2013 - 2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
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MUSC 243 - Concert Band III 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of symphonic and popular works of the past and present for concert band. Open to all qualified students.
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MUSC 244 - Concert Band IV 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of symphonic and popular works of the past and present for concert band. Open to all qualified students.
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MUSC 245 - Jazz Ensemble III 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of standard and experimental works in the jazz idiom. Open to all qualified students.
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MUSC 246 - Jazz Ensemble IV 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of standard and experimental works in the jazz idiom. Open to all qualified students.
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MUSC 249 - Gospel Choir III 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of gospel and spiritual music.
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MUSC 250 - Gospel Choir IV 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of gospel and spiritual music.
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MUSC 251 - Chamber Choir III 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of specialized works from choral literature. Open by audition to all students.
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MUSC 252 - Chamber Choir IV 0-3-1
Preparation and performance of specialized works from choral literature. Open by audition to all students.
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MUSC 253 - Wind Ensemble III 0-3-1
Players of woodwind and brass instruments rehearse and perform chamber music, generally for two to five players, one to each part. Prerequisite(s): Performance in high school or college band or orchestra, or equivalent.
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MUSC 254 - Wind Ensemble IV 0-3-1
Players of woodwind and brass instruments rehearse and perform chamber music, generally for two to five players, one to each part. Prerequisite(s): Performance in high school or college band or orchestra, or equivalent.
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Applied Music IV |
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MUSC 181 - Major Instrument I: Piano 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 182 - Major Instrument II: Piano 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 183 - Major Instrument I: Voice 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 184 - Major Instrument II: Voice 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 185 - Major Instrument I: Guitar 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 186 - Major Instrument II: Guitar 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 187 - Major Instrument I: Woodwinds 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 188 - Major Instrument II: Woodwinds 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 189 - Major Instrument I: Brass 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 190 - Major Instrument II: Brass 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 191 - Major Instrument IV: Strings 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 192 - Major Instrument IV: Strings 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 193 - Major Instrument I: Percussion 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 194 - Major Instrument II: Percussion 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 281 - Major Instrument III: Piano 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 282 - Major Instrument IV: Piano 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 283 - Major Instrument III: Voice 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 284 - Major Instrument IV: Voice 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 285 - Major Instrument III: Guitar 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 286 - Major Instrument IV: Guitar 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 287 - Major Instrument III: Woodwinds 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 288 - Major Instrument IV: Woodwinds 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 289 - Major Instrument III: Brass 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 290 - Major Instrument IV: Brass 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 291 - Major Instrument IV: Strings 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 292 - Major Instrument IV: Strings 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 293 - Major Instrument III: Percussion 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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MUSC 294 - Major Instrument IV: Percussion 2-3-3
Concentrated individual study in piano, voice, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings or percussion as a primary instrument. Courses may be taken in any sequence. Music Majors only.
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Nuclear Medicine Technology |
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NUMT 200 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine 1-0-1
Basic terminology, patient care, medical ethics and fundamentals of radiation protection and detection.
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NUMT 211 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine 3-0-3
Mass-energy relationships, nuclear stability, excitation and ionization, decay processes, electromagnetic energy and radiation, and interactions of charged particles with matter.
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NUMT 221 - Instrumentation 2-0-2
Instruments used in nuclear medicine including scintillation cameras, ‘Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Positron Emission Tomography systems’, dose calibrators, Geiger counters, pulse-height analyzers, and computer systems. Includes the study of quality control procedures for instruments and collimation principles.
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NUMT 232 - Radiopharmacology 2-0-2
Radionucleotides used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Includes radionuclide production, generator systems, kit preparation and quality control methods. Clinical experience through affiliate nuclear pharmacies.
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NUMT 242 - Radiation Biology and Radiation Safety 3-0-3
Biological effects of radiation exposure including units of radiation measurements, methods of measurements and protection, government regulations, “as low as reasonably achievable” principle and decontamination procedures.
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NUMT 251 - Clinical Procedures I 3-0-3
Biological, physiological and anatomical aspects of nuclear medicine procedures involving the skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and hematopoietic organ systems.
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NUMT 252 - Clinical Procedures II 3-0-3
Biological, physiological and anatomical aspects of nuclear medicine procedures involving the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and endocrine systems. Methods of radionuclide therapy included. Prerequisite(s): NUMT 251.
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NUMT 253 - Clinical Procedures III 3-0-3
Biological, physiological and anatomical aspects of nuclear medicine procedures involving the central nervous system. Includes methods of inflammatory and tumor imaging as well as in vitro procedures performed by radioimmunoassay. Prerequisite(s): NUMT 252.
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NUMT 261 - Practicum in Nuclear Medicine I 0-28-4
Supervised clinical experience in assigned affiliate sites including observation of procedures, obtaining patient histories, patient positioning, camera set-up, computer acquisition and processing, injection techniques and radionuclide administration, patient monitoring, and scheduling of procedures.
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NUMT 262 - Practicum in Nuclear Medicine II 0-30-4
Continuation of NUMT 261. Prerequisite(s): NUMT 261.
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NUMT 263 - Practicum in Nuclear Medicine III 0-30-4
Continuation of NUMT 262. Prerequisite(s): NUMT 262.
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NUMT 283 - Comprehensive Seminar 1-0-1
Comprehensive review of physics, instrumentation, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, and clinical procedures, as well as licensure regulations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, and Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospitals standards for nuclear medicine departments.
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Nursing - Practical Nursing |
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PRNU 101 - Introduction to Practical Nursing 3-0-3
Introduction to vocation of practical nursing and occupational requirements established by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. Knowledge, study skills and attitudes required for patient care and clear communication and strategies to enhance academic success. Corequisite(s): BIOL 161, 163, and DMPT 101.
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PRNU 103 - Essential Nursing Skills 2-4-3
Concurrent theory, skills lab, and clinical experience that focus on basic nursing skills to meet the psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client in nursing homes/long-term care facilities and home care. This course introduces the normal aging process, including biological changes and health maintenance throughout the life cycle. Universal precautions and basic infection control will be introduced. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines are presented. Prerequisite(s): PRNU 101 and permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): Co-requisites: DMPT 101 and NURS 110 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 254.
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PRNU 106 - Medical Surgical Nursing I 5-12-8
Concurrent theory and clinical/lab experience applying the nursing process to meet basic physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a variety of health care setting with emphasis on the geriatric adult. Medical terminology, physical assessment skills, nursing care formulation, documentation, and computer skills are taught in this course. Biopsychosocial changes associate with aging along with legal/ethical aspects related to aging are discussed. The student will be introduced to IV therapy, infection control, pre-op and post-op care, the assessment of the genitourinary system in regards to elimination, and essential concepts related to decubitus and wound care, dietary requirements, and medication administration. Prerequisite(s): PRNU 103 and NURS 110. Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: NURS 111.
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PRNU 108 - Medical Surgical Nursing II 6-8-8
Concurrent theory and clinical/lab experience applying the nursing process with special emphasis on essential concepts related to body fluid/water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. Alterations in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, integumentary, immune, and reproductive systems, and therapeutic/modified diets for each body system are addressed. Prerequisite(s): PRNU-106.
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PRNU 117 - Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nursing 8-8-10
Includes concurrent theory and clinical experiences designed to introduce the practical nursing student to the care of: the childbearing family, the neonate and the child, and clients experiencing psychological or behavioral alterations. Actual and potential health issues which affect these groups are presented in theory. Pharmacological concepts for the pediatric, maternal-child, and mental health patient will be presented. Strategies which promote health-seeking behaviors are discussed. Prerequisite(s): PRNU-106 and NURS-111.
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PRNU 124 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III 8-24-14
Concurrent theory and clinical experience applying the nursing process in the care of patients with alterations in musculoskeletal, genitourinary, and neurological systems. Concepts of oncological nursing and intravenous therapy are included. Using the nursing process, basic and advanced nursing skills are performed in meeting the needs of the medical-surgical patient in the clinical setting. Principles of leadership, delegation, and management in the adult and geriatric setting will also be taught. Prerequisite(s): PRNU 117. Corequisite(s): PRNU 128
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PRNU 128 - Career Preparations for the Practical Nursing Student 3-0-3
Preparation for employment is introduced by evaluating job opportunities, compiling a resume, and outlining information essential to finding, applying for, and terminating employment in the healthcare industry. The student will be introduced to leadership/management of the practical nurse in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The Louisiana law and rules, the nurse practice act, and the administrative code which governs the practice of practical nursing are emphasized to facilitate the student’s understanding of the operation of the Louisiana Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, and to outline the obligations which accompany licensure of the practical nurse. Students are prepared for NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Post graduate continuing education, practice issues, professional organizations, and networking are discussed. Prerequisite(s): PRNU-117. Corequisite(s): PRNU-124
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Nursing - Registered Nursing |
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NURS 101 - Nursing School Success 1-0-1
Elements enhancing success in a nursing program. Content provides students with realistic view of admission into a nursing program, choice of nursing as a career, clinical experience, testing, school policies and procedures, and other aspects of nursing school.
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NURS 110 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Dosage Calculations 1-0-1
Introduction to the fundamentals of pharmacology and the principles of drug administration. Basic dosage calculations of medications will include systems of measurement and methods of calculations. Safety precautions, guidelines, and documentation are highlighted. Corequisite(s): PRNU 101 and 103.
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NURS 111 - Pharmacotherapy and Nursing 2-0-2
Discussion of drug classifications and their effects on various body structures. Therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, nursing implications, and safety precautions and guidelines are emphasized in each classification. The nursing process is integrated into this course to assess the client’s learning needs and effects of pharmacological interventions. Prerequisite(s): PRNU 101, 103, and NURS 110. Corequisite(s): PRNU 106
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NURS 112 - Basics in Nursing 4-6-6
Theory and clinical experience basic to developing skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for care of adult non-critically ill clients. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 251, BIOL 253, ENGL 101, and MATH 118. Corequisite(s): NURS 115.
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NURS 113 - Nursing I 4-12-8
Nursing, persons as patients, health and environment along with designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing. In identifying and applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of one or more persons with altered health status in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to achieve basic competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Special emphasis will be given to the care of one or more persons with varying health conditions. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: ENGL 101, and MATH 118, and BIOL 251, and BIOL 253, and NURS 117 (may be taken concurrently).
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NURS 115 - Pharmacology in Nursing 3-0-3
Basic concepts of drug therapy essential to nursing process. Includes principles and methods of dosage calculation. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 251, BIOL 253, ENGL 101, and MATH 118. Corequisite(s): NURS 112 or NURS 132 or PRNU 108.
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NURS 117 - Pharmacology I 2-0-2
Introduces the learner to the basic concepts related to pharmacology and the nurse’s role in the safe administration of medications. Pharmacodynamics, drug classifications and drug calculations are included. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: ENGL 101, MATH 118, BIOL 251, and 253.
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NURS 122 - Nursing of the Adult Client I 5-12-9
Care of the hospitalized adult with commonly occurring chronic health problems. Clinical experiences in structured general medical-surgical settings. Focuses on ventilation-perfusion, fluid volume, nutritional and endocrine problems, oncological concepts and the perioperative process. Prerequisite(s): NURS 112, 115, BlOL 252, 254.
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NURS 125 - Nursing II 4-9-7
Builds on the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, the designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars of chronic health conditions are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing. In applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of more than one patient with altered health in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 113, 117, BIOL 252, and 254. The following prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently with NURS 125: NURS 127, 129, and PSYC 127.
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NURS 127 - Pharmacology II 1-0-1
Builds on previously learned concepts related to pharmacology and the nurse’s role in the safe administration of medications. Pharmacodynamics, drug classifications and drug calculations are included. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 113, 117, BIOL 252, and 254.
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NURS 129 - Special Populations I 1-3-2
Introduces the learner to special populations in health care. These are individuals who are members of a group of people who share a characteristic that causes each member to be susceptible to a particular event or health disparity. This course correlates to the content presented in Nursing II and incorporates information presented in Pharmacology II. In identifying and applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of patients with chronic health status, specifically those experiencing threats to their psychosocial integrity, the learner will have opportunities to achieve basic competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 113, 117, BIOL 252, and 254. The following prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently: PSYC 127 and NURS 127.
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NURS 132 - Transitions in Nursing: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) 5-6-7
For licensed practical nurses only. Builds on previously learned knowledge, skills and attitudes while incorporating the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, and introduces the learner to the designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars of chronic health conditions are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing and the learner is introduced to special populations in health care. In applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of more than one patient with altered health in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Key issues unique to the LPN to RN transition are discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 251, 253, 252, 254, 211, MATH 118, MATH 120 or higher, ENGL 101, 102, PSYC 127, Humanites course (3 credit hours), Fine Arts course (3 credit hours).
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NURS 133 - Pharmacology for Transitions 3-0-3
Concepts related to pharmacology and the nurse’s role in the safe administration of medications. Pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, and drug calculations are also included. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 251, 253, 252, 254, 211, MATH 128, MATH 120 or higher, ENGL 101, 102, PSYC 127, Humanites course (3 credit hours), Fine Arts Course (3 credit hours), NURS 132.
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NURS 219 - Parent-Child Nursing 4-9-7
Child-bearing family and pediatric client and their adaptation to commonly occurring alterations in health. Provides care for multiple clients in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127 and NURS 122 or 132.
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NURS 220 - Nursing III 4-9-7
Continues the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, the designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars of acute non-life threatening health conditions are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing. In identifying and applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of two or more patients with altered health in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. The focus of the course is on both adult and pediatric patients. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: MATH 120 or MATH 128 or MATH 130, and BIOL 211, ENGL 102, NURS 125, 127, and 129. The following prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently: NURS 225, 223, and Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours).
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NURS 221 - Mental Health Nursing 3-9-6
Theory and clinical experience in psychiatric/ mental health nursing. Emphasizes communication skills, interpersonal relationships, promoting adaptation, and understanding human behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127 and NURS 122 or 132.
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NURS 223 - Special Populations II 1-3-2
Builds on information presented in Special Populations I, correlating content presented in Nursing III and Pharmacology III. In identifying and applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of patients with acute health status, specifically women throughout the life span, the learner will have opportunities to achieve basic competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: MATH 120 or MATH 128 or MATH 130, and BIOL 211, ENGL 102, NURS 125, 127, and 129. The following prerequisite course may be taken concurrently: NURS 225.
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NURS 225 - Pharmacology III 1-0-1
Builds on content presented in Pharmacology I and Pharmacology II and the nurse’s role in the safe administration of medications. Pharmacodynamics, drug classifications and drug calculations are included. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 125, 127, and 129.
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NURS 232 - Nursing of the Adult Client II 4-15-9
Concurrent theory and clinical experience emphasizing the care of multiple adult clients adapting to acute and chronic commonly occurring health problems within structured medical-surgical settings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 219, NURS 221, BIOL 211 or BIOL 210, MATH 120 or higher level MATH course, ENGL 102. Corequisite(s): Humanities elective or Fine Arts elective.
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NURS 235 - Nursing IV 4-9-7
Continues to build on the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, the designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars of acute, life threatening health conditions are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing. In applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of groups of patients with altered health in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. The patient as a member of a community is an additional aspect of this course. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 220, 225, 223, and Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours). Corequisite(s): Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours)
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NURS 245 - Clinical Practicum 0-9-3
Application aspects of nursing. Synthesizing the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, the designated concepts and mandates of the curriculum, the learner will provide care to individuals and groups of patients in varying health care settings and demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in: NURS 220, 225, 223, 235, and Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours). Corequisite(s): Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours)
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NURS 250 - Nursing the Critically Ill Adult 3-0-3
Includes theoretical concepts and hands-on simulation in application of critical care nursing concepts. Specifically designed for medical-surgical nurse or new graduate. Nurses with limited critical care experience or those desiring to update knowledge also benefit. Prerequisite(s): Registered or Practical Nurse licensure or graduate of accredited registered nurse program awaiting licensure.
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NURS 260 - Registered Nurse Refresher-Theory 4-2-5
Theory and concepts necessary for current delivery of client care. Content areas focus on current role of registered nurse including legal and ethical issues, standards of care and delegation. Physical assessment, infection control, pharmacology, nutrition, intravenous therapy and development of a nursing plan of care incorporating physiological and psychological principles addressed. Prerequisite(s): Current RN license or eligibility to obtain RN license.
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NURS 261 - Registered Nurse Refresher – Clinical 0-6-1
This course emphasizes the clinical practice that complements the theory and concepts introduced in NURS 260. Students will participate in supervised client care in acute care in patient hospital settings. Corequisite(s): NURS 260.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
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OCTA 201 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy 3-0-3
Reviews the philosophy, history and development of the profession of OT; reviews the scope of practice, theories, and frames of reference in OT; explores interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, roles and tasks of the OT assistant, the healthcare team, professional associations and education standards and introduces the ethics of the profession.
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OCTA 202 - Group Skills 3-0-3
Fundamentals of interactive processes, communication, observation writing and group techniques. Dyadic, small group and large group planning are addressed. How these techniques can be used in a therapeutic setting for teaching activities and other application of treatment goals is stressed. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 203 - Kinesiology and Occupational Applications 3-2-3
Integrates the structure and function of the neuro-musculoskeletal system with emphasis on the functional aspects of human motion and the application to occupational performance. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 204 - Conditions and Applications I 3-0-3
Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs, and medical and occupational therapy management of a variety of general pathological and injury-related conditions. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 205 - Occupational Theory and Applications I 3-1-3
Overview of the purpose and types of assessments used in occupational therapy, documentation, treatment planning and implementation. Theory and application of occupational therapy principles are emphasized. This course includes a 1-week, full-time fieldwork practical application component. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 206 - Therapeutic Media 2-3-3
Explores a variety of media with an emphasis on observation, analysis, and their adaptability as treatment media across the life span. Types of activities explored include leisure/play, creative expressive arts, activities of daily living, and other tasks used as therapy techniques. Students begin to plan selective activities that will meet a variety of needs. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 207 - Community Occupations 1-6-2
Promotes use of observation skills and application of occupational theory in the community. Emphasis is on the development of the competence of the OTA as a provider of services to people in a variety of settings. This course includes a full-time practicum placement at a community setting for several consecutive weeks. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 208 - Psychosocial Applications to OT 3-0-3
Overview of the theory and application of occupational therapy principles relating to individuals with psychosocial dysfunction. Factors that influence function, health promotion as a component of optimal occupational functioning, and general considerations of assessment and adaptation for clients with psychosocial challenges are emphasized. This course includes a service learning component.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 211 - Health Care Systems 1-0-1
Explores the health care system and the delivery of occupational therapy services. Topics include: reimbursement and third party payers; COTA supervision and responsibility; quality care; ethical and legal issues in health care; certification and licensure responsibilities; writing a resume and interviewing skills; familiarity with alternative health care choices; the role of the OT assist as an activity director. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 212 - Developmental Considerations 2-1-2
Explores human growth and development throughout the life cycle including physiological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and sensorimotor development. Occupational therapy intervention at different stages is addressed. A service learning component is embedded into this course through assignments and experiences. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 213 - Neurology and Occupational Applications 2-2-3
Background for the occupational therapy assistant in neuroscience, integrating the structure and function of the neuro-musculoskeletal system with an emphasis on the application to occupation and therapeutic goals. Prerequisite(s): OCTA 203.
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OCTA 214 - Conditions and Applications II 3-0-3
Presents the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs, and medical and occupational therapy management of a variety of neurological conditions. s pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and management of neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and injury-related problems treated in OT. Prerequisite(s): OCTA 204.
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OCTA 215 - Occupational Theory and Applications II 3-1-3
Second of two courses relating to theory, techniques and management of conditions treated by OTs. Neurological conditions, pediatric and geriatric dysfunctions and screening, assessment, and treatment used with these populations. Prerequisite(s): OCTA 205.
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OCTA 217 - Clinical Applications I 0-24-3
Opportunity to apply academic knowledge to practice, to deliver occupational therapy services to clients under the supervision and role modeling of an OT practitioner and to develop competent, entry-level occupational therapy assistant clinical skills at an assigned facility for 8 weeks. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the academic portion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
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OCTA 220 - Clinical Applications II 0-24-3
Opportunity to apply academic knowledge to practice, to deliver occupational therapy services to clients under the supervision and role modeling of an OT practitioner and to develop competent, entry-level occupational therapy assistant clinical skills at an assigned facility for 8 weeks. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the academic portion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
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OCTA 221 - Occupational Therapy Seminar 1-0-1
Reviews skills and principles of the occupational therapy assistant. This includes review of fieldwork practicum experiences, problem-solving practical experiences related to patient care and clinical settings, practicing interview skills, preparation for the national certification examination, and review of state licensure requirements. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the academic portion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
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OPHT 101 - Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Assisting 1-0-1
Introduces role, scope, and duties of the ophthalmic assistant, including medical historytaking, preliminary patient examination, visual fields, ophthalmic equipment, and office efficiency. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 201 - Anatomy and Physiology for Ophthalmic Professionals 1-0-1
Detailed study of normal anatomy and physiology with concentration on eye and orbit. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 202 - Principles of Tonometry/Glaucoma 1-0-1
Introduces methods of checking intraocular pressure and causes and treatments of glaucoma. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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