Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

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PN 101 NURSING CONCEPTS A
Includes a general orientation to all areas of care and provides
a foundation of all basic procedures used in meeting the
patient’s needs. A study of abbreviations and symbols is
included. Also includes the study of drugs, methods of
administration and dosage computation and provides
in for ma tion on classifications, therapeutic action, and the
side-effects of drugs. Students will gain experience giving
med i ca tions throughout the program. 9 credits
PN 105 NURSING CONCEPTS B
The history of nursing, community health, nutrition, mental
health and ge ri at ric nursing. Includes an introduction to
improving health and pre vent ing illness in the community,
the study of nutrients, the food pyramid, water electrolytes,
and pH, with an emphasis on how good nutrition is essential
in promoting physical and mental health. Also covers mental
health and illness including causes and rehabilitation.
Studies the normal aging process, chronic conditions of
aging and care environments and covers the role of the
nurse in prevention of problems facing this group.
2 1/2 credits
PN 110 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Study of medical terms, defining and recognizing words
used in the health field. 1/2 credit
PN 116 NURSING CONCEPTS C
Covers the nursing of the childbearing family and children.
The student will be introduced to the physiology and
pregnancy, labor and delivery, the puerperium, fetal growth
and development and the care of the newborn infant. Will
also study the growth and de vel op ment from infancy to
adolescence and the health prob lems of each age group.
4 1/2 credits
PN 121 NURSING CONCEPTS D
Covers the nursing of the adult. Intro to the theory and
practice of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
of patients of all ages with common medical and surgical
conditions that vary in severity. Also covers the role of
the practical nurse in meeting the basic needs of patients
in all stages of illness. Basic information concerning the
effects of drugs, their uses and abuses are also studied.
11 1/2 credits
PN 130 PHARMACOLOGY
The study of drugs, methods of administration and dosage
com pu ta tion. Provides information on classifications, ther a-
peu tic action, and side-effects of drugs. Provides experience
giving medications throughout the program. 1 credit
PN 200 NURSING CLINICAL
A continuation of PN 121 in the clinical setting with
exposure to more complex nursing situations in which more
than one patient may be assigned. 4 credits
PN 205 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LPN
Study of personal, educational and vocational responsibilities
in clud ing legal, ethical and spiritual aspects of communication.
Also covered are issues of management including leadership,
delegation, and conflict management. 1 credit
PSYC 100 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
This course is designed to help a student recognize the
importance of adjusting and getting along as a member of a
working team. It will examine the role personality plays in the
work environment and the personal qualities, interpersonal
skills and values that employers are looking for. 3 cred its
PSYC 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY*
This course is an introduction survey to the field of
psychology with consideration of the biological bases
of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning
and memory, human growth and development, social
behavior and normal and abnormal behavior. 3 cred its
*College transferable.
PSYC 111 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
This course helps a student learn how to be a team member
in a work environment. 1 cred it
PSYC 251 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY*
A comprehensive study of abnormal personality behavior.
Detailed ex am i na tion of the origin, symptoms and
treatments of psychological disorders. 3 credits *College
transferable.
PTA 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPIST
AS SIST ING
In introduction to the field of physical therapy. Covers
history of the physical therapy profession, role and scope
of PT/PTA, professional organization, educational and job
opportunities, career decisions, confidentiality, licensure,
physical therapy terminology, basic research procedures,
multi-disciplinary team approach, communication within
the healthcare fields, as well as current issues affecting the
field of physical therapy. 2 credits
PTA 106 KINESIOLOGY
This course includes classroom instruction on basic
kinesiological and biomechanical principles related to
normal movement and their importance in understanding
and implementing treatment programs. The course will
provide an in-depth anatomy review with emphasis placed
on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular relationships and
function. Included in this course is gait analysis, with a focus
on normal versus abnormal biomechanics. 3 credits
PTA 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST
AS SIST ING
This course will include lecture and classroom instruction
on the fundamental skills of physical therapist assisting
required for patient care and treatment. These skills include
documentation of patient care; aseptic/sterile techniques
as well as a review of universal precautions; preparation of
the patient, treatment areas, and equipment; passive range
of motion in the traditional planes as well as the diagonal;
posture and body mechanics; patient transfers; gait training
with or without assistive devices; wheelchairs and wheelchair
mobility; architectural barriers, and activities of daily living.
The primary focus of this class will be the lab; most of the
skills are hands-on. 4 credits
PTA 116 ETHICS AND ISSUES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
This course includes classroom instruction and discussion
in ethics and important issues facing the physical therapy
profession and health care in general. Topics will include
medical law and ethics, multi-disciplinary team approach,
standards for practice and ethical conduct, professional
liability, medical malpractice, confidentiality, HIPPA,
quality assurance, employment issues, fiscal considerations,
and third-party payers. 2 credits
PTA 120 OBSERVATION AND MEASUREMENT
This course includes classroom and laboratory instruction on
the basic assessment skills necessary for monitoring patient
progress and safety, and for making recommendations for
treatment modification. Assessment techniques include vital
signs, goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture, segmental
length, girth and volume, skin and sensory assessment and
environmental assessment. 4 credits
PTA 125 PHYSICAL AGENTS AND MASSAGE
Includes classroom and lab instruction of the theory and
techniques of applying physical therapy modalities including