2019-2020 Catalog and Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions



 
  
  • ECH 105 - Understanding Diversity

    3 Credit Hours
    This course offers an examination of the influence of culture and environment on the development of infants, toddlers, and young children. The course includes the influences of family diversity and blends theory with practical applications for developing positive family interactions, partnering with parents and other caregivers, increasing parental involvement and development of parent education programs.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 110 - Child Health/Safety/Nutrition

    3 Credit Hours
    This course emphasizes how current concepts in health, safety and nutrition relate to the growth and development of a young child. It blends current theory with practical applications and assessments. The course includes the influences of family diversity, child abuse and mental and physical health. In addition, students are introduced to state licensing rules and regulations and federal regulations such as the Head Start Performance Standards that apply to various early childhood settings.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 120 - Infant Toddler Development and Learning

    3 Credit Hours


    This course provides an overview of infant and toddler development that prepares students to utilize developmentally appropriate practices in home or center-based settings. It includes the environment, care-giving, teaching strategies, observation methods and family relationships. The course focuses on the whole child in inclusive settings.

    Prerequisites: ECH 101  
     

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3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 160 - Early Childhood Social/Emotional Guidance

    3 Credit Hours
    This course focuses on effective approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development for young children, emphasizing supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments. The course presents a means of assessment to analyze and guide behaviors.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 194 - Support Internship

    4 Credit Hours
    This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a supervised early childhood setting. It emphasizes professional relationships and behavior, appropriate adult/child interactions, basic curriculum planning and program routines. Approval of Program Director and rescreening for drug and background check required, current CPR/1st Aid Certification.

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4 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 201 - Early Language and Literacy

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an overview of children’s language development, learning environments, and use of appropriate teaching methods to promote children’s literacy and language skills in various early childhood settings and programs.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 211 - Early Childhood Program Administration

    3 Credit Hours


    This course covers the basic principles involved in the organization and operation of child care centers, early childhood programs operated by public and private schools, Head Start Programs, and private child care programs. The course includes mission statements, funding, insurance, state and federal regulations, managerial functions, employment procedures, business practices, marketing, staffing/supervision and staff and community relations.

    Prerequisites: ECH 230  
     

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 212 - Legal and Ethical Issues

    2 Credit Hours


    This course is designed to present material to the Early Childhood Specialist about professional ethics and the philosophy, requirements, administration and enforcement of local, state and federal laws related to the profession of early childhood education.

    Prerequisites: ECH 230  
     

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2 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 230 - Early Childhood Curriculum II: Expressive Arts

    3 Credit Hours


    This course focuses on the development, implementation and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children. It emphasizes an understanding of children’s developmental stages and the creation of appropriate learning opportunities, interactions and environments in areas of dramatic play, art, music and motor skills.

    Prerequisites: ECH 130  
     

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 240 - Exceptional Learner

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an overview of development and learning experiences for children with special needs to integrated child development settings. It discusses developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments and effective teaching methods.

    Corequisites: ECH 240L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
   1 Credit Hours
  
  • ECH 296 - Specialist Internship

    6 Credit Hours
    This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a supervised early childhood setting. It emphasizes professional relationships and behavior, appropriate adult/child interactions, basic curriculum planning and program routines. Approval of Program Director and rescreening for drug and background check required., current CPR/1st Aid Certification.

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6 Credit Hours
  
  • ECON 245 - Introduction to Economics

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the basic economic concepts of supply and demand analysis, growth, competition, resource allocation, pricing and the market system.  The market will be analyzed as firms strive to maximize profit and other elements of the market structure seek to exhibit maximizing behaviors affecting price, output and competition. 

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ELCN 101 - Fundamentals of Electricity

    3 Credit Hours
    This course will introduce students to the theory of DC and AC electricity including Ohm’s law and the principals affecting the transmission of electrical current through conductive media. Electrical safety and safe practices are introduced. Applied mathematics will be used to investigate multi-phase applications of alternating current.

    Corequisites: ELCN 101 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
   2 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
   4 Credit Hours
  
  • ELCN 162 - National Electrical Code I

    3 Credit Hours


    This course explains how to read and interpret the meaning of the NEC and covers the rules to minimize the risk of electricity as a source of electric shock and as an ignition source of fires and explosions. Students explore aspects of the National Electrical Code including general requirements for electrical installations, wiring and protection, grounding and bonding, wiring methods and material, requirements and calculations for proper electrical installations.

    Prerequisites: ELCN 122 , ELCN 173  
     

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ELCN 173 - Electrical Construction

    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn proper practices for wiring wall sections, conduit bending, specialty hand and power tools, installing raceway systems and panel boards.  This course serves as an introduction to the National Electrical Code.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ELCN 181 - National Electrical Code II

    3 Credit Hours


    This course explains how to read and interpret the meaning of the NEC and covers the rules to minimize the risk of electricity as a source of electric shock and as an ignition source of fires and explosions. Students explore aspects of the NEC including general requirements for electrical installations, wiring and protection, grounding and bonding, wiring methods and material, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, requirements and calculations for proper electrical installations.

    Prerequisites: ELCN 101 , ELCN 101 L , ELCN 162  
     

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3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
   2 Credit Hours
   2 Credit Hours
   4 Credit Hours
   4 Credit Hours
  
  • ELCN 262 - National Electrical Code III

    3 Credit Hours


    This course explains how to read and interpret the meaning of the NEC and covers the rules to minimize the risk of electricity as a source of electric shock and as an ignition source of fires and explosions. Students explore all aspects of the National Electrical Code in preparation for the state Journeyman exam.

    Prerequisites: ELCN 181  
     

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ELCN 279 - Building Automation

    3 Credit Hours


    Students are introduced to various types of building automation systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and other systems. Advanced control applications are introduced along with programming and troubleshooting concepts.

    Prerequisites: ELCN 259  
     

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3 Credit Hours
   2 Credit Hours
   1 Credit Hours
   1 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 120 - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

    2 Credit Hours
    Includes electronics and instrumentation associated with the conventional EEG machine, both analog and digital. Study includes the power supply, electrodes used in all field modalities, differential amplifier and localization concepts, filters (low frequency, high frequency, notch), the electrical output, montaging and digital resolution concepts. Electrical safety and minimum standards are covered. An introduction to quantitative analysis is completed.

    Prerequisites: HC 105 , HC 105 L 
    Corequisites: ENDT 120 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours
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   3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 122 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technical Science

    5 Credit Hours
    Provides theory and application of electrical concepts, recording techniques, data analysis and description of waveforms and artifacts. Students will learn recording techniques, standard machine settings, test protocols, activation procedures and how to assess a standard recording. Study of normal human patterns is emphasized, as well as the assessment of epileptiform activity. Introduction to specialty monitoring is also covered. The lab setting includes full patient hookup, recording of EEG data and review and reporting of the data, as well as field specific patient care.

    Prerequisites: HC 105 , HC 105 L HC 117 , HC 119 , HC 119 L  
    Corequisites: ENDT 122 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
5 Credit Hours
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  • ENDT 123 - Electroneurodiagnostic Clinical Science I

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduces the student to electroneurodiagnosis, neurophysiology, functional neuroanatomy, normal and abnormal conditions and correlates. Includes electroencephalographic signs of cerebral disorders. Recognition of normal brainwave patterns, normal variants, abnormal patterns and how these correspond in general to disease entities will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: HC 105 , HC 105L , HC 117  , HC 119 , HC 119 L  
    Corequisites: HC 121 , HC 121 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 124 - Polysomnography I

    3 Credit Hours


    Includes fundamental and detailed study of the various sleep disorders, their symptoms, consequences, treatments, and polysomnographic manifestations. Sleep stage scoring, pattern recognition and data computation are introduced. Instruction in patient examination and history taking for sleep disorders is covered.

    Prerequisites: HC 105 , HC 105 L  
     

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 200 - Evoked Potential I

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the three modalities of evoked potentials; brainstem auditory, visual and somatosensory, as well as EP history, signal averaging, statistics, A/D converter, amplifiers, filters and various stimulators used for each modality. Lab sessions include electrode placement, stimulator set-up and recording of evoked potentials using volunteers.

    Prerequisites: HC 105 , HC 105 L , HC 117  , HC 119 , HC 119 L  
    Corequisites: ENDT 200 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 200L - Evoked Potential I Lab


    Introduction to the three modalities of evoked potentials; brainstem auditory, visual and somatosensory, as well as EP history, signal averaging, statistics, A/D converter, amplifiers, filters and various stimulators used for each modality. Lab sessions include electrode placement, stimulator set-up and recording of evoked potentials using volunteers.

    Corequisites: ENDT 200  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 210 - Evoked Potential II

    3 Credit Hours
    In depth study of all three modalities; somatosensory uses in clinical and intraoperative monitoring; brainstem auditory evoked potentials and evaluation of the auditory pathway; and visual evoked potentials and the evaluation of the visual pathway. Specific structural and disease entities and their effect on evoked potential responses. Establishment of laboratory standards including normal values using statistical means, and standard deviations.

    Prerequisites: ENDT 200  
    Corequisites: ENDT 210 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
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  • ENDT 220 - Electroneurodiagnostic Clinical Science II

    3 Credit Hours
    Studies specific neurological disease entities; stroke, tumor, encephalopathies, as well as seizure disorders and corresponding EEG patterns. This will include triphasic waves, three per second spike and wave, and localizing dipoles. Introduction to EEG in carotid endartectomies, epilepsy monitoring, and EEG monitoring during epilepsy surgery.

    Prerequisites: ENDT 123  
    Corequisites: ENDT 220 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
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  • ENDT 230 - Polysomnography II

    3 Credit Hours
    Theory and application of knowledge within the study of various sleep disorders, as well as advanced theory of specific PSG testing situations. In-depth study of PSG scoring included in theory and in practice. Lab includes hands-on experience and instrumentation theory of various polysomnographic recording equipment utilized for recording polysomnographic studies. This includes calibration, biocalibration, patient hook-up and disconnect, and simulated testing in the lab. CPAP and oxygen titration will be reviewed, demonstrated and practiced in theory.

    Prerequisites: ENDT 124  
    Corequisites: ENDT 230 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
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   1 Credit Hours
   14 Credit Hours
  
  • ENDT 255 - Registry Review

    2 Credit Hours
    This course will provide a review of program course content and clinical applications. The students present a clinical case study and share their experiences from the clinical period. Material for registry board exams will be discussed and mock board exams will be completed. Students will also meet with the program advisor and review the clinical portfolio. This review week will correspond with the last week in the Spring semester calendar.

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2 Credit Hours
   4 Credit Hours
   0 Credit Hours
  
  • ENGL 098 - Introduction to Writing

    3 Credit Hours
    Students review the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, grammar usage, vocabulary and spelling throughout this course. The course also includes intensive work in the writing process for paragraphs and short essays, which includes planning, drafting, and revising for structure and support. This course does not count toward graduation.

    Additional Information: Students who earn an A in ENGL 098 will move directly into ENGL 101T. Students who earn a B or a C in ENGL 098 will move directly into ENGL 099 and ENGL 101T (taken concurrently). Students who earn a D or an F will retake ENGL 098.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENGL 099i - Paragraph Writing

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is a pre-requisite for ENGL 101 T  and is designed to further develop necessary skills for success in ENGL 101T. The course includes intensive work in the writing process for paragraphs and short essays, which includes planning, drafting and revising for structure and support, as well as proofreading for grammar and usage. This course does not fulfill graduation requirements.

    Prerequisites: Placement Assessment
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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENGL 100 - Communication in the Workplace

    3 Credit Hours
    Presents the elements of oral and written communication necessary to succeed in today’s workplace. Emphasizes the written and oral skills needed for job search and employment. Hands-on activities and collaborative projects will provide students with comprehensive information addressing essential writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary to excel in today’s workplace as well as the workplace of tomorrow. 

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENGL 101T - Composition

    3 Credit Hours


    English Composition will help develop proficiency in writing concise, coherent essays, and in using correct English. Several modes of discourse will be explored and good grammar skills are emphasized. This course will improve the student’s critical thinking skills as it provides students with practice in all stages of the writing process: planning, supporting, rewriting, analyzing, proofreading, and editing. This course will also require critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisites: Placement Assessment
     

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENGL 201 - Technical Writing

    3 Credit Hours


    This course is designed around workplace writing tasks. Students will learn to evaluate audience, solve problems, and develop strategies for writing collaboratively. They will write instructions, reports, memos and letters. The course emphasizes using correct mechanics and clear style; using format effectively to improve document readability; choosing and designing visuals for audience; and managing time and multiple projects.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101T  

     
    Additional Information: Since ENGL 101T is a prereq for ENGL 201, students must earn a “C” or higher in ENGL 101T to be placed in ENGL 201.

    Students who earn a “D” in ENGL 101T can retake ENGL 101T or take SPCM 101T to fulfill their communications requirement.

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3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 114 - Electronic Concepts I

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to electronic components, their diagrams, wiring methods and electrical safety. Voltage sources, current properties, component characteristics, and their relationships using Ohm’s law, Watt’s law and Kirchoff’s laws will be studied with a mathematical approach to analyze electronic circuits. Also included. Basic algebra, exponents, metric prefixes, and trigonometry will be covered as it relates to electronic circuits.  

    Corequisites: ET 116 , MATH 101  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 116 - DC/AC Electronics Lab

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides hands-on experience in breadboarding circuits, reading schematics, soldering, and operation of test equipment to measure voltage, current, and resistance. Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, and Kirchoff’s Laws are studied. AC concepts and theory are also studied. The practical aspects of using meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators to evaluate and troubleshoot reactive, resonant, and transformer circuits are practiced.

    Corequisites: ET 114  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 123 - Analog Circuits

    3 Credit Hours
    Analog circuits as they relate to the world. Analog devices involved in the course include: PN junction, zener, and varactor diodes; bipolar, unijunction, and field effect transistors; SCRs, TRIACs, and DIACs. Power supply topics include half-wave and full-wave rectifiers, filtering, zener regulation, and series-pass and monolithic regulators. Also included are various types of discrete component amplifier configurations, multi-stage, power, and operational amplifiers.

    Prerequisites: ET 114  
    Corequisites: ET 124  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 124 - Analog Circuits Lab

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the characteristics of semiconductor devices such as: PN junction, zener and varactor diodes; bipolar, unijunction, and field effect transistors; SCRs, TRIACS and DIACs. Power supply topics include half-wave and full-wave rectifiers, filtering, zener regulation, and series-pass and monolithic regulators.

    Prerequisites: ET 114 , ET 116  
    Corequisites: ET 123  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 128 - Applied Mechanics

    3 Credit Hours
    Technical physics in an introduction to the physical nature of our world. The powers that be and how they influence the final output of everything on this earth. Through discussion and application exercises, an understanding of force, motion, friction, work, energy, electromagnetic waves and their interrelationships will be presented.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 153 - Digital Circuits I

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of digital circuits which includes diode gating, inverters and all basic digital functions. The student advances to a study of the operation and application of the R-S, D-type, and J-K flip-flop, counters, shift registers, adders, and clock circuits.

    Prerequisites: ET 116  
    Corequisites: ET 154  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 154 - Digital Circuits Lab I

    2 Credit Hours
    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of digital circuits which includes diode gating, inverters and all basic digital functions. The student advances to a study of the operation and application of the R-S, D-type, and J-K flip-flop, counters, shift registers, adders, clock circuits.

    Corequisites: ET 153  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 211 - Data Acquisition & Control

    4 Credit Hours


    Uses the information learned in ET 254 and ET 201 to apply the principles of interfacing the microcomputer and microcontroller for data acquisition and control using devices such as temperate probes, sensors, relays, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, timers and counters. The course will culminate with a major project involving all of the disciplines learned in prior courses.

    Prerequisites: ET 201  
     

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4 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 253 - Digital Circuits II

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides an in-depth study in digital circuitry. Topics include: code converters, multiplexers, ROM’s, RAM’s, PLA’s, read/write circuits, analog-to-digital, and digital-to-analog conversion. Programmable logic in the form of PLDs, PLCs, EPLDs and microprocessors will be covered.

    Prerequisites: ET 153  
    Corequisites: ET 254  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 254 - Digital Circuits Lab II

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides an in-depth, hands-on study of digital circuitry. Topics include: code converters, multiplexers, ROMs, RAMs, PLA’s, read/write circuits, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. Programmable logic in the form of PLDs, PLCs, EPLDs, and microprocessors will be covered.

    Corequisites: ET 253  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
  
  • ET 284 - Electronic Systems

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the basic principles of troubleshooting as it applies to various systems. Systems covered each semester may vary depending on availability of equipment and/or schematics. Students will have the opportunity to bring personal equipment in to the class for repair. Through-hole and surface mount soldering and de-soldering techniques will be covered.

    Prerequisites: ET 265 , ET 266  
    Corequisites: ET 285  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
   3 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 100 - Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED

    1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to assist the Early Childhood student in developing the necessary basic knowledge and skills through the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course. Upon successful completion of the course they will receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED course completion card.

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1 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 104 - Multidisciplinary Health Team

    3 Credit Hours


    This course is designed for students beginning a health-science education and those planning on continuing their education.    The students will explore the healthcare careers in which they are interested and the professionals who are a part the health care team.  The learning environment involves group projects which enhances academic learning and teamwork skills.  Assignments include, but are not limited to: presentations, debates, written assignments, team building activities, critical thinking, and guest speakers.  These activities will work to instill professional attitudes such as dependability, professional presentation, initiative, cooperation, clinical reasoning, verbal and written communication. 

    Additional Information: Only offered online in Fall semester 

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 105 - Introduction to Electroneurodiagnostics

    2 Credit Hours
    Provides an introduction to basic electroneurodiagnostic services. Includes history and theory of electroneurodiagnostics, including EEG, PSG and EP. Technologist responsibilities, clinical indications and usefulness to the patient and community are covered. Emphasis is placed on a fundamental understanding of the electrical activity produced by the brain and the recording techniques used to monitor this activity. This course includes an overview of digital recording techniques, international standards of electrode placement, and national governing boards which represent the profession. General terminology of Electroneurodiagnostics will be focused on as well. The corresponding lab will cover the process of measuring for lead placement and lead application for patient hookup.

    Corequisites: HC 105L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours
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  • HC 106 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    3 Credit Hours


    The focus of this course is to prepare the students to be nursing assistants in accordance with the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Students will be instructed in the following areas prior to having direct patient contact: communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, promoting residents’ independence, and respecting residents’ rights. Students will also be instructed in the following content areas: basic nursing assistant skills, personal care skills, mental health and social services, care of cognitively impaired clients, basic restorative nursing services, and residents’ rights.

    This course is presented in a hybrid format with online, on-campus, and clinical components. The online portion requires a minimum of 40 hours to complete and includes the majority of the content. The on-campus lab will be when students see the skills demonstrated and have the opportunity to practice. Lab requires a minimum of 35 hours to complete. In addition, there is a clinical component in which the student will be providing direct patient care at a long-term care facility in the Sioux Falls area for a minimum of 16 hours. Finally, students will take the South Dakota Nursing Assistant exam which includes both a written and a skills portion.

    Many of the courses are offered in the accelerated format, so please plan accordingly. This course is fast-paced. Each class has a specific clinical section assigned to its course. Please verify that you are in the correct clinical section.

    Additional Information: Not offered in Online Format. Must take HC 106 or have a current CNA certificate. See Admissions requirements for each program. 

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 106S - Certified Nursing Clinical (CNA) Clinical


    The nursing assistant clinical is meant to accompany the HC 106 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course.  When students have been introduced to all their nursing assistant skills and completed unit 1 of the HC 106 CNA, they will complete a 16 hour clinical at a long-term care facility in the Sioux Falls area.  Students will be accompanied a Southeast Tech clinical instructor and demonstrate their direct patient skills along with their human relation skills. 

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  • HC 110 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Designed for students beginning a health/science education and interested in pursuing an entry-level medical or health-related career. Emphasis is placed on the study of the basic structure and function of the human body. The students in the Phlebotomy and Pharmacy Technician programs will recognize the normal anatomy and be able to apply it to their respective fields.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 113 - Medical Terminology

    2 Credit Hours
    Designed to provide basic principles of medical word building. These principles once learned, can readily be applied to develop an extensive medical vocabulary. CD’s are included and benefit students in pronunciation and definition of each word. Once satisfactory completed, students will be able to adequately communicate in the health industry.

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2 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 114 - Health Care/Human Relations

    3 Credit Hours
    Discussions and activities will center around the topic of respect. This course introduces students to health care issues and assists them in developing personal and employability success skills. Topics include, but are not limited to: accountability, professionalism, communication, confidentiality, patient rights, cultural bias and discrimination, effective interpersonal skills, dealing with difficult patients of all ages, and death and dying issues.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 117 - Medical Language

    1 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to provide the basic principles of medical word building. These principles, once learned, can readily be applied to develop an extensive medical vocabulary. The textbook is presented with a variety of self-teaching features allowing the student to work through the chapters in systemized fashion that focuses on body systems. A CD is included to benefit the student in pronunciation and definition of each word. Once satisfactorily completed, the student will be able to adequately communicate in the health care industry.

    Corequisites: HC 118 , HC 118 L  or HC 119 , HC 119 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
1 Credit Hours
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  • HC 119 - Anatomy/Physiology

    5 Credit Hours


    Study of the structure and function of the human body forms the foundation for course work in the health-related professions. This entry level anatomy and physiology course studies the body using a systems approach. This course will help prepare students for the more detailed and specific anatomy and physiology they will encounter in their program courses.

    Corequisites: HC 117 , HC 119 L  Additional Information: Not offered in Online format. 

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5 Credit Hours
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  • HC 121 - Patient Care Techniques I

    3 Credit Hours
    Designed to assist students in developing the necessary skills to directly deal with patients. Skills acquired will help protect themselves, as well as the patient, and includes infection control, body mechanics, vital signs, CPR/First Aid, dealing with tubes and equipment, safety and security as well as other topics.

    Corequisites: HC 121 L  Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours
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  • HC 123 - Health and Wellness

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides students with a knowledge base to promote better understanding of their personal wellness strengths and weaknesses, and how they can assimilate wellness-living into their daily lives. Realizing the direct correlation between positive lifestyle habits and well-being, this course will use a two-fold approach to educate students: (1) a theory base covering a variety of wellness topics; (2) laboratory activity sessions/personal exercise regimen.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HC 124 - Basic Pharmacology

    2 Credit Hours


    This course is designed to enable health students to acquire basic knowledge about pharmaceuticals with regard to the uses, effects, and action of many common medications.  The course contains information about the history of medication use, safety precautions, administration guidelines, drug classifications, and federal drug regulations. The student will study the movement of drugs through the body and the effects of drugs on organ systems and disease processes.

    Prerequisites: Medical Coding: HC 110  
    Medical Assistant: HC 118 , HC 118 L  or HC 119  or HC 119 L 
     

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2 Credit Hours
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  • HCOS 101 - Introduction to Health Information Services

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce Health Information Services students to the basic principles and practices of their career. It will include brief overviews of all the courses and job responsibilities and that are needed to study and work in Health Information Services. This will include learning and understanding the terminology associated with working with patient information as well as the laws and guidelines concerning confidentiality and professional ethics associated with a career in this area. There will be tours, guest speakers and other exploration activities to familiarize the students with a good, basic, overall knowledge of health care and how it relates to Health Information Services.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HCOS 119 - Computerized Health Systems

    5 Credit Hours


    This course provides the student with a good basic understanding of how the computer is used in the health care industry to process information. It will allow the student to have hands on experience with managing computerized systems that allow entry for record keeping and documentation in the many hospital departments that contribute to the patient’s health care experience. These include therapeutic, diagnostic, treatment, business, patient care and all other departments that are a part of the health care delivery system. It will allow the student to more easily adapt to the individual computer systems used by agencies involved in health care.

    Prerequisites: Health Core
     

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5 Credit Hours
  
  • HCOS 121 - Insurance/Billing/Coding

    3 Credit Hours
    This course allows students to perform basic diagnostic and procedural coding according to nationally accepted guidelines. It will give them a basis for performing coding skills for reimbursement and documentation in the world of work. The course also offers a good overview of billing and reimbursement for Medicare, Medicaid, and a variety of other payment systems and providers. It will also provide the student with the skills to communicate with agencies involved in patient financial services.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HCOS 122 - Medical Documentation

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides the student both lecture and lab experiences with the use of communication equipment, reception and basic skills needed to perform the non-patient care activities of a facility. It also allows the student to continue to become increasingly skilled in keyboarding techniques and procedures as they apply to medicine, medical terminology and the utilization of actual medical dictation.

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3 Credit Hours
  
  • HCOS 124 - Patient Flow and Patient Services

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed for the prospective Healthcare Office Specialist employee to learn the attitudes, professionalism, leadership and dependability required to be successful in this career. This course will give the student a better understanding of the significance of the patient experience to that individual, and how their behavior plays a big part in that experience. It also provides the student both lecture and lab experiences in scheduling both staff and patients. It will familiarize the student with the different departments in the health care setting and the procedures and treatments provided by these departments. Customer service will be a primary theme of this course.

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3 Credit Hours
 

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