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HCOS 130 - Clinical Preceptorship 6 Credit Hours
This course provides approximately 240 hours of Healthcare Office Specialist clinical experience at an affiliated health care facility where the student will be supervised by an assigned employee working in the department. They will be under the supervision of the manager of that department. There will be some flexibility allowed as to the type of health care delivery system the student chooses. The program advisor will coordinate the clinical schedules and manage the clinical evaluations.
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HCOS 215 - Professional Ethics in Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
This course will guide healthcare students through a variety of ethical issues and theories. Student are presented with real-world examples to stimulate thought and discussion. The foundation of medical ethics as well as professionalism and medical ethics are also addressed in this course.
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HT 110 - Introduction to Crop Science 3 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course in agronomy with a goal to provide the general principles underlying crop production. The course examines the dynamics and functions of crop systems, influence of the environment on crop production, plant morphology and metabolism, crop growth and development. Focus will be on the growth stages of crops grown in the Midwest and different techniques for growing them.
Prerequisites: HT 123 , HT 123 L
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HT 111 - Horticulture Science 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to the horticultural industry and related associations, an emphasis will be on career planning and goal setting. Topics in the course will focus on plant morphology, physiology, plant pests and the environment in which plants exist will be covered.
Corequisites: HT 111 L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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HT 227 - Landscape CAD 4 Credit Hours
The landscape design industry is evolving and becoming more technical. One of these technical advancements is the use of the computer as a landscape design tool. This course exposes students to the two software packages that local industry has determined to be the present and future for computer assisted landscape design. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to use these software packages as a design, estimating, and presentation tool.
Prerequisites: HT 124 , CIS 105
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HT 228 - Fruits & Vegetables I 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to Fruits and Vegetables grown in the Northern Great Plains. Students will learn cultural requirements, pest problems, irrigation and nutrient requirements and pollination/pollinators for fruits and vegetables. Other topics covered will be harvest, fruit handling and storage, and Good Agriculture Practices (GAP).
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HT 232 - Fruits and Vegetables II 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to expose students to the cultural practices of commercial fruit and vegetable production. Emphasis will be placed on cultural practices of fruit, small fruit and vegetables, design of orchards and vegetable gardens, and identification of fruit, small fruit, and vegetables.
Prerequisites: HT 228
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HT 234 - Pest Management 3 Credit Hours
Designed to expose students to pests, pest control strategies, and safe chemical application using a variety of equipment used in the horticulture industry. Emphasis will be placed on pesticide laws and practical plant health care strategies. Students will have the opportunity to apply for their commercial applicator’s license if they have met all requirements.
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HT 240 - Turf Equipment Operations & Maintenance 2 Credit Hours
Exposes students to the proper operations and maintenance techniques dealing with a variety of turf equipment with a focus on reel mower maintenance and setup. Lab will focus on the safe demonstration of a variety of maintenance practices for turf equipment.
Corequisites: HT 240 L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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HT 240L - Turf Equipment Operations & Maintenance Lab 1 Credit Hours
Exposes student to the proper operations and maintenance techniques dealing with a variety of green industry equipment. In lab students will get hands on experience operating and maintaining equipment used in the green industry.
Corequisites: HT 240 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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HT 245 - Land and Resource Management 3 Credit Hours
Exploring the impact of today’s farming and ranching practices on the environment and natural resources including, soil, water, air, trees, wetlands, rangeland and wildlife. The course will focus on the conservation planning and management, and will develop the necessary skills to develop an ecosystem based conservation plan. Topics will include waste management, tillage, crop rotation, cover crops, weed management, fertilizer and pesticide applications.
Prerequisites: HT 110 , HT 123 , HT 123 L
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INS 205 - Introduction to Claims and Underwriting 3 Credit Hours
Insurance companies must process claims in a timely and fair manner in order to maintain customer satisfaction. In this course, students will gain understanding of how claim departments operate, what resources are used in process claims, the elements involved in claim handling, and procedures used to investigate, evaluate, and dispose of claims.
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INS 215 - Fundamentals of Insurance 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of Introduction to Underwriting course is to provide students an understanding of how insurance companies approve or decline insurance applications. Some of the concepts include evaluating information to determine probability of risk, identifying potential hazards, implementing alternative underwriting actions, and monitoring loss ratios on existing policies.
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INS 220 - Property and Casualty Insurance 3 Credit Hours
Property and Casualty Insurance provides protection against most risks to property, such as fire, theft and some weather damage. In this course, students will learn about different types of insurers, the elements of an insurance contract, general duties and responsibilities of agents, and key policy provisions. Some of the different types of policies include: homeowners, marine, automobile, liability, and workman’s compensation.
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INS 225 - Sales Agency Management 3 Credit Hours
Sales Agency Management is designed to introduce those seeking a profession within insurance to the ideas and principles of insurance agency formation, organizational management within an agency, sales management as a primary business concern within the agency, and production planning. In this course, students will learn about the relationship between an agency and its principal, what goes into building an agency, tracking and monitoring production and the agency’s overall success, the different roles within an agency, the primacy of sales and the management of it, and creating a production plan as part of the agency’s overall business plan. Students will be introduced to basic concepts such as licensing, agency contracts, and legal organization along with planning, leading, and controlling the organization. Students will also learn the basics of structuring an agency including staffing, compensating, managing time, and creating production plans. This course will enhance understanding of managing an insurance agency, especially as it pertains to their work within one or their formation of an agency. For students seeking a career in becoming a trusted advisor to consumers seeking financial protection, their professional understanding of agency management will be an integral part of their career development.
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LE 108 - Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness I 1 Credit Hours
Introduces the student to the importance of fitness, nutrition and wellness for the modern law enforcement professional. The course includes involving the students in developing a fitness routine, examining their nutritional intake and time for physical activity that will prepare them for passing the program’s fitness test.
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LE 109 - Accident Investigation 2 Credit Hours
This course will prepare students in skills necessary to investigate traffic accidents. They will learn how to identify pre-crash, crash, and post-crash factors in accidents. Additionally, students will learn how to calculate speeds and measure accident scenes.
Corequisites: LE 109 L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LE 109L - Accident Investigation Lab
This lab course the student will be involved with case studies of crash scene evidence. They will be involved with evaluating the pre-crash and post-crash evidence for the purpose of determining the dynamics of the crash. This will include determining the position of vehicles prior to collision, the point of impact, the path of vehicles after collision, derive speeds of vehicles, their final resting positions and formulate conclusions on the causes of the crash. The student will be applying principles of physics and mathematics to assist in their investigations.
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LE 110 - Report Writing I 1 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to law enforcement writing tasks. Students will learn how to take notes when interviewing and interrogating citizens. Emphasis will be given on techniques for writing clear and factual case reports, as well as organizing written information.
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LE 203 - Occupational Sociology of Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
Identifies and discusses job-related and personal aspects of working as a law-enforcement professional. Course pays particular attention to stress and how it affects the professional, the community and the professional’s family.
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LE 209 - Law Enforcement Survival 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the aspects associated with officer safety. Specifically the course examines the mental conditioning, tactical applications, physical fitness, and equipment used by officers to reduce the hazards faced daily by officers, on and off-duty.
Corequisites: LE 209 L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LE 212L - Traffic Enforcement I
This lab course entails students taking the knowledge of South Dakota traffic laws into the street. Students will spend time observing motor vehicle traffic and attempt to discover violations. Activities will include completing summons as issued to a violator, writing case reports, determining traffic enforcement priorities and building a traffic enforcement strategy through the use of crash statistics.
Corequisites: LE 212 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LE 212 - Traffic Enforcement I 2 Credit Hours
Introduces South Dakota’s Rules of the Road, supplements students’ understanding of DWI laws and identifies, describes and demonstrates proper methods of traffic control, traffic-violation detection, accident-scene control, escorting vehicles, radio usage, vehicle pullover and approach and citation issuance.
Corequisites: LE 212L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LE 213L - Traffic Enforcement II
This lab course focuses on student’s learn the three investigative stages of impaired driving violations. Activities will include identifying clues of impairment, proper administration of standardized testing, evaluating the level of impairment on test subject, determining BAC levels and how to obtain breath samples using a PBT. Student will also learn how to submit evidence to be evaluated to determine the extent of intoxication.
Corequisites: LE 213 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LE 213 - Traffic Enforcement II 2 Credit Hours
Pays particular attention to detection, investigation and apprehension of intoxicated drivers, vehicle searches, identification of drugs and other intoxicants and certifies students as a Basic Radar Operators.
Prerequisites: Law Enforcement Science Core
Corequisites: LE 213L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LE 214 - Ethics and Leadership in Law Enforcement 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to gain an understanding how ethics impact the law enforcement profession. By learning the meaning of ethics and how it relates to corruption, this course is designed to help the student understand how to make proper ethical decisions when faced with choices involving principles and honesty. Furthermore, the course helps the student see the role that leadership places in the law enforcement profession, from the patrol level all the way to the top levels of management.
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LE 223 - Report Writing II 1 Credit Hours
This course will build upon the skills learned in LE 110 with particular attention paid to learning how to write different law enforcement reports. Additionally, students will learn how to use different forms of interagency written communications. This course will also include fundamentals of courtroom testimony, resume writing and interviewing for a law enforcement position.
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LE 224 - Juvenile Justice 2 Credit Hours
This course focuses on emerging issues of significant concern relating to juveniles in the criminal justice system. In addition, this will compare and contrast the differences between the adult and the juvenile criminal justice systems.
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LE 228 - National Incident Management System 1 Credit Hours
This course is a comprehensive study of the National Incident Management System that is utilized by emergency responders when mitigating natural and man-made events. Students are given an overview of the NIMS with emphasis on chain-of-command, terminology, roles and responsibilities of first responders. Upon the completion of this class students will have completed the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s IC100, IC200 and IC700 courses that is mandated of all law enforcement officers.
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LPN 104 - Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing 5 Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals for Medical-Surgical Nursing. The content is based on nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions. Topics include introductory nursing care, safety in the healthcare setting, personal/environmental health, and developmental stages of the life cycle. In addition, students will also gain knowledge regarding acid-base balance, body defenses, care of the surgical patient, endocrine disorders, hematologic conditions, and effects of aging on the body systems.
Prerequisites: SSS 100 , MATH 100 , ENGL 101 T , PSYC 101 T , CIS 101 , HC 106 , HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
Corequisites: LPN 104L, LPN 104 S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LPN 104S - Introduction to Nursing Clinical 2 Credit Hours
During this introductory clinical course students will observe and practice skills that are fundamental to nursing practice. Students will be introduced to and build upon their knowledge of nursing diagnosis, outcomes, and interventions. This clinical course allows students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they are learning in their co-requisite courses under the supervision of licensed nursing faculty. The clinical course supports the theory that students are learning in LPN 104: Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing as well as the skills learned in LPN 104L: Intro to Nursing Lab.
Corequisites: LPN104, LPN104L
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LPN 104L - Introduction to Nursing Lab 2 Credit Hours
This course provides instruction that is vital to developing the student’s ability to safely perform LPN skills. During this course students will demonstrate accurate abilities to complete vital signs, injections, catheter insertion and removal, physical assessment, blood glucose testing, nasogastric tube insertion and removal, medication administration, tracheostomy care, central line dressing changes, venipuncture, and IV catheter insertion and removal. Students will also be instructed on accurate dosage calculation and conversion. The skills, techniques, and competencies support the theory that students are learning in LPN 104: Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing.
Prerequisites: LPN 104
Corequisites: LPN 104 , LPN 104 S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LPN 114 - Pharmacology for the LPN 4 Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to pharmacological principles with concern for safety and patient-centered care. This course emphasizes an understanding of the pharmacological action, therapeutic uses, complications, contraindications, precautions, and interactions of selected medications. This course also highlights nursing interventions, administration considerations, and patient teaching to maximize the potential of reaching the therapeutic goal. Opportunities for students to utilize technological resources and work collaboratively to complete assigned tasks are integrated.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 T , PSYC 101 T , CIS 101 , MATH 100 , SSS 100 , HC 106 , HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
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LPN 120 - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing 4 Credit Hours
Introduces students to perspectives in maternal and child health nursing. Course focuses upon the nursing care throughout the childbearing process including emphasis on pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, and the newborn. In addition, the study of child health and childhood diseases from infancy through adolescence along with the child with special needs will be incorporated into the course. Students will spend clinical hours at health care facilities for the clinical portion of this course.
Prerequisites: first semester coursework
Corequisites: LPN 120 S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LPN 132 - Medical Surgical Nursing II 7 Credit Hours
This course builds on the concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing introduced in LPN 131. The topics of body defenses, control, mobility, coordination and regulation, digestion and elimination, reproductive and sexual disorders, physical and mental integrity, special areas, and integration of body systems are discussed, as well as the effects of aging on body systems. Students will spend clinical hours at health care facilities for the clinical portion of this course.
Prerequisites: First semester coursework
Corequisites: LPN 132 S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LSS 215 - Research and Platting 3 Credit Hours
In this course the student will research public records relevant to properties and boundaries. The students will draw/redraw city and rural county plats and physically follow these plats through their certificate approval processes by attending all necessary meetings and public offices. The students will perform a resurvey of an area, draw, analyze with a Land Surveyor and write several reports. The student will complete the course by drawing/redrawing land title mortgage reports and reporting on several Land Surveying journal articles.
Prerequisites: CET 226 or Department Approval
Corequisites: LSS 220 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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LSS 220 - Boundary Law 3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of laws, deeds and conveyances. Student will study the legal principles for retracement surveys of lots and blocks; study the unwritten title laws and methods of property transfer in real property; study the USPLS and legal principles of retracements in a complete section break-down; study the laws relating to easements, systems of land descriptions and water laws; research land records at the register of deeds in the court-house, and become familiar with the codified laws of South Dakota.
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MA 101 - Medical Assisting I 4 Credit Hours
The profession of medical assisting is introduced in part one of two courses. Students will practice duties and responsibilities of the role within the medical office including clinical and administrative functions, communication skills, and define the scope of practice for medical assistants. Students will perform basic skills found in a healthcare environment such as: medical asepsis, assisting with routine examinations, vital sign assessments, scribing duties, utilizing computers and maintaining equipment. Legal principles and regulations which affect the control, use and release of health information including HIPAA will be discussed.
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MA 101L - Medical Assisting I Lab 2 Credit Hours
Students will practice duties and responsibilities of the role within the medical office including clinical and administrative functions, communication skills, and define the scope of practice for medical assistants. Students will perform basic skills found in a healthcare environment such as: medical asepsis, assisting with routine examinations, vital sign assessments, scribing duties, utilizing computers and maintaining equipment.
Corequisites: MA 101 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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MA 121 - Medical Assisting II 1 Credit Hours
Students will continue practicing medical assistant’s clinical duties and responsibilities in an ambulatory setting. Students will demonstrate competency in clinical skills such as: aseptic technique, instrument identification and sterilization, assisting the physician with minor procedures, medication administration, electrocardiography, and various procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive certifications from the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and HeartSavers First Aid.
Prerequisites: MA 101
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MA 121L - Medical Assisting II Lab 3 Credit Hours
Students will practice medical assistant’s clinical duties and responsibilities in an ambulatory setting. Students will demonstrate competency in clinical skills such as: aseptic technique, instrument identification and sterilization, assisting the physician with minor procedures, medication administration, electrocardiography, and various procedures.
Corequisites: MA 121 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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MA 122 - Medical Office & Electronic Records 3 Credit Hours
Students will be introduced to the medical office administrative duties using manual and computerized methods. Various administrative responsibilities and procedures will be emphasized such as telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, medical practice finances, use of electronic medical records, and scribe functions. Students will demonstrate competency in administrative skills, and the various aspects of electronic health records including: medical record release, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), associated laws, types of filing systems, medical record formats, and documentation.
Prerequisites: HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
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MA 123 - Medical Laboratory Techniques 1 Credit Hours
Students are introduced Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, (CLIA), Waived testing. Entry level skills in quality control, specimen collection, urinalysis, phlebotomy procedures, and chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology procedures are assessed.
Prerequisites: HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
Corequisites: MA 123 L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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MA 123L - Medical Laboratory Techniques Lab 1 Credit Hours
Students are introduced to laboratory and workplace safety, use of microscopes and other lab equipment, as well as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, (CLIA), Waived testing. Entry level skills in quality control, specimen collection, urinalysis, phlebotomy procedures, and chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology procedures are assessed.
Prerequisites: HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118 L
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MA 131 - Medical Assisting Review & Practicum 6 Credit Hours
The medical assisting student will complete a comprehensive review of content, skills and behaviors needed for the administrative, clinical, and laboratory duties performed in the healthcare setting. The practicum is designed to allow the student 210 hours of practical experience in the administrative, clinical and laboratory settings in an ambulatory healthcare environment within a student’s and medical assistant’s scope of practice.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all medical assisting and prerequisite courses.
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