GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

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Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesCertificatesoffice functions related to medical office administration.Major CoursesCreditOST 131 Keyboarding 2OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building 2OST 136 Word Processing 3OST 137 Office Software Applications 3OST 141 Medical Terms I - Med Office 3OST 142 Medical Terms II - Med Office 3Total Semester Hour Credits: 16Medical Office AdministrationIntermediate Certificate (C25310B)Completion of the Medical Office Administration -Basic certificate is required before beginning theintermediate certificate.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Students will demonstrate effective use ofcomputer software applications to performoffice functions related to medical officeadministration.2. Students will demonstrate proper use ofterminology and effective communicationtechniques related to medical office administration.Major CoursesCreditOST 134 Text Entry and Formatting 3OST 148 Med. Coding, Billing & Insurance 3OST 149 Medical Legal Issues 3OST 153 Office Finance Solutions 2OST 243 Medical Office Simulation 3OST 244 Medical Document Formatting 2Total Semester Hour Credits: 16The courses taken in these certificates may beapplied toward the Medical Office Administrationdegree program; however, OST course credits earnedover five years ago will not apply toward the certificatesor degree in Medical Office Administration.Nursing AssistantCertificate (C45480)The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individualsto work under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals in performing nursing care andservices for persons of all ages.Course work emphasizes growth and developmentthroughout the life span, personal care, vital signs,communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeuticactivities, accident and fire safety, householdenvironment and equipment management, familyresources and services, and employment skills.After successful completion of NAS 101, graduateswill be eligible to take the state certificationexam. Successful completion of NAS 102 will allowgraduates to be listed as Nursing Assistant II withthe North Carolina Board of Nursing. They maybe employed in home health agencies, hospitals,clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, anddoctors’ offices.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of therole and awareness of the scope of practicefor nursing assistant I and II in NorthCarolina.2. Students will demonstrate mastery of skillsrequired by DFS, NCBON, and NCCCS for educationof nurse aides in North Carolina.3. Students will demonstrate mastery of skillsrequired to successfully practice as a medicationaide in North Carolina.4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of therole and awareness of the scope of practiceof the medication aide in North Carolina.Major CoursesCreditNAS 101* Nursing Assistant I 6NAS 102 Nursing Assistant II 6NAS 103 Home Health Care 2Total Semester Hours Credit 14Additional Courses:NAS 107 Medication Aide 1*Please Note: Some financial aid will not cover theNursing Assistant classes because they are certificate-levelcourses. Please check with your financialaid specialist prior to expecting third party payers tocover the expenses incurred for this course.NAS 101 (Nursing Assistant I)CURRICULUM DESCRIPTIONThe Nursing Assistant I course introduces basicnursing skills required to provide personal carefor patients, residents, or clients in a health caresetting. Topics include communications, safety,patients’ rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination,nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, andmental health. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to demonstrate skills necessary to qualify asa Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina NurseAide I Registry.140
Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesCertificatesADMISSION INFORMATIONStudents applying for admission to the GastonCollege Nursing Assistant program MUST meet thefollowing requirements for GENERAL ADMISSION tothe college:1. Submit a completed Application forAdmission on-line at www.gaston.edu or inperson in the Admissions Office.2. Request that your high school mail anofficial high school transcript to the AdmissionsOffice at Gaston College, 201 Highway321 South, Dallas, NC 28034-1499. Thedocumentation listed below can be submittedin the place of a traditional high schooltranscript:• Official Adult High School transcript• Official copies of GED scores(minimumscore of 225 and no subscore less than35)• Official transcript from InternationalCorrespondence School• Official transcript from Home School**High School graduation is not requiredfor those desiring to take NA I only.3. Request that all colleges previously attendedsubmit official transcripts.4. Schedule and take the placement test withthe Admissions Office. Students must scoreat least 51 on reading and 18 on math onCOMPASS Placement Test or a 33 on thereading and 30 on numeric math on ASSETtest in order to be eligible for the Nursing Assistantclass. If scores are lower than this,student must complete Reading 080 and/or Math 060 with a passing grade beforeattempting the Nursing Assistant Class.5. The placement test may not be required ofany person who has scored 500 on the verbalsection and 520 on the math section ofthe SAT or who has a score of 21 on the ACTon English and Math. (All test scores must beless than five years old.) A transfer studentwho has earned a “C” in both college levelmath and English from a regionally accreditedinstitution shall have the test waived.6. International students will be required todemonstrate English proficiency. This maybe established by scoring no less than 540(207 on the computer) on the Test of Englishas a Foreign Language (TOEFL). United Statesresident applicants whose primary spokenlanguage is not English will be required todemonstrate English proficiency. This may beestablished by scoring no less than 540 (207on the computer) on the TOEFL. The DepartmentChairperson of the Nursing AssistantProgram, in consultation with the Dean of theHealth Education Institute, will determine themeans of demonstrating proficiency on anindividual basis. (See college website formore information.)7. Complete a new student orientation with theAdmissions Office either on-line or in person.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLETO REGISTER FOR THE NURSING ASSISTANTPROGRAM:1. Prior to registration, students must attenda session to get a packet that explains allrequirements for the class.2. Registration will be per Gaston College procedureonline, by telephone, or in person.3. Complete a student information sheet for thenursing assistant program.4. Provide a government issued picture identification(for example: driver’s license, militaryID, or passport).5. The criminal background check is requiredprior to participating in the clinical componentof this program. The clinical site(s) hasthe right to deny students access basedon criminal background. This denial wouldresult in the student’s inability to successfullycomplete the program. Any studentwith a conviction of assault, neglect, abuse,stealing of any kind or illegal drug possessionin the past seven years will not be allowedto participate in clinical. Any outstandingcharges must be resolved prior to studentattending clinical. Please follow instructionsincluded in this packet.6. The medical form must be completed in itsentirety and must demonstrate evidence ofa physical exam within one year prior to thedate of the beginning of class. The form mustdocument satisfactory emotional and physicalhealth.a. Prospective students with known or suspectedcommunicable or other serious illnessesare ethically and legally obligatedto evaluate their health status in view ofclient safety. In addition, a physician’sstatement must be provided documentingthat the disease state has been resolvedor adequately controlled.b. Hepatitis B vaccine is suggested for allnursing assistant students. Should thestudent choose to decline the HepatitisB vaccine, he/she will need to sign a declinationform which is included with theHealth Form.c. The health form must be completedby a duly licensed physician, physicianassistant, or nurse practitioner and must141
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