Course Descriptions  

All course prerequisites may not be listed. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 035 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.

 

NMT 100

PREPARATION FOR CLINICAL

6.0 Credits

This course will prepare nuclear medicine students for the clinical environment within the hospital, prior to beginning rotations. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program)

 

NMT 101

INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR MEDICINE

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of the overall basics of nuclear medicine technology. This course includes patient care, ethics, medical-legal issues and the history of nuclear medicine. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program)

 

NMT 102

NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES I

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of didactic concepts for the practice of clinical nuclear medicine. Topics include: nuclear cardiology, ventilation and perfusion lung imaging, skeletal imaging, liver and hepatobiliary imaging. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into program)

 

NMT 103

NUCLEAR MEDICINE PHYSICS

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of the basic mathematics and statistical skills necessary to perform nuclear physics problems. The knowledge and application of radiation safety, radiobiology and protection will be covered. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program)

 

NMT 104

NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES II

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of background knowledge for application of nuclear medicine procedures. Topics include: endocrinology, renal imaging, infection and tumor imaging. (Prerequisite: NMT 102)

 

NMT 105

QUALITY ASSURANCE METHODOLOGY

2.0 Credits

This course covers the information necessary to plan and implement procedures that will satisfy quality assurance standards. Topics covered include radiopharmacy and quality management. (Prerequisite: NMT 103)

 

NMT 106

NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES III

2.0 Credits

This course covers theory and principles of nonimaging procedures. (Prerequisite: NMT 104)

 

NMT 107

NUCLEAR MEDICINE INSTRUMENTATION

3.0 Credits

This course covers the theory and application of radiation detection instruments. Topics include quality assurance and methodology of various gamma cameras. (Prerequisite: NMT 103)

 

NMT 109

SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE

2.0 Credits

This course covers a variety of special topics in nuclear medicine. This course includes registry preparation. (Prerequisite: NMT 106)

 

NMT 150

APPLIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE I

8.0 Credits

This course covers the application of nuclear medicine. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program)

 

NMT 151

APPLIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE II

8.0 Credits

This course covers difficult and challenging clinical applications of nuclear medicine theory. (Prerequisite: NMT 150)

 

NMT 152

APPLIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE III

6.0 Credits

This course covers challenging and difficult applications of nuclear medicine theory. (Prerequisite: NMT 151)

 

NUR 101

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

6.0 Credits

This course facilitates the development of beginning technical competency in the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of selected patients of varying ages. (Prerequisites: Acceptance into Nursing program; Corequisites: BIO 210, MAT 101 (PN), MAT 102 (ADN), NUR 107, NUR 131, PSY 201)

 

NUR 105

PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES

1.0 Credit

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacology related to drug administration. (Prerequisites: BIO 210, NUR 131; Acceptance into Nursing program)

 

NUR 107

NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

1.0 Credit

This course is a study of the basic concepts of nutrition and diet therapy.

 

NUR 115

BASIC CONCEPTS IN NURSING

2.0 Credits

This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing through both classroom and limited lab/clinical experiences.

 

NUR 131

INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

1.0 Credits

This course is a study of drug calculations and basic concepts of pharmacology. (Prerequisites: MAT 100; Acceptance into Nursing program)

 

NUR 162

PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

3.0 Credits

This course covers application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected mental health problems in a variety of settings. The course includes the study of dynamics of human behavior ranging from normal to extreme. (Prerequisites: NUR 263, NUR 265; Corequisites: NUR 210)

 

NUR 163

NURSING ACROSS LIFE SPAN I

2.0 Credits

This course is a overview of concepts related to nursing care of clients across the life span. Communication, basic mental health, growth and development, and gerontology are included in the course.

 

NUR 165

NURSING CONCEPTS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE I

6.0 Credits

This course covers applications of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected health problems in a variety of setting. (Prerequisites: NUR 101; Corequisites: BIO 211, NUR 105, NUR 163))

 

NUR 201

TRANSITION NURSING

3.0 Credits

This course facilitates the transition of the Practical Nurse graduate to the role of Associate Degree Nursing student. (Prerequisites: Acceptance into the LPN transition program)

 

NUR 210

COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS

5.0 Credits

This course expands application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of patients with complex health problems. (Prerequisites: NUR 263, NUR 265; Corequisite: BIO 225, NUR 162)

 

NUR 215

MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT CARE

5.0 Credits

This course facilitates nursing care of small groups of patients utilizing the nursing process and concepts of management. (Prerequisites: NUR 162, NUR 210; Corequisite: NUR 264, Humanities Elective)

 

NUR 263

NURSING ACROSS LIFE SPAN II

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of basic concepts utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking skills in the care of women, childbearing families, children and adolescents with acute and chronic health problems. (Prerequisite: NUR 165; Corequisite: NUR 265)

 

NUR 264

NURSING ACROSS LIFE SPAN III

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of advanced concepts utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking skills in the care of high-risk women, childbearing families, children and adolescents with acute and chronic health problems. This course includes the study of complex aspects of care, growth and development. (Prerequisites: NUR 162, NUR 210; Corequisite: NUR 215)

 

NUR 265

NURSING CONCEPTS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE II

6.0 Credits

This course is a continuation of the application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected health problems in a variety of settings. (Prerequisite: NUR 165; Corequisite: ENG 101, NUR 263)

 

OST 105

KEYBOARDING

3.0 Credits

This course focuses on the mastery of keyboarding and formatting principles.

 

OST 110

DOCUMENT FORMATTING

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes speed, accuracy and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies. (Prerequisite: OST 105 or keyboarding placement)

 

OST 133

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes development of the personal and professional skills required of an office worker in areas such as projecting a professional image, job-seeking skills, office etiquette, ethics, and time and stress management. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

OST 134

OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS

3.0 Credits

This course develops proficiency in proofreading and other specialized applications of communications in the office environment. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 or equivalent placement test scores, OST 105 or keyboarding placement)

 

OST 143

OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes procedures and applications used in the office environment. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or appropriate test score; OST 105 or keyboarding placement)

 

OST 161

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes information management functions and various types of information systems, technology and procedures. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

OST 165

INFORMATION PROCESSING SOFTWARE

3.0 Credits

This course includes applications of information processing software. Emphasis is placed on functions for acceptable document formatting and processing. This course also covers advanced microcomputer word processing applications and webpage design using Microsoft Word. (Prerequisites: CPT 179)

 

OST 210

DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes the production of documents found in typical business offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in document production. (Prerequisite: OST 110)

 

OST 212

MEDICAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

3.0 Credits

This course covers the production of documents found in medical offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in medical document production. (Prerequisite: OST 110)

 

OST 213

LEGAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION

3.0 Credits

This course introduces legal terminology and covers the production of documents found in the legal office environment. Emphasis is on productivity and excellence in legal document production. (Prerequisite: OST 110)

 

OST 234

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes communication skills necessary in the business environment. It includes composing business correspondence, developing and giving oral presentations, practicing recording and translating information using the latest technology, and developing effective verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills. (Prerequisite: OST 110)

 

OST 252

MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes development of proficiency in integrating skills commonly performed in medical offices. (Prerequisite: OST 110)

 

OST 253

LEGAL SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes the development of proficiency in integrating the knowledge and skills needed in legal offices. (Prerequisite: OST 110)

 

OST 254

OFFICE SIMULATION

3.0 Credits

This course integrates a wide variety of skills and knowledge through practical work experiences in a simulated office environment. (Prerequisites: CPT 172, CPT 174, CPT 179)

 

OST 265

OFFICE DESKTOP PUBLISHING

3.0 Credits

This course covers the integration of text and graphics using computer software to design, edit and produce a variety of documents. Students learn microcomputer desktop publishing applications using Microsoft Publisher software. (Prerequisite: CPT 179)

 

OST 267

INTEGRATED INFORMATION PROCESSING

3.0 Credits

This course covers the applications of integrated computer software. (Prerequisite: CPT 170)