Prerequisites and corequisites may have changed since this catalog was published. Please verify prerequisite and corequisite at www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html. Developmental reading courses are required if a student’s reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 032 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 032 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student’s English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 032 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.
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PREPARATION FOR CLINICAL |
6.0 Credits |
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This course will prepare nuclear medicine students for the clinical environment within the hospital, prior to beginning rotations. (Prerequisite: ESL 100 or RDG 100, accepted into the Radiologic Technology program) |
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INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR MEDICINE |
2.0 Credits |
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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. |
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES I |
2.0 Credits |
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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. |
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE PHYSICS |
2.0 Credits |
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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. |
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES II |
2.0 Credits |
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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 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE METHODOLOGY |
2.0 Credits |
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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 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES III |
2.0 Credits |
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This course covers theory and principles of non-imaging procedures. (Prerequisite: NMT 104 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE INSTRUMENTATION |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers the theory and application of radiation detection instruments. Topics include quality assurance and methodology of various gamma cameras. (Prerequisite: NMT 103 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE |
2.0 Credits |
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This course covers a variety of special topics in nuclear medicine. This course includes registry preparation. (Prerequisite: NMT 105 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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APPLIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE I |
8.0 Credits |
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This course covers the application of nuclear medicine. |
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APPLIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE II |
8.0 Credits |
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This course covers difficult and challenging clinical applications of nuclear medicine theory. (Prerequisite: NMT 150 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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APPLIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE III |
6.0 Credits |
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This course covers challenging and difficult applications of nuclear medicine theory. (Prerequisite: NMT 151 with minimum grade of “C”) |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING |
6.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100, MAT 100 with a minimum grade of “C,” accepted into the Nursing program) |
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PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES |
1.0 Credit |
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This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacology related to drug administration. (Prerequisite: BIO 210, NUR 131, with minimum grade of “C”) |
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NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY |
1.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of the basic concepts of nutrition and diet therapy. (Prerequisite: RDG 100, ENG 100, with minimum grades of “C”) |
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BASIC CONCEPTS IN NURSING |
2.0 Credits |
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This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing through both classroom and limited lab/clinical experiences. (Prerequisite: ESL 100 or RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”) |
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INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY |
1.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of drug calculations and basic concepts of pharmacology. (Prerequisites: ESL 100, MAT 100, RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”) |
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PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING |
3.0 Credits |
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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: ENG 101, NUR 263, NUR 265 or BIO 211, MAT 102, NUR 201 with a minimum grade of “C”) (Corequisite: NUR 210) |
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NURSING ACROSS LIFE SPAN I |
2.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: ENG 100, RDG 100 with minimum grades of “C”) |
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NURSING CONCEPTS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE I |
6.0 Credits |
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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: BIO 210, MAT 102 or MAT 120, NUR 101, NUR 107, NUR 131, PSY 201 with a minimum grade of “C”) |
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TRANSITION NURSING |
3.0 Credits |
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This course facilitates the transition of the Practical Nurse graduate to the role of Associate Degree Nursing student. (Prerequisite: BIO 210, ENG 101, PSY 201 with a minimum grade of “C,” accepted into the Nursing program, active SC LPN license). |
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COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS |
5.0 Credits |
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This course expands application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of patients with complex health problems. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, NUR 263, NUR 265 or BIO 211, MAT 120, NUR 201 with minimum grade of “C,” accepted into the Nursing program, active SC LPN license) |
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MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT CARE |
5.0 Credits |
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This course facilitates nursing care of small groups of patients utilizing the nursing process and concepts of management. (Prerequisites: BIO 225, NUR 162, NUR 210 with minimum grade of “C”) (Corequisite: NUR 264) |
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NURSING ACROSS LIFE SPAN II |
4.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: BIO 211, NUR 105, NUR 163, NUR 165 with a minimum grade of “C”) (Corequisite: NUR 265) |
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NURSING ACROSS LIFE SPAN III |
4.0 Credits |
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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: BIO 225, NUR 162, NUR 210 with a minimum grade of “C”) (Corequisite: NUR 215) |
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NURSING CONCEPTS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE II |
6.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: BIO 211, NUR 105, NUR 163, NUR 165 with a minimum grade of “C”) (Corequisite: NUR 263) |
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KEYBOARDING |
3.0 Credits |
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This course focuses on the mastery of keyboarding and formatting principles. (Prerequisite: ESL 037 or RDG 035) |
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DOCUMENT FORMATTING |
3.0 Credits |
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This course emphasizes speed, accuracy and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies. (Prerequisite: OST 105 or keyboard placement test) |
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LEGAL MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION |
3.0 Credits |
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This course focuses on the development of speed and accuracy in transcribing legal documents from dictation equipment. (Prerequisite: CPT 179) |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
3.0 Credits |
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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: ESL 100 or RDG 100) |
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OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
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This course develops proficiency in proofreading and other specialized applications of communications in the office environment. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ESL 110, OST 105 or keyboard placement test) |
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OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
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This course emphasizes procedures and applications used in the office environment. (Prerequisite: ESL 100 or RDG 100, OST 105 or keyboard placement test) |
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT |
3.0 Credits |
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This course emphasizes information management functions and various types of information systems, technology and procedures. (Prerequisite: ESL 100 or RDG 100) |
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SOFTWARE |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisite: CPT 179) |
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OFFICE CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is the study of legal issues encountered in the office environment to include accessibility, interviewing, HIPPA and other rules as they apply to specific types of offices. Office security issues and basic response to crisis are also reviewed. (Prerequisites: ENG 100, ESL 110 or RDG 100) |
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DOCUMENT PRODUCTION |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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MEDICAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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LEGAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN THE LAW OFFICE |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes an introduction to software applications commonly used in a legal environment. (Prerequisite: CPT 170) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
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This course emphasizes development of proficiency in integrating skills commonly performed in medical offices. (Prerequisite: OST 110) |
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LEGAL SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES |
3.0 Credits |
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This course emphasizes the development of proficiency in integrating the knowledge and skills needed in legal offices. (Prerequisite: OST 110) |
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OST SENIOR PRACTICUM |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes practical experience in an approved office setting as well as class meetings. Emphasis is placed on such topics as career planning, ethics, attitude, and other subjects which enhance employability skills. (Prerequisites: CPT 172, CPT 174, CPT 179, OST 110, OST 143, OST 161, OST 265) |
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OFFICE DESKTOP PUBLISHING |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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INTEGRATED INFORMATION PROCESSING |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers the applications of integrated computer software. (Prerequisite: OST 105 or keyboard placement test, RDG 100, CPT 170) |
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SCWE IN OFFICE SYSTEMS |
4.0 Credits |
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This course integrates office skills within an approved work site related to office systems technology (Prerequisite: AHS 102, CPT 170, MED 109, OST 252) |
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