2004-2006 Catalog - Iowa Lakes Community College

Course DescriptionsSS284A American Indian History and Culture II, 3 cr.A survey of the social, cultural, political and economic history ofthe Indian people of North America from the mid-nineteenthcentury to the present.SS293A Unites States History (1945-present), 3 cr.Investigation of the rise of the United States after World War II tothe modern country of the present. Topics include: aftermath ofWorld War II, nuclear power, the Cold War, Vietnam, diplomacy,presidential power, and family life.SpeechSP101A Speech Activities I, 1 cr.Students receive credit for participating in intercollegiate speechcompetition in a variety of individual speaking events.SP103A Fundamentals of Speech Communication, 3 cr.Development of the basic skills involved in variety of speakingsituations, including oral presentations and interpersonalspeaking. Emphasis is placed on organization, voice, articulation,listening, non-verbal communication, critical thinking, andmethods of dealing with speech comprehension.SP111A Speech Activities II, 1 cr.Continuation of SP101A.SP113A Introduction to Theatre, 2 cr.SP114A Introduction to Theatre, 3 cr.Introduces drama as a separate literary form as approachedhistorically from Greek drama to the present, including bothclassic and contemporary drama.SP122A Public Speaking, 2 cr.Creation, organization and delivery of original speeches, oralinterpretation of literature, group discussion, and debate.SP123A Public Speaking, 3 cr.In-depth study of the public speaker’s responsibilities in a varietyof group communication settings, including special occasionspeeches, oral interpretation, informative and persuasivespeaking.SP133A Fundamentals of ActingIntroduces students to acting and allows them to gain anawareness of the fundamentals of acting. Students will useexercise, analysis, and scene work to understand the art ofacting. Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques,philosophies and approaches.SP142A Interpersonal Speech, 2 cr.Designed to improve ability in speaking to others in interpersonalsituations such as conversation, relationships, business, andgroup discussions.SP143A Interpersonal Communication, 3 cr.Examines how humans communicate in one-on-one situationsthrough personal and professional relationships.SP201A Theatre Participatory Workshop, 1 cr.Each workshop will stress a love for theatre and may focus onany of, but not limited to, the following areas: playwrights; actingschools-of-thought; and roles within the theater such as director,set designer, costume designer, etc. Repeatable for credit.Surgical TechnologyST111C Surgical Technology Practicum, 1 cr.Clinical course with emphasis on the application of knowledgeand skills in the lab and clinical setting. Students begin to gainexperience for functioning in the operating room as a surgicaltechnologist. Corequisites: ST114C and ST117C.ST112C Microbiology-ST, 2 cr.This course includes the correlation of the relationship to thepractice of sterile technique and infection control in the operativesetting. The student will use the microscope to contrast andcompare the structure and characteristics of microorganisms.ST116C Introduction to Surgical Technology, 4 cr.Study of professional responsibilities and conduct; operatingroom environment; fire and electrical safety; universalprecautions; and operating room safety. Basic microbiology andits relationship to healing and the many types of pharmacologicalagents used in surgery will be included.ST118C Surgical Techniques I, 6 cr.The principles of aseptic techniques including methods ofsterilization and disinfection; procedures for scrubbing, gowningand gloving; and the means for sanitizing the operating room.Includes preoperative routine.ST121C Surgical Technology Practicum II, 1 cr.Clinical course with emphasis on application of knowledge fromthe previous and current semesters. Clinical supervision isaccomplished through use of a preceptor at a cooperating healthcare faculty. The course applies skills learned in previous coursesand helps the student gain experience to be able to function at theentry level for employment. Prerequisites: ST111C, ST114C andST117C. Corequisites: concurrent registration in ST124C andST126C.ST122C Patient Care Concepts, 2 cr.This course will introduce the student to the practice of surgicaltechnology. The student is introduced to ancillary areas of thesurgical environment to assess patient’s needs and learnpre and postoperative routine.ST124C Surgical Techniques II, 4 cr.This course completes the study of surgical techniques,specifically supplies and equipment. Operating furniture andequipment; sutures and sponges; drainage systems; counts; anda final encompassing unit on establishing a sterile field arecovered. Prerequisites: ST111C, ST114C and ST117C.ST126C Surgical Procedures, 6 cr.This course addresses diagnostic, general and specializedsurgery. General surgery covers procedures on hernias, thyroidand breast. Other units deal with common procedures andspecial instruments needed for specialized surgery in thfollowing areas: gastrointestinal; obstetrics and gynecology;genitourinary; ear, nose and throat; opthalmic; plastic;orthopedic; neurosurgery; thoracic; and cardiovascular/peripheralsurgery. Prerequisites: ST111C, ST114C and ST117C.ST131C Surgical Technology Practicum III, 8 cr.Clinical course with continued application of knowledge and skillsin the clinical setting of a cooperative health care facility. This83