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RSPT 1141 - Respiratory Home Care/Rehabilitation
This course covers respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. It emphasizes treatment of patients in home care and alternate settings.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 1160 - Linical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This course provides health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 6Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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RSPT 1166 - Practicum (or Field Experience) -Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 10
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RSPT 1207 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 1240 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 1261 - Clinical-Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is an introductory respiratory care work based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 12Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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RSPT 1325 - Respiratory Care Sciences
This course is a study of physics, mathematics, and chemistry as related to respiratory care.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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RSPT 1331 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals II
This course provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care, including lung expansion therapy, postural drainage and percussion, artificial airways, manual resuscitation devices, suctioning, pulse oximetry, bedside spirometry, arterial sampling techniques and blood gas analysis and interpretation.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 4
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RSPT 1429 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals I
This course provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care, including history, medical terms/symbols, medical/legal, infection control, vital signs, physical assessment, chest x-ray interpretation, medical gas therapy, oxygen analyzers, and humidity/aerosol therapy.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 4
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RSPT 2130 - Examination Preparation
This course is a comprehensive review for selected respiratory care credentialing examinations. Test matrices and exam content areas for selected exams will be presented.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 2
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RSPT 2135 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
This is a comprehensive course designed to develop the cognitive and psycho motor skills necessary for resuscitation of the infant and child. It includes strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest and identification of high risk infants and children, and may include certification.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 2147 - Specialties in Respiratory Care
This course covers emerging and specialty practices in respiratory care.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 2210 - Cardiopulmonary Disease
This course provides a discussion of pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 2239 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
This is a comprehensive course designed to develop the cognitive and psycho motor skills necessary for resuscitation of the adult. It includes strategies for managing and stabilizing the cardiopulmonary arrested patient, and may include certification.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation
This course includes in-depth coverage and application of therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous, and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. It also includes indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation, and emphasizes initiation, management, and weaning of ventilatory support.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2
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RSPT 2317 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology
This course is a study of pharmacological principles/practices of drugs which affect the cardiopulmonary systems. This course has an emphasis on classification, route of administration, dosages/calculations and physiological interactions.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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RSPT 2325 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
This course is a study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessment of the pulmonary patient.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 4
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RSPT 2353 - Neonatal/Pediatric Cardio-Pulmonary Care
This course covers advanced concepts of acute care, monitoring, and management as applied to the neonatal and pediatric patient.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 1
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RSPT 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is an intermediate respiratory care course for practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 24
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RSPT 2367 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
This is an advanced respiratory care course for practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 24
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SCIT 1318 - Applied Physics I
An introduction to physics for students who have limited backgrounds in science and mathematics. Topics include motion, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
This course is a study of human group behavior, including the forms which group life takes; relationships of groups to other groups; influence of groups on the individual and relationships of individuals to each other as members of groups.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 1306 - Current Social Problems
This course discusses the application of the principles of group behavior and organization to the analysis of problems in such basic social institutions as marriage and the family, the community, the economy, government, health and welfare, education, recreation, urban problems, and other issues.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2301 - Marriage and the Family
This course is a study of the present-day marriage and family organization in the United States from the standpoint of social organization, social change, and social disorganization. Emphasis is placed upon courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern society.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality
This course is a study of the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of human sexuality.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2320 - Minority Studies
This course examines the historical, economic, social and cultural development of minority groups. This course may include African-American, Mexican-American, Asian-American, and Native-American issues.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology
Study of individual behavior within the social environment, including socio-psychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relationships, and group processes.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCI 2336 - Criminology
This course includes current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment and rehabilitation.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Welfare Institution
Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre-requisite: SOCI 1301 or consent of instructor, introduction to the social welfare system: an examination of society’s response to human needs and social problems through development of voluntary and governmental social services
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SPAN 1300 - Spanish Conversation
The aim of this course is the development of the student’s ability to speak and understand Spanish. Idiomatic expressions, such as are used in daily speech, and conversation in Spanish will be stressed.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: This course may not be counted as part of the requirements for majors or minors in Spanish. It also may not fulfill the foreign language requirements at every transfer university.
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SPAN 1301 - Spanish Conversation
A continuation of SPAN 1300.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre-requisite: SPAN 1300.
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SPAN 1305 - Intensive Spanish Review
This course is an intensive one-semester review of first year college Spanish.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre-requisite: Equivalent of two or more years of high school Spanish or consent of the instructor.
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SPAN 1511 - Beginning Spanish I
This course is specifically designed for beginning Spanish students. The course includes a study of Spanish grammar and development of vocabulary.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 2Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1511 and SPAN 1513.Students with two or more years of high school Spanish or significant Spanish-speaking background will be enrolled in SPAN 1512.
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SPAN 1512 - Beginning Spanish II
A continuation of SPAN 1511, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation and reading.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: SPAN 1511 with C or better or two years of high school Spanish.Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1512 and SPAN 1514 or SPAN 1305.
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SPAN 1513 - Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers
This beginning course emphasizes continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation, reading and writing.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: Listening comprehension and verbal ability in Spanish.Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1513 and SPAN 1511 or SPAN 1305.
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SPAN 1514 - Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers
A continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation, reading and writing.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: SPAN 1513 with a “C” or better.Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 1513 and SPAN 1511 or SPAN 1305. Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish
This course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporating grammar through extensive conversation and reading.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: SPAN 1512, SPAN 1305 or SPAN 1514 with a “C” or better.Note: Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
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SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish
A continuation of SPAN 2311, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporating grammar through extensive conversation, reading, and writing.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: SPAN 2311 with a “C” or better.
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SPAN 2313 - Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students
This course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporating grammar through extensive conversation and reading.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: SPAN 1514 with a “C” or better.Note: Credit will not be given for both SPAN 2313 and SPAN 2311. Instructor approval can be sought for previous or extensive language experience.
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SPAN 2314 - Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students
A continuation of SPANISH 2313, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement incorporation grammar through extensive conversation, reading, and writing.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Pre-requisite: SPAN 2313 with a “C” or better.Note: Credit will not be given for both span 2314 and SPAN 2312.
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SPAN 2316 - Advanced Spanish
This course includes instruction in Spanish with practice in conversation, pronunciation, intonation, reading, and grammar. Emphasis is given in areas that deal with Spanish and Spanish-American culture.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre-requisite: SPAN 2312.
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SPAN 2317 - Advanced Spanish
A continuation of SPAN 2316.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre-requisite: SPAN 2316.
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SPAN 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Spanish
This program of instruction is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the foreign language. In conjunction with the class seminar, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Spanish.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 6Pre-requisite: Must have completed two semesters of sophomore-level Spanish and an assessment conference with the Spanish instructor.
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SPCH 1144 - Forensic Workshop
Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 3Note: (Performance based)
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SPCH 1145 - Forensic Workshop
Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 3Note: (Performance based)
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SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication
This course is a beginning course in speech communication which clarifies general principles of communication common to all settings. The course applies communication concepts and skills improvements to intra personal, interpersonal and public speaking settings.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: (Theory based)
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SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Research, composition, organization, and delivery of speeches for various purposes and occasions with emphasis on listener analysis and informative and persuasive techniques.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0When Offered: F, SNote: (Performance based)
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SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Speech
This course includes the basic principles of speech applied to communications in business and professional settings. The course emphasizes practice in the construction and delivery of various types of speaking situations and the application of interpersonal skills that occur in a business, organizational, or professional setting.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: (Writing based)
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SPCH 1342 - Voice and Diction
A physiological study of the mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: (Performance based)
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SPCH 2144 - Forensic Workshop
Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 3Note: (Performance based)
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SPCH 2145 - Forensic Workshop
Laboratory practice for participation in and judging of forensic activities, such as oral interpretation events, public address events, and dramatic presentations. Emphasis on the preparation of judges for speech and dramatic events.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 3Note: (Performance based)
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SPCH 2341 - Oral Interpretation
Designed to teach students to understand the full meaning of the printed page and to interpret that meaning sincerely and convincingly. Selections for reading include prose, poetry, and dramatic interpretations.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: (Performance based)
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SPCH 2389 - Academic Cooperative in Communication
This course includes an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in communication. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set up specific goals and objectives in the study of communication.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 6Pre-requisite: Assessment conference with the instructor and completion of at least one three-hour credit course in speech communication.Note: (Performance based)
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SRGT 1244 - Technological Sciences for the Surgical Technologist
This course covers specialized surgical modalities. Areas covered include endoscopy, microsurgery, therapeutic surgical energies, and other integrated science technologies.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 1
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SRGT 1301 - Medical Terminology
This course is a study of the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, plurals, pronunciation, spelling, and the definitions of medical terms. Emphasis is on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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SRGT 1405 - Introduction to Surgical Technology
This course provides an orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, and patient care concepts.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 4
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SRGT 1409 - Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques
This course provides an in-depth coverage of aseptic technique principles and practices, infectious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the sterile field.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 4
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SRGT 1442 - Surgical Procedures II
This course is an introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical procedures related to the thoracic, peripheral vascular, plastic/re constructive, EENT, cardiac and neurological surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 3
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SRGT 1541 - Surgical Procedures I
This course is an introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 4
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SRGT 1560 - Clinical-Surgical Technology/Technologist
This course is a basic, intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge or gain experience managing the work flow.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 24Note: Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional faculty or preceptor, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is a basic clinical experience.
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SRGT 2266 - Practicum-Surgical/Operating Room Technician/First Assisting
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student during the first semester of the surgical assisting program.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 16
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SRGT 2366 - Practicum-Surgical/Operating Room Technician/First Assisting
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student during the second semester of the surgical assisting program.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 30
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SRGT 2367 - Practicum-Surgical/Operating Room Technician/First Assisting
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student during the third semester of the surgical assisting program.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 30
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SRGT 2371 - Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia
This course includes information and training in surgical pharmacology, intra operative and postoperative patient management, anesthesia methods and agents, and the management of the critically ill patient.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 1
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SRGT 2571 - Advanced Surgical Technology
This course includes the topics of surgical anatomy and physiology, histology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic tests, wound healing, monitoring devices, positioning, draping and suturing techniques, and the role of the surgical assistant, including moral, ethical and legal responsibilities.Semester Hours: 5Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 3
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SRGT 2661 - Clinical-Surgical Technology/Technologist
This course is a basic, intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the work flow.Semester Hours: 6Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 40Note: Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional faculty or preceptor, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is an intermediate clinical experience.
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TECA 1303 - Families, School and the Community
This course provides a study of the child, family, community and schools. It includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. The course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children
This course is an introduction to the education of the young child. It includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. DescriptionsSemester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child
This course examines factors impacting the well-being of young children, including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices. It focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development
This course is a study of physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1167 is required for Child Development majors only.
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TECM 1303 - Technical Calculations
This course provides a review of basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries will be covered This course will also include: Fundamentals and practical applications of Algebra, Plane Geometry, Geometric Figures, areas and volumes and Trigonometry. This course will not satisfy Associate Degree Math Requirements. However, this course will satisfy level one developmental Algebra remedial course requirements and some curriculum requirements for technical majors.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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TECM 1303 - Technical Mathematics
This course provides a review of basic mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric) and other topics as required by specific businesses and industries will be covered. This course will also include: Fundamentals and practical applications of Algebra, Plane Geometry, Geometric Figures, areas and volumes and Trigonometry.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Note: This course will not satisfy Associate Degree Math Requirements. However, this course will satisfy level one developmental Algebra remedial course requirements and some curriculum requirements for technical majors.
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VNSG 1116 - Nutrition
This course is an introduction to nutrients, their role in proper growth and development and the maintenance of health. The course will also introduce modification of diet for disease conditions.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1119 - Professional Development
This course will study the importance of professional growth. The topics will include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multidisciplinary health care team, professional organizations and continuing education.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1122 - Vocational Nursing Concepts
This course is an introduction to the nursing profession, its responsibilities and its legal and ethical issues in nursing practice. This course will also deal with concepts related to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial self-care of the learner/professional.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre-requisite: Admission to the LVN program.Co-requisite: VNSG 1116, VNSG 1420, VNSG 1402, VNSG 1327, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1260.
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VNSG 1126 - Gerontology
This course is an overview of the normal physical, psycho-social, and cultural aspects of the aging process. It addresses common disease processes of aging and exploration of attitudes toward care of the elderly. Also covered are preventive care and restorative measures for the elderly. An emphasis is given on adaptation in the provision of nursing care to the older adult.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1136 - Mental Health
This course is an introduction to the principles and theories of positive mental health and human behaviors. Topics include emotional responses, coping mechanisms and therapeutic communication skills.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1138 - Mental Illness
This course will study human behavior with an emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1171 - IV Therapy
This course discusses intravenous therapy, including types of intravenous devices and various types of therapy, complications of intravenous therapy and venipuncture techniques.Semester Hours: 1Lecture Hours: 1Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1260 - Clinical-Practical Nursing (LPN Training)
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.Semester Hours: 2Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 6Pre-requisite: Admission to the LVN program.Co-requisite: All first semester VNSG courses specific to each campus.Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/ instructor.
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VNSG 1327 - Essentials of Medication Administration
This course explores the general principles of medication administration, including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration and documentation of multiple forms of drugs will be covered. Instruction includes various systems of measurement.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1330 - Maternal/Neonatal Nursing
This course addresses the utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. This course places emphasis on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period. This course also includes the study of abnormal conditions that might be found in each phase.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1331 - Pharmacology
This course covers the fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic and curative effects. Course work includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1402 - Applied Nursing Skills I
This course is an introduction to an application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis is given to the utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 7Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1407 - Pediatrics
This course is the study of the care of the pediatric client and family during health and disease. Emphasis is placed on growth and development needs of the individuals body, mind and personality as influenced by the environment.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 0When Offered: PPre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1420 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health
This course is an introduction to the normal structure and function of the body, including an understanding of the relationship of body systems in maintaining homeostasis.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1429 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I
The course of study is the application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum. A variety of health care settings are utilized. This course covers physiology and basic pathophysiology causes of illness, communicable diseases and disease transmission and prevention. The role of the vocational nurse in preventive health measures, health promotion, referral to community health resources, patient/family education, therapeutic and rehabilitative aspects will be presented. Discussions/projects for ethical issues and critical thinking are incorporated in the course.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 1432 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II
This is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of adults experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum. It includes a variety of health care settings. This course covers physiology and basic pathophysiology, causes of illness, communicable diseases and disease transmission and prevention. The role of the vocational nurse in preventive health measures, health promotion, referral to community health resources, patient/family education, therapeutic and rehabilitative aspects will be presented. Discussions/projects for ethical issues and critical thinking are incorporated in the course.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 4Lab Hours: 0Pre- or Corequisite: Determined by campus of enrollment.
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VNSG 2661 - Clinical-Practical Nursing (LPN Training)
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.Semester Hours: 6Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 24Pre-requisite: Satisfactory completion of first semester VN courses specific to each campus.Co-requisite: All second semester courses specific to each campus.Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/instructor.
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VNSG 2662 - Clinical-Practical Nursing (LPN Training)
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.Semester Hours: 6Lecture Hours: 0Lab Hours: 21Pre-requisite: Completion of first and second semester VNSG courses specific to each campus.Co-requisite: All third semester VNSG courses specific to each campus.Note: Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional/instructor.
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WLDG 1307 - Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes
An overview of the basic welding processes. including oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).Semester Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Lab Hours: 0
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WLDG 1412 - Introduction to Flux Cored ARC Welding (FCAW)
This course is an introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Students will practice welding structural joints in all positions using self-shielded and gas-shielded electrodes.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8
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WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
This is a fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis is on structural shapes and their use in construction.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8
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WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal ARC Welding
This is an introductory course in the shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis is placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting and various joint designs. The course provides instruction in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8
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WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal ARC Welding
This course provides a study of the principles of gas metal arc welding and the setup and use of associated equipment and tools with emphasis on safe shop practices. Instruction is given in various joint designs.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8
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WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten ARC (GTAW) Welding
This course provides an introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including safety, setup, and use of GTAW equipment. Instruction is provided on structural joints in various positions.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8
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WLDG 1453 - Intermediate Layout and Fabrication
This is an intermediate course in layout and fabrication. It includes instruction in design, layout, fabrication and production. Emphasis is placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8Pre-requisite: WLDG 1417.
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WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal ARC Welding
The student will be tested in all welding positions and will be instructed in the preparation of test specimens and proper test procedures.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8Note: This course provides instruction on the production of various fillets and groove welds.
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WLDG 2406 - Intermediate Pipe Welding
This is a comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup and safe shop practices.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8
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WLDG 2435 - Advanced Layout and Fabrication
This is an advanced course in layout and fabrication that deals primarily with pipe layout, pipe fitting, and pipe fabrication. Emphasis is placed on the application of pipe layout and fabrication skills.Semester Hours: 4Lecture Hours: 2Lab Hours: 8Pre-requisite: WLDG 1453.
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