Patient Care Technology (ECRD, NUPC, NURA, HPRS)

ECRD-1111. Electrocardiograph. (1 Credit)

(1-0-3-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. Lab fee.

ECRD-1211. Electrocardiograph. (2 Credits)

(2-1-3-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. Lab fee.

HPRS-1105. Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals. (1 Credit)

(1-1-0-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in health care, with emphasis on the ethical and legal responsibilities of health care professionals. Lab fee.

HPRS-1106. Essentials of Medical Terminology. (1 Credit)

(1-1-1-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure and application. Lab fee.

HPRS-1304. Basic Health Professions Skills Health Professionals. (3 Credits)

(3-2-4-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods. Lab fee.

NUPC-1164. Practicum, Patient Care Assistant/Aide. (1 Credit)

(1-0-0-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Lab fee $52 includes drug screen and professional liability insurance.

NUPC-1320. Patient Care Tech. (3 Credits)

(3-2-4-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Training, skills, and knowledge needed to gain employment as a patient care technician in a hospital setting. Lab fee.

NURA-1160. Clinical, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Asst/Aide. (1 Credit)

(1-0-0-6) This course is taken for academic credit. (Prerequisite: See health occupations advisor) Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lab fee $87 includes professional liability insurance and drug screening.

NURA-1307. Body Systems. (3 Credits)

This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A basic study of the structures and functions of the human body. Lab fee.

NURA-1401. Nurse Aide for Health Care. (4 Credits)

(4-3-4-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to patients of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident's rights, communication, safety. Emphasis on observation, reporting, and assisting students in maintaining basic comfort and safety with emphasis on effective interaction with restorative services, mental health, and social service needs. Lab fee.