HCM 949 - Introduction to Food

HCR 102 - Intro to Hvac-R

• Students will learn about residential HVAC equipment, their components, and how they function.
• Students will learn techniques required to test components within a residential HVAC system.
• Students will learn the operational cycle of a refrigeration unit.
• Course material will prepare students to test to become EPA Certified

Course Objectives

• Understand different equipment processes
• Understand each component and how to test it
• Begin to understand the refrigeration cycle
• . Understand the EPA 608 exam importance

HCR 104 - Hvac-R Tools and Terminology

• Students will be able to properly identify different tools and fittings
• . Students will be able to explain the different advantages and disadvantages of the usage of various tools and fittings in respect to HAVC-R equipment
• Students will demonstrate the proper usage of tools in safe manner

Course Objectives

• . Learn proper names and uses for tools of the HVAC trade
• Understand the differences in similar tools
• Understand safe working practices with each tool

HCR 135 - Hydronics

•  Ability to show how to change out a pump in a hydronic system
•  Explain the purpose of each component in a hydronic system
•  Demonstrate the required skills for installing piping and wiring in a multi zone hydronic heating system

Course Objectives

• Understand the working components in a hydonic system
•  Understand how some systems use pumps and some don’t
•  Understand all the controls and options within a hydronic system

HCR 145 - Intro to Heating Systems

• Students will be able to identify the parts of a duct system
•  Students will be able to build a plenum and install a return air drop with filter rack 
• Students must show how to properly install and wire a humidifier, and or IAQ device 
• Students will show how perform a test and tune on a furnace to improve reliability and efficiency
• Students will show proper troubleshooting methods as well as part replacement

Course Objectives: 

• Understand how a duct system size is important
•  Understand why plenums are made the way they are to prevent air leakage
•  Understand how to wire a furnace and accessories
•  Understand why a proper test and tune is important
•  Understand what each component does

HCR 170 - Refrigeration and Small Appliances

HCR 190 - Electrical for HVAC

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate and differentiate OSHA safe work practices such as lockout/tagout, arc flash, and electrical safety practices.
• Identify and select the proper tools and PPE for labs.
• Analyze potential electrical hazards and provide for safety. (exits, fire extinguishers, telephone, power disconnect, A.E.D.)
• Calculate values of OHMs law manipulating algebraic formulas to determine proper fuse sizes for single and three phase electrical systems.
• Recite from memory HVAC electrical symbols and demonstrate symbology
• Analyze and differentiate between ladder diagram and wireing diagrams.

Program Outcomes:

•  Students will learn and utilize electrical safety procedures.
•  Students will demonstrate ability to correctly interpret electrical symbols.
•  Students will demonstrate ability to interpret electrical diagrams.
•  Students will demonstrate knowledge of industrial electrical diagrams.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of automated electrical systems.

HCR 210 - Residential Ac Systems

HCR 245 - Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

• Students will diagnose bugged cooling equipment and explain and show how they determined faulty parts
•  Explain what is wrong with faulty parts and prove with the use of multimeter or other testing equipment
•  Document all activities through billing invoices, as well as demonstrate the ability to explain the completed processes to a potential customer

Course Objectives:

•  Understand common faults within an air conditioning system
•  Understand how and why parts fail
•  Understand how to document parts and labor for billing

HCR 255 - Troubleshooting Heating System

• . Students will diagnose bugged heating equipment and explain and show how they determined faulty parts
• Explain what is wrong with faulty parts and prove with the use of multimeter or other testing equipment
• Document all activities through billing invoices, as well as demonstrate the ability to explain the completed processes to a potential customer

Course Objectives

• Understand common faults within a heating system
• Understand how and why parts fail
• Understand how to document parts and labor for billing

HCR 303 - Refrigeration Fundamentals

• Students will be able to identify components such as solenoid valves, pressure switches and defrost timers 
• Students will be able to show the order of operation in a control circuit for a walk in cooler 
• Students will be able to properly change out components in a control circuit, such as defrost timers and pressure switches Course objectives: 
• Understand the flow of refrigeration 
• Understand how the control system works on a refrigeration system
• Understand how defrost timers work and how they fail

HCR 350 - Mechanical Code I

• Learn the basics of how the I.M.C code book language is written, how it is structured, and the basic language that establishes rules and exceptions
•  Identify key words to quickly find the correct information in the code book

Course Objectives:

•  Understand where things are in the Code book 
• Recognize common code infringement

HCR 355 - Mechanical Code II

• Find solutions to common HVAC questions inside the I.M.C code book
• Continue to identify key words to quickly find the correct information in the code book

Course Objectives

• Continue to identify key words to quickly find the correct information in the code book
• Recognize common code infringements

HCR 445 - HVAC System Design

• Demonstrate the use of manual “J” 
• Demonstrate the use of manual “D”
• Calculate heat loss and heat gain for multiple homes

Course Objectives:

• Understand how to use a manual “J”
• Understand how to use a manual “D” 
• Understand how to size equipment and duct systems

HCR 505 - Air Distribution

• Demonstrate how to take static pressure readings within a duct system and calculate the total static pressure on a system 
• Install and replace different IAQ devices, such as U.V. lights 
• Show how to change ductwork and fan settings to achieve desired total external static pressure

Course Objectives: 

• Understand what total static pressure is and it effects on a system 
• Understand IAQ options and the differences between them 
• Understand how to change pressures on a duct system

HCR 717 - Blueprint Reading

• Identify and classify common HVAC/Mechanical symbols
• Identify and classify common structural symbols
• Identify and classify common electrical symbols
• Create equipment lists and estimate project and labor costs
• Evaluate and create an estimate for a construction projects

Course Objectives

• Understand where to find the legend of a print
• Learn grade symbols and detail symbols
• Understand where lighting and other electrical components are going
• Understand how to do a take off list and figure labor costs
• Understand the entire estimation process

HCR 932 - Internship

• Obtain on-the-job training in a HVAC-related position.
• Utilize the necessary work habits and skills for successful entry into the HVAC environment.
•  Employ traits for successful HVAC personnel.

Course Objectives:

•  Apply job search techniques for open positions 
• Practice appropriate personal appearance
•  Demonstrate personal initiative
•  Demonstrate dependability
•  Demonstrate cooperativeness
•  Demonstrate the ability to learn
•  Demonstrate acceptance of criticism and suggestions for improvement
•  Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised
•  Demonstrate sound judgement and common sense problem solving
• Demonstrate the ability to produce quality work

HIS 110 - Western Civilization:Ancnt to Early Mod

1. Understand and discuss major themes of Western Civilization.
2. Identify broad patterns in Western Civilization.
3. Develop an ability to engage critically with others who often do not share the same interpretations of events.
4. Apply insights and themes from history to students’ daily lives.
5. Develop skills in historical analysis.
   1. Reading and interpreting primary sources as well as historical scholarship.
   2. Writing and constructing well-grounded arguments based on historical evidence.

HIS 111 - Western Civilization:Early Mod to Pres

1. Understand and discuss major themes of Western Civilization.
2. Identify broad patterns in Western Civilization.
3. Develop an ability to engage critically with others who often do not share the same interpretations of events.
4. Apply insights and themes from history to students’ daily lives.
5. Develop skills in historical analysis.
   1. Reading and interpreting primary sources as well as historical scholarship.
   2. Writing and constructing well-grounded arguments based on historical evidence.

HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877

1. Identify the challenges facing the developing nation from colonization through Reconstruction.
2. Examine the impact of the ideas of the Founding Fathers, leaders, and philosophical thinkers of the era.
3. Apply a basic understanding of primary and secondary sources for the study of the history of the United States to 1877.
4. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the United States before 1877.
5.  Articulate a narrative of America in regards to cultural diversity and pluralism in this formative phase.

HIS 152 - U.S. History Since 1877

1. Interpret the various ethnic, economic, political, geographical, and nationalistic factors responsible for the creation of the American West.
2. Analyze the rise of the supremacy of Industrial America in the 19^th Century and its impact on American culture and Western civilization in general.
3. Explore the impact of urbanization, imperialism, consumerism, the rise of the middle class, Progressivism, and the Great Depression on American political and social culture.
4. Understand the impact of twentieth-century wars and the global hostility in the post-World War II era.
5. Identify and describe the factors that brought about the end of the post-World War II Cold War era and its impact on the global village.

HIS 211 - Modern Asian History

HIS 251 - U.S. History 1945 to Present

2. Analyze the impact of American popular culture, consumer culture, subcultures, and countercultures, and new technologies on American society.

3. Examine the role of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marriage and family relations, mass media, consumer culture) on shaping the historical development of the United States since the end of World War Two.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and consequences of major governmental initiatives since the end of World War Two

5. Analyze the main political issues of American domestic politics in the post-World War Two era.

Course Objectives:

Part I

1. Evaluate America’s position relative to the World at the end of World War II.

2. Discuss the issues surrounding the use of atomic weapons to end World War II.

3. Assess the roots of the Cold War.

4. Analyze American foreign policy of containment and the events that shaped it.

5. Examine causes and results of the Korean War.

6. Explain the domestic policies of Truman and Eisenhower.

Part II

1. Explore the changes in American society in the 1950’s via popular culture.

2. Appraise the changing relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1953-1963.

3. Discuss the significance of the Election of 1960 on America.

4. Explore the successes and failures of the Kennedy Administration.

5. Examine the domestic policies of Lyndon Johnson.

6. Assess the civil rights movement of the 1960’s.

Part III

1. Evaluate the role of America in Vietnam 1964-1975.

2. Discuss the changing social movements and the counterculture in the 1960’s.

3. Examine the importance of the year 1968 on American history.

4. Analyze the Election of 1968 and the impact it had on America in Vietnam.

5. Appraise President Nixon’s domestic policy including Watergate.

6. Critique Nixon’s foreign policy in dealing with the USSR and China.

Part IV

1. Examine the presidency of Gerald Ford.

2. Discuss successes and failures of the Carter Administration.

3. Assess the 1980’s under Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.

4. Explain the role of American foreign policy in the 1980’s.

5. Trace the issues of the Election of 1992 and the subsequent Clinton Administration.

6. Assess the impact of the Election of 2000 and 9/11 attack.

HIS 927 - Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

HSC 104 - Introduction to Health Care

1. Explain the different career foundations of health care
2. Explore and recognize the different career pathways you can take in the field of health care.

Course Objectives:

Explain the different career foundations of health care

Unit 1:

• Define key terms in healthcare and relating to health care workers characteristics and abilities
• Describe health care of the past, present, and future
• Identify changes happening in the current healthcare system and how they relate to the history of medicine
• Recognize agencies and acts that oversee health care
• Identify health care costs increasing and ways insurance is changing to improve the problem
• List factors and advantages in choosing healthcare as an occupation along with general requirements Identify the different hospital organizations and their organizational structure
• Recognize the interpersonal dynamics, including relationships among values, attitudes, cultural and behavior
• Define and give examples of the hierarchy of needs by Abraham Maslow
• List the different development theories
• Identify methods of maintaining good personal health and professional appearance
• Describe and utilize time management, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate & explain effective communication skills

Unit 2:

• Define key terms relating to safety practices in health care.
• Evaluate safety, health, and environmental practices in healthcare
• Separate and explain the different groups for accreditation, regulatory agencies, professional credentialing, professional organizations, and professional development and advancement.
• Describe the infectious process, methods to prevent infection, and the signs and symptoms of general and localized infection.
• Describe disease transmission and the precautions used to prevent it
• Explain asepsis and how it is evaluated
• Role-play safe ergonomics, hand washing, sterile gloving, and moving a patient when working in healthcare
• Interpret how to identify and report hazards in healthcare
• Perform transferring a patient safely from a bed to a chair, handwashing, and good body mechanics
• Identify tubes, catheters, lines, and other devices

Unit 3:

• Define key terms relating to legal principles, ethical principles, and cultural competency
• Describe and relate professional codes of conduct, malpractice and liability
• Explain confidentiality in health care and its hurdles
• Understand the ethics and legal responsibilities in health care
• Understand order, requests, diagnostic reports, and the importance of precise documentation
• Understand patient rights in a hospital and informed consent
• Discuss health care regarding advance directives and telemedicine
• Recognize and know what to do with ethical behavior, issues, legal doctrines and standards in health care
• Acknowledge the different culture in today’s health care
• Rewrite the timeline of a patient consent
• Acknowledge cultural differences and how they affect patient care
• Describe cultural barriers
• Demonstrate how to use an interpreter
• Describe cultural obstacles and how they would relate to a health care setting

Unit 4:

• Define key terms relating to seeking a career in health care
• Construct an example of professional organization
• List benefits of being involved in an organization
• List how parliamentary procedure would be used during a meeting
• Understand the purpose of a job application and standards to go by during the job application and interview process
• Discuss and create a resume and portfolio
• Understand employability and career development

Unit 5:

• Define key terms related to the academic foundation for health care
• Define key terms related to the wellness growth and development in healthcare
• Describe the elements of a basic health assessment
• Identify normal and abnormal vital sign values and describe the importance of normal vital signs
• Differentiate and analyze military time, graphing, and computer literacy
• Solve emergency first aid and identify risk factors for cardiac arrest
• Discuss and practice blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
• List different descriptors to determine levels of wellness
• List ways to prevent disease
• Describe an overview of nutrition, what are the five essential nutrients and the current recommendations by the government
• Identify stress, stress reduction/management and health conditions due to stress
• Compare the physical and psychosocial development stages throughout a lifespan
• List the five stages of death acceptance (grief) and how they may relate to a healthcare employee or patient

Unit 6:

• Define key terms related to professionalism in health care
• Define key terms relating to math in the healthcare setting
• Identify job readiness and job preparedness
• Discuss considerations and evaluations for employment choice and performance
• Evaluate success and satisfaction in the workplace
• Identify the importance and use of math in healthcare
• Perform basic math operations, common uses of math and measurements in healthcare
• Identify medical terminology, decodable, nondecodable terms, roots, prefixes and suffixes
• Identify the meaning of abbreviations and symbols in medical terminology
• Select what professionalism is and how to be a professional
• Understand general medical terminology and how to apply to communication with a patient

Explore and recognize the different career pathways you can take in the field of health care.

• Explore a variety of careers in the health sciences including, but not limited to:
  • emergency
  • information & administration
  • environmental
  • nursing
  • dental
  • integrative health
  • veterinary
  • social services
  • mental health
  • rehabilitative
• Define key terms and abbreviations as they relate to careers in health care
• Describe health care occupation requirements, content instruction, and performance instruction
• Compare areas of expertise within the HC career of interest
• Recognize and define the basics of biotechnology research & development careers
• Recognize and define the basics of clinical laboratory & medical forensics careers
• Recognize and define the basics of imaging careers
• Define the relationship between the patient and the different health care careers

HSC 113 - Medical Terminology

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Define word elements, using them to correctly build and analyze medical words.
2. Define, build, and analyze medical words describing common pathology, diseases and conditions, common procedures, and common medications.
3. Spell and pronounce medical words correctly.
4. Utilize common medical abbreviations correctly.

Unit Objectives:

Unit I (Basic Elements) Objectives:

1. Identify and describe medical word elements.
2. Apply basic guidelines to define and build medical words.
3. Identify guidelines of correct pronunciation.
4. Apply rules to link suffixes to change the meaning of a medical word.
5. Recognize, define, and identify examples of surgical, diagnostic, pathological, and related suffixes.
6. Recognize, define, and identify examples of adjective, noun, and diminutive suffixes.
7. Apply rules for forming the plural version of medical words.
8. Apply rules to link prefixes to change the meaning of a medical word.
9. Recognize, define, and identify examples of prefixes of position, number, measurement, and direction.

Unit 2 (Body Structure) Objectives:

1. Define key terms describing body structure.
2. Describe and identify levels of body organization.
3. Describe and identify anatomical position.
4. Describe and identify body planes and cavities. 
5. Describe and identify abdominal quadrants and regions.
6. Describe and identify directional terms. 
7. Describe and identify anatomy of the spine.
8. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to body structure. 
9. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology identified in this unit (body structure).
10. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions identified in this unit (body structure).
11. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) identified in this unit (body structure).
12. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to body structure.
13. Recognize and use common medical abbreviations identified in this unit (body structure).

Unit 3 (Integumentary System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the integumentary system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the integumentary system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the integumentary system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the integumentary system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the integumentary system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the integumentary system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the integumentary system.

9. Recognize and use common medical abbreviations related to the integumentary system.

Unit 4 (Digestive System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the digestive system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the digestive system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the digestive system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the digestive system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the digestive system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the digestive system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the digestive system.
9. Recognize and use common medical abbreviations related to the digestive system.

Unit 5 (Respiratory System) Objectives

1. Define the key terms related to the respiratory system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the respiratory system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the respiratory system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the respiratory system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the respiratory system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the respiratory system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the respiratory system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the respiratory system.

Unit 6 (Cardiovascular System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the cardiovascular system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the cardiovascular system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the cardiovascular system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the cardiovascular system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the cardiovascular system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the cardiovascular system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the cardiovascular system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system.

Unit 7 (Blood, Lymph, and Immune Systems) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the blood, lymph, and immune system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the blood, lymph, and immune system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the blood, lymph, and immune system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the blood, lymph, and immune system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.

Unit 8 (Musculoskeletal System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the musculoskeletal system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the musculoskeletal system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the musculoskeletal system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the musculoskeletal system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the musculoskeletal system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the musculoskeletal system.

Unit 9 (Urinary System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the urinary system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the urinary system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the urinary system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the urinary system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the urinary system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the urinary system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the urinary system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the urinary system.

Unit 10 (Female and Male Reproductive Systems) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the male and female reproductive systems.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the male and female reproductive systems.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the male and female reproductive systems.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the male and female reproductive systems.
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the male and female reproductive systems.
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the male and female reproductive systems including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the male and female reproductive systems.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the male and female reproductive systems.

Unit 11 (Endocrine System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the endocrine system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the endocrine system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the endocrine system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the endocrine system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the endocrine system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the endocrine system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the endocrine system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the endocrine system.

Unit 12 (Nervous System) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the nervous system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the nervous system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the nervous system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the nervous system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the nervous system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the nervous system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the nervous system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the nervous system.

Unit 13 (Special Senses) Objectives:

1. Define the key terms related to the sensory system.
2. Comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the sensory system. 
3. Recognize and define elements, using them to correctly build medical words related to the sensory system.
4. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing pathology related to the sensory system.
5. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing diseases and conditions related to the sensory system. 
6. Recognize, define, build, and analyze medical words describing procedures (medical, surgical, and diagnostic) related to the sensory system. 
7. Identify drugs commonly used to treat disorders of the sensory system including classification, therapeutic action, generic name, and trade name.
8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation of medical words related to the sensory system.
9. Recognize common medical abbreviations related to the sensory system.

HSC 172 - 75 Hour Nurse Aide Course T9905

Course Objectives: 

1.    The practice of the nurse aide and the importance of their role on the health care team.
2.    Apply basic nurse aide skill related to the personal care and comfort of the residents.
3.    Identify basic physical, emotional and psychological aspects of an elderly resident.
4.    Demonstrate effective communication skills.
5.    Demonstrate ethical and legal principles in providing care.
6.    Practice safety measures in providing resident/patient care.
7.    Identify information on care plan to assist the resident/patient with cares.
8.    Discuss the role of the CNA in maintaining current and federal regulations.
9.    Compare between normal aging and dementia.
10.    Explain physical and psychological needs of the dying person and their family.
 

HSC 278 - Limited Practice Radiography

1. Recognize the legal and ethical responsibilities of the limited radiographer
2. Apply basic physics principles to explain the function of x-ray machines and technical factors for creating diagnostic radiographs.
3. Learn digital methods of image creation: Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography
4. Simulate correct patient preparation and positioning, projections, central ray location, and exposure factors to provide diagnostic quality radiographs
5. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate radiographs
6. Practice radiation protection for patients and personnel, recognize biological effects, maximum permissible dosage levels, shielding, and monitoring
7. Demonstrate competency in safely and correctly performing limited diagnostic radiographic exams studied in this course.
8. Identify key anatomy when evaluating radiographs
9. Determine correct patient preparation and positioning, projections, film size, central ray location, exposure factors to provide best visibility for radiographs ordered within safety guidelines

Course Objectives:

Unit 1:Introduction to Limited Radiography and Ethics, Legal Considerations and Professionalism

• Learn the role of the LXMO.
• History and discovery of x-rays.
• Explain the purpose of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and the Joint review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• Learn the legal requirements for the practice of radiography
• Describe the work environment of the LXMO
• Examine the general duties of a LXMO
• Learn appropriate terms for x-ray and ancillary equipment.
• Explain primary, remnant, and scatter radiation.
• Describe the features and functions of an x-ray room, control booth, transformer cabinet, detent, collimator and its purpose.
• Learn about radiation safety for the patient and personnel
• Apply legal considerations, professional behavior, confidentiality, patient rights, misconduct, and responsible behavior of the LXMO.
• Examine professional communication verbal and nonverbal skills

Unit Two: Radiologic Procedures: Anatomy, Positioning and Terminology 

• Demonstrate Anatomic Position
• Define the planes of the body and the four body habitus
• Use correct terminology for radiographic positions, projections, anatomic locations, orientations, and relationships
• Given a position/projection select, mark, and place Image Receptor correctly
• Demonstrate correct body and part positioning for routine projections of the:
  • Chest
  • Upper extremity to include the:
    • Thumb
    • 2nd through 5th Digit
    • Hand
    • Wrist
    • Forearm
    • Elbow
    • Humerus
  • Lower extremity to include the:
    • Toe
    • Foot
    • Calcaneus
    • Ankle
    • Lower Leg
    • Knee
    • Femur
• Routine procedure guidelines
• Learn anatomy on the Chest radiograph
• Describe and demonstrate the routine PA and Lateral Chest Radiograph
• Learn anatomy for Upper Extremity radiographs
• Describe and demonstrate routine radiographic positions for Upper Extremity x-ray procedures
• Learn anatomy for Lower Extremity radiographs
• Describe and demonstrate routine radiographic positions for Lower Extremity x-ray procedures

Unit Three: Radiographic Physics

Basic Physics for Radiography

• Define Matter and the three basic forms of matter
• Describe the atom, atomic particles, and atomic structure
• Define six forms of energy with a focus on electromagnetic energy.
• Demonstrate the features of electromagnetic energy including, sine wave characteristics
• Discuss x-ray characteristics and contrast them with visible light
• Explain an electric circuit, its properties and the units that measure each property.
• Discuss alternating current and the process of electromagnetic induction
• Explain step-up and step-down transformers

X-ray Production

• Describe the components, composition, and function of the basic parts of the x-ray tube
• Learn the anode and cathode portions of the x-ray tube and their roles in creating the x-ray beam.
• Explain Bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiation
• Define thermionic emission, line focus principal, anode heel effect, and the important characteristics of the “effective focal spot.”
• Describe kilovolt (kV) and milliampere (mA), the effect each has on the x-ray beam.
• Discuss inherent and added x-ray beam filtration

X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management

• Explain the x-ray circuit, label the principal parts and describe how they function
• Discuss rectification and the types of rectification
• Learn the features of voltage waveform for the following types of current: unrectified, half-wave rectified, full-wave rectified, three-phase rectified, and high frequency
• Describe the components of the automatic exposure control (AEC) system and anatomically programmed exposure system
• Discuss the five causes of x-ray tube failure and tube heat management that prolongs tube life

Unit Four: Principals of Exposure and Image Quality/Radiobiology and radiation Safety

Principal of Exposure and Image Quality

• Discuss the prime factors of exposure
• Describe how the four prime factors of exposure impact radiographic quality
• Explain the prime factors that control radiographic density, contrast, distortion, and spatial resolution
• Describe high, low, and optimal contrast.
• Discuss radiographic distortion, spatial resolution, and geometric factors.
• Explain motion blur and how to minimize or avoid it on radiographs.

Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

• Discuss the units used to measure radiation exposure, absorbed dose, and equivalent dose.
• Describe the potential effects of radiation injury to cells
• Explain and compare radiation risks according to type.
• Discuss the risks of exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation
• Explain the ALARA(As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principal of radiation protection and its significance
• Describe methods used for radiation protection
• Explain potential risks of radiation exposure during pregnancy and methods used reduce these risk

Unit Five: Digital Imaging

• Define terminology specific to digital imaging
• Discuss the digital methods for acquiring medical images - Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR)
• Describe processing and postprocessing of the digital image
• Explain the functions of the digital processing system
• Discuss the Picture archival and communication system (PACS)
• Identify artifacts in digital imaging
• Describe technical considerations for digital imaging

Unit Six: Scatter Radiation and Its Control/Formulating X-ray Techniques

Scatter Radiation and Its Control

• Describe three kinds of x-ray interaction with matter that produce scatter radiation
• Identify the factors that affect the quantity of scatter radiation fog on a radiograph
• Describe four methods used to reduce the amount of scatter radiation fog on radiographs
• Define grid: ratio, frequency, and radius
• Discuss grid cutoff and the four common causes of grid cutoff
• Explain the criteria for determining when grid use is appropriate

 Formulating X-ray Techniques

• Discuss fixed and variable x-ray technique charts
• Explain how to accurately measure a body part with an x-ray caliper
• Discuss optimum kVpDetermine how to calculate technique changes for radiographic density and contrast manipulation
• Calculate technique change when the SID is moved.
• Discuss the function and appropriate use of compensating filters

Unit Seven: Evaluation

• Image critique/evaluation is a critical analysis of all aspects of a radiograph after it has been taken but before it is sent on to the Radiologist. This process is essential to determine if the radiograph has diagnostic quality or if a repeat x-ray must be taken. Image evaluation is a crucial skill for every radiographer.
• Describe the optimum conditions for viewing and evaluating radiographs
• Discuss the correct orientation of images on the display monitor
• Explain the systematic review for critiquing radiographs for; diagnostic, technical, and esthetic quality.
• Identify artifacts and technical errors on radiographs, the reason they occurred, and how to rectify them
• Describe the appropriate criteria for determining if a radiograph should be repeated

HSC 927 - Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

HSC 960 - CT Internship

HSC 965 - MRI Internship 1

HSC 966 - MRI Internship 2

HSC 967 - Ultrasound Internship I

HSC 968 - Ultrasound Internship 2

HSC 969 - Ultrasound (us) Internship 3 - General

HSC 970 - Ultrasound Internship 3 - Vascular

HSV 135 - Women’s Issues

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face and online

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Outcome 1: Differentiate the historical understanding of male/female roles.
Outcome 2: Examine the impact of family, gender, race and class.
Outcome 3: Examine the strength of women over time.
Outcome 4: Determine the need to facilitate progress of women and society.

Course Objectives:
Objective 1: Analyze how the Women’s Movement and political changes
                   affected the roles of women.
Objective 2: Summarize the life-cycle of women and the mental health/physical
                   health issues relating to each stage as well as the strengths.
Objective 3: Validate the family, gender and class factors that impact women.
Objective 4: Assess the relationship of family violence and the welfare system in
                   our society.
Objective 5: Appraise the continuing struggles women face in the work
                  place while juggling responsibilities at home.
Objective 6: Summarize the sociocultural attitude regarding women’s sexuality.
Objective 7: Discuss the current issues and development in social work practice
                   policy taking place today.

HSV 162 - Introduction to Human Disabilities and Services

Outcome 1: Students will measure the devaluations and a lack of resources, not individual pathology, are the primary obstacle facing people with disabilities.
Outcome 2: Students will propose that disability like race and gender is a social construct, and intervention with people with disabilities must be political in nature.
Outcome 3: Students will analyze disability culture and history that professionals should be aware of in order to facilitate the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Outcome 4: Students will determine that persons with disabilities have the right to self- determination and the right to guide professionals’ involvement in their lives with capacity and potential.

Course Objectives:
Unit I - After successfully completing Unit I, the student will be able to:

1. Restate the history of persons with disabilities.
2. Associate the impact of the disabilities history on current practice.
3. Express the impact of disabilities on the identity development of persons with disabilities.
4. Restate the implications of the disabilities on the human development through the life span.
5. Discuss the force of disabilities on human behaviors.
6. Compare how disabilities interconnect with traditional theories of the human experience.

Unit II - After successfully completing Unit II, the student will be able to

1. Compare the medical and moral models as explanations to disabilities.
2. Classify the components and impacts of oppression to persons with disabilities.
3. Report the process of internalized ableism.
4. Differentiate the disability culture and how it developed and is transmitted.
5. Identify the national and international implications of the disabilities culture.
6. Compare the elements of the cultural development. 

Unit III - After successfully completing Unit III, the student will be able to

1. Name the laws, policies, and civil rights process through history.
2. Name significant legislation and impacts upon persons with disabilities.
3. Dramatize the evolution of the treatment and perceptions of people with disabilities.
4. Compare the international laws and rights of other countries.

Unit IV - After successfully completing Unit IV, the student will be able to

1. Discuss the varieties of disabilities related to mobility.
2. Debate the differences similarities between mobility acquired at birth at later.
3. Categorize the mobility issues that individuals experience.
4. Compare the development and the functioning of the individual and the deaf culture.
5. Name the definitions of these disabilities.

Unit V - After successfully completing Unit V, the student will be able to

1. Recite the issues around defining blindness and visual impairment.
2. Examine the stigma and consequences of the stereotyping and prejudices for the persons who are blind and visually impaired.
3. Express the unique problems of people who are both deaf and blind.
4. Distinguish the issues of defining developmental disabilities.
5. Recite the many varieties of developmental disabilities.
6. Compare the experiences of consumers and clients.
7. Classify the issues of autonomy.

Unit VI - After successfully completing Unit VI, the student will be able to

1. Differentiate and compare the medical, social, and political dimensions of mental health disabilities.
2. Compare the many variety of cognitive disabilities.
3. Determine the issues of the disabilities and how they have evolved through time.
4. Examine the social context of mental health and cognitive disabilities.
5. Distinguish some of the issues of learning disabilities.
6. Discuss some of the self-advocacy and self-help movement and the partnerships that develop.

Unit VII - After successfully completing Unit VII, the student will be able to

1. Classify health-related conditions and illnesses that can lead to disability.
2. Contrast medical diagnosis of chronic illness from life with a disability.
3. Define the impact of stigma and discrimination on the lives of people with health related disabilities.
4. Define the personal and social factors that influence the quality of life for people with health related disabilities.
5. Estimate the implications and limitations of the assessment models.
6. Report the impact of strength-based practice on the human development and independent living.
7. Demonstrate the assessment process and the components of biosocial, psychosocial, and social structure domains.
8. Discuss the application of the social model of assessment.

Unit VIII - After successfully completing Unit VIII, the student will be able to

1. Differentiate the traditional model’s approach to focus upon individual pathologica  perspective.
2. Define the limitations of the traditional approach.
3. Compare the strengths and limitations of the strength-based, empowerment, case management, and independent approach to human services provisions.
4. Contrast case management and independent living models for the individual, community and society.
5. Operate the mechanism by which effective practice models view the disability community as a source of power and change.

HSV 180 - Ethics for Human Services Professionals

Outcome 2: Assess their ethics are reflected in the way they live their life.

Outcome 3: Determine several factors that contribute to high ethical standards.

Outcome 4: Prescribe several factors that will build good relationships.

Outcome 5: Evaluate the consequences of rumors.

Outcome 6: Determine the consequences of organizational grapevines.

Outcome 7: Determine the value of trust in the counseling and working atmosphere.

Course Objectives: 

Objective 1: Illustrate the impact of ethical practices on human behavior.

Objective 2: Discuss the impact of ethics in professional client services and settings.

Objective 3: Differentiate the various ethical dilemmas and the options available to work with them.

Objective 4: Compare ethical practices and approaches in the workplace.

Objective 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics.

HSV 220 - Introduction to Counseling Theories

Course Objectives:
Objective 1: Differentiate and integrate theory and counseling skills.
Objective 2: Demonstrate knowledge and skills of insight- oriented and action- orientated applications.
Objective 3: Explain the differences of groups counseling, family, couples and sex counseling.
Objective 4: Identify counseling diversity clients and cultural differences.
Objective 5: Discuss ethical and legal issues.
Objective 6: Examine neuroscience, additions counseling and psychopharmacology.
Objective 7: Identify assessment, testing, and the diagnosis process.

HSV 229 - Group Facilitation Techniques

Course Objectives:
Objective 1: Manage group development.
Objective 2: Integrate group dynamics and process activities.
Objective 3: Demonstrate effective group leadership.
Objective 4: Practice the beginning of a group.
Objective 5: Explain the transition period of a group: storming and norming.
Objective 6: Design a working stage in a group- performing and working stage.
Objective 7: Organize group work with culturally diverse populations adults, as well as elders.
Objective 8: Prepare for closing a group.
Objective 9: Extrapolate groups by their specialty and creativity.
Objective 10: Employ ethical and legal aspects of working with groups.

HSV 255 - Addictive Disease Concepts

Course Objectives:
Objective Topic 1: Differentiae the models of addiction.
Objective Topic 2: Discuss the assessment and diagnosis process of addictions.
Objective Topic 3: Examine the treatment modality of AOD  problems.
Objective Topic 4: Interpret the problems of slip and relapse in the recovery process.
Objective Topic 5: Compare the codependency issues.
Objective Topic 6: Explain the support groups for the recoveringaddiction. 

HSV 269 - Victim Advocacy

HSV 276 - Social Justice and Advocacy

Course Objectives:
Objective 1: Students will be able to name the feminism, historical context, and
                    the social roots of violence against women.
Objective 2: Students will be able to interpret the dynamics of domestic abuse,
                   including the causes and impact of victims/survivors.
Objective 3: Students will be able to explain the client self-determination.
Objective 4: Students will be able to define the impact of domestic violence and
                   abuse upon children.
Objective 5: Students will be able to integrate knowledgeable about the most
                    common state and federal laws dealing with domestic abuse.
Objective 6: Students will demonstrate advocacy skills through understanding
                   client coping patterns and survival, plus developing client safety plans and
                   healing strategies.
Objective 7: Students will compare current social problems and current events
                   by their understanding of social justice theories.

HSV 285 - Case Management: Intake to Discharge

Course Objectives:
Objective 1: Compare the various roles of the case management.
Objective 2: Apply the four essential functions of case management.
Objective 3: Classify the relevant information on clients for the development of atreatment plan.
Objective 4: Distinguish the various assessment tools and forms to diagnosis,treatment planning, and care recommendations.
Objective 5: Identify the components of a case management client file.
 

HSV 850 - Human Services Field Experience I

Outcome 2: Appraise a self-evaluation of one’s values, interests, lifestyles, and abilities and discuss how these may affect the student’s role as a human service worker.

Outcome 3: Assess the skills necessary to be an effective human service worker.

Outcome 4: Compare and assess the principles of human services as they operate in social service agencies and practice situations.

Course Objectives:

Objective 1: Integrate self to the job environment. Follow instructions and cooperate with others to the best of his/her ability.

Objective 2: Schedule activities to meet responsibilities to the agency.

Objective 3: Demonstrate acceptance of constructive advice from supervisors and strive to improve self.

Objective 4: Determine new skills and knowledge that they wish to gain during the field placement experience.

Objective 5: Compare the professionalism and ethics in the workplace and their own activities.

HSV 854 - Human Services Field Experience IA

1. Identify and define how the use of social work applies in the workplace.
2. Identify and be knowledgeable about several different social service agencies in the community, what clients they serve and what services they provide.
3. Describe the various duties and roles of human service workers and helping professionals in the specific area of the student’s job interest.
4. Complete a self-evaluation of one’s values, interests, lifestyles and abilities and discuss how these may affect the student’s role as a human service worker.
5. Describe and give examples of the three approaches the student has used in the social work practice which are casework, group work, and community practice.
6. Cite examples of how a client may feel and the behaviors they may display when involved with a specific human service agency.
7. Describe and demonstrate the skills necessary to be an effective human service worker.
8. Apply the principles of psychology as they operate in social and employment situations.

HSV 855 - Human Services Field Experience IB

1. Identify and define how the use of social work applies in the workplace.
2. Identify and be knowledgeable about several different social service agencies in the community, what clients they serve and what services they provide.
3. Describe the various duties and roles of human service workers and helping professionals in the specific area of the student’s job interest.
4. Complete a self-evaluation of one’s values, interests, lifestyles and abilities and discuss how these may affect the student’s role as a human service worker.
5. Describe and give examples of the three approaches the student has used in the social work practice which are casework, group work, and community practice.
6. Cite examples of how a client may feel and the behaviors they may display when involved with a specific human service agency.
7. Describe and demonstrate the skills necessary to be an effective human service worker.
8. Apply the principles of psychology as they operate in social and employment situations.

HSV 927 - Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

HSV 928 - Independent Studies

HSV 949 - Special Topics

HUM 113 - Exploring the Humanities

1. Examine various forms of arts thematically through theme/unit topics selected by the instructor.
2. Critique art, theater, dance, or related events in the community during the course of the semester.
3. Reflect on the importance of the humanities as a form of human expression.

2. Analyze the visual, musical, theatrical, or written traditions that provide a deeper understanding of our social construct.

3. Design a creative project that synthesizes various perspectives of a course theme or related theme of the students’ choice.

Unit Objectives

Per Instructor

HUM 182 - Digital App-Music, Art & Theatre

2. Learn the types of hardware that these professionals use and how each type works and is set up.

3. Learn the essentials of acquiring (or sampling) sounds and images of personal art works and publishing that work in a digital portfolio.

4. Create works of art using both the hardware and the software available to creative professionals.

5. Understand and use knowledge about file types and when, how, and why each is used.

6. Acquire and apply the vocabulary that is used in the fine arts.

7. Demonstrate personal accountability through active and consistent class participation.

Course Objectives:

Digital Hardware and Software used in the Fine Arts: An Overview
• Gain an understanding of what graphic communication is and the present status of the profession.
• Acquire an understanding of sound and its expression in digital media today.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the design process.
• Demonstrate the distinction between raster and vector graphics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the distinction between input and output devices.
• Acquire a basic operational knowledge of the hardware, operating system, and network systems we will work with in the course.
• Learn the basic file operations and desktop metaphor of select OS platforms.
• Become familiar with, and apply, Paul Rand’s “play principle.”
• Demonstrate a knowledge of some vocabulary that will be used in an ongoing basis, specifically: design, MIDI, graphic, thumbnail, roughs, composites, comprehensives, camera-ready, desktop, mechanicals, operating system, application menu, network, file, folder, application, document, open, close, window.

File Types, Uses, and Size: A Rationale
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the invention of key technologies, including: the origin of printing, the invention of paper,

Gutenberg’s movable type, the lithographic process, and the role the computer plays in contemporary written, aural, and visual communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key historical movements, schools, and people who pushed the technology envelope in creating artworks, graphic design and digitally based music and multimedia.

Productivity Software-Yes, You Do Need to Know this Stuff
• Learn some of the most fundamental functions Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access and how contemporary artists, musicians, actors, and others use this type of software and why.

Scanners, Drawing Tablets, Digital Cameras, Synthesizers and Other Input Techniques and Hardware
• Learn what types of input devices are available and are used under what conditions. Understand the essentials so that when the student needs to move a file from one type of equipment to another, they can do so.

Printers and Other Output Devices: Types, Technologies, and Uses
• Acquire and demonstrate an understanding of basic output hardware (computer, print, video, film, sound, multimedia).
• Understand the types of interfaces of the above and the cables used to connect any two devices.

Software
• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of vector-based software and when, how, and why it is used.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of raster-based software and when, why, and how it is used by artists.
• Learn and demonstrate when, how, and why artists use layout and notation software.
• Acquire and apply an understanding of multimedia software and under which circumstances it is used.
• Learn and demonstrate how to author DVDs and CDs using the appropriate hardware and software.

Copy Machines and other Analog Techniques
• Acquire and demonstrate a basic understanding of analog devices and how these can be applied to further an artist’s tool set.

The Humanities (Fine Arts): A Web Presence
• Students will learn the bare necessities of web design and will design a personal “splash page.”

Creating a Digital Portfolio
• Students will synthesize learned material for this course and will create a digital portfolio to demonstrate that understanding.

HUM 185 - Technology and Social Change

IND 108 - Advanced Safety Technology

IND 110 - CPR, First Aid and Safety

• Display, demonstrate and explain the basics of safety and health hazard recognition and prevention
• Recognize safety and hazards in an evaluation, 
• Recommend and record safety and hazard improvements,
• Receive OSHA 10-hour course completion card, and
• Receive First Aid and CPR card.

  1.    Understand the basics of CPR & First Aid

  2.    Successfully practice and perform CPR & First Aid

  3.    Examine the importance of safety

  4.    Employ proper safety laws

  5.    Identify and integrate personal protective equipment

  6.    Recognize and report on chemical hazards

  7.    Follow and demonstrate procedures related to safe usage of tools

  8.    Describe the importance of safe material handling

  9.    Follow procedures related to safe usage of machines

  10. Recognize and classify hazards associated with electrical systems

  11. Recognize the terms/symbols associated with fire protection

  12. Identify general electrical protection devices

  13. Describe how ergonomics relates to effective performance on the job

  14. Express OSHA standards and procedures

IND 116 - Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems

1. Students will learn and utilize electrical safety procedures.

2. Students will demonstrate ability to correctly interpret electrical symbols.

3. Students will demonstrate ability to interpret electrical diagrams.

4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of industrial electrical diagrams.

5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of automated electrical systems.

6. Students will demonstrate knowledge of and apply NFPA 70 electrical code.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Differentiate between terms and identify physical concepts as they apply to industrial machinery.

2. Express the manner in which a force is transmitted through a confined fluid and determine the intensity of that force regardless of the pressure.

3. Identify the basic concepts and components of hydraulic and pneumatic energy control.

4. Identify the pumps and compressors of a typical fluid power system and describe their operation.

5. Relate check valves, cylinders, and motors of a typical fluid power system to their operation.

6. Classify hydraulic/pneumatic flow control valves and state their operation

IND 126 - Precision Measurements Lab

IND 127 - Shop Operations

1. Enhance our partnerships with local industry to fulfill their employment and training needs.

2. Students will possess the skills needed to be gainfully employed in their chosen career path.

3. Students will demonstrate competency in the skills needed to satisfy their educational goals.

Course Objectives:

•Employ the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.

•Bench files and or deburr a work piece.

•Cut internal and external threads with a hand tap and die set.

•Grind and shape tools and work pieces on a pedestal grinder.

•Broach a work piece using an arbor or hydraulic press

IND 128 - Blueprint Reading

1. Read and interpret machine and welding drawings.

2. Identify the symbols associated with the machining and welding industry. 3. Prepare a working sketch using symbolic information to convey information to welders and machinists.

4. Ability to identify line types.

5. Select dimensions and amount of information required to produce a product.

Course Objectives:

1. Interpret machining drawing information.

2. Apply proper line types to sketch a drawing.

3. Design a working sketch using symbolic information and projection techniques to convey information.

4. Chose the amount of information required on a print or sketch to make a part.

5. Select symbolic information used on blueprints.

IND 183 - Industrial Machine Maintenance

1. Identify the principles of lifting and rigging.

a. Calculate approximate weights of equipment according to their make-up. b. Select and apply the proper equipment to do a safe lift.

2. Rebuild industrial mechanical equipment.

a. Dismantle industrial machines and identify worn components

b. Make new parts to original specifications.

c. Measure shafts and bearings to identify proper fits and tolerances. d. Install new parts, resemble main components, and test run.

3. Develop troubleshooting skills.

a. Verify that something is actually wrong.

b. Identify and locate the cause of the trouble.

c. Correct the problem.

d. Verify that the problem has been corrected.

e. Follow up to prevent further trouble.

IND 184 - Mechanical Processes

1. Identify useful formulas used to calculate various quantities, equations, and formulas utilized in industry and apply them to lab test situations.

2. Apply proper drill press, grinder, and horizontal band saw safety via hands on labs.

3. List and describe the proper characteristics and techniques of drilling, lubricating, tapping and torqueing flat bar and aluminum metal in a hands on lab setting.

4. Record, state, and repeat the importance of a positive mental approach to maintenance and the need to develop troubleshooting skills as well as practical hands on skills College Procedures: All college-wide procedures are located in the Iowa Central Community College Student Handbook.

Course Objectives:

Unit 1: Hardware Outcome: Students will be able to identify, measure and describe various types of mechanical hardware such as cap screws; including grades & proper torque required.

Unit 2: Tools & Fasteners Outcome: Students will be able to identify, apply, locate and label various mechanical tools, power tools, hand tools, and fasteners such as rivets, slotted nuts, woodruff keys, jam nuts, & red heads.

Unit 3: Tapping, Torqueing, Shop Ops, Blueprint Reading Outcome: Students will be able to select and utilize proper size drill bits and taps for certain holes, proper tapping and drilling procedures, including safety, proper torqueing techniques as well as various types of torque wrenches.

Unit 4: Plumbing Outcome: Students will be able to locate and construct different plumbing materials via hands on labs including soldering copper tubing, black pipe, gluing PVC and crimping PEX tubing.

Unit 5: Gears, Gear Drives/Boxes, Chains Outcome: Students will list, identify and sketch different types of gears and construct a mechanical drive trainer with various gears and chains.

Unit 6: Bearings Outcome: Students will learn and identify different types of bearing while being able to identify those bearings and list traits in a hands on lab.

IND 185 - Predictive & Preventative Maintenance

1. Design a troubleshooting flowchart.

2. Create troubleshooting strategies using “cause and effect” diagrams.

3. Set up and perform laser alignment on power transmission equipment.

4. Acquire, manage, trend, and evaluate vibration energy in electromechanical systems.

5. Monitor the condition of plant machinery, structures, and electrical systems with infrared technology.

6. Perform and evaluate lubricating oil analysis and wear particle analysis.

7. Detect and record abnormally high ambient noise levels and leaks using Ultrasonic equipment

Course Objectives:

1. List and describe the steps of troubleshooting methods.

2. Discuss the advantages of using laser alignment.

3. Explain the importance of vibration monitoring.

4. Describe thermography monitoring techniques.

5. Summarize the energy transmission styles using fluid power.

6. State the principles of Tribology.

7. Emphasize the importance of Ultransonic analysis.

IND 201 - 10-HOUR General Industry Training Course

IND 203 - Careersafe Prof Dev - Gen Industry

IND 205 - Osha 10-HOUR Construction Industry

IND 207 - Careersafe Prof Dev - Construction

IND 208 - Industrial Pumps and Drives

IND 210 - Industrial Maintenance Solutions

• Employ the proper use of GMAW and GTAW in maintenance situations.

• Employ safe shop operations

• Assess an operation and create a solution to make a process safer, more efficient, increase reliability.

Course Objectives:

• Build up parent material with weld before machining to correct size.

• Layout, calculate bend deductions for shrouds and guards.

• Create belt/gear/sprocket guards, equipment shrouds.

• Submit proposal for purchase including quotes, justification of equipment to make an operation safer, more efficient, increase reliability.

IND 314 - Computer Maintenance Mgmt Sys

• The students will demonstrate the ability to operate a desktop computer

• Students will demonstrate the ability to navigate a Computerized Maintenance Management Software program

• Students will be able to create a work order

• Students will document work progress on work orders

• Students will be able close out work orders when the work is completed. Course Objectives:

Students will gain a familiarity with a computer program that industry uses for:

• controlling work efficiency • managing budgets through an inventory system • increasing equipment production run time by tracking equipment failures with the software

IND 932 - Internship

IND 949 - Special Topic

JOU 121 - Newswriting and Reporting

1. Discuss the role of journalism in a democratic society.
2. Examine the legal and ethical issues associated with news reporting and the First Amendment.
3. Apply basic research skills using interviews and online sources.
4. Write a basic news story.
5. Create and publish media messages in a variety of platforms.

Course Objectives

1. Examine the role of journalism in a democratic society.
2. Examine the legal and ethical issues associated with news reporting and the First Amendment.
   1. Discuss legal and ethical issues related to news gathering and reporting.
   2. Demonstrate ethical and professional standards of journalism.
3. Apply basic research skills using interviews and online sources.
   1. Generate newsworthy story ideas.
   2. Conduct field research including interviews.
   3. Conduct electronic research using databases, public records, and other sources.
   4. Evaluate evidence for reliability, sufficiency, and appropriateness.
4. Write a basic news story.
   1. Write an effective lead.
   2. Organize a story effectively.
   3. Attribute information properly using direct and indirect sources.
   4. Apply AP format and proper standards of English grammar, usage, and mechanics.
5. Create and publish media messages in a variety of platforms.

JOU 200 - AP Style Editing

• Learn/relearn grammar rules.
• Have a strong command of the AP Stylebook.
• Write an effective headline/cutline.
• Understand basic layout strategies.
• Be proficient in finding and correcting various kinds of errors.
• Write concisely and clearly.
• Improve your own writing skills.

JOU 210 - Media Law and Ethics

Course Objectives:

Unit 1: The American Legal System and the First Amendment
Unit 2: Libel

•  Establishing a Case
•  Proof of Fault
•  Libel: Defenses and Damages

Unit 3: Privacy and gathering information

•  Appropriation and Intrusion
•  Publication of Private Information and False Light
•  Records and Meetings
•  Protecting Sources/Contempt Power

Unit 4: The Court System

•  Free Press - Fair Trial: Trial-Level Remedies and Restrictive Orders
•  Free Press - Fair Trial: Closed Judicial Proceedings

Unit 5: Media Regulations

•  Regulation of Obscene and Other Erotic Material
•  Copyright
•  Regulation of Advertising
•  Telecommunications Regulation

JOU 927 - Honors Study

1. Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.
3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.
4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.
5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

JOU 941 - Practicum

1. Demonstrate understanding of journalism.
2. Write effective and coherent news stories.
3. Apply critical thinking skills appropriate to mass media writing and interviewing.
4. Improve interviewing skills.
5. Implement reporting strategies to contribute to The Collegian student newspaper.

LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature

1. Develop critical reading and thinking skills regarding literature.
   1. Compare and contrast works of literature.
   2. Describe the relationship between literature and culture, such as philosophy, religion, science, the other arts, the social sciences, politics, etc.
   3. Recognizing connections between poetry and personal frame of reference.
2. Employ the terminology of four genres of literature: short story, drama, poetry, and novel.
   1. State a theme of a work of literature.
   2. Identify elements of plot and conflict.
   3. Inspect the role of setting.
   4. Examine character and point of view.
   5. Explain the connection between symbols and their meanings.
   6. Analyze the role of stage directions, physical activity, and dialogue in drama.
   7. Explain the importance of exposition and resolution in a work of literature.
   8.  Analyze devices unique to poetry.
3. Analyze different levels of meaning within the work.
   1. Validate multiple themes in a long work such as a novel or play.
   2. Recognize connections between a novel or play and personal frame of reference.

LIT 110 - American Literature to Mid-1800s

1. Read and discuss texts from a variety of authors and genres in American literature from pre-Colonial times to the Civil War
2. Analyze the techniques and themes characteristic of American literary movements from pre-Colonial times to the Civil War
3. Examine the social, political, and historical contexts of American literature from pre-Colonial times to the Civil War
4. Evaluate the influence of race, class, and gender on American literature and ideas in a given time period or movement, especially in terms of the society and culture
5. Compose MLA-formatted literary analyses supported by textual evidence with proper citations

Course Objectives

1. Read a variety of works of different genres from several periods of American literature, participating in discussions and completing assessments that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of literary works and authors. 
2. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of American literature, with emphasis on how historical, political, and social contexts impacted both form and content.
3. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of American literature, with emphasis on how issues of race, class, and gender impacted both form and content.
4. Identify, analyze, and explain poems through the lens of structure, theme, and poetic elements, such as sound devices and figurative language.
5. Analyze narrative prose in terms of theme, plot, point of view, character, setting, and archetypes.
6. Develop critical analysis essays over readings from the course with effective support from the texts being analyzed and using proper terminology, formatting, and citations.
7. Recognize and apply proper MLA formatting and citing, grammar, usage, and mechanics in all written assignments, essays, and projects.

LIT 111 - American Literature since Mid-1800s

1. Students will read and discuss texts from a variety of authors and genres in American literature.
   1. Read a variety of works of different genres from several periods of American literature, participating in discussions and completing assessments that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of literary works and authors.
   2. Identify, analyze, and explain poems through the lens of structure, theme, and poetic elements, such as sound devices and figurative language.
2. Students will analyze the techniques and themes characteristic of American literary movements.
   1. Analyze narrative prose in terms of theme, plot, point of view, character, setting, and archetypes.
3. Students will examine the social, political, and historical contexts of American literature.
   1. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of American literature, with emphasis on how historical, political, and social contexts impacted both form and content.
4.  Students will evaluate the influence of race, class, and gender on literature and ideas in a given time period or movement, especially in terms of the society and culture.
   1. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of American literature, with emphasis on how issues of race, class, and gender impacted both form and content.
5. Students will compose MLA-formatted literary analyses supported by textual evidence with proper citations.
   1. Develop critical analysis essays over readings from the course with effective support from the texts being analyzed and using proper terminology, formatting, and citations.
   2. Recognize and apply proper MLA formatting and citing, grammar, usage, and mechanics in all written assignments, essays, and projects.

LIT 130 - African American Literature

1. Read and discuss texts from a variety of authors and genres in African American literature.
2. Analyze the techniques and themes characteristic of African American literary movements.
3. Examine the social, political, and historical contexts of African American literature.
4. Evaluate the influence of race, class, and gender on literature and ideas in a given time period or movement, especially in terms of the society and culture.
5. Compose MLA-formatted literary analyses supported by textual evidence with proper citations.

Course Objectives:

1. Read a variety of works of different genres from several periods of African-American literature, participating in discussions and completing assessments that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of literary works and authors.
2. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of African-American literature, with emphasis on how historical, political, and social contexts impacted both form and content.
3. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of African-American literature, with emphasis on how issues of race, class, and gender impacted both form and content.
4. Identify, analyze, and explain poems through the lens of structure, theme, and poetic elements such as sound devices and figurative language.
5. Analyze narrative prose in terms of theme, plot, point of view, character, setting, and archetypes.
6. Develop critical analysis essays over readings from the course with effective support from the texts being analyzed and using proper terminology, formatting, and citations.
7. Recognize and apply proper MLA formatting and citation, grammar, usage, and mechanics in all written assignments, essays, and projects.

LIT 133 - Minority Voices in U.S. Literature

1. Read and discuss texts from a variety of minority authors and genres in U.S. literature.
2. Analyze the techniques and themes characteristic of various literary movements in the U.S. featuring minority voices.
3. Examine the social, political, and historical contexts of U.S. literature written by minority authors.
4. Evaluate the influence of race, class, and gender on literature and ideas in a given time period or movement, especially in terms of the society and culture.
5. Compose MLA-formatted literary analyses supported by textual evidence with proper citations.

Course Objectives:

1. Read a variety of works by minority authors in different genres from several periods in U.S. Literature, participating in discussions and completing assessments that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of literary works and authors.
2. Compare and contrast minority voices of authors and works of major periods of U.S. literature, with emphasis on how historical, political, and social contexts impacted both form and content.
3. Compare and contrast minority voices of authors and works of major periods of U.S. literature, with emphasis on how issues of race, class, and gender impacted both form and content.
4. Identify, analyze, and explain poems through the lens of structure, theme, and poetic elements, such as sound devices and figurative language.
5. Analyze narrative prose in terms of theme, plot, point of view, character, setting, and archetypes.
6. Develop critical analysis essays over readings from the course with effective support from the texts being analyzed and using proper terminology, formatting, and citations.
7. Recognize and apply proper MLA formatting and citing, grammar, usage, and mechanics in all written assignments, essays, and projects.

LIT 140 - British Literature I

1. Read and discuss texts from a variety of authors and genres in British literature.
2. Analyze the techniques and themes characteristic of British literary movements.
3. Examine the social, political, and historical contexts of British literature.
4. Evaluate the influence of race, class, and gender on literature and ideas in a given time period or movement, especially in terms of the society and culture.
5. Compose MLA-formatted literary analyses supported by textual evidence with proper citations.

Course Objectives:

1. Read a variety of works of different genres from several periods of British literature, participating in discussions and completing assessments that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of literary works and authors. 
2. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of British literature, with emphasis on how historical, political, and social contexts impacted both form and content.
3. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of British literature, with emphasis on how issues of race, class, and gender impacted both form and content.
4. Identify, analyze, and explain poems through the lens of structure, theme, and poetic elements, such as sound devices and figurative language.
5. Analyze narrative prose in terms of theme, plot, point of view, character, setting, and archetypes.
6. Develop critical analysis essays over readings from the course with effective support from the texts being analyzed and using proper terminology, formatting, and citations.
7. Recognize and apply proper MLA formatting and citing, grammar, usage, and mechanics in all written assignments, essays, and projects

LIT 141 - British Literature II

1. Read and discuss texts from a variety of authors and genres in British literature.
2. Analyze the techniques and themes characteristic of British literary movements.
3. Examine the social, political, and historical contexts of British literature.
4. Evaluate the influence of race, class, and gender on literature and ideas in a given time period or movement, especially in terms of the society and culture.
5. Compose MLA-formatted literary analyses supported by textual evidence with proper citations.

Course Objectives:

1. Read a variety of works of different genres from several periods of British literature, participating in discussions and completing assessments that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of literary works and authors.
2. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of British literature, with emphasis on how historical, political, and social contexts impacted both form and content.
3. Compare and contrast the authors and works of major periods of British literature, with emphasis on how issues of race, class, and gender impacted both form and content.
4. Identify, analyze, and explain poems through the lens of structure, theme, and poetic elements, such as sound devices and figurative language.
5. Analyze narrative prose in terms of theme, plot, point of view, character, setting, and archetypes.
6. Develop critical analysis essays over readings from the course with effective support from the texts being analyzed and using proper terminology, formatting, and citations.
7. Recognize and apply proper MLA formatting and citing, grammar, usage, and mechanics in all written assignments, essays, and projects.

LIT 927 - Honors Study

2. Exhibit effective oral communication skills.

3. Analyze and synthesize a broad range of material.

4. Formulate hypotheses, research those problems, and draw conclusions about them while simultaneously reflecting on how scholars think about problems.

5. Illustrate the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society, showing that they are independent and critical thinkers.

MAP 115 - Medical Office Management I

1. To obtain a basic understanding of the healthcare field and different professions within it.
2. To gain basic knowledge of the practice of law as it coincides with healthcare, as well as laws and acts that directly affect healthcare.
3. To understand ethics and morals and how your beliefs can affect your treatment of others.
4. To gain knowledge of how technology is used in the healthcare setting and how it can help improve and simplify everyday activities.
5. To learn how multi-line phone systems work and how to act professionally when using the telephone.
6. To become familiar with reception and basic patient processing tasks.
7. To begin learning basic administrative operations of an office environment.
8. To discover the workings of electronic medical records and put that knowledge into practical use.

Course Objectives: 

Unit 1: The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

1. Discuss the typical responsibilities of a medical assistant and describe the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator
2. Discuss the attributes of a professional medical assistant, project a professional image in the ambulatory care setting, and describe how to show respect for individual diversity.
3. Identify professional behaviors of a medical assistant
4. Identify between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants
5. List and discuss professional medical assisting organizations.
6. Summarize the history of medicine and its significance to the medical assisting profession.
7. Summarize the various types of medical professionals, allied health professionals, and healthcare facilities.
8. Define a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and discuss its five core functions and attributes
9. Explain the reasons professionalism is important in the medical field, describe work ethics, and stress the importance of cooperation.
10. Respond to criticism, problem-solve, identify obstacles to professional behaviors, and define the principles of self-boundaries.
11. Identify the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator
12. Identify the provider role in terms of standard of care

Unit 2: Legal Principles

1. Discuss the balance of power in the United States and name the four types of laws.
2. Identify criminal and civil law as they apply to the practicing medical assistant
3. Differentiate between intentional torts and negligent (unintentional) torts.
4. Differentiate between standard of care and scope of practice for a medical assistant, define terms related to a civil lawsuit, and explain the four Ds of negligence.
5. Describe types of professional liability insurance.
6. Explain the five elements required for a contract to be legally binding
7. Describe the reasons and the steps for terminating the provider-patient relationship
8. Differentiate between implied consent, expressed consent, and informed consent.
9. List who can give consent and who cannot give consent.
10. Identify the standards outlined in The Patient Care Partnership
11. Identify licensure and certification as they apply to healthcare providers
12. Compare and contrast provider and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care
13. Define: a. negligence; b. malpractice; c. statute of limitations
14. Identify the purpose of medical malpractice insurance
15. Define the following medical legal terms: a. informed consent; b. implied consent; c. expressed consent; d. patient incompetence; e. emancipated minor; f. mature minor; g. subpoena duces tecum; h. respondent superior; i. res ipsa loquitor; j. locum tenens; k. defendant-plaintiff; l. deposition; m. arbitration-mediation
16. Locate a state’s legal scope of practice for medical assistants
17. Apply the Patient’s Bill of Rights as it relates to: a. choice of treatment; b. consent for treatment; c. refusal of treatment
18. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights

Unit 3: Healthcare Laws

1. Explain the standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and discuss HIPAA-related terminology (including covered entities, protected health information, business associate, permission, de-identify, and limited data set).
2. Identify components of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
3. Describe the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
4. Describe important features of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Controlled Substances Act.
5. Describe the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
6. Discuss Good Samaritan Laws
7. Define Good Samaritan Act(s), Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA), and risk management (X.C.7.d-e, h-i.).
8. Define the Patient Self-Determination Act, Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA), Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), and the National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA).
9. Identify compliance with public health statutes related to: a. communicable diseases; b. abuse, neglect, and exploitation; c. wounds of violence
10. Describe compliance with reporting vaccination issues.
11. Identify legal and illegal applicant interview questions
12. Identify: a. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act; b. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA); c. Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments (ADAAA)
13. Identify the process in compliance reporting: a. unsafe activities; b. errors in patient care c. conflicts of interest; d. incident reports
14. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to: a. privacy; b. release of information
15. Complete compliance reporting based on public health statutes
16. Complete an incident report related to an error in patient care
17. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights

Unit 4: Healthcare Ethics

1. Define: a. ethics; b. morals
2. Identify personal and professional ethics
3. Identify potential effects of personal morals on professional performance
4. Recognize the impact personal ethics and morals have on the delivery of healthcare
5. List and describe the four ethical principles in healthcare.
6. Demonstrate appropriate responses to ethical issues involving genetics.
7. Demonstrate appropriate responses to ethical issues involving reproductive issues.
8. Demonstrate appropriate responses to ethical issues involving childhood issues.
9. Demonstrate appropriate responses to ethical issues involving medical research trials.
10. Identify the basic concepts of the following theories of c.) Kubler-Ross
11. Define Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, Living will/advanced directives, medical durable power of attorney, Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA)
12. Demonstrate professional response(s) to ethical issues

Unit 5: Technology

1. Describe types of personal computers used in ambulatory care facilities
2. Discuss the difference between input and output hardware, list examples of each type of hardware, describe computer storage devices, and list examples for each category of computer storage device. Also, discuss cloud storage.
3. Explain how to maintain computer hardware and explain infection control procedures with computer hardware.
4. Identify questions to ask when purchasing hardware.
5. Differentiate between system software and application software and give examples of each.
6. Differentiate between practice management software, electronic health records and electronic medical records. Also, discuss hybrid health records.
7. Identify the components of an Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Health Record, and Practice Management System
8. Discuss HIPAA’s Security Rule safeguards and list examples of each type of safeguard.
9. Discuss technologic advances in healthcare.
10. Identify the medical assistant’s role in telehealth
11. Participate in a telehealth interaction with a patient
12. Describe how to identify reliable websites.
13. Identify the importance of data back-up
14. Identify principles of: b. ergonomics

Unit 6: Written Communication

1. Recognize elements of fundamental writing skills.  Also, explain the guidelines for using capitalization, numbers, and punctuation in business communication.
2. Identify different types of electronic technology used in professional communication
3. List and describe each component of a professional business letter.
4. Summarize the formats for business letters.
5. Describe the purpose of templates in professional communication.
6. Discuss memorandums and describe the etiquette for professional emails.
7. Describe how to complete a HIPAA compliant fax cover sheet.
8. Describe how to address envelopes and fold business documents for mailing.
9. Describe commonly used postal services in the ambulatory care facility.
10. Explain the medical assistant’s role with incoming mail.
11. Using technology, compose clear and correct correspondence

Unit 7: Telephone Techniques

1. Identify and explain the features of a multiple-line telephone system, and also explain how each can be used effectively in a healthcare facility.  Also, discuss the use of cell phones.
2. Discuss the telephone equipment needed by a healthcare facility.
3. Summarize active listening skills.
4. Demonstrate professional telephone techniques
5. Consider the importance of tone of voice and enunciation.
6. Explain the importance of thinking ahead when managing telephone calls; also, describe the correct way to answer the telephone in the office.
7. Discuss the screening of incoming calls, and list several questions to ask when handling an emergency call.
8. Place callers on hold and correctly transfer a call.
9. Document telephone messages accurately
10. List the seven elements of a correctly handled telephone message.
11. Discuss various types of common incoming calls and how to deal with each.
12. Discuss various types of special incoming calls and how to deal with each.
13. Discuss how the medical assistant should handle various types of difficult calls.
14. Discuss typical outgoing calls, including knowledge of time zones and long-distance calling is necessary.
15. Discuss the use of a telephone directory, and describe how answering services and automatic call routing systems are used in a healthcare facility.
16. Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to telephone techniques.

Unit 8: Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

1. Describe guidelines to establishing an appointment schedule and creating an appointment matrix.
2. Discuss the advantages of computerized appointment scheduling.
3. Discuss appointment book scheduling and explain how self-scheduling can reduce the number of calls to the healthcare facility.
4. Discuss the legality of the appointment scheduling system.
5. Discuss pros and cons of various types of appointment management systems.
6. Discuss telephone scheduling and identify critical information required for scheduling appointments for new patients.
7. Discuss scheduling appointments for established patients.
8. Discuss how the medical assistant should handle scheduling other types of appointments.
9. Discuss several methods of dealing with patients who consistently arrive late.
10. Recognize office policies and protocols for rescheduling appointments.
11. Discuss how to deal with emergencies, provider referrals, and patients without appointments.
12. Discuss how to handle failed appointments and no-shows, as addition to methods to increase appointment show rates.
13. Discuss how to handle cancellations and delays.
14. Discuss patient processing, including the importance of the reception area.
15. Describe how to prepare for patient arrival, including patient check-in procedures.
16. Show consideration for patients’ time.
17. Properly treat patients with special needs.
18. Escort and instruct the patient.
19. Describe where health records should be placed.
20. Describe how he medical assistant should deal with challenging situations, such as talkative patients, children, angry patients, and patients’ relatives and friends.
21. Identify different types of appointment scheduling methods
22. Identify critical information required for scheduling patient procedures
23. Coach patients regarding: a. office policies
24. Manage appointment schedule using established priorities
25. Schedule a patient procedure
26. Input accurate billing information in an electronic system

Unit 9: Health Records

1. Discuss the two types of patient records.
2. State several reasons that accurate health records are important.
3. Document Patient care accurately in the medical record
4. Identify subjective and objective information
5. Distinguish between an electronic health record (EHR) and an electronic medical record (EMR).
6. Discuss the importance of nonverbal communication with patients when an EHR system is used.
7. Discuss backup systems for the EHR, as well as the transfer, destruction, and retention of health records as related to the EHR.
8. Describe how and when to release health record information; also, discuss health information exchanges (HIEs).
9. Identify methods of organizing the patient’s medical record based on: a. problem-oriented medical record (POMR); b. source-oriented medical record (SOMR)
10. Discuss how to document information in an EHR and a paper health record, and how to make corrections/alterations to health records.
11. Describe indexing rules, and how to create and organize a patient’s health record.
12. Discuss the pros and cons of various filing methods and how to file patient health records.
13. Discuss organization of files, as well as health-related correspondence.
14. Identify the importance of data back-up
15. Input Patient data using an electronic system
16. Protect the integrity of the medical record

Unit 10: Daily Operations and Safety

1. Explain tasks for the medical assistant to handle when opening and closing the healthcare facility.
2. Identify steps involved in completing an inventory
3. Perform an inventory of supplies
4. Recognize the purpose for routine maintenance of equipment
5. Discuss warranties, service calls, and purchasing equipment.
6. Discuss inventory management, inventory management control systems, and ordering supplies.
7. Identify principles of: a. body mechanics
8. Use proper body mechanics
9. Evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe working conditions
10. Demonstrate proper use of b) fire extinguishers

MAP 120 - Medical Office Management II

1. Gain understanding of Health Insurance and the relationships between Patients, Providers and Insurance Companies/Third-Party Payers.
2. Understand how to translate the medical exam/medical record into procedural and diagnostic codes.
3. Understand the process involved in billing services for patients to insurance companies and obtaining reimbursement.
4. Handling patient accounts and understanding the flow of funds through the practice.
5. Understand banking procedures for the business.
6. Learn strategies for creating a positive work environment and a motivated team atmosphere.
7. Develop tools and skills for finding and retaining employment.

Course Objectives:

Unit 1: Health Insurance Essentials

1. Discuss the purpose of health insurance and discuss the concept of cost sharing.
2. List and discuss various government-sponsored plans.
3. Summarize private health insurance plans.
4. Review traditional (fee-for-service) health insurance plans.
5. Differentiate among the different types of managed care models.
6. Identify managed care requirements for patient referral
7. Identify types of third-party plans
8. Identify processes for: a. verification of eligibility for services; b. precertification/preauthorization; c. tracking unpaid claims; d. claim denials and appeals
9. Discuss participating provider contracts, including contracted fee schedules.
10. Interpret information on an insurance card
11. Verify eligibility for services
12. Describe other types of insurance, including disability, life, long-term care and liability insurance.
13. Obtain precertification or preauthorization including documentation
14. Define the following: a) bundling and unbundling of codes; b) advanced beneficiary notice (ABN); c) allowed amount; d) deductible; e) co-insurance; f) co-insurance

Unit 2: Diagnostic Coding Essentials

1. Describe the historical use of the International Classification of Disease (ICD) in the United States and describe how diagnostic coding is related to medical necessity
2. Identify the structure and format of the ICD-10-CM.
3. Describe how to use the Alphabetic Index to select main terms, essential modifiers, and the appropriate code (or codes) and code ranges.
4. Explain how to use the Tabular List to select main terms, essential modifiers, and the appropriate code (or codes) and code ranges.
5. Summarize coding conventions as defined in the ICD-10-CM coding manual.
6. Review the official coding guidelines to assign the most accurate ICD-10-CM diagnostic code
7. Explain how to abstract the diagnostic statement from a patient’s health record.
8. Identify the current procedural and diagnostic coding systems, including Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems II (HCPCS Level II)
9. Perform diagnostic coding
10. Identify how encoder software can help the coder assign the most accurate diagnostic codes.
11. Explain the importance of coding guidelines for accuracy, discuss special rules and considerations that apply to the code selection process, and maximize third-party reimbursement.
12. Review medical coding and ethical standards

Unit 3: Procedural Coding Essentials

1. List and describe the three code categories in the CPT manual.
2. Distinguish between the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List in the CPT code set.  Also list the six different sections of the tabular list.
3. Discuss special reports, and explain the importance of modifiers in assigning CPT codes.
4. Review various conventions in the CPT code set.
5. Identify the required medical documentation for accurate procedural coding.
6. Describe the steps that should be taken in order to be efficient with CPT procedural coding. Also discuss how to use the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List.
7. Identify CPT coding guidelines for Evaluation & Management (E/M) procedures. 
8. Perform procedural coding
9. Identify CPT coding guidelines for anesthesia procedures.
10. Identify CPT coding guidelines for surgery procedures.
11. Discuss coding factors for the integumentary system and muscular system, and for maternity care and delivery.
12. Identify CPT coding procedure for Radiology, Pathology, Laboratory and Medicine sections.
13. Identify the current procedural and diagnostic coding systems, including Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems II (HCPCS Level II)
14. Identify the effects of a.) upcoding, b.) downcoding
15. Identify procedures and services that require HCPCS codes.
16. Summarize common HCPCS coding guidelines.
17. Utilize tactful communication skills with medical providers to ensure accurate code selection

Unit 4: Medical Billing and Reimbursement Essentials

1. Describe the medical billing process, identify types of information contained in the patient’s billing record, and interpret information on an insurance card
2. Discuss managed care policies and procedures, including precertification/preauthorization and referrals, and show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding third party requirements
3. Identify: a. types of third party plans; b. steps for filing a third party claim
4. Explain how to submit health insurance claims, including electronic claims, to various third-party payers.
5. Complete an insurance claim form
6. Identify fraud and abuse as they relate to third party reimbursement
7. Discuss methods of preventing the rejection of claims.
8. Display tactful behavior when communicating with medical providers regarding third party requirements
9. Describe ways of checking a claim’s status.
10. Identify the purpose and components of the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Remittance Advice (RA) statements
11. Discuss reasons for denied claims.
12. Define medical necessity
13. Utilize medical necessity guidelines
14. Apply managed care policies and procedures and describe the process for precertification.
15. Obtain precertification or preauthorization including documentation
16. Identify patient financial obligations for services rendered
17. Inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered
18.  Demonstrate professionalism when discussing patient’s billing record
19. Assist a patient in understanding an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

Unit 5: Patient Accounts and Practice Management

1. Define the following bookkeeping terms: a. charges; b. payments; c. accounts receivable; d. accounts payable; e. adjustments; f. end of day reconciliation
2. Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: a. charges; b. payments; c. adjustments  
3. Also, discuss payment at the time of service and display sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered
4. Describe the impact of the Truth in Lending Act on collections policies for patient accounts.
5. Describe successful collection techniques for patient accounts.
6. Describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including: a. non-sufficient funds (NSF) check; b. collection agency transaction; c. credit balance; d. third party
7. Explain the purpose of the Federal Reserve Bank and the types of banks it manages.
8. Identify common types of bank accounts.
9. Discuss the importance of signature cards.
10. Explain how online banking has made standard banking process more efficient.
11. Compare different types of negotiable instruments.
12. Identify precautions for accepting the following types of payments: a. cash; b. check; c. credit card; d. debit card
13. Review the procedure followed when the healthcare facility receives a nonsufficient funds (NSF) check.
14. Describe banking procedures as related to the ambulatory care setting
15. Explain the importance of depositing checks daily.
16. Prepare a bank deposit
17. Compare types of check endorsements.
18. Understand the purpose of bank account reconciliation for auditing purposes, and how to pay bills in order to maximize cash flow.

Unit 6: Advanced Roles in Administration

1. Define the qualities and responsibilities of a successful office manager in a healthcare facility.
2. Explain how to conduct a staff meeting with an agenda.
3. Identify several ways in which employees are motivated.
4. Discuss strategies to create a team environment in the healthcare facility.
5. Identify communication barriers
6. Identify the need to find the right employee for an opening in the medical office.
7. Review a general job description for medical assistants.
8. Explain how to search through résumés and applications for potential candidates.
9. Identify legal and illegal applicant interview questions
10. Explain how to select the most qualified candidates.
11. Identify follow-up activities the office manager should perform after an interview.
12. Review new employee orientation, including paperwork, training and development.
13. Discuss strategies for determining fair salaries and raises, addressing a problem employee and terminating an employee.
14. Identify information that should be included in a personnel policy manual.
15. Describe how office policies are different from personnel policies.

Unit 7: Skills and Strategies

1. Describe personality traits important to employers.
2. Discuss personality traits, technical skills and transferable job skills.
3. Discuss career objectives and describe how personal needs affect the job search.
4. Create a résumé and cover letter.
5. Practice interview skills for a mock interview.
6. Identify legal and illegal applicant interview questions
7. Explain common human resource hiring requirements when starting a new job.

MAP 221 - Medical Laboratory Procedures 1

MAP 226 - Medical Laboratory Procedures II

MAP 322 - Examination Room Techniques I

• Develop the skills necessary to assess and record vital signs, height, and weight.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for assessing body temperature.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for assessing pulse rate, rhythm, and volume.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for assessing respiratory rate and rhythm.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for assessing blood pressure.
  • Recognize, document, and report age-specific normal vital signs.
  • Recognize, document, and report abnormal vital signs.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for assessing for obtaining height (adult). 
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for obtaining weight (adult). 
  • Utilize and interpret the body mass index (BMI).
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record temperature.
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record pulse.
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record respirations.
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record blood pressure.
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record height (adult).
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record weight (adult).
• Develop the skills required to assist with a physical examination.
  • Utilize therapeutic communication skills when obtaining patient information.
  • Outline the medical assistant’s role in preparing a patient for physical examination.
  • Identify guidelines for obtaining and documenting a Chief Complaint.
  • Identify guidelines for obtaining and documenting a Health History.
  • Identify guidelines for documenting medications and allergies.
  • Identify subjective and objective information.
  • Explain how to use a pain scale to assess pain.
  • Identify methods used to assess patients including auscultation, inspection, mensuration, palpation, and percussion.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for a wheelchair transfer. 
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for positioning and draping a patient.
  • Outline the sequence of a routine physical examination.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for assisting a provider with a physical examination.
  • Competency: Respond to nonverbal communication. 
  • Competency: Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in health care interactions.
  • Competency: Demonstrate active listening.
  • Competency: Respect diversity.
  • Competency: Recognize personal boundaries.
  • Competency: Demonstrate tactfulness.
  • Competency: Demonstrate self-awareness.
  • Competency: Assist provider with a patient exam.
• Identify key aspects of patient education and patient coaching.
  • Describe the medical assistant’s role as a patient coach.
  • Identify techniques for coaching a patient related to specific patient’s needs.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for coaching a patient on disease prevention.
  • Discuss care coordination and patient navigation.
  • Competency: Coach patients regarding medical encounters.
• Identify ways a medical assistant promotes health including good nutrition.
  • Identify dietary nutrients including carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber, and water.
  • Explain current dietary guidelines.
  • Identify the function of dietary supplements
  • Identify the special dietary needs for weight control.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for diabetes.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for cardiovascular disease.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for hypertension.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for cancer.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for lactose sensitivity.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for gluten-free.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for food allergies.
  • Identify the special dietary needs for eating disorders.
  • Identify the components of a food label.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for instructing a patient on a dietary change.
  • Competency: Instruct a patient regarding a dietary change related to patient’s special dietary needs.
• Develop the skills required to assist with a pediatric patient.
  • Outline the medical assistant’s role in assisting a provider with a pediatric examination.
  • Identify intervals for well-child visits.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for measuring the length and weight of an infant.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for measuring the head circumference of an infant.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for documenting on a growth chart. 
  • Discuss normal patterns of growth and development for pediatric patients.
  • Identify reference ranges for pediatric vital signs.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for measuring distance visual acuity.
  • Discuss the care of adolescent patients.
  • Identify appropriate vaccinations based on an immunization schedule.
  • Discuss common reasons for sick-child visits.
  • Demonstrate how to obtain a pediatric urine sample.
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record weight (infant).
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record length (infant).
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record head circumference (infant).
  • Competency: Document on a growth chart. 
  • Competency: Perform patient screening following established protocols. (vision screening).

MAP 325 - Examination Room Techniques II

• Comprehend the material presented regarding cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and demonstrate proficiency in unit competencies.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for performing a resting 12-lead ECG.
  • Identify and troubleshoot artifacts on ECG tracing.
  • Identify normal and abnormal rates and rhythms on ECG tracing.
  • Discuss additional methods of ECG testing.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for measuring peak flow rate.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for performing spirometry testing.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering a nebulizer treatment.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering oxygen.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for obtaining pulse oximetry to determine oxygen saturation. 
  • Competency: Perform electrocardiography.
  • Competency: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Competency: Demonstrate empathy for patients’ concerns.
  • Competency: Reassure patients.
  • Competency: Perform pulmonary function testing.
  • Competency: Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or treatment.
  • Competency: Accurately measure and record oxygen saturation. 
• Comprehend the material presented regarding surgical asepsis and minor procedures and demonstrate proficiency in unit competencies.
  • Describe the medical assistant’s role in minor office surgery regarding preparation of the room and patient.
  • Describe the medical assistant’s role in assisting with minor surgery in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Identify common solutions and medications used during minor surgery in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Identify supplies and instruments used during minor surgery in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for wrapping items for sterilization in an autoclave.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for operating an autoclave.
  • Identify the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: surgical asepsis.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for performing skin prep for minor surgery.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for preparing a sterile field.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for applying sterile gloves.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for removing sutures and/or staples.
  • Explain common minor surgical procedures occurring within an ambulatory care setting.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for wound care.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for applying a dressing or bandage.
  • Competency: Prepare items for autoclaving. 
  • Competency: Perform sterilization procedures. 
  • Competency: Prepare a sterile field. 
  • Competency: Perform within a sterile field. 
  • Competency: Perform wound care. 
  • Competency: Perform dressing change. 
• Comprehend the material presented relevant to medication administration and demonstrate proficiency in unit competencies.
  • Discuss types of medication orders.
  • Prepare prescriptions per orders.
  • Describe requirements for scheduled drugs.
  • Summarize the important aspects of a drug label.
  • Define basic units of measurement in the metric system and household system.
  • Convert between measurement systems.
  • Perform pharmacology calculations including quantity needed for a specific time period, tablets per dose, and milliliters per dose.
  • Perform pharmacology calculations for pediatric dosages.
  • Identify abbreviations used in calculating medication dosages. 
  • Identify the rights of medication administration.
  • Discuss various forms of medication.
  • Explain routes of administration including oral, sublingual, buccal, transdermal, topical, inhalation, vaginal, rectal, nasal, ocular, otic, and parenteral.
  • Identify markings on several types of syringes.
  • Discuss types and parts of needles and syringes.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering oral medications.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for preparing medications from an ampule.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for preparing medications from a prefilled syringe.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for preparing medications from a vial.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for reconstitution of powdered medication.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for mixing two types of insulin.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering an intradermal medication. 
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering a subcutaneous medication.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering an intramuscular medication.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for administering an intramuscular medication using the z-track technique.
  • Competency: Convert among measurement systems.
  • Competency: Apply mathematical computations to solve equations. 
  • Competency: Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration.
  • Competency: Verify the rules of medication administration: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation.
  • Competency: Administer oral medications.
  • Competency: Select proper sites for administering parenteral medication.
  • Competency: Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications.
  • Competency: Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps. 
  • Competency: Document patient care accurately in the medical record. 
• Comprehend the material presented regarding protective practices and urgent care and demonstrate proficiency in unit competencies.
  • Identify basic principles of first aid.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for providing first aid for bleeding.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for providing first aid to a patient in insulin shock.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for providing first aid to a patient having a stroke.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for providing first aid to a patient with seizure activity.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for proving first aid to a patient experiencing syncope.
  • Identify supplies, equipment, and procedural steps for proving first aid during an environmental emergency such as temperature-related emergencies, burns, poisonings, anaphylaxis, insect bites and stings, animal bites, and foreign bodies in the eye.
  • Competency: Provide up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR.
  • Competency: Perform first aid procedures for bleeding.
  • Competency: Perform first aid procedures for diabetic coma or insulin shock.
  • Competency: Perform first aid procedures for stroke.
  • Competency: Perform first aid procedures for seizures.
  • Competency: Perform first aid procedures for syncope. 
  • Competency: Perform first aid procedures for an environmental emergency.

MAP 435 - Interpersonal Relations in Health Care

• Identify how to demonstrate professional behavior in the role of a medical assistant.
  • Identify professional behaviors of a medical assistant.
  • Identify the principles of self-boundaries.
  • Identify coping mechanisms.
• Utilize effective communication techniques. 
  • Identify types of verbal and nonverbal communication.
  • Identify communication barriers. 
  • Identify techniques for overcoming communication barriers.
  • Identify the steps in the sender-receiver process.
• Explain how to provide culturally conscious care to diverse populations of patients.
  • Identify challenges in communication with different age groups.
  • Identify issues associated with diversity as it relates to patient care. 
• Recognize how various psychological theories regarding human behavior impact patient care.
  • Identify the basic concepts of the following theories: Maslow, Erikson, and Kubler-Ross.

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MAP 542 - Human Body in Health & Disease I

• Describe the structural organization of the human body.
  • Identify structural organization of the human body including cells, tissues, organs, and body systems.
  • Identify body systems.
  • Identify body planes.
  • Identify directional terms.
  • Identify abdominal quadrants.
  • Identify body cavities. 
• Comprehend the structure and function of the integumentary system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the integumentary system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the integumentary system.
  • Identify the normal function of the integumentary system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the integumentary system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the integumentary system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the integumentary system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations. related to the integumentary system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the musculoskeletal system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the musculoskeletal system.
  • Identify the normal function of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the musculoskeletal system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the musculoskeletal system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the musculoskeletal system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the respiratory system in health and disease. 
  • Identify major organs in the respiratory system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the respiratory system.
  • Identify the normal function of the respiratory system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the respiratory system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the respiratory system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the respiratory system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the respiratory system.

MAP 555 - Human Body in Health & Disease II

• Comprehend the structure and function of the cardiovascular system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the cardiovascular system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the cardiovascular system.
  • Identify the normal function of the cardiovascular system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the cardiovascular system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the cardiovascular system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the cardiovascular system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the lymphatic system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the lymphatic system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the lymphatic system.
  • Identify the normal function of the lymphatic system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the lymphatic system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the lymphatic system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the lymphatic system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the lymphatic system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the digestive system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the digestive system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the digestive system.
  • Identify the normal function of the digestive system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the digestive system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the digestive system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the digestive system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the digestive system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the endocrine system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the endocrine system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the endocrine system.
  • Identify the normal function of the endocrine system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the endocrine system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the endocrine system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the endocrine system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the endocrine system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the nervous system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the nervous system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the nervous system.
  • Identify the normal function of the nervous system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the nervous system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the nervous system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the nervous system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the nervous system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the sensory system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the sensory system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the sensory system.
  • Identify the normal function of the sensory system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the sensory system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the sensory system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the sensory system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the sensory system.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the urinary and male reproductive systems in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the urinary and male reproductive systems.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the urinary and male reproductive systems.
  • Identify the normal function of the urinary and male reproductive systems.
  • Identify the structure and function of the urinary and male reproductive systems across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the urinary and male reproductive systems including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the urinary and male reproductive systems.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the urinary and male reproductive systems.
• Comprehend the structure and function of the female reproductive system in health and disease.
  • Identify major organs in the female reproductive system.
  • Identify the anatomical location of major organs in the female reproductive system.
  • Identify the normal function of the female reproductive system.
  • Identify the structure and function of the female reproductive system across the life span.
  • Identify common pathology related to the female reproductive system including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities.
  • Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions relevant to the female reproductive system.
  • Identify medical terms and abbreviations related to the female reproductive system.

MAP 610 - Practicum

• Incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains. 
• Obtain a minimum of 210 hours AND 30 days of practicum experience.
• Demonstrate entry level competency in all tasks completed on the Practicum Evaluation of Student.

MAT 023 - Mastery of Math I

Module 1

Outcome 1:   Use whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Task 1:  Identify the place value of a specific digit in a number.

Task 2:  Write a number given its name.

Task 3:  Order large numbers, integers, fractions and decimals from least to greatest.

Task 4:  Round whole numbers and decimals.

Task 5:  Read or plot an integer, decimal, or fraction from or on a number line.

Outcome 2:   Calculate accurately (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with rational numbers.

Task 1:  Add and subtract whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Task 2:  Multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Task 3:  Evaluating expressions using the order of operations.

Outcome 3:   Convert between decimals, percentages, and fractions.

Task 1:  Convert between decimals and fractions.

Task 2:  Convert between fractions and percentages.

Task 3:  Convert between decimals and percentages.

Task 4:  Calculate the percent of a whole number or shaded region of grid.

Module 2:

Outcome 1:   Perform operations on decimals, proportions, and percents. 

Task 1:  Convert between decimals, fractions, and percents 

Task 2:  Solve problems using decimal division.

Task 3:  Solve problems using decimal multiplication.

Task 4:  Solve word problems using operations involving decimals.

Outcome 2:   Perform operations on fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 1:  Order fractions and mixed numbers, including ones that require conversions.

Task 2:  Compute addition problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 3:  Compute division problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 4:  Compute multiplication problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 5:  Evaluate expressions with fractions and mixed numbers using exponents and order of operations.

Task 6:  Solve word problems using operations involving fractions and mixed numbers.

                                Outcome 3:   Perform operations on whole numbers.

Task 1:  Evaluate expressions using exponents and order of operations.

Task 2:  Solve problems using whole number division.

Task 3:  Solve problems using whole number multiplication.

Task 4:  Evaluate an algebraic expression

Outcome 4:   Solve problems using the coordinate plane and geometry.

Task 1:  Calculate the area of polygons (squares, rectangles, and rectangular figures).

Task 2:  Use the formulas for perimeter of a square and rectangle.

Task 3:  Find a missing angle in a triangle.

Task 4:  Plot an ordered pair on the coordinate plane.

Module 3:

Outcome 1:   Calculate accurately (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with real numbers.

Task 1:  Add and subtract integers and signed fractions.

Task 2:  Multiply and divide integers and signed fractions.

Task 3:  Evaluate expressions using the order of operations.

Task 4:  Solve problems using ratios and percentages.

Task 5:  Estimate a sum, difference, product, or quotient.

Outcome 2:   Solve linear equations using properties of real numbers.

Task 1:  Combine like terms to simplify expressions.

Task 2:  Use the additive property to solve equations.

Task 3:  Use the multiplicative property to solve equations.

Task 4:  Use the distributive property to solve equations.

Task 5:  Add fractions with variables and common denominators.

Outcome 3:   Use the Cartesian coordinate system to identify points and slopes.

Task 1:  Read a point in the coordinate plane.

Task 2:  Create an x-y table for a linear equations.

Task 3:  Find the slope of a line given the graph.

MAT 026 - Mastery of Math II

Module 2:

Outcome 1:   Perform operations on decimals, proportions, and percents. 

Task 1:  Convert between decimals, fractions, and percents 

Task 2:  Solve problems using decimal division.

Task 3:  Solve problems using decimal multiplication.

Task 4:  Solve word problems using operations involving decimals.

Outcome 2:   Perform operations on fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 1:  Order fractions and mixed numbers, including ones that require conversions.

Task 2:  Compute addition problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 3:  Compute division problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 4:  Compute multiplication problems that involve fractions and mixed numbers.

Task 5:  Evaluate expressions with fractions and mixed numbers using exponents and order of operations.

Task 6:  Solve word problems using operations involving fractions and mixed numbers.

Outcome 3:   Perform operations on whole numbers.

Task 1:  Evaluate expressions using exponents and order of operations.

Task 2:  Solve problems using whole number division.

Task 3:  Solve problems using whole number multiplication.

Task 4:  Evaluate an algebraic expression

Outcome 4:   Solve problems using the coordinate plane and geometry.

Task 1:  Calculate the area of polygons (squares, rectangles, and rectangular figures).

Task 2:  Use the formulas for perimeter of a square and rectangle.

Task 3:  Find a missing angle in a triangle.

Task 4:  Plot an ordered pair on the coordinate plane.

Module 3:

Outcome 1:   Calculate accurately (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with real numbers.

Task 1:  Add and subtract integers and signed fractions.

Task 2:  Multiply and divide integers and signed fractions.

Task 3:  Evaluate expressions using the order of operations.

Task 4:  Solve problems using ratios and percentages.

Task 5:  Estimate a sum, difference, product, or quotient.

Outcome 2:   Solve linear equations using properties of real numbers.

Task 1:  Combine like terms to simplify expressions.

Task 2:  Use the additive property to solve equations.

Task 3:  Use the multiplicative property to solve equations.

Task 4:  Use the distributive property to solve equations.

Task 5:  Add fractions with variables and common denominators.

Outcome 3:   Use the Cartesian coordinate system to identify points and slopes.

Task 1:  Read a point in the coordinate plane.

Task 2:  Create an x-y table for a linear equations.

Task 3:  Find the slope of a line given the graph.

Module 4:

Outcome 1:   Calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of polygons/polyhedrons.

Task 1:  Calculate the perimeter and area of polygons.

Task 2:  Calculate the length of a side of a polygon from the perimeter or area.

Task 3:  Calculate the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and cubes.

Task 4:  Identify properties of geometric figures.

Outcome 2:   Apply properties of real numbers and exponents to solve linear equations and inequalities.

Task 1:  Find percentages and use them to solve problems.

Task 2:  Use similar triangle and proportions to solve problems.

Task 3:  Simplify expressions containing exponents.

Task 4:  Solve linear inequalities.

Task 5:  Solve linear equations.

Task 6:  Translate real-world situations into mathematical expressions and equations.

Outcome 3:   Construct graphs of linear equations and inequalities.

Task 1:  Determine the equation of a line using the slope and y-intercept.

Task 2:  Graph linear equations.

Task 3:  Find intercepts.

     Task 4: Graph linear inequalities on a number line.

MAT 027 - Mastery of Math III

Outcome 1: Calculate accurately (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) with real numbers.

Task 1: Add and subtract integers and signed fractions.

Task 2: Multiply and divide integers and signed fractions.

Task 3: Evaluate expressions using the order of operations.

Task 4: Solve problems using ratios and percentages.

Task 5: Estimate a sum, difference, product, or quotient.

Outcome 2: Solve linear equations using properties of real numbers.

Task 1: Combine like terms to simplify expressions.

Task 2: Use the additive property to solve equations.

Task 3: Use the multiplicative property to solve equations.

Task 4: Use the distributive property to solve equations.

Task 5: Add fractions with variables and common denominators.

Outcome 3: Use the Cartesian coordinate system to identify points and slopes.

Task 1: Read a point in the coordinate plane.

Task 2: Create an x-y table for a linear equations.

Task 3: Find the slope of a line given the graph.

Module 4:

Outcome 1: Calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of polygons/polyhedrons.

Task 1: Calculate the perimeter and area of polygons.

Task 2: Calculate the length of a side of a polygon from the perimeter or area.

Task 3: Calculate the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and cubes.

Task 4: Identify properties of geometric figures.

Outcome 2: Apply properties of real numbers and exponents to solve linear equations and inequalities.

Task 1: Find percentages and use them to solve problems.

Task 2: Use similar triangle and proportions to solve problems.

Task 3: Simplify expressions containing exponents.

Task 4: Solve linear inequalities.

Task 5: Solve linear equations.

Task 6: Translate real-world situations into mathematical expressions and equations.

Outcome 3: Construct graphs of linear equations and inequalities.

Task 1: Determine the equation of a line using the slope and y-intercept.

Task 2: Graph linear equations.

Task 3: Find intercepts.

Task 4: Graph linear inequalities on a number line.

Module 5:

Outcome 1: Solve problems involving geometric area and angles.

         Task 1: Calculate area of inscribed figures.

         Task 2: Identify acute, obtuse, and right angles.

         Task 3: Obtain an angle measure for a triangle with an extended side.

         Task 4: Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

Outcome 2: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and solve formulas for a specified variable.

Task 1: Solve a linear equation.

Task 2: Solve a linear inequality.

Task 3: Graph inequalities (including compound inequalities) on the real number line.

Task 4: Solve an absolute value equation.

Task 5: Solve a formula for a specified variable, in terms of the other variable(s).

Outcome 3: Solve and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables.

Task 1: Obtain the slope and intercept(s) of a line, given its equation in one or two variables.

Task 2: Obtain the equation of a line in two variables, given a slope and a point, or given two points.

Task 3: Graph a linear equation in one/two variables on the xy plane.

Task 4: Graph linear inequalities in one/two variables on the xy-plane.

Task 5: Identify parallel and perpendicular lines and utilize characteristics of parallel/perpendicular lines to find slope.

Task 6: Classify and solve systems of linear equations algebraically and/or graphically.

Task 7: Solve a system of linear inequalities graphically.

Outcome 4: Express decimal values in scientific notation and exponential form using both positive and negative exponents.

Task 1: Use the product rule of exponents (i.e. adding exponents for expressions with the same base).

Task 2: Use the quotient rule of exponents (i.e. subtracting exponents for expressions with the same base).

Task 3: Use the power rule (aka “power to a power” rule) of exponents.

Task 4: Use the “power of a product or quotient” rule.

Task 5: Use a combination of two or more rules of exponents.

Task 6: Employ scientific notation with positive and negative exponents through proper use of power, product and quotient rules of exponents.

MAT 028 - Mastery of Math IV

Outcome 1: Calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of polygons/polyhedrons.

Task 1: Calculate the perimeter and area of polygons.

Task 2: Calculate the length of a side of a polygon from the perimeter or area.

Task 3: Calculate the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and cubes.

Task 4: Identify properties of geometric figures.

Outcome 2: Apply properties of real numbers and exponents to solve linear equations and inequalities.

Task 1: Find percentages and use them to solve problems.

Task 2: Use similar triangle and proportions to solve problems.

Task 3: Simplify expressions containing exponents.

Task 4: Solve linear inequalities.

Task 5: Solve linear equations.

Task 6: Translate real-world situations into mathematical expressions and equations.

Outcome 3: Construct graphs of linear equations and inequalities.

Task 1: Determine the equation of a line using the slope and y-intercept.

Task 2: Graph linear equations.

Task 3: Find intercepts.

Task 4: Graph linear inequalities on a number line.

Module 5:

Outcome 1: Solve problems involving geometric area and angles.

Task 1: Calculate area of inscribed figures.

Task 2: Identify acute, obtuse, and right angles.

Task 3: Obtain an angle measure for a triangle with an extended side.

Task 4: Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

Outcome 2: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and solve formulas for a specified variable.

Task 1: Solve a linear equation.

Task 2: Solve a linear inequality.

Task 3: Graph inequalities (including compound inequalities) on the real number line.

Task 4: Solve an absolute value equation.

Task 5: Solve a formula for a specified variable, in terms of the other variable(s).

Outcome 3: Solve and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables.

Task 1: Obtain the slope and intercept(s) of a line, given its equation in one or two variables.

Task 2: Obtain the equation of a line in two variables, given a slope and a point, or given two points.

Task 3: Graph a linear equation in one/two variables on the xy plane.

Task 4: Graph linear inequalities in one/two variables on the xy-plane.

Task 5: Identify parallel and perpendicular lines and utilize characteristics of parallel/perpendicular lines to find slope.

Task 6: Classify and solve systems of linear equations algebraically and/or graphically.

Task 7: Solve a system of linear inequalities graphically.

Outcome 4: Express decimal values in scientific notation and exponential form using both positive and negative exponents.

Task 1: Use the product rule of exponents (i.e. adding exponents for expressions with the same base).

Task 2: Use the quotient rule of exponents (i.e. subtracting exponents for expressions with the same base).

Task 3: Use the power rule (aka “power to a power” rule) of exponents.

Task 4: Use the “power of a product or quotient” rule.

Task 5: Use a combination of two or more rules of exponents.

Task 6: Employ scientific notation with positive and negative exponents through proper use of power, product and quotient rules of exponents.

Module 6:

    Outcome 1:   Solve problems involving lines, functions, or systems of equations.

Task 1:  Solve application problems involving linear functions.

Task 2:  Solve application problems involving systems of linear equations.

Task 3:  Solve systems of linear equations.

Task 4:  Interpret the graphs of two functions.

Task 5:  Evaluate quadratic expressions.

Outcome 2:   Solve problems involving linear equations or inequalities.

Task 1:  Solve problems involving absolute values in inequalities.

Task 2:  Solve application problems involving linear equations.

Task 3:  Solve multi-step linear equations.

Task 4:  Translate sentences into multi-step equation.

Outcome 3:   Solve problems involving exponents.

Task 1:  Use the quotient rule on problems involving negative exponents.

Task 2:  Use the power rule on problems involving negative exponents.

Task 3:  Simplify univariate or multivariate monomials.

MAT 029 - Mastery of Math V

Outcome 1: Solve problems involving geometric area and angles.

Task 1: Calculate area of inscribed figures.

Task 2: Identify acute, obtuse, and right angles.

Task 3: Obtain an angle measure for a triangle with an extended side.

Task 4: Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

Outcome 2: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and solve formulas for a specified variable.

Task 1: Solve a linear equation.

Task 2: Solve a linear inequality.

Task 3: Graph inequalities (including compound inequalities) on the real number line.

Task 4: Solve an absolute value equation.

Task 5: Solve a formula for a specified variable, in terms of the other variable(s).

Outcome 3: Solve and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables.

Task 1: Obtain the slope and intercept(s) of a line, given its equation in one or two variables.

Task 2: Obtain the equation of a line in two variables, given a slope and a point, or given two points.

Task 3: Graph a linear equation in one/two variables on the xy plane.

Task 4: Graph linear inequalities in one/two variables on the xy-plane.

Task 5: Identify parallel and perpendicular lines and utilize characteristics of parallel/perpendicular lines to find slope.

Task 6: Classify and solve systems of linear equations algebraically and/or graphically.

Task 7: Solve a system of linear inequalities graphically.

Outcome 4: Express decimal values in scientific notation and exponential form using both positive and negative exponents.

Task 1: Use the product rule of exponents (i.e. adding exponents for expressions with the same base).

Task 2: Use the quotient rule of exponents (i.e. subtracting exponents for expressions with the same base).

Task 3: Use the power rule (aka “power to a power” rule) of exponents.

Task 4: Use the “power of a product or quotient” rule.

Task 5: Use a combination of two or more rules of exponents.

Task 6: Employ scientific notation with positive and negative exponents through proper use of power, product and quotient rules of exponents.

Module 6:

Outcome 1:   Solve problems involving lines, functions, or systems of equations.

Task 1:  Solve application problems involving linear functions.

Task 2:  Solve application problems involving systems of linear equations.

Task 3:  Solve systems of linear equations.

Task 4:  Interpret the graphs of two functions.

Task 5:  Evaluate quadratic expressions.

Outcome 2:   Solve problems involving linear equations or inequalities.

Task 1:  Solve problems involving absolute values in inequalities.

Task 2:  Solve application problems involving linear equations.

Task 3:  Solve multi-step linear equations.

Task 4:  Translate sentences into multi-step equation.

Outcome 3:   Solve problems involving exponents.

Task 1:  Use the quotient rule on problems involving negative exponents.

Task 2:  Use the power rule on problems involving negative exponents.

Task 3:  Simplify univariate or multivariate monomials.