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Course Descriptions

 

Language
  

  • CLAN 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Leadership Development
  

  • LEAD 101 - Understanding Leadership (1-2)

    This course will clarify why and how to use the Mission, Vision, and Values of the company in focused leadership development. Each participant’s role in Leadership Development will be clarified. 
  

  • LEAD 102 - Leading by Communication (1-2)

    This course teaches leaders how to get results through people. A personality assessment tool will assist participants to improve work productivity, teamwork, and communication by discovering and respecting behavioral styles.
  

  • LEAD 103 - Improving Personal Productivity (1-2)

    This course is a part of the Leadership Development Training program used by Economic and Workforce Development for training in business and industry and is being considered as part of the Organizational Leadership Development certificate.

  

  • LEAD 104 - Project Management (3)

    This course will help leaders learn how to set measurable project objectives and create a practical plan to achieve them.
  

  • LEAD 105 - Performance Management (1-2)

    In this course students will learn that performance management is an ongoing, continuous process of communicating and clarifying job responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations in order to ensure mutual understanding between a supervisor and employee.
  

  • LEAD 106 - Customer Service (1-2)

    Exceptional customer service is pertinent to an organization’s success. Supervisors must understand their role in creating and sustaining standards of excellent customer service in their business operation. To effectively influence customers, supervisors must develop and provide effective ways of developing and motivating employees, and measuring service levels.

  

  • LEAD 107 - Coaching & Retaining Talent (1-2)

    This course helps leaders create an environment in which people feel valued and satisfied in their jobs. Leaders will gain an understanding of their critical role in retaining organizational talent.
  

  • LEAD 108 - Building & Leading Teams (1-2)

    Build a high performance team by understanding team dynamics, evaluating your team’s performance, and develop an action plan for continued team success.
  

  • LEAD 109 - Leading & Sustaining Change (1-2)

    Key leaders will learn about and practice the skills that will enable them to deal with change more effectively. This course will help individuals, teams, and organizations understand, accept and successfully transition through change in turbulent times.
  

  • LEAD 110 - Problem Solving, Brainstorming, & Critical Thinking (1-2)

    Utilizing training and practice, develop teams that solve problems through brainstorming and critical thinking.


  

  • LEAD 111 - Managing Conflict & Difficult Situations (1-2)

    Learn strategies of conflict management to develop professional skills needed to manage disputes and disagreements positively and proactively.


  

  • LEAD 112 - Leading Multi-Generational Workforce (1)

     

    Managing age diversity within the workplace is an essential skill for all those who supervise others. There are four generations working within most organizations. As each group ages thru its lifecycle, its members will evolve in their attitudes, values and expectations.    Learning to managing in a cross-generational environment requires perspective, patience, and a set of skills that enable nurturing the best from each age group and fostering collaboration at the same time.
  

  • LEAD 113 - Effective Presentation Skills (2)

    Plan, prepare, practice and present more effective presentations. Participants apply what they have learned, practice their skills, and gather feedback from an audience of peers and supervisors.
  

  • LEAD 114 - Preventing Harassment & Diversity Awareness (1)

    A diverse workforce provides a larger pool of ideas and experiences. Organizations can draw from that pool to meet business strategy needs and meet the needs of customers and employees more effectively.  Individuals must be treated with respect and dignity in any work environment.



Legal Assisting
  

  • LGST 101 - Legal Research & Writing I (3)

    Legal Research and Writing 1 examines basic legal research, sources, and methods, as well as techniques of legal analysis with emphasis on specific cases and issues. An introduction to legal writing, use of law library, and legal terminology is also covered.

  

  • LGST 102 - Legal Research & Writing II (3)

    Legal Research and Writing 2 will examine advanced research methods and analysis, and writing methods including computerized research, writing briefs and memoranda, use of state and federal codes, and legal correspondence and documents other than pleadings.

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 101 .
  

  • LGST 110 - Legal Assisting (3)

    Legal Assisting provides an overview of various roles of the paralegal including interviewing and investigation, courts and legislatures, the legal profession, career options, and ethics.

  

  • LGST 200 - Legal Ethics (3)

    Legal Ethics provides an examination of contemporary ethical issues and conduct relevant to the legal profession. This course will discuss ethics from a variety of viewpoints including law enforcement, corrections, and courtroom personnel.

  

  • LGST 210 - Laws of Domestic Relations (3)

    This course examines domestic relations law including case preparation and the rules and procedures of the family court system. Topics covered include child custody, divorce procedures, and dispute resolution options such as mediation and arbitration.

  

  • LGST 212 - Business Law (3)

    This course is an introduction to the American legal system and its impact on the business environment. Topics considered include contracts, employment law, antitrust law, torts, consumer protection, and the business organization. This study prepares students to identify and know the limits of risk in a business environment.
  

  • LGST 220 - Civil Litigation (3)

    This course provides an overview of the civil litigation process from initial interview through trial procedures including the preparation of pleadings and trial documents. Topics covered include civil procedure, discovery, and statutes relevant to the civil litigation process.

  

  • LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)

    This course provides an overview of criminal law beginning with the arrest and investigation through the trial process. Case studies and historical cases in criminal law will be reviewed and analyzed. Other topics covered include legal terminology, rights of criminal defendants, and courtroom activities.

  

  • LGST 240 - Administrative Law (3)

    This course introduces the body of law created by administrative agencies to implement their power and duties. Procedures and application of administrative rules, regulations, orders, and decisions will be examined.

  

  • LGST 272 - Real Estate & Property Law (3)

    This course introduces students to the role of the paralegal in real estate and property law. Topics covered include basic concepts concerning titles to property, rights that attach to real property, care with respect to property, real estate closings, and rental property procedures.

  

  • LGST 275 - Wills, Trusts, & Estates (3)

    This course introduces students to the role of legal assistants in estate and planning practice. Topics covered include the rules governing control and disposition of property, forms of property ownership, wills, trusts, estate succession, and federal gift and estate taxes.

  

  • LGST 292 - Field Experience & Practicum (1-6)

    Cooperative education via field experience allows students to acquire essential practical skills by being exposed to the reality of the work world beyond the boundaries of campus. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours working in the field and a required 1 credit hour live course. The live course component will prepare all paralegal students to complete the Capstone Assessment.

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 101 - Legal Research & Writing I (3)  and LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3) ; must complete over half of the requirements for certificate or degree completion.  Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

Manufacturing Technology
  

  • MTEC 101 - Master Planning of Resources (2)

    This course explains the principles and processes of master planning of resources; describes the techniques and methods of demand management, sales and operations planning, and master scheduling; examines the development of operations plans in differing operational environments; and explains the process for developing, validating, and evaluating performance at all levels of master planning of resources.

  

  • MTEC 102 - Basic Supply Chain Management (2)

    This course will define the role, objectives and responsibilities of materials management. The course will describe and compare basic forecasting techniques; explain the materials requirements planning (MRP) process; describe the objectives of capacity management and its relation to priority planning; review the function of inventories and the objectives of inventory management; identify the costs of quality; explain the importance of purchasing, its objectives, and the steps in the purchasing process; define JIT; and show how TQM can reduce lead-times, lot size, and work in process.

  

  • MTEC 103 - Execution & Control of Operations (2)

    This course explains how to schedule production and process manufacturing plans relative to authorizing, releasing, prioritizing, and sequencing work; identifies the interfaces and data exchanges required to execute a plan; demonstrates how various facility layouts influence scheduling and workflow; explains bottleneck resource management and lead time control techniques; identifies reporting activities and collection techniques; identifies appropriate requirements for storage, location, and transportation; explains how to execute quality initiatives; and describes process capabilities, quantity audits and ways to assess supplier performance.

  

  • MTEC 104 - Just-in-Time/Total Quality Management (2)

    This course defines the concept of JIT including implementation and principles and discusses the concept of TQM. Topics covered include continuous improvement methodologies and techniques; root cause analysis; the importance of using statistical methods for control processes (SPC); how to perform a process capability analysis; layout and workplace organization; and the importance of involvement and empowerment of employees for JIT and TQM to be successful.

  

  • MTEC 105 - Detailed Scheduling/Planning (2)

    This course is designed to identify types of inventory and how they are assessed; describe order review methodologies and how to apply them in different types of inventory strategies; identify lot sizing techniques and the effects of order quantity constraints and modifiers; describe safety stock processes; explain how to calculate inventory performance; review MRP; define capacity measurement tools and how to use capacity data for decision making; and explain why and how to develop relationships with suppliers.

  

  • MTEC 106 - Strategic Management of Resources (2)

    This course teaches students how to recognize the need for integration of the manufacturing process with the company strategy. Students learn how to identify strategy components; understand the alignment of resources with strategic marketing objectives; review JIT and TQM; learn how forecast accuracy is measured; identify the elements of customer service; learn the concepts of supply chain management; identify the phases of project management; understand performance measurement systems; and learn the roles and responsibilities of change management.

  

  • MTEC 110 - Brain Smart Management (2)

    This course is designed to teach specific behaviors to alter a one’s own behavior as the first and most important factor in influencing the behavior of others. The focus of the course is to change oneself in order to change corporate culture.

  

  • MTEC 111 - Quality of Leadership (2)

    This course introduces the student to the concepts of leadership including influence, characteristics, and dimensions of leadership. The course reviews the situational leadership model and promotes exemplary leadership practices. The student learns the methods to challenge the process, inspire a shared vision, enable others to act, provide feedback, model the way for success, and encourage the heart. The student will leave the course with a personal action plan for further implementation.

  

  • MTEC 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • MTEC 292 - Manufacturing Occupational Internship (1-6)

    Students learn how to translate classroom theory and methods into professional skills and opportunities.

  

  • MTEC 293 - Manufacturing On-the-Job Training (1-15)

    This course is designed to award credit to those employees who have participating in a supervised on-the-job training program within the manufacturing facility. Credit is awarded upon receipt of a letter from the director of human resources stating successful completion of on-the-job training assignments and the total number of actual hours involved in the training. Credit hours earned for On-the-Job Training are calculated as 1 credit hour = 160 actual hours.  Therefore, a student must work 2400 actual hours to receive 15 credit hours.

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 101 - Introduction to Mathematics (3)

    During this course topics to be covered are sets, mathematical logic, mathematical systems, the real number system, systematic counting, probability, measurement, and consumer mathematics. History of mathematics, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and use of technology will be incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or Placement
  

  • MATH 105 - Algebra (3)

    Topics explored in this course include properties of the real numbers, radicals and rational exponents, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, functions including graphs and composite functions: properties of linear functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Other topics included if time permitting concern conic sections, sequences, and counting/probability theory.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or required placement scores.
  

  • MATH 106 - Trigonometry (3)

    A study of the trigonometric functions and identities, multiple angle formulas, inverse trigonometric functions, deMoivre’s theorem and complex numbers, applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - Algebra (3)  or satisfactory placement score.
  

  • MATH 107 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry (3)

    Computational fluency and applied problem solving with the following topics will be stressed: Whole Numbers; Rational Numbers; Ratio, Percent, & Proportion; Estimation; Exponents & Roots; Scientific Notation; the Metric System; Length; Area; Volume; Mass; Electrical Formulas & Laws; Power; Basic Trigonometry; and Vectors.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085  or placement.
  

  • MATH 108 - Pre-Calculus (4)

     

    This course is a one-semester preparation for calculus which includes algebra and trigonometry topics such as complex numbers, graphs of linear/nonlinear functions and relations, conic sections, graphical and algebraic solutions of nonlinear equations, solutions of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations, analytic geometry/trigonometry, sequences, series, summations, and mathematical induction. Applications will be incorporated throughout the course. Time permitting, introductory calculus topics such as limits, derivatives, and integrals may also be discussed. 

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - Algebra (3) , MATH 106 - Trigonometry (3) , or appropriate placement test scores (SAT 550+, ACT Math 24+ or ACCUPLACER College Level Math Test 86+) 

  

  • MATH 114 - Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics.  Topics include descriptive statistics, random sampling methods, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, set theory, probability, permutations and combinations, random variables, probability and sampling distributions, expectation, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for means and proportions (one and two sample) and simple linear regression and correlation.  Time permitting, one-way ANOVA and non-parametric techniques may be discussed.  Appropriate application software will be utilized, and applications from a variety of disciplines will be presented. 

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or placement into MATH 100+
  

  • MATH 154 - Finite Mathematics (3)

    This course introduces students to selected topics from finite mathematics. Mathematical models for the analysis of decision-making problems are examined. Topics include the echelon method for solving linear equations, matrix manipulations, optimization by linear programming including the simplex method, risk decisions using probability, expected value, and statistics. Additional topics may be chosen from network models or game theory and students will explore the uses of mathematics.

    Prerequisite(s): ACFN 085 - Basic Algebra (3)  or satisfactory placement score.
  

  • MATH 207 - Calculus I (4)

    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of differential and integral calculus from algebraic, numerical, and graphical points of view.  Topics covered include:  functions, trigonometry, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of elementary transcendental functions, fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorem, differentials.   Applications will be incorporated throughout the course such as curve sketching, maximum and minimum values, related rates, optimization, areas, volume, arc length.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 - Pre-Calculus (4)  OR  appropriate placement test scores (SAT 600+, ACT Math 28+, or ACCUPLACER College Level Math Test 90+)
  

  • MATH 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Mechatronics
  

  • MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1)

    Introduction to Mechatronics is an overview course that introduces students to the field of Mechatronics. Students will rotate through modules that will give them insight into the skills, concepts, equipment, and challenges they will encounter as a mechatronics technician. Modules will include design process, basic tool use, laboratory safety, engineering journaling, precision measurement, fluid power, robotics, and programmable logic controllers. Included will be basic professional preparation topics such as resume writing, job readiness, interviewing and portfolio development.  MECH 101L - Intro to Mechatronics Lab (2)  is the laboratory component of this class.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 101L - Intro to Mechatronics Lab (2) 
  

  • MECH 101L - Intro to Mechatronics Lab (2)

    Introduction to Mechatronics-L is the lab component  an overview course that introduces students to the field of Mechatronics. Students will rotate through modules that will give them insight into the skills, concepts, equipment, and challenges they will encounter as a mechatronics technician. Modules will include design process, basic tool use, laboratory safety, engineering journaling, precision measurement, fluid power, robotics, and programmable logic controllers. Included will be basic professional preparation topics such as resume writing, job readiness, interviewing and portfolio development.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1) 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • MECH 110 - Mechanical Systems I (2)

    Mechanics I  is a comprehensive introduction to fundamentals of industrial mechanical concepts, principles, and equipment. The course covers safety, lubrication, bearing installation and removal, proper installation and adjustment of belt and chain drives, as well as coupling and shaft alignment.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1) 
  

  • MECH 120 - Fluid Power (2)

    Fluid Power course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the concepts and applications of fluid power technology including hydraulics and pneumatics.  The course is an overview of fluid power technology applications; the general concept of fluid power systems; an introduction to energy input, energy output, energy control, and systems auxiliary components; as well as the design and function of components.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1) 
  
  

  • MECH 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • MECH 201 - Systematic Trouble & Cert Prep (2)

    This course will provide the students with a systematic process, utilizing critical thinking skills, to diagnose, analyze, and solve complex problems.  Several problem solving models will be discussed, but the MPACT 7 step process will be emphasized.  Students will work through case studies to develop their problem solving skills.  This course will also prep students to take the Work-keys Applied Technology test which is required by several local employers.  This is a good course for anyone who has to analyze and troubleshoot problems within their normal work routine.
  

  • MECH 210 - Mechanical Systems II (3)

    Mechanics 2 is a continuation of Mechanics 1. A further  investigation industrial mechanical concepts, principles, and equipment. The course covers advanced topics including PLC’s, laser alignment, and vibration analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 110 - Mechanical Systems I (2) 
  

  • MECH 220 - Advanced Fluid Power with PLC (2)

    The Advanced Fluid Power course is a continuation of MECH 120 introducing advanced  concepts and applications of fluid power technology including hydraulics and pneumatics.  The course will introduce the application of PLC’s to energy input, energy output, energy control, and systems auxiliary components; as well as the design and function of components.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 120 - Fluid Power (2) 
  

  • MECH 230 - Industrial Controls (2)

    Industrial Controls introduces the students to the basics of AC motor applications and control.  This course teaches electric relay control of AC electric motors found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Students learn industry-relevant skills including how to operate, install, design, and troubleshoot AC electric motor control circuits for various applications. 

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)  or MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2) 
  
  

  • MECH 260 - Process Control & Instrumentation (2)

    Process Controls cover a wide range of topics such as measurement methods, pressure measurement devices, temperature measurement devices, flow measurement devices, level measurement devices, pilot valves, pneumatic controls, electronic controls, and process controls. Students will learn to install, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot process control equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)  or MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2) 
  
  
  
  

  • MECH 292 - Internship (1-4)

    A paid internship that expands the students’ career awareness and further develops their practical hands on experience. Number of credits will be based on the numbers of hours of employment.
  

  • MECH 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Media Studies
  

  • MDIA 101 - Introduction to Media Studies (3)

    This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of media and society and surveys their systems and roles in society. Emphasis is placed on media in the United States, including historic development and technological innovation of conventional print and electronic media.

  

  • MDIA 102 - Intro to Adobe Photoshop (3)

    This course will introduce students to working with photographs and drawings focusing on web site graphics. Basics of the digital image, photo collage, banner graphics and simple animation for web sites will also be covered. Topics to be covered include: file formats, scanning, digital retouching, image selections and masking, layering, vector graphics, creating symbols, working with a time line and creating an interactive file.

  

  • MDIA 103 - Advanced Photoshop & Flash (3)

    This project-based course will begin with a review of Photoshop basics and quickly move into intermediate and advanced concepts of layering, masks and channels. Students will move from basic photo correction techniques into enhanced tools and working with color correction across color spaces of RGB, CMYK, HSB and LAB. Students will work with the animation component of Photoshop® as well as Flash®. Team and Independent projects at both mid-term and finals will replace a traditional written exam.

  

  • MDIA 104 - Web Page Design (3)

    This is the foundation course for CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification. Students learn how to code Web pages from scratch using HTML, XHTML, and XML incorporating Java Scripting. Students will explore basic and advanced tags by creating web pages utilizing tables, frames, audio, video, and java scripting.

  

  • MDIA 105 - Internet Foundation (4)

    This is the foundation course for CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification. Students learn how to use key Internet technologies, such as Web browsers, e-mail, newsgroups, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet and search engines. Students will learn how to create simple Web pages containing text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables, forms and frames. Students also learn fundamental networking concepts and practices, including network architecture and standards, networking protocols, TPC/IP, Internet servers, server-side scripting and database connectivity, and security.

  

  • MDIA 106 - Site Designer (3)

    The course focuses on theory, design, and web construction; along with information architecture concepts, web site management, scenario development and performance evaluations. Students learn how to create and manage Web sites with GUI editor based software programs. Students will learn and implement the latest strategies to develop web sites, evaluate design tools, discuss future technology standards, and explore the incompatibility issues surrounding current browsers.

  

  • MDIA 121 - Intro to Digital Photography (3)

    This course is an introduction to the use of digital photography techniques. This course will emphasize visualization, composition, and the aesthetics of digital photography. This course will also introduce the basic operations of the camera and electronic imaging as well as software applications to produce quality digital images.

  

  • MDIA 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • MDIA 202 - Video Production (3)

    Introduction to analog and digital video production and editing theories, effects, and techniques. Students will develop video products using analog and digital recording methods and computerized video editing systems and digital video effects programs and hardware and software issues relating to 3-dimensional graphics manipulation, video compression, and recording.

  

  • MDIA 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Medical Assisting
  

  • MAST 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting (3)

    This course is a foundation course for all medical assisting programs (clinical and/or administrative). Topics include medical assisting and other allied health disciplines as a profession, health care settings, communication skills, coping skills, topics in psychology, and medical law and ethics. Emphasis is also placed on professionalism topics including personal traits of the health care professional, work place dynamics, career planning and employment.  In addition, basic keyboarding skills and 10 key skills are reviewed and competency is required.
  

  • MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3)

    This course is an integral component in understanding the language of medicine. It is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic structure of medical terms, word building and definitions as well as the applications of medical terminology. A human body systems approach is utilized and topics covered in each system include anatomy and physiology overview, medical terms, symptoms and signs, diseases and disorders, treatments, procedures and devices.

  
  

  • MAST 106 - Medical Office Management (2)

    This course is a foundational course in administrative medical assisting. Topics include: the facility environment, computers in the ambulatory care setting, electronic medical records (EMR), telecommunications, patient scheduling, medical records management, written communications, daily financial practices, introduction to medical coding, insurance, billing and collections, accounting practices, and facility and equipment management are covered. In addition, more advanced topics are covered: management styles, risk management, importance of teamwork, supervising personnel, procedure manual, HIPAA implications, marketing functions, records and financial management, liability coverage, human resource management such as recruiting and hiring office personnel, dismissing employees, and complying with personnel laws are covered. Good record keeping principles are stressed in this course.   Emphasis is placed on applications of electronic technology and fundamental writing skills as well as basic medical assisting clerical and operational functions.


    Corerequisite(s): MAST 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting (3) , MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3) , and MAST 106L - Medical Office Management Lab (1) 
  

  • MAST 106L - Medical Office Management Lab (1)

    This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 106 Medical Office Management. It emphasizes hands-on demographic data entry, billing and coding, insurance filing, reporting, as well as other electronic data functions of medical information management systems.

    Corerequisite(s): MAST 106 - Medical Office Management (2) 
  
  

  • MAST 202L - Clinical Medical Assistant I Lab (1)

    This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2) . Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning of skills related to the lecture portion including: blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, weight, and pain level. Additional hands on learning skills covered are observation skills, patient care, patient positioning for examinations, vision screening, patient education instructions, and pre-surgical patient preparation procedures. Students must be competent in all skills tested.


    Prerequisite(s): MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3) 
    Corerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2) 
  

  • MAST 203 - Pharmacology for the MA (3)

    Basics of pharmacology and administration of medications are the focus of this course. Included topics are medical uses of drugs, drug names, history and sources of drugs, drug regulations and legal classifications of drugs, drug reference and standards, classification of drugs, principal actions of drugs, drug routes, forms of drugs, storage and handling of medications, emergency drug supplies and drug abuse. Also, covered are legal and ethical implications, drug dosage, medication labels, calculation of drug dosages, medications measured in units, calculation of age specific drug dosages, administration of medication by various routes including parenteral, oral and inhalation, administration of allergenic extracts, and principles of IV therapy. Emphasis is placed on the “rights” of medication administration.
  

  • MAST 206 - Clinical Medical Assistant II (2)

    This course builds on topics covered in MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)  and introduces new information including an introduction to medical laboratory, lab equipment and safety, microbiology, collecting, processing, and testing of blood and urine specimens nutrition and special diets, principles of pharmacology, and drug administration.  The course also includes topics on the anatomy of the heart, cardiac cycle, 12-lead ECG, lead identification, ECG tracing troubleshooting, cardiac dysrhythmias, Holter monitors, and stress testing.  Additional topics covered are: anatomy of the respiratory system, symptoms of respiratory conditions/disorders, pulmonary function testing including Spirometry, peak flow meters, pulse oximetry and the medical assistant’s role in diagnostic radiology.

    Prerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)  .
    Corerequisite(s): MAST 206L - Clinical Medical Assistant II Lab (1) 
  

  • MAST 206L - Clinical Medical Assistant II Lab (1)

    This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 206 - Clinical Medical Assistant II (2) .  Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning of skills covered in MAST 206  lecture.  These skills include performing hematology tests, urinalysis, basic microbiology testing and CLIA waved tests such as blood glucose, Strep-A, and pregnancy testing.  Additional hands-on skills cowered in the course are the administration of oral and paternal (injections) patient medications, performing ECG tests including electrode placement and lead connection.  Pulmonary function testing is introduced using peak flow meters and respiratory treatment including the proper use of a nebulizer and pulse oximetry.


    Prerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2) 
    Corerequisite(s): MAST 206 - Clinical Medical Assistant II (2) 
  
  

Medical Laboratory Technician
  

  • MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2)

    Orientation to general laboratory practice and explores the profession of medical laboratory technician for students interested in the medical laboratory technician program. Course includes laboratory safety, lab math, health care ethics, and the divisions of the clinical laboratory.
  

  • MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2)

    Study the essential laboratory skills such as pipet techniques, proper safety and protective equipment procedures, operating a centrifuge, preparing reagents and solutions, laboratory mathematics and measurement, infections disease precautions, medical terminology, clinical urinalysis and body fluids.
  

  • MLT 200 - Hematology/Coagulation (3)

     

    Study the fundamental concepts in hematology and hemostasis, to include hemoglobinopathies, hematopoiesis, anemias, leukocyte disorders, leukemia’s and other hematological disorders. Study normal platelet and clotting physiology as well as disorders of the clotting mechanisms. Continue the study of cellular identification in body fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) , and acceptance into MLT program is required.
  
  

  • MLT 202 - Medical Microbiology (4)

     

    Study the clinical aspects of infectious disease, to include bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and virology. The course will include specimen collection and handling of normal flora and pathogens within the body. Explore the laboratory identification of different microorganisms, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, epidemiology and medical treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) , and acceptance into MLT program is required.
  

  • MLT 203 - Immunohematology (3)

     

    Explore the basic principles of blood banking and immunology to include the organization and functions of the immune system, antigen/antibodies, complement, humoral and immunity of cell-mediates and disorders of the immune system. Present the theoretical and practical concepts of blood bank/transfusion medicine.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) , and acceptance into MLT program is required.
  

  • MLT 204 - Clinical Chemistry (3)

     

    Study the analysis of the chemical constituents of blood to include specimen collection, processing, correlation of normal and pathological physiology and the diagnostic correlations in health and disease. Laboratory emphasizes the analytical accuracy and precision by using manual and automated laboratory techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) , and acceptance into MLT program is required.
  
 

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