Course Descriptions - Kankakee Community College

tical Nurses. Principles and theories relating to medical-surgical
nursing, maternal-child nursing, mental health concepts, and
pharmacology will be reviewed, utilizing lectures, discussions
and testing to simulate the exam experience. This course does
not guarantee satisfactory results on the exam. Guidance will
be given regarding the method of testing and how to prepare
for the examination.
NURSING ASSISTANT
PNUR 1438 - Nursing Assistant 4.5/7 (8)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score. The course is designed
to prepare individuals to function in the role of nursing assistants
under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Students will be prepared
to offer basic services relating to the comfort, welfare and
safety of persons requiring health care. The course is designed
to meet the curriculum requirements of the Illinois Department
of Public Health. The KCC Physical Examination form must be
completed prior to beginning the clinical experience; forms are
available in the Division of Student Services. Each student in this
course must have a physical exam, criminal background check
and a negative drug screen.
PNUR 1441 - Alzheimer’s & Related Diseases 1/0 (1)
Prerequisite: PNUR 1438 or consent of instructor. This course is
designed to prepare the health care worker to care for clients with
Alzheimer’s and related diseases. This course meets the curriculum
requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Office Professional &
Office Assistant
Office Professional and Office Assistant course descriptions are
listed among courses with a BSNS prefix. These descriptions
begin on Page 125.
Office Assistant and Office Professional courses are:
BSNS 1312 - Proofreading & Editing
BSNS 1353 - Administrative Office Procedures
BSNS 1411 - Keyboarding
BSNS 2311 - Telephone Techniques
BSNS 2403 - Office Professional Internship
COSC 1023 - Intermediate Word
COSC 1181 - Voice Recognition
COSC 1352 - Word
COSC 2033 - Advanced Word
Orientation
ORIN 1011 - Job Readiness (Based on demand) 1/0 (1)
This course presents job readiness skills which facilitate obtaining
employment. A variety of topics are presented to orient the
student to interview techniques, resume development, cover
letter and follow-up letter writing, basic job search skills, and
job retention. At course end, students will receive a portfolio
containing a professionally prepared laser-printed resume, cover
letter, and follow-up letter. This course may be taken under the
pass/fail grading option. See Pages 170-171.
ORIN 1501 - College Success Skills 1/0 (1)
This is a foundational course in active learning strategies and
effective study skills that focuses on the learner’s role and responsibility
in the learning process. The course presents college
survival skills which facilitate student success. Topics such as
effective note taking, time management, study methods, and
test-taking tips are covered.
ORIN 1601 - Career Exploration 1/0 (1)
This course is for students who have not yet committed to a
major and who want to explore their academic options. Topics
will include the major/career decision-making process, including
self assessment, majors and career options, and action plans. In
addition, students will explore career interests, skills, abilities,
and work-related values to develop an informed educational and
career plan.
Paralegal/
Legal Assistant Studies
PLAS 1103 - Introduction to Paralegal/
Legal Assistant Studies 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor;
and ENGL 1613 or concurrent enrollment. This is a survey course
introducing students to the paralegal profession. A practical
approach is used to explain a paralegal’s roles, skills, and responsibilities.
The course also emphasizes mastering terms, reviewing
basic techniques of legal research and writing, and ethics for paralegals.
To continue enrolling in Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies
courses, this course must be completed with a grade of B or
better.
PLAS 1123 - Legal Research & Writing I 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1103 with a grade of B or better; ENGL
1613 with a grade of C or better; BSNS 1653; and one of the
following: COSC 1352, Microsoft Office Specialist certification,
or instructor consent. This course, the first in a two-semester
sequence, emphasizes performing legal research in the library
and on the computer. The fundamentals of legal analysis and
writing, correct citation form, and eliminating mechanical errors
are stressed.
PLAS 1133 - Legal Research & Writing II 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1123 and PLAS 1213. This course, the second
of a two-semester sequence, continues to emphasize performing
legal research in the library and on the computer. While the first
semester stresses research techniques, this course stresses online
research, correct citation form, and eliminating grammatical,
spelling, and other writing errors.
PLAS 1153 - Law Office Management 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment. This course
offers a realistic look at the law office environment. Practical
information to be covered will include client management, case
files, confidentiality, deadlines, computer file access and billable
hours.
PLAS 1213 - Civil Litigation 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1103 with a grade of B or better; ENGL
1613 with a grade of C or better; and PLAS 1123 or concurrent
enrollment. This course covers both substantive civil law and civil
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