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Applied Music IV MAJOR INSTRUMENT COURSES FOR MUSIC MAJORS
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 and BIOL 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: Medical Surgical Nursing I.
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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: Medical Surgical Nursing I AND NURS-111: Pharmacotherapy and Nursing.
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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: Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nursing. Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: PRNU 128: Career Preparation for the Practical Nursing Student.
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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: Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nursing. Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: PRNU-124: Medical Surgical Nursing III.
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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
An 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): Co-requisites: PRNU 101 and PRNU 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 and PRNU 103 and NURS 110. Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: PRNU 106: Medical Surgical Nursing I.
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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, and MATH 118, and BIOL 251, and BIOL 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, and NURS 117, and BIOL 252, and BIOL 254. The following prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently with NURS 125: NURS 127, and NURS 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, and NURS 117, and BIOL 252, and BIOL 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, and NURS 117, and BIOL 252, BIOL 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) 5-3-6
(For students admitted to the LPN to RN curriculum option) Care of the hospitalized adult with common chronic health problems. Theoretical concepts and clinical skills related to legal-ethical matters. Includes ventilation-perfusion, fluid volume, nutrition, endocrine, oncological and surgical problems. Emphasizes nursing process and roles of the associate degree nurse. Issues unique to LPN to RN transition. Prerequisite(s): Licensure as a practical nurse in LA; BIOL 251, 252, 253, 254, and 211; MATH 118 and 120 or higher; ENGL 101 and 102; PSYC 127; Humanities and Fine Arts Elective; and demonstrated proficiency in specific nursing skills (list available from School of Nursing). Corequisite(s): NURS 115.
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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, and ENGL 102, and NURS 125, and NURS 127, and NURS 129. The following prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently: NURS 225, and NURS 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, and ENGL 102, and NURS 125, and NURS 127, and NURS 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, and NURS 127, and NURS 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, and NURS 225, and NURS 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, and NURS 225, and NURS 223, and NURS 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 history of profession, scope of practice. Examines wellness model, health maintenance, stress management; professional relationships and roles of occupational therapists.
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OCTA 202 - Group Skills 3-0-3
Interactive processes, communication, observation writing and group techniques. Dyadic, small and large group planning. Teaching activities and treatment goals in therapeutic setting. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 203 - Kinesiology and Occupational Applications 3-2-3
Structure and function of neuromusculoskeletal system with emphasis on functional aspects of human motion and application to therapeutic exercise. 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 management of various pathological and injury-related problems treated in occupational therapy. Emphasizes effect of various conditions in acute care setting. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 205 - Occupational Theory and Applications I 3-0-3
Application of theory to acute-care setting. Examines psychosocial patient dysfunction, types of assessment, factors limiting function, considerations in patient adaptation. 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 as treatment in teaching activities to people of all ages; activities include leisure, creative arts, and daily tasks. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 207 - Community Occupations 1-6-2
Develops observation skills in clinical areas and applies theory of material in concurrent semester. Emphasizes development of competence of OTA as medical team member. Various OT settings assigned one day a week. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 208 - Psychosocial Applications to OT 3-0-3
Overview of theory and application of OT principles to individuals with psycho-social dysfunction. Health promotion, assessment, adaptation, and factors that influence function will be stressed. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 211 - Health Care Systems 1-0-1
Explores health care system and delivery of OT services. Includes reimbursement and health care issues, the team concept, OT practice settings, ethical and legal issues, role of COTTA, alternative health care sources. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 212 - Developmental Considerations 2-0-2
Explores human growth and development prenatally and throughout life cycle. Includes physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes, normal and abnormal sensorimotor development with appropriate OT intervention at different stages. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
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OCTA 213 - Neurology and Occupational Applications 2-2-3
Background in muscle-testing and neuroscience. Integrates structure and function of neuro-musculoskeletal system, functional aspects of human motion and application to therapeutic goals. Prerequisite(s): OCTA 203.
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OCTA 214 - Conditions and Applications II 3-0-3
Presents 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
Assignments to two different fieldwork sites to practice skills.
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OCTA 220 - Clinical Applications II 0-24-3
Clinical skills practiced in OT environment. Selected fieldwork sites. Full-time exposure to clinical field in two different settings. Prerequisite(s): OCTA 217.
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OCTA 221 - Occupational Therapy Seminar 1-0-1
Review of skills and principles of OT assistant for competency as entry-level COTA. Review of fieldwork practicums. Problem-solving practical experiences related to patient care and clinical settings. Preparation for state licensure examination.
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Ophthalmic Medical Assistant |
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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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OPHT 203 - Maintenance of Ophthalmic Instruments 1-0-1
Troubleshooting and minor repair of ophthalmic equipment. Proper and safe methods of changing fuses, bulbs, and batteries; sterilization of surgical instruments; other safety procedures in clinical housekeeping. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 204 - Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum I 0-32-8
Emphasizes basic skills in patient care and examination techniques. Actual patient examination by student under supervision. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology 2-0-2
Compares drug delivery systems. Administering and recording topical and oral medications at physician’s direction. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 222 - Ophthalmic Patient Care 2-0-2
Overview of human anatomy and physiology; first aid treatment; emphasizes control of infections and prevention of contamination in medical facility. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 223 - Introduction to Diseases of the Eye 2-0-2
Fundamentals of common external and internal diseases of eye and orbital region. Emphasizes identification of emergencies and appropriate response. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 224 - Ophthalmic Optics and Basic Refractometry 2-0-2
Introduces basic theoretical and clinical optics, including physical and geometric optics, and basic refractometry techniques. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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OPHT 225 - Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Practicum II 0-32-7
Continuation of OPHT 204. Advanced skills under supervision of clinical instructors. Prerequisite(s): OPHT 204. Note(s): Prerequisite to all OPHT courses is acceptance into Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Program.
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Painter Apprentice |
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PNTG 103 - Blueprint Reading for Painters 2-1-2
An introduction to blueprint reading techniques and principles for the apprentice painter. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PNTG 105 - Industrial Painting 1-2-2
This course is designed to introduce the apprentice painter to the paints and chemicals used in industrial painting with an emphasis on marine application. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PNTG 107 - Surface Preparation 1-2-2
This course is designed to introduce the apprentice to abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and pre-treatment of materials for marine applications. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PNTG 109 - Health and Safety 2-1-2
This course is designed to provide the apprentice painter with the basic information needed to understand the safety problems in the painting trade. Newly discovered hazards in painting will be presented along with strategies to protect the painter from such hazards. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PNTG 111 - Special Coatings 1-2-2
This course is designed to provide the basic information an apprentice must acquire to apply special coatings. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PNTG 201 - Inspection Fundamentals 2-1-2
This course will introduce the apprentice painter to the basic documentation and inspection equipment used in a surface preparation and coating environment. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PNTG 205 - Spray Painting 2-3-3
This course is designed to provide the basic information an apprentice must acquire in order to use various spray paint equipment. The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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Pastry Arts |
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PAST 101 - Introduction to Baking and Pastry 3-0-3
Overview of the baking/pastry industry. Includes history of baking, organization and facilities layout, field trips to bakery/pastry facilities, equipment, safety, sanitation, product storage, importance of the uniform, bakery/ pastry organizations and certification levels, ingredient information, product packaging and marketing, standard mise en place, development of formulas, conversion percentages, dough temperature calculations, and bakeshop seasonings.
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PAST 102 - Baking and Pastry Skills Lab I 1-5-3
Includes the development of manipulative skills, measurement practice, sanitation, equipment safety and usage, the many uses of puff pastry, and production of breads, cookies, pies, cakes, and basic pastries.
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PAST 103 - Baking and Pastry Skills Lab II 1-5-3
Covers the use of the following standard set up items: ganache, butter cream, frangipane, pastry cream, simple syrup and finishing items for decorating products, dessert prep, pate a choux, meringues, puddings, sauces, cake sponges, tarts, cake decorating, mousse cakes, Bavarians, charlottes, coupes and trifles, ice cream and frozen desserts, chocolate and sugar garnish work, plate design, and buffet presentation.
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PAST 150 - Work Experience I 0-30-3
Work component to the Pastry/Baking Program. 320 hours of work experience verified by a supervising chef/manager. Corequisite(s): PAST 101 and PAST 102
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