IT 101 - Windows OS, Administration & Troubleshooting 4 Credits
This course offers in-depth coverage of the Windows operating system. Students will receive hands-on experience with Windows disk and file processing functions, using systems utilities, installing and
troubleshooting, managing user profiles, using the command line environment and working with registry. This course helps to prepare students for the Windows operating system core exam for Microsoft certification tracks.
Prerequisite: DP 115
IT 102 - MS Applications Certification Prep 4 Credits
Students will use various resources. Practice Microsoft certification exam in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access.
Prerequisite: DP 115, DP 216, DP 217, DP 219
IT 202 - 123 A+ Hardware, Software, and Networking Essentials 4 Credits
This IT course covers physical computer hardware terminology and specifications. Students will learn principles of building, repairing and upgrading computers. Course will include hands-on tearing down, documenting, and rebuilding a personal computer. The course will also focus on the interface of hardware components with the PC networks and operating systems. hands-on experience includes the installation of PC operating systems, PC LAN workstation software, and TCP/IP internet software. It will also include troubleshooting of network hardware and software components.
Prerequisite: DP 115 and IT 101
IT 203 - Help Desk Concepts 4 Credits
This course provides the student with the essential topics covering help desk operations, roles and responsibilities of the analysts, help desk processes and procedures tools and technologies, performance measures and help desk itself. This course will help students succeed as help desk professionals, developing particular skills required to provide effective customer support.
IT 204 – Computer Applications Support 2 Credits
This course provides instruction students need to build knowledge and skills necessary to support end users and computers running the Microsoft suite of productivity applications. In addition, this course will help students to prepare for one of the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician exams.
Prerequisite: IT 101 and 202, or IT 203
IT 205 Networking Concepts 2 Credits
This course introduces the theoretical concepts behind today's networks. It outlines the framework of current network theory, explaining the Open Source Initiative (OSI) Model and the methods of carrying data over wire, fiber, and wireless media. Other topics include fundamental network design components such as topologies and access methods, basic administration of popular network operating systems, and troubleshooting methods for data transmission and recovery.
IT 206 Wireless Cases 2 Credits
Wireless local area networks (WLANs) fit well into today's business world, giving mobile workers the freedom they need to access network resources. Students in this wireless course have the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to implementing these WLANs. With step-by-step instructihands-ons, real-world examples, in-depth discussions, and hardware suggestions, the course introduces students to the configuration of wireless hardware and software, and explains the best techniques for creating and managing WLANs.
Prerequisite: IT205
IT 207 Networking with TCP/IP 4 Credits
This course provides a thorough examination of the protocols and services in the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Students are given an overview of how network traffic is encapsulated and transported by TCP/IP on Local Area Networks (LANs) and on Wide Area Networks (WANs) including the Internet. Students will explore message addressing and forwarding, and how network errors are resolved
Prerequisite: IT205
IT 208 Introduction to Network Security 4 Credits
This course introduces students to the network security challenges organizations face today. Topics include network security technologies, business issues that drive technology decisions, technology implementation planning, and the detection and response to security threats.
Prerequisite: IT205
IT 209 Introduction to Routing and Switching 4 Credits
This course focuses on introductory switch and router configuration, network segmentation, and traffic management. Common routing and routed protocols will be explored. Experiences will be provided to continue the development of connectivity and communication troubleshooting skills.
Prerequisite: IT205
IT 210 Linux System Administration 4 Credits
This introductory Linux course prepares students to install, configure, and administer Linux as a network operating system. Students are taught both command line and graphical user interface administration with full-feature Linux distributions. Emphasis is placed on applied skills that address real-world challenges such as managing file structure, network services, and system security.
Prerequisite: IT205
LEGAL
LG 126 Legal Terminology 4 Credits
Students will be taught the fundamentals of the Legal Terminology used in today's attorney's office and judicial system.
Prerequisite: None
LG 227 Civil Procedure 4 Credits
Students learn procedures and documentation preparation and requirements for filing documents.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 228 Legal Analysis and Writing 4 Credits
Students will be taught to cite legal materials in a memorandum of law. They will learn ways to legally analyze briefings and applications of court opinions.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 230 Corporations and Partnerships 4 Credits
Students will study partnership agreements and how they are created, their operations and the possible ramifications of the disillusionment of an agreement. A study of the basic principles of corporation law, including the creation and operation of corporations is included in this course.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 231 Criminal Law and Procedures 4 Credits
Emphasis is given to the gathering of information for the investigation. Various ways of conducting an investigation will be reviewed. Crimes against property and persons are defined and explained.
Safeguards and procedures necessary for arrest are reviewed.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 232 Law of Bankruptcy 4 Credits
This course deals with Bankruptcy Law from debtor and creditor perspectives and other debt collection remedies. Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code are covered. Hands-on work with forms, procedures, rules as well as up to date case studies.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 233 Probate and Estate Planning 4 Credits
Students will be taught how to handle common tasks and problems in probate and estate planning.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 234 Family Law 4 Credits
Family Law and legal formalities are studied. Annulments, divorce, child custody disputed, and visitation rights as well as adoptions are reviewed.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG235 Immigration Law 4 Credits
This course will examine legal principals underlying immigration regulations, the history of immigration law in the United States, the source and scope of congressional and executive branch power in the realm of
immigration, and the role of the judiciary in interpreting immigration law.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG236 Torts/Personal Injury 4 Credits
This course is an overview of torts focusing on the paralegal role. The course will explore basic theory of tort law and the process by which negligence causes are developed in preparation for settlement or trial.
Prerequisite: LG 126
MEDICAL
MD 120 – Patient Care Technician I 4 credits
Students learn the fundamental components of direct patient care and the application of techniques and procedures to provide care to patients. Topics include introduction to patient care skills, basic therapeutic techniques, data collection, and communication skills, legal and ethical aspects that affect the practice of
MD121– Patient Care Technician II 4 credits
Students build on their patient care knowledge and skills in such areas as patient vital signs, support of the nursing care plan, fundamentals of basic nutrition, and care specific to different body systems . Hands-on demonstration, practice, and validation of skills are conducted in the Nursing Skills Laboratory.
Prerequisite: MD 120
MD 135 Medical Terminology I 4 Credits
This course provides the student with the ability to recognize, define, spell, and correctly utilize the medical language to convey information about anatomy, physiology, disease control, and treatment of alterations in one's state of health. This course begins with the study of basic word structure and continues with the digestive, urinary, nervous, and reproductive systems.
MD 137 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
This course instructs the student on the structure and functioning of the human body. Topics include the fundamental concepts of cytology, histology and membranes, human development, skeletal system, the muscular system and nervous system and sensation.
MD 144 Introduction to Surgical Technology 4 Credits
This course introduces students to the broad field of surgical technology and is a prerequisite for entry into the clinical training sequence of courses. Students learn techniques and methods of aseptic technique, which is the foundation for all subsequent course material. For emphasis on employee safety and avoidance of exposure incidents, students receive instruction and earn certification in blood borne and air borne pathogens.
Prerequisite: MD 135
MD 147 Insurance Billing and Coding 4 Credits
Students will learn how to increase efficiency and streamline administrative duties using coding. Learn tips on billing and how to obtain the maximum coverage.
MD 148 Physical Therapy / Massage Therapy 4 Credits
This is an introductory course to teach the student the basics of physical therapy and massage therapy. The purpose of the course is to allow the student to follow physical therapy prescriptions as well as apply soothing massage to ease pain associated with non mobile patients. Physical therapy and massage techniques will be taught to help with circulation.
MD 149 Hospice, Alzheimer’s, Dementia 4 Credits
This course focuses on effects of diseases of the elderly and how an assistant can aid in patients well- being and comfort. Understanding the disease will help the student relate to patients they are caring for. Death is a topic that must discussed as it is part of the patients diagnosis. Hospice will be covered and how it is a tool to ease pain and suffering not only for the patient but the family also.
MD 150 Microbiology 4 Credits
This is a one-quarter course on the structure, physiology, reproduction and taxonomy of different microbes.
Bacteria and viruses are considered in detail. Control of microorganisms, immunology and diseases caused by pathogenic organisms is also discussed.
MD 236 Medical Terminology II 4 Credits
This course provides a continuation of Medical Terminology I and instructs the student in the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems.
Prerequisite: MD 135
MD 238 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
This course is a continuation of MD 137 and study of body fluids, blood, circulation, heart action, digestion, respiration, electrolytes, acid base balance, kidney function, reproductive function and human development. The basic concept of homeostasis is applied throughout and includes endocrine control.
Prerequisite: MD 137
MD 239 Medical Procedures I 4 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with both theory and practical application of basic clinical procedures, specialty examinations, diagnostic testing and clinical or office surgical procedures. This course provides an introduction to the tools and skills used in the physician’s office, clinic or laboratory. Tools that will be used include the microscope and centrifuge. Skills include blood specimen collection including: venipuncture and capillary puncture; injection procedures; basic hematological procedures; clinical chemistry, and
immunologic testing laboratory.
Prerequisite: MD 135
MD 240 Medical Procedures II 4 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with both theory and practical application of advanced clinical procedures, diagnostic testing, and emergency medical procedures. Students will learn basic OSHA
compliance with blood-borne (and airborne) pathogen training; urinalysis procedures; basic microbiological principles and procedures; diagnostic imaging; nutrition for health and disease; spirometry testing, and electrocardiography.
Prerequisite: MD 239
MD 241 Clinical Skills I 4 Credits
This course presents an overview of the preoperative milieu, emphasizing surgical asepsis, sterilization, and instrument and room preparation as well as microbiology and the process of infection and its role in the surgical arena. Content topics include principles of asepsis, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of instrumentation and supplies. Procedures for scrubbing, gowning, and gloving are discussed with
demonstration. Patient care concepts include anesthesia, anesthetics, post-operative anesthesia and peri-operative pharmacology.
Prerequisite: MD 135
MD 243 Phlebotomy and Hematology 4 Credits
This is a study of collecting blood specimens from health care clients for the purpose of testing and analysis.
This course is comprised of a series of lectures and helps the student prepare to sit for the National
Phlebotomy Certification written exam. Certification as a Phlebotomist requires additional lab work within a specialized clinic or hospital setting. This course includes live venipuncture.
Prerequisite: MD 135
MD 244 Basic Pharmacology 4 Credits
This is a study of drugs commonly used in health maintenance and in the treatment of clients/patients with health problems. Calculations and administration of proper dosage is studied. Problems of drug abuse are analyzed. Anesthetics are also reviewed.
MD 245 Surgical Technology I 4 Credits
Principles covered in this class prepare students for work as non-sterile surgical technologists. The course focuses on pre-operative patient care through study of pre-operative patient care subjects and concepts. The course also gives students the opportunity to earn certification in Provider Level CPR and AED.
Prerequisite: MD 144
MD 246 Surgical Technology II 4 Credits
This course prepares students for their clinical rotation by providing a sound foundation in surgical case interventions and applications. The course also focuses on skills associated with back table organization, mayo stand organization, selecting the appropriate supplies, suture and equipment for surgery.
Prerequisite: MD 245
MD 247 Nursing Assistant I 4 Credits
The student will be introduced to the duties, techniques, and procedures for a nursing assistant wishing to work in the hospital setting for multiple departments. This class will begin the process for the student who wishes to take a certified or registering exam. Passing of the exam is not a requirement. Testing for certification or registration is solely up to the student and voluntary in nature.
MD 248 Nursing Assistant II 4 Credits
This class is to complete and finalize the training of the nursing assistant. The student will demonstrate required competencies, learn and retain the duties, techniques, and procedures for a nursing assistant working within the hospital setting for multiple departments. This class will finalize procedures for the student who wishes to take a certified or registering exam. Passing of the exam is not a requirement. Testing for certification or
registration is solely up to the student and voluntary in nature. The student must also complete an internship.
Prerequisite MD 135
MD 249 Long Term Care 4 Credits
This class will train the student to work primarily in home health care. It will teach the student to assist with home bound patients of all ages and levels of medical need. Areas of focus will be on aseptic practices as well as moving, cleaning, wound care, etc. Charting and record keeping will be incorporated in this class. The student must also complete an internship.
Prerequisite MD 135 and MD 239
MD 251 Operating Room Techniques I 4 Credits
This course will focus on the fundamental concepts of surgical technology. Topics covered will include floor plan design, the various support departments, equipment and supplies used during surgery, instrumentation, patient positioning, proper techniques for setting up a surgical case, and circulating the sterile field. Key concepts include surgical asepsis, consent, and case selection, instrumentation, and room preparation, preparation of the sterile field, performing the surgical count, and monitoring the sterile field.
MD 252 Operating Room Techniques II 4 Credits
This course is a continuation of MD 251. Students will not only discuss common Operating Room Techniques but will theorize on better and more efficient practices for future Operating rooms. Students are introduced to
“mock surgery” and will demonstrate surgical procedure set up’s for Various common and routine surgeries.
Prerequisite MD 251
MD 347 Surgical Technology III 4 Credits
This course is a continuation and completion of the surgical technology courses. It is a review of all material covered as well as prepares the student for the NCCT Certification exam.
Prerequisite MD 246
MD 800 O.R Internship 8 Credits
This course serves as an externship experience, with a focus on the integration of the theory and practical skills applied to the clinical setting. Students become familiarized with facilities, procedures, and practices of the working surgical environment. Students observe and begin participating in general, genitourinary, gynecologic, otorhinolaryngologic, and orthopedic procedures. Students are expected to maintain a weekly case log of all procedures, as well as detailed case reports of procedures where the student scrubbed in. All scrubbed cases are applied towards the documented cases required for successful completion of NCCT Certification Exam.
Prerequisites: MD 347
SECRETARIAL
SC 151 Keyboarding 4 Credits
This is a basic course that presents the fundamentals of learning the keyboard, learning the numerals and symbol keys. Also, it teaches the development of keyboarding continuity, applying basic skills and building speed with control. Student must achieve 40 (wpm) words per minute.
SC 254 Administrative Office Procedures/Transcription 4 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of the various facets of the typical office routine, including basic hands on training performing transcription.
Prerequisite: SC 151