NUR132 - Role Development of the Practical Nurse II
This course builds on concepts introduced in NUR 111. Health trends and issues including health care delivery systems are discussed. Emphasis is placed on conflict management, advocacy, leadership, management, role transition, and continuing education. Procedures for applying for a license and registering for the NCLEX-PN® (National Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses) are explained.
Contact Hours: Lecture-45, Lab-0 Credits-3
Prerequisite (sJ: NUR 117 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I, NUR 106 Introduction to Nursing Practice, NUR 112 Role Development of the Practical Nurse I, NUR 121 Nursing Practice I, NUR 114 Intravenous Therapy, NUR 122 Nursing Practice II, NUR 119 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II
DMS289 - Sonography Clinical 5
This course integrates didactic knowledge as well as practical skills learned in lab in the clinical setting. The student will comply with college and clinical affiliate department policies and procedures. The student will demonstrate professional behaviors in all matters relating to patient, family and other healthcare members. The student will practice using ultrasound instrumentation and other equipment necessary for sonographic procedures. Proper pre-examination preparation and acquisition of pertinent patient medical information is expected as well. The student will institute and practice diagnostic medical sonographic procedures under the supervision of a registered staff diagnostic medical sonographer. In this clinical term, the student will demonstrate improved scanning skills along with the ability to perform more independently as a student sonographer. Students will be assigned a research project. Power point presentations, board review sessions and mock examinations will also take place.
Contact Hours: Lecture-0, Lab-0, Clinical Hours-360 Credits-6 Prerequisite(s): Sonography Clinical 4 (DMS 288)
Pre-Requisites:
Sonography Clinical 4 (DMS 288)
CMA115 - Immunology and Pharmacology
This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the immuno–lymphatic body system. Aseptic techniques are studied including cold and autoclave sterilization and the sanitary wrapping of medical instruments. Students gain a working knowledge of medications and the administration of oral, rectal, and sublingual medications. Students demonstrate proficiency in administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 1, Credits – 3
Books
See Instructor for textbook information.
HCM130 - Medical Office Administration Services
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to simulate the daily routine and operations of a medical office. Students are oriented into the work environment, and professionalism is emphasized. The ability to apply a practical approach to this process is further enhanced by an introduction to basic computer skills and electronic health records. Students also establish the essential techniques for communication in the medical office, especially the ability to triage telephone calls, manage written correspondence and maintain medical office supply inventories. Particular emphasis will be placed on maintaining patient and office records. A brief overview of ICD-9-CM /ICD 10 and CPT coding is addressed as well as the discussion of insurance and billing in the modern medical facility.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 2, Credits – 3
BUS131 - Business Management
This course explores management processes such as planning, organizing, staffing, influencing, controlling, and establishing operating principles and policies through examination of case material.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
HCM231 - Financial Management of Health Care Organizations
Students develop critical skills needed to make rationale financial decisions that increase the economic value of health care organizations in this course. Students study the relationship that exists between financial rewards versus financial risk. In addition, students learn how to read and interpret health care financial statements, managing financial risk, and the application of other valuable financial tools.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
CAT213 - Introduction to Agribusiness
Agribusiness is broadly defined to include the suppliers/farmers, agricultural production, commodity processing, manufacturing, and distribution. Introduction to Agribusiness provides the vital information and tools necessary to achieve success collaboratively and interactively. Another major issue that will be examined is what will the marijuana industry look like as legalization spreads? Will corporations sweep in and create Big Marijuana, flooding the market with mass-produced cannabis? Or will marijuana agriculture stays true to its roots in family farming, and reflect a sustainable, local, and artisanal ethic? How will the change in laws affect this new industry? As the era of marijuana prohibition comes to an end, now is the time to learn about what the future holds for the marijuana agricultural industry.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3
NUR110 - Role Development of the Practical Nurse I
This course introduces the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as a member of the healthcare team, examines the scope of practice for the LPN as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, discusses nursing practice standards, and legal and ethical issues in nursing. Critical thinking, evidence-based practice and the nursing process are discussed. The history of nursing and the development of nursing practice are presented. The effective use of therapeutic communication and development of nurse-patient relationship are discussed. Methods for reporting and recording client data are presented. Ethnic, cultural, and spiritual aspects of nursing care and their impact on health beliefs and practices of clients are described. Delegation and Client teaching are introduced. Various healthcare delivery systems are discussed.
PREREQUISITES
Enrollment in the Practical Nursing Program
PREREQUISITES
Enrollment in the Practical Nursing Program
PTA225 - Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitations
This course is a study of orthopedic conditions and their underlying pathology, and introduces developmental milestones for normal human motor development across the lifespan. Topics include genetic, hereditary, congenital and acquired disorders, and their impact on human motor development. Emphasis is on physical therapy interventions utilized in the rehabilitation of specified conditions.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 2, Credits – 4
CMA153 - Medical Terminology and Human Body Systems
This course teaches the student the component parts of medical terms: word root prefixes and suffixes. Students will learn how to construct and analyze medical terms. It provides the students with the basic study of structures and functions of the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Special Senses, and Nervous Systems. Diagnostic, therapeutic, symptomatic, and pathologic terminology will be introduced. Students will be introduced to the basics of coding as it pertains to body systems.
NUR118 - Intravenous Therapy
This course familiarizes the student with the principles and nursing implications related to peripheral and central line intravenous therapy. Emphasis is placed on the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing regulations related to intravenous therapy. The theory is coordinated with skill practice such as venipuncture, medication administration, and site care performed in the nursing laboratory setting.
Credit Hours: Lecture-15, Lab-15, Clinical-0 Credits-1.5
Prerequisite(sJ: NUR 106 Introduction to Nursing Practice, NUR 112 Role Development of the Practical Nurse I
Corequisite: NUR 117 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I