3 Credits
Introduces the student to professional issues relevant to current trends in nursing, leadership and management. The emphasis is placed on role transition and promoting an environment of quality patient care and safety. Prerequisites: BIO 153, NUR 112 and NUR122 with a grade of "C" or higher, and NUR LC2 with a grade of "CP". Prerequisites for PN to RN students: NUR 131 and BIO 153 with a grade of "C" or higher. Co-requisites: NUR 211 and NUR LC3.
3 Credits
NUR LC1 is the application of didactic instruction for NUR 111 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in NUR LC1 are assessed as a component of NUR 111 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all of the requirements for NUR 111. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 152 with a grade of 'C' or better Co-requisite: NUR 111
3 Credits
NUR LC2 is the application of didactic instruction for NUR 112 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in NUR LC2 are assessed as a component of NUR 112 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all of the requirements for NUR 112. Prerequisites: NUR 111, BIO 152 with a grade of "C" or better, and NUR LC1 with a grade of "CP". Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 153 with a grade of "C" or better. Co-requisites: NUR 112, NUR 119.
3 Credits
NUR LC3 is the application of didactic instruction for NUR 211 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in NUR LC3 are assessed as a component of NUR 211 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all of the requirements for NUR 211. Prerequisites: NUR 112, NUR 119 with a grade of "C" or better, and NUR LC2 with a grade of "CP". Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 201 with a grade of "C" or better. Co-requisites: NUR 211, NUR 209.
3 Credits
NUR LC4 is the application of didactic instruction for NUR 212 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in NUR LC4 are assessed as a component of NUR 212 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all of the requirements for NUR 212. Prerequisites: NUR 211, NUR 209, and BIO 201 with a grade of "C" or better, and NUR LC3 with a grade of "CP". Co-requisites: NUR 212, NUR 222, NUR LC5.
3 Credits
NUR LC5 is the application of didactic instruction for NUR 222 and a required co-requisite. Skills and performance in NUR LC5 are assessed as a component of NUR 222 and therefore, must be successfully completed in addition to all of the requirements for NUR 222. Prerequisites: NUR 211, NUR 209, BIO 201 with a grade of "C" or better, and NUR LC3 with a grade of "CP". Co-requisites: NUR 212, NUR LC4, NUR 222.
3 Credits
Develops personal computer and keyboarding skills through an individual program of instruction using computer software, including frequent drills to increase speed and accuracy. Introduces simple letters, tabulations, vertical and horizontal centering, and one-page reports. Requires a minimum level of proficiency of 35 words per minute (wpm).
3 Credits
Increases keyboarding techniques. Includes production using word processing software of two-page letters, two-page reports, two-page memos, tables, envelopes, and mail merges. Requires a minimum level of proficiency of 45 words per minute (wpm). Prerequisite: OFT101.
3 Credits
Analyzes and applies comprehensive study of medical word to the continual learning of new terminology. Includes root words, prefixes, suffixes, and emphasis on the newly learned words in a variety of exercise formats. Medical terminology skills may be applied to various allied health fields.
3 Credits
Emphasize the role of computers in health insurance using computerized patient accounting software. Students will be introduced to medical billing, insurance terminology, and the preparation of insurance claims. Software will simulate medical office situation which includes patient information input, billing operations, and document production. Prerequisite or corequisite: OFT116.
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the history of health insurance, the legal and ethical side of health insurance, and the types of health insurance. Topics will include the claims process, HIPPA, and reimbursement.
3 Credits
Students are introduced to procedural coding using the American Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems. Students will learn how the CPT and HCPS coding procedures interact with medical billing in office and hospital settings. Prerequisites: OFT116. Additional courses are required in order to be certified as a Medical Coder.
3 Credits
Builds the skills necessary to produce accurate medical records and correspondence from dictated materials. Emphasizes punctuation, spelling, grammar, medical vocabulary, and efficiency. Prerequisites: OFT116 and OFT101.
3 Credits
Examines responsibilities and duties of the medical office assistant through the use of projects and simulations that include medical law and ethics, preparation of records and records management, telephone procedures and appointment scheduling, health insurance and billing, office management, professional reports, and medical meetings.
3 Credits
Students are introduced to diagnostic coding with emphasize on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) classification system. Students will learn how the diagnostic coding procedures, interact with medical reimbursement and office operations. Prerequisite: OFT116.
3 Credits
Introduces the fundamental skills and rules to a variety of sports. Provides basic knowledge of skill breakdown, activity plan development and implementation, rubric writing and lesson analysis.
1 Credits
Introduces nonswimmers to fundamental water and swimming skills. One and one-half class hours.
3 Credits
Develops active water rescue skills and knowledge. The American Red Cross pre-requisites requires successful completion of the following swimming competencies in order to take the course: swim 300 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes legs only, swim 20 yards, surface dive, recover a 10 lb. brick and swim back 20 yards within 1 minute 40 seconds. Lifeguarding Certification available upon successful course performance. Four class hours.
3 Credits
Focuses on beginning scuba diving skill development, equipment terminology and safety for the inexperienced scuba participant. Certification available. Two class hours, two laboratory hours. Prerequisite: Demonstration of sufficient water skill.