BEH107 - Mental Health Disorders
In this course, students will study a broad range of mental health disorders, examiing each from multiple dimensions, including classification, diagnosis, therapeutic responses, and support opportunities through institutional resources. Students will study the brain and its biological basis for human behavior, and its impact on a variety of disorders. Disorders that will be discussed include: Personality Disorders, Anxiety and Somatoform Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Mood and Psychotic Disorders, and Substance-Related Disorders. The course explores various perspectives on mental health and how they influence treatment.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
DMS104 - Abdominopelvic Sonography
This course provides the student a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, physiology, embryology, and physiological processes of the abdominal and pelvic regions. Students will also review scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 1.5, Credits – 4.5
Pre-Requisites:
Health Science Prerequisites and acceptance to the DMS program
NUR121 - Nursing Practice I
This course expands on the cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills presented in NUR 106 Introduction to Nursing Practice I. The nursing care of clients with specific disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, renal, endocrine, digestive systems, surgical, infection, and mental health are discussed. The concepts of fluid and electrolytes will also be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the psychological and physiological disorders that require management in a variety of settings. Clinical experiences provide the student with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care.
Contact Hours: Lecture – 45, Lab – 45 Clinical – 240 Credits – 8.5
Prerequisite (sJ: NUR 106 Introduction to Nursing Practice, NUR 110 Role Development of the Practical Nurse I
BUS300 - Data Analytics
Whether an inventory, nursing, quality, or human resources manager, or a professional in another field, knowing what information is needed to make a decision and how to analyze that information is critical. Learners explore methods to determine what information is needed and the types and sources of information required for different types of decisions encountered in their major field of study. Utilizing pre-selected or researched qualitative and quantitative practical knowledge for understanding topics such as motivation, leadership, managerial decision-making, group processes, and conflict resolution. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): BUS131
SOC103 - Introduction to Sociology
Sociology is a social science that attempts to explain group dynamics and behavior, social structures, and society as a whole. This course serves as an introduction to the study of human society and social behavior. All areas of social life are examined including community, work, religion, school, family, gender, race, class, and crime/deviance. This course also assesses how society shapes and changes its norms by examining the complex relationship between the similarities and differences. The course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of this discipline and to develop a more sophisticated understanding of socialization and society.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
CAT145 - Alternative Health Therapies II
This course examines the ways cannabis-based interventions can offer pain relief as well as provide many other palliative-based care options. On-going research demonstrates how marijuana works on the brain’s cannabinoid receptors providing additional opportunities for other therapeutic uses. Methods of ingestion, such as dosing with extracts and CBD oils, vaping, smoking a flower, and eating edibles, will be examined to assess efficacy. Students will also compile a safety reference guide to ensure that their clients’ well-being is the most important aspect of any health therapy.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 2, Credits – 4
HCM117 - Introduction to Health Care Informatics
This course provides students with an introduction to the role of data and data management in the delivery of patient care in the health care industry. The thrust of the course will be on information technology in health care including issues related to organization, management, data integration, selection of software, and the overall management of health care information. Students will be introduced to the expanding role of data management, emerging standards of patient information to improve the quality and cost associate with health care.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 0, Lab – 3, Credits – 3
CAT188 - Irrigation Principles and Practices
This course introduces basic irrigation techniques, as well as planning, design, and maintenance of irrigation systems. The interdependent relationships of soil, plants, and water are stressed. Students will compare and contrast traditional irrigation systems with hydroponic irrigation, identifying the benefits and drawbacks of both from a management perspective. Additional focus will be on indoor hydroponic irrigation systems for the cannabis plant.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
MTH145 - College Algebra and Trigonometry
This is a first–semester course that covers basic topics in algebra and trigonometry. Upon completion of this course, the students simplify algebraic and numerical expressions utilizing the fundamental operations. Students have a basic understanding of the rectangular coordinate system, are able to plot points, use a calculator to graph functions, and evaluate functions at a given point. Students solve systems of two and three linear equations; work with trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions; and perform the fundamental operations on fractional algebraic expressions. Finally, students are able to solve problems in technology involving ratio, proportion, and variation.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
Books
Beginning & Inter Algebra - MTH145 Q
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MTH130 - Mathematics for Health Care Professionals
Students progress during this course from mathematic fundamentals to more advanced functions applicable within various health care settings. The course will expand from numerical and measurement systems to a focus on fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, and conversions and calculations. Practical application of learned skills will be accomplished using health care-related scenarios.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 1, Credits – 3
Books
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BEH113 - Group Dynamics
In this course, students will study the principles underlying group interaction in social situations as well as in professional leadership and supervisory group situations. The students learn the major theoretical approaches to group counseling and also participates in group counseling sessions on issues presented in a classroom setting. Group Dynamics is designed to provide prospective counselors with an academic and personal understanding of the principles of leadership, membership, and development in groups, including an awareness of how one’s psychological and social styles affect personal and professional behavior in group settings.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3