Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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HST 201
MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR
A variety of topics within the field of mental health will be
studied in depth. 1 credit
DEATH AND DYING
The student will become aware of the attitudes toward
death. 1 credit
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The study of children with special needs, their strengths and
weaknesses. 2 credits
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Discusses types, causes and classifications of disabilities as
well as the sexual needs of these individuals. 2 1/2 credits
DISABILITIES SEMINAR
A variety of topics within the field of disabilities will be
studied in depth. 1 credit
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT TRAINING
Provides students with behavior skills techniques.
3 credits
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING II
Actual experience working with children at various sites.
2 1/2 credits
DIVERSITY STUDIES
Study of various cultures and differences to help assist people
of minority backgrounds. 2 credits
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
The student will spend one week at four different clinic sites
for hands-on experience. 2 credits
PROGRAM PLANNING
Presents various methods of developing program plans.
2 credits
SELECTED TOPICS IN ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
A self-directed study course on pre-selected topics. This
course will utilize the e-learning system to view videos and
complete assignments for each topic. 1 credit
SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN SERVICES
Current events and topics of special interest to the student
will be researched and presented. 1 credit
CASEWORK SKILLS AND RESOURCES
An overview of the process of written documentation,
reporting procedure, program planning, quality assurance,
investigations, as well as other areas. 3 credits
ETHICS AND ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES
Topics covered will include confidentiality, ethical treatment,
rights and responsibilities, appropriate care, professional
liability, and any other topics relating to ethical behaviors in
the field of human services. 2 credits
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Explores the roles and responsibilities of various agencies
involved in the field of law enforcement and corrections.
3 credits
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Introduces the student to challenges facing adolescents in
today’s world and the potential outcomes when there is a
lack of support in the home and community. 3 credits
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Study of the addiction process and what part chemical
dependency plays in the criminal justice system. 3 credits
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IN THE
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SETTING
Four week on-the-job training, including opportunities to
implement learned theories . 2 1/2 credits
HST 203
MA 105
MA 106
MA 115
MA 125
MA 136
MA 138
MA 150
MA 155
MA 165
MA 167
ON-THE-JOB
TRAINING IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SETTING
Four week on-the-job training will provide opportunities
to implement learned theories into day-to-day experiences.
2 1/2 credits
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ASSISTING I
This course introduces medical office administrative
procedures. Topics include written and oral communications,
medical records management, filing systems, maintaining
the office environment, patient orientation, and safety.
Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic
administrative skills in the office. 2 cred its
KEYBOARDING
This course is designed to develop and increase speed
and accuracy as well as provide the correct keyboarding
techniques and procedures. 3 credits
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Spelling, building words using prefixes, suffixes, roots and
com bin ing forms, defining and recognizing words used in
the health field. 1 1/2 credits
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
Basic legal relationship of physician and patient, including
implied and informed consent, professional liability, invasion
of privacy, breach of contract and the Medical Practice Act.
2 credits
ANATOMY AND PATHOLOGY I
This course includes the study of the basic structures and
functions of the body including the skeletal, muscular,
nervous, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive,
endocrine, special senses, urinary, and reproductive systems.
It is also designed to examine the various body systems, the
diseases, and disorders affecting them. 3 credits
ANATOMY AND PATHOLOGY II
This course includes the study of the basic structures and
functions of the body including the skeletal, muscular,
nervous, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive,
endocrine, special senses, urinary, and reproductive systems.
It is also designed to examine the various body systems, the
diseases, and disorders affecting them. 3 credits.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ASSISTING II
This course will include administrative functions of the office
to include telephone techniques, appointment scheduling,
patient education, billing and accounting procedures. Upon
completion, the students should be able to perform basic
administrative skills in the office. 2 credits
MEDICAL OFFICE TRANSCRIPTION
Students will learn the proper care and operation of
transcribing machines. Students will also be responsible
to listen to recorded reports and type the documents with
emphasis on accuracy, format, and correct spelling of
medical terminology. 2 1/2 credits
PHARMACOLOGY
Identification of basic drugs, their uses and effects on the body.
Different modes of drug administration, the identification of
injection areas and techniques. Drug administration math.
2 cred its
MEDICAL CODING
This course focuses on learning the code rules for coding
and how to properly use the CPT manual and then apply
the rules to code for patient services. The student will have
the opportunity to practice exercises to gain familiarity with
how to locate terms in the CPT index and identify content
in the CPT appendices. 3 cred its