
  

  • RT 297 - Radiologic Clinical Education VI

    This course is a continuation of supervised clinical experience and is the final clinical rotation for completion of the program. Emphasis is on completion of A.R.R.T. required competencies as well as improving procedural and patient care skills as needed to function as a graduate technologist at course completion. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Prerequisite: RT 276 Radiologic Clinical Education V. Corequisite: None.

Natural Science
  

  • SC 090 - Foundations of Science

    This course will provide students with a foundation of core scientific principles related to the following areas: the metric system in scientific measurement, scientific approach to problem solving, fundamentals of chemistry, cellular structure, and tissues of the body systems. Semester Credit Hours: 0.00 Contact Hours: 0 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.
  

  • SC 143 - Body Structure and Function (Clock Hour Course)

    This course will provide students with information regarding anatomical and physiological concepts as related to the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses. Biochemistry, cellular biology, and histology will be integrated into each system. Clock Hours: 45.00 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: SC 143L Body Structure and Function Lab (Clock Hour Course) .
  

  • SC 143L - Body Structure and Function Lab (Clock Hour Course)

    This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the study of anatomy and physiology relating to each of the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses. Biochemistry, cellular biology, and histology will be integrated into each body system. Clock Hours: 30.00 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: SC 143 Body Structure and Function (Clock Hour Course) .
  

  • SC 144 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

    This course provides an introduction to the study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include an introduction to homeostasis, cells, and tissues, along with a basic study of the body systems and their interrelationships. The lab component of the course provides 3D interactive visualization of human systems. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 45/30/0/75 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
  

  • SC 146 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    The first anatomy and physiology course in a two-term sequence will provide students with information and practical experience regarding anatomical and physiological concepts related to the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and special senses.  Biochemistry, cellular biology, and histology will be integrated into each system. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 45/30/0/75 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
  

  • SC 150 - Principles of Nutrition

    This course provides students with basic knowledge of human nutrition and related disorders. The course will focus on structure, role, function, and digestion of nutrients. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.
  

  • SC 166 - Microbiology

    This course provides an introduction to the study of microorganisms.  It covers normal microbiota and pathogenic microbes.  Select topics include function, metabolism, genetics, growth, and relationships to humans and the environment. Topics related to human infectious diseases include transmission, host defense mechanisms, growth processes, and the spread of infectious agents. This course also includes a practical component.  Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/0/60 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
  

  • SC 186 - Chemistry

    This course presents the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics to be presented include: matter, atoms, molecules, and atomic structure; chemical bond theory; molecular geometry and properties; writing chemical equations; the conservation of matter in chemical reactions; oxidation and reduction reactions; pH and acid-base chemistry; buffer, and solutions; and equilibrium. Students will also be provided with an overview of organic chemistry and biochemistry. This course includes a practical component.  Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/0/60 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
  

  • SC 246 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    The second anatomy and physiology course in a two-term sequence will provide students with information and practical experience regarding anatomical and physiological concepts as related to the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and the male and female reproductive systems.  Biochemistry, cell biology, and histology will be integrated into each body system. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 45/30/0/75 Prerequisite: SC 146 Anatomy and Physiology I . Corequisite: None
  

  • SC 270 - Environmental Literacy

    Environmental literacy is the study of how individuals and society act successfully in daily life to relate to each other and to natural systems, and how they might do so sustainably.    This course will examine how scientific principles are applied to environmental issues.  Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.

Social Sciences
  

  • SS 350 - Social Issues and Technology

    This course will examine the influence of technological development on American society. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing political, ethical, religious, social, and intellectual implications of technology. Topics may include technologies related to: energy; environmental degradation; human population growth, warfare and law enforcement; personal privacy; artificial intelligence; medicine and bio-genetic engineering. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.

Surgical Technology
  
  
  
  

  • ST 211L - Surgical Principles and Practice I

    This course teaches students a broad base of knowledge and application for the entry-level surgical technologist in the areas of asepsis, computers, electricity, instrumentation, equipment and robotics. Students will also demonstrate knowledge and application of suture and proper handling of sharps. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 0/60/0/60 Prerequisites: ST 102 /ST 102L Introduction to Surgical Technology Lab  and ST 111 Surgical Pharmacology . Corequisite: ST 220 Surgical Procedures I .
  
  

  • ST 231L - Surgical Principles and Practice II

    This course is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills to provide patient care in the surgical setting and focuses on surgical case management, as it relates to special populations, ethics, HIPAA, and hospital policies. Students will be competent in the required level of transferring patients, prepping, positioning, monitoring, and performing vital signs. Students will also be placed in various hospital settings to observe/participate in the process of the surgical services department. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 0/60/0/60 Prerequisites: ST 211L Surgical Principles and Practice I  and ST 220 Surgical Procedures I . Corequisite: ST 240 Surgical Procedures II .
  
  

  • ST 251 - Clinical Practicum I

    In this course, students will begin a clinical externship. While under the supervision of the surgical team, the student will observe cases and begin to scrub and assist team members when directed. Students become familiar with the operating room, procedures, and practices of the working surgical environment. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/270/270 Prerequisites: ST 231L Surgical Principles and Practice II  and ST 240 Surgical Procedures II . Corequisite: None.
  
  

  • ST 270 - Surgical Technology Examination Preparation

    This course will provide the surgical technology student with the needed preparation to complete the certification exam process. It reinforces academic knowledge, professional accountability, independent decision making, and the critical nature of self-assessment. The national certification examination for surgical technologists (CST), provided by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), will be administered in this course. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: ST 251 Clinical Practicum I . Corequisite: ST 261 Clinical Practicum II .
 

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