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Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
NURS 219 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III
PRECEPTORSHIP
3CR
The course combines the concepts and skills learned throughout the
practical nurse program. Emphasizes skill development, independence, time
management and the nursing process as the basis for providing care to a
group of clients. Prerequisites: NURS 122, NURS 132. Corequisite: NURS 213.
NURS 221 NURSING & THE CHILDBEARING
FAMILY
3CR
This course focuses on normal growth and development and nursing needs
of the child-bearing family from pre-conception through infancy while
presenting a holistic approach to the culturally diverse families. Nursing care
related to other aspects of the reproductive system (STDs, Family Planning) is
also included. Prerequisites: NURS 131, NURS 132. Corequisite: NURS 222.
NURS 222 NURSING & THE CHILDBEARING
FAMILY PRACTICUM
3CR
Registered Nurse student care experience with mothers, newborns, and
families. Students acquire cultural awareness and information literacy
pertaining to the new family unit. Prerequisites: NURS 131, NURS 132.
Corequisite: NURS 221.
NURS 225 NURSING OF CHILDREN 3CR
This course focuses on the growth and development of the child from birth
through adolescence in diverse populations. Major childhood illnesses and
community resources for family units discussed. Prerequisites: NURS 131,
NURS 132. Corequisite: NURS 226.
NURS 226 NURSING OF CHILDREN PRACTICUM 3CR
This course provides an opportunity for students to apply and expand their
critical thinking skills, use of the nursing process, and communications skills
while focusing on acutely ill pediatric clients and their families. Prerequisites:
NURS 131, NURS 132, NURS 135, NURS 139 Corequisite: NURS 225.
NURS 241 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III 5CR
This course teaches advanced nursing theory and scientific principles
emphasizing clients with complex health disturbances across the adult life.
Nursing research and evidenced based practice will be introduced, as it pertains
to direct client care. Emphasis is on the nurse role in collaborative partnership
with all health team members in developing and evaluating effectiveness
of client care plan. Prerequisites: NURS 221, NURS 222, NURS 225, NURS 226.
Corequisite: NURS 242.
NURS 242 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III
PRACTICUM
5CR
This course provides opportunities for students to work in an acute care
setting with clients manifesting multi-faceted physiological, mental, and
social health disturbances. Prerequisites: NURS 221, NURS 222, NURS 225,
NURS 226. Corequisite: NURS 241.
NURS 243 LEADERSHIP AND
NURSING PRACTICE
3CR
This course introduces the nurse student to the legal, ethical, and professional
components of nursing. Included in the course is nursing history, growth of
nursing, and current trends as applied to clinical and practice areas. Specialty
areas within the profession will be presented and discussed. Nurse role as
educator and leader, with a special emphasis on culturally competent care is
explored. Prerequisites: NURS 241, NURS 242.
NURS 244 LEADERSHIP AND NURSING
PRACTICE PRECEPTORSHIP
6CR
This course is a clinical preceptorship in a nursing practice setting. The focus
is on the student’s ability to integrate delivery of care with teamwork and
leadership. Prerequisites: NURS 241, NURS 242.
NUTR& 101 NUTRITION 5CR
This course studies the concepts of nutrition and biochemistry. It also
addresses nutrition of different life cycles and diet planning as significant
factors of health and wellness. Prerequisite: ABED 046, or ABED 053, or
equivalent placement scores.
OTA 101 CONDITIONS IN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
4CR
This course covers basic pathophysiology with emphasis on conditions most
frequently observed and treated in physical rehabilitation and occupational
therapy. Topics include etiology, pathology, manifestation, treatment, and
prognosis of selected body systems. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, BIOL& 175,
MEDA 116, PSYC&200, MATH 070 or equivalent placement score Corequisites:
OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 113.
OTA 110 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN
THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
5CR
This course includes an introduction to occupational therapy, basic theory and
philosophy, ethics, and areas of OT practice. The student will craft a personal
development plan based on the tenets of occupational therapy. Prerequisites:
BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, PSYC&200. Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 111, OTA 113.
OTA 111 APPLIED THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES 5CR
Students will learn to train clients in basic and instrumental ADLs, manual
occupations and crafts; students will perform activity analyses and explain the
role of cognition in daily activities. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, PSYC&200.
Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, OTA 113.
OTA 112 FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT
AND KINESIOLOGY
5CR
Introduction to the physical aspects of daily life. Emphasis on functional
movement of the upper extremities and trunk. In-depth exploration of muscles,
nerves, and skeletal components of human function. Prerequisites: NURS 110,
BIOL& 175, MEDA 116, PSYC& 200. Corequisites: OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112.
OTA 113 ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3CR
This course provides an introduction to adaptive equipment including simple
tools, seating and positioning devices, and computer use in therapeutic
interventions. These adapted technologies are an important part of the
practice of occupational therapy. Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, MEDA 116,
PSYC&200. Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, OTA 111.
OTA 120 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
AND BEHAVIOR
3CR
This course provides an introduction to written documentation, oral reporting,
teamwork, professional ethics and standards, relationship of the Occupational
Therapy Assistant (OTA) to the Occupational Therapist (OTR), and effective
communication with clients. Prerequisites: OTA 141, BIO 111, MEDA 116,
PSYCH& 200, OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112, OTA 113. Corequisites: OTA 121,
OTA 122, OTA 123, OTA 124.
OTA 121 PRINCIPLES/PRACTICE:
OTA IN PHYS DISABILITIES
5CR
This class provides in depth exposure to common medical conditions,
physical disabilities, and the specific interventions and treatments used by the
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Prerequisites: OTA 141, BIO 111, MEDA 116,
PSYCH& 200, OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112, OTA 113. Corequisites: OTA 120, OTA 122,
OTA 123, OTA, 124.
OTA 122 PRINCIPLES OF OT: MENTAL HEALTH 5CR
This class provides an in-depth exposure to common psychiatric disorders
and the interventions used by the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in
various practice settings. This course will also examine the psychosocial and
socio-cultural aspects of disability. Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, OTA 121,
OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223.
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