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colligative properties are studied. Chemical
systems introduce dynamic equilibrium.
Acid/base systems continue this topic, leading
to strong and weak acids, pH, buffers and
slightly soluble salts. Kinetics introduces a
unit on non-equilibrium systems. Study of the
three laws of thermodynamics follows,
emphasizing spontaneity of reactions. Voltaic
and electrolytic cells are covered. The course
concludes with a short study of nuclear chemistry.
CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I
5 Credits
Co-requisite: CHE 211 Lab
Prerequisites: CHE 111 and 112
This course covers structure and reactions of
aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional
group families. Nomenclature of organic
compounds, stereochemistry, and reaction
mechanisms are also covered. Laboratory
demonstrates the above concepts and
techniques.
CHE 212 Organic Chemistry II
5 Credits
Co-requisite: CHE 212
Prerequisite: CHE 211
This course covers structure, reactions and
reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds
and continuation of functional group families
from CHE 211. The chemistry of heterocycles
and biologically related compounds is
introduced if time permits. Lab demonstrates
the above concepts and lab techniques.
CHP - CONTINUING
EDUCATION FOR
HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
CHP 106 Case Management
0.5 Credit
This is a basic introductory course that
explores the concept of case management in
the hospital, home care, insurance companies,
and private sector. The course includes negotiating
contracts, developing care plans, reporting
and conflict negotiating.
CHP 107 Camp Health Care
0.5 Credit
This course is open to RNs, LPNs, EMTs and
Advanced Red Cross First Aid carriers. It presents
health issues and health responsibilities
for camp health care. Social services regulations,
medications, protocols, first aid equipment,
immunizations, communicable diseases,
care of chronic health conditions and
the role of the health care provider with camp
staff will be discussed.
CHP 120 Health Care Finance
Matters
1 Credit
The emphasis of this course is placed on the
relationship between the health care provider
and the charges submitted for services provided,
understanding how to interpret bills, dealing
with billing and collection problems,
billing terms, insurance terms, and the like.
An examination of the methods and procedures
dealing with hospital billing, related services,
and the health care industry and its
structure are also explored.
CHP 150 Computing in Comfort
0.5 Credit
Computing in Comfort is a series of
Awareness Through Movement® lessons to
help the student learn about the functioning of
the body to achieve relaxed, efficient, strainfree,
safe and comfortable ways of using the
computer. Discussions includes choosing
equipment that maintains and enhances proper
body use, and how to set up a workstation
to improve comfort and productivity.
CHP 165 Introspective Ethics
1 Credit
This course provides a philosophical approach
to the practice of ethics in the healthcare setting.
An in-depth look at one’s own internal
development of personal daily decision making
process regarding ethical choices is provided.
CHP 185 Basic Life Support (BLS)
Provider C
0.5 Credit
This course provides the American Heart
Association’s basic life support healthcare
provider C certification course. The class covers
the following material: adult, child and
infant CPR, foreign body airway obstruction,
and rescue breathing. Certification is good for
two years.
CHP 201 Ethics in Health Care
0.5 Credit
This course presents the ethical dilemmas that
have become everyday issues in health care.
Also presented is the effect that technology
has had on such discussions as the “right to
die” and “duty to die.” Although there are no
“answers” to ethical dilemmas, many insights
are studied by examining the issues.
CHP 208 Basic EKG Interpretation
1 Credit
This course presents the anatomy and physiology
of the heart, conduction system, normal
and abnormal stimuli of cardiac muscle and
recognition of arrhythmias.
CHP 209 Spanish for Health Care-
Level I
1 Credit
This course covers basic anatomy and medical
terminology. The course enables students
to speak with patients and encourage needed
information. This course is adapted to your
needs.
CHP 210 Physical Assessment of
theAdult
2 Credits
Participants learn how to obtain a complete
health history, which is integrated with a
physical exam. The assessment skills of
inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
are practiced in class. Proper use of
equipment, such as the otoscope, tuning fork,
ophthalmoscope and reflex hammer are also
covered.
CHP 217 Phlebotomy Refresher
1 Credit
This course covers OSHA regulations; collection
procedures and requirements for various
laboratory tests; phlebotomy technique; problem
solving; legal implications and phlebotomist/patient
rights.
CHP 218 Supervision and Delegation
0.5 Credit
This course covers the rules delegation of
nursing tasks, including documentation and
supervision issues.
CHP 219 Spouse and Child Abuse
0.5 Credit
This course will explore the dynamics of
spousal battering and child abuse: recognition,
assessment, intervention, reporting; as well as
legal requirements concerning reporting.
CHP 220 Advanced Ethics and Law
0.5 Credit
This course explores issues on the cutting
edge of ethics and law, such as advanced
treatment directives, technology and transplant
of fetal issues.
CHP 225 Introduction to Home
Health Nursing
0.5 Credit
This course introduces home health nursing
from the standpoint of services provided by
for-profit and nonprofit agencies, funding for
home health care, and community support
services. The role of the nurse, the family,
reimbursements and the future of home health
care are emphasized. This course should be
followed with CEN 264 and CEN 243.
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