Course Descriptions

MUS.-1413 Jazz Combo I

Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Audition and music reading ability are required. Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
The Jazz Combo consists of four to six members forming quartets quintets and sextets. The instrumentation will vary each semester. Improvisation will be taught and emphasized in performance. Music may include published charts the Real Book and original student compositions. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Course Outcomes

1.  Sight read simple jazz melodies.
2. Demonstrate legato jazz style
3. Demonstrate good sound and a command of their instrument (dynamics. articulation, play in tune, etc).
4. Show a methodical approach to improvisation
   1. Play roots of each chord.
   2. Play scales of each chord.
   3. Play various combinations from notes in the chord scales for each tune.
   4. Demonstrate a command of the Bb Blues scale in improvisation.
   5. Improvise a Bb Blues improvisation without music (by ear).

5.   Learn from others in the ensemble by listening carefully and critically to their performances.

MUS.-1414 Jazz Ensemble I

1.  Students will rehearse and demonstrate the ability to play on pitch, in rhythms, and with proper techniques while maintaining a steady beat.
2. Students will interpret and perform music from the jazz traditions with stylistic accuracy.
3. Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers.
4. Students will be encouraged to learn and demonstrate their understanding of improvisation skills.
5. Students will model proper concert jazz etiquette as well as the ability to learn from others in the ensemble.

MUS.-1415 Percussion Ensemble I

MUS.-1416 Piano Chamber Ensemble I

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1417 String Ensemble I

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1418 Woodwind Ensemble I

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1419 Steel Drum Ensemble I

MUS.-1420 Brass Chamber Ensemble II

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1421 Chamber Singers II

1. Fostering the greatest possible musical development of members through the study of sound choral and vocal practice
2. Acquainting members with challenging choral literature from various styles and periods
3. Continuing the growth of the ensemble as a student activity group prepared to represent MCC in public appearances
4. Providing highly motivated singers a select ensemble which aims for a high level of achievement in limited rehearsal time

MUS.-1422 Guitar Ensemble II

MUS.-1423 Jazz Combo II

Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Audition and music reading ability required. Pre-requisite: MUS.-1413 ;
A continuation Jazz Combo for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Course Outcomes

1.  Sight read simple jazz melodies.
2. Demonstrate legato jazz style
3. Demonstrate good sound and a command of their instrument (dynamics. articulation, play in tune, etc).
4. Show a methodical approach to improvisation
   1. Play roots of each chord.
   2. Play scales of each chord.
   3. Play various combinations from notes in the chord scales for each tune.
   4. Demonstrate a command of the Bb Blues scale in improvisation.
   5. Improvise a Bb Blues improvisation without music (by ear).

5.   Learn from others in the ensemble by listening carefully and critically to their performances.

MUS.-1424 Jazz Ensemble II

1.  Students will rehearse and demonstrate the ability to play on pitch, in rhythms, and with proper techniques while maintaining a steady beat.
2. Students will interpret and perform music from the jazz traditions with stylistic accuracy.
3. Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers.
4. Students will be encouraged to learn and demonstrate their understanding of improvisation skills.
5. Students will model proper concert jazz etiquette as well as the ability to learn from others in the ensemble.

MUS.-1425 Percussion Ensemble II

MUS.-1426 Piano Chamber Ensemble II

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1427 String Ensemble II

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1428 Woodwind Ensemble II

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-1429 Steel Drum Ensemble II

MUS.-2410 Brass Chamber Ensemble III

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2411 Chamber Singers III

1. Fostering the greatest possible musical development of members through the study of sound choral and vocal practice
2. Acquainting members with challenging choral literature from various styles and periods
3. Continuing the growth of the ensemble as a student activity group prepared to represent MCC in public appearances
4. Providing highly motivated singers a select ensemble which aims for a high level of achievement in limited rehearsal time

MUS.-2412 Guitar Ensemble III

MUS.-2413 Jazz Combo III

Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-1423 . Audition and music reading ability.
A continuation of Jazz Combo for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Course Outcomes

1.  Sight read simple jazz melodies.
2. Demonstrate legato jazz style
3. Demonstrate good sound and a command of their instrument (dynamics. articulation, play in tune, etc).
4. Show a methodical approach to improvisation
   1. Play roots of each chord.
   2. Play scales of each chord.
   3. Play various combinations from notes in the chord scales for each tune.
   4. Demonstrate a command of the Bb Blues scale in improvisation.
   5. Improvise a Bb Blues improvisation without music (by ear).

5.   Learn from others in the ensemble by listening carefully and critically to their performances.

MUS.-2414 Jazz Ensemble III

1.  Students will rehearse and demonstrate the ability to play on pitch, in rhythms, and with proper techniques while maintaining a steady beat.
2. Students will interpret and perform music from the jazz traditions with stylistic accuracy.
3. Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers.
4. Students will be encouraged to learn and demonstrate their understanding of improvisation skills.
5. Students will model proper concert jazz etiquette as well as the ability to learn from others in the ensemble.

MUS.-2415 Percussion Ensemble III

MUS.-2416 Piano Chamber Ensemble III

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2417 String Ensemble III

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2418 Woodwind Ensemble III

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2419 Steel Drum Ensemble III

MUS.-2420 Brass Chamber Ensemble IV

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2421 Chamber Singers IV

1. Fostering the greatest possible musical development of members through the study of sound choral and vocal practice
2. Acquainting members with challenging choral literature from various styles and periods
3. Continuing the growth of the ensemble as a student activity group prepared to represent MCC in public appearances
4. Providing highly motivated singers a select ensemble which aims for a high level of achievement in limited rehearsal time

MUS.-2422 Guitar Ensemble IV

MUS.-2423 Jazz Combo IV

Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
Prer-equisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-2413 . Audition and music reading ability.
A continuation of Jazz Combo for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Course Outcomes

1.  Sight read simple jazz melodies.
2. Demonstrate legato jazz style
3. Demonstrate good sound and a command of their instrument (dynamics. articulation, play in tune, etc).
4. Show a methodical approach to improvisation
   1. Play roots of each chord.
   2. Play scales of each chord.
   3. Play various combinations from notes in the chord scales for each tune.
   4. Demonstrate a command of the Bb Blues scale in improvisation.
   5. Improvise a Bb Blues improvisation without music (by ear).

5.   Learn from others in the ensemble by listening carefully and critically to their performances.

MUS.-2424 Jazz Ensemble IV

1.  Students will rehearse and demonstrate the ability to play on pitch, in rhythms, and with proper techniques while maintaining a steady beat.
2. Students will interpret and perform music from the jazz traditions with stylistic accuracy.
3. Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers.
4. Students will be encouraged to learn and demonstrate their understanding of improvisation skills.
5. Students will model proper concert jazz etiquette as well as the ability to learn from others in the ensemble.

MUS.-2425 Percussion Ensemble IV

MUS.-2426 Piano Chamber Ensemble IV

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2427 String Ensemble IV

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2428 Woodwind Ensemble IV

• Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
• Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
• Explore a variety of music from other cultures
• Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
• Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
• Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
• Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
• Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
• Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

MUS.-2429 Steel Drum Ensemble IV

CNA.-123 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Credits 3.5 / 2.0 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016).

Note: Advisor signature required to register. Students registering for the Nurse Aide course must have a criminal background check completed and cleared before starting the clinical component of the course. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student. Students are required to have the approved uniform, shoes, watch (with a sweep second hand), and name tag. Co-requisite: CNA.-123L and CNA.-123C.
The Certified Nurse Aide course prepares individuals to provide basic nursing, or nursing-related services to patients, primarily those in long-term care facilities. The course covers a variety of skills required as part of
the standard certified nurse assistant curriculum in Michigan, including: answer call signals, bathing, dressing and undressing, serving and collecting meal trays, feeding residents needing assistance, assisting with ambulation, maintaining a clean and safe environment, taking and recording vital signs, and other basic skills and procedures. Students participate in classroom and skills lab experiences, as well as in clinical experiences in area long-term care facilities.  Periodic written and performance testing is scheduled.

Mott Community College is approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as a regional (region 2) Nurse Aide training program. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to take the State Written/Oral Competency Test and the State Clinical Skills Test. Successful completion of both tests is required for placement on the State Nurse Aide Registry.

Notes:The costs of the background check and immunizations are the responsibility of the student. 
Criminal Background Check: Students registering for the Phlebotomy Technician course must have a criminal background check completed and cleared before the start of the clinical component of the course.
Immunizations & Health History: All health care personnel are required to have certain immunizations and an up-to-date health history and physical exam. Contact the Mott Health Sciences Division office (CM 2313) for a list of required immunizations.  All immunizations and the health history/physical exam must be complete and submitted on CastleBranch before the start of the clinical component of the course. 

Course Outcomes

1. The nurse aide will form a relationship, communicate and interact competently on a one-on-one basis with the residents. 
2. The nurse aide will demonstrate sensitivity to resident’s emotional, social, and mental health needs through use of effective communication skills in establishing and maintaining relationships with residents, families and members of the health care team. 
3. The nurse aide will assist residents in attaining and maintaining functional independence utilizing the principles of safety and protection. 
4. The nurse aide will exhibit behavior in support and promotion of resident’s rights.
5. The nurse aide will demonstrate and document observational skills needed in the assessment of resident’s health, physical condition and well-being. 
6. The nurse aide will function, as a member of the health care team to provide for basic personal needs, basic nursing skills and basic rehabilitative care.

CNA.-123C Certified Nurse Aide Clinical

1. The nurse aide will form a relationship, communicate and interact competently on a one-on-one basis with the residents. 
2. The nurse aide will demonstrate sensitivity to resident’s emotional, social, and mental health needs through use of effective communication skills in establishing and maintaining relationships with residents, families and members of the health care team. 
3. The nurse aide will assist residents in attaining and maintaining functional independence utilizing the principles of safety and protection. 
4. The nurse aide will exhibit behavior in support and promotion of resident’s rights.
5. The nurse aide will demonstrate and document observational skills needed in the assessment of resident’s health, physical condition and well-being. 
6. The nurse aide will function, as a member of the health care team to provide for basic personal needs, basic nursing skills and basic rehabilitative care.

CNA.-123L Certified Nurse Aide - Lab

1. The nurse aide will form a relationship, communicate and interact competently on a one-on-one basis with the residents. 
2. The nurse aide will demonstrate sensitivity to resident’s emotional, social, and mental health needs through use of effective communication skills in establishing and maintaining relationships with residents, families and members of the health care team. 
3. The nurse aide will assist residents in attaining and maintaining functional independence utilizing the principles of safety and protection. 
4. The nurse aide will exhibit behavior in support and promotion of resident’s rights.
5. The nurse aide will demonstrate and document observational skills needed in the assessment of resident’s health, physical condition and well-being. 
6. The nurse aide will function, as a member of the health care team to provide for basic personal needs, basic nursing skills and basic rehabilitative care.

NRSG-100 Pharmacology and Therapeutics

NRSG-105 Basic Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Credits 3 / 1 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; BIOL-151,  BIOL-152. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section of NRSG-105L  
This course will introduce the student to various health assessment techniques and skills used in routine client examinations. The focus will be to develop clinical decision making skills in regard to which assessment technique to use in a given situation. The student will be prepared to perform a complete head to toe assessment and document their findings appropriately.

Course Outcomes
1. Obtain and document a comprehensive health history using the nursing program format 2. Utilize critical thinking skills to select appropriate assessment techniques 3. Accurately perform physical assessment techniques in relation to the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems 4. Formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses from organization and analysis of assessment data 5. Perform a complete head to toe assessment utilizing the nursing program format 6. Incorporate knowledge of multicultural variations in assessment 7. Document a physical assessment accurately.

NRSG-105L Basic Health Assessment and Physical Examination Lab

Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; BIOL-151 and BIOL-152.

Student must supply stethoscope and penlight with pupil gauge. Co-requisite: NRSG-105  
This course is the lab component for Basic Health Assessment & Physical Examination.

NRSG-110 Foundations of Patient Care

Credits 8 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Must have completed all program eligibility and admissions requirements, and been approved for admission into the program; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Minimum GPA of 2.0 in AHLT-112, AHLT-135, and NRSG-100.  Co-requisite: NRSG-110C , NRSG-110L  and NRSG-110M . Pre or Co-requisite: NRSG-105; Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Student must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This is the first course in the clinical sequence of the Nursing Program. It is composed of four inter-related components: theory skills lab medication administration lab and clinical. The course will introduce the student to the essential elements of the practice of nursing and patient care. It provides the basic foundation on which all areas of nursing and patient care are built. The nursing process will be introduced and applied to patients having basic health problems that put them at risk for major health issues. The clinical component of this course will take place in long-term care and acute care settings.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with functional health problems, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, in a structured setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with functional health problems 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide aspects of adult patient care, reflecting national patient safety initiatives (QSEN) 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care tam and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-110C Foundations of Patient Care - Clinical

NRSG-110L Foundations of Patient Care - Lab

NRSG-110M Foundations of Patient Care Med Lab

NRSG-120 Basic Care of the Adult Patient (A)

Credits 5.75 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-105 and NRSG-110, both with a 2.0 or higher. Co-requisite: NRSG-120L and NRSG-120C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Student must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This course introduces the student to the study of common medical-surgical conditions encountered in the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of pathophysiological concepts and care of patients with common health problems including patients with diabetes thyroid respiratory cardiovascular perpheral vascular hematologic immune renal dermatologic disorders as well as patients with cancer and fluid and electrolyte imbalances. The focus will be the application of the nursing process in the therapeutic management of the adult patient at varying levels of wellness and illness. The clinical component of this course will take place in acute care settings.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide aspects of adult patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care tam and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-120C Basic Care of Adult Patient (A) Clinic

NRSG-120L Basic Care of Adult Patient (A) - Lab

NRSG-121 Basic Care of the Adult Patient (B)

Credits 5.75 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-105 and NRSG-110, both with a 2.0 or higher. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section each of NRSG-121C and NRSG-121L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This course introduces the student to the study of common medical-surgical conditions encountered in the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of pathophysiological concepts and the care of patients with common health problems including patients undergoing surgery and those with gastrointestinal liver pancreatic and biliary male and female breast and repoductive musculoskeletal neurologicalrheumatologic ocular and auditory disorders. The focus will be the application of the nursing process in the therapeutic management of the adult patient at varying levels of wellness and illness. The clinical component of this course will take place in acute care settings.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide aspects of adult patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-121C Basic Care of Adult Patient (B) Clinic

NRSG-121L Basic Care of the Adult Patient (B) Lab

NRSG-130 Care of the Childbearing Family

Credits 3.5 / 1.5 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120 with a 2.0 or higher; Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 or higher. Co-requisite:  NRSG-130C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This course covers the diverse concepts of reproductive health maternal and neonatal care and the care of patients (maternal and neonatal) in high-risk situations. The focus will be the application of the nursing process in the therapeutic management of the childbearing family at varying levels of wellness and illness. The clinical component of this course will take place in in-patient and out-patient maternal health settings.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the maternal and neonatal patient at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the maternal and neonatal patient, in a variety of setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the maternal and neonatal patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of material and neonatal patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the maternal and neonatal patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the maternal and neonatal patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-130C Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical

NRSG-210 Care of the Pediatric Patient

Credits 3 / 1.5 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite:  Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading  portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121 and NRSG-130 with a 2.0 or higher grade; Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 or higher grade. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-210C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
This course will provide a general overview of fundamental pediatric concepts with a focus on providing safe and age-appropriate nursing care to children and their families. Content will include growth and development of children from infancy through adolescence health promotion and illness prevention strategies and provision of care to children with common acute and chronic health problems. The clinical componenet of this course will take place in in-patient and out-patient pediatric settings.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the pediatric patient at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the pediatric patient, in a variety of setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the pediatric patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of pediatric patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the pediatric patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the pediatric patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-210C Care of the Pediatric Patient Clinical

NRSG-220 Care of Mental/Behavioral Health Patient

Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121, NRSG-130 and PSYC-281, all with a 2.0 or higher grade. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-220C . Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This course explores the wellness-illness continuum as it relates to mental and behavioral health. Emphasis will be placed on care of the patient with mental and behavioral health alterations therapeutic approaches to care and use of the nursing process in restoring mental and behavioral health. The clinical component of the course will take place in acute and community mental and behavioral health facilities.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the mental and behavioral health patient at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the mental and behavioral health patient, in a variety of setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the mental and behavioral health patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of mental and behavioral health patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the mental and behavioral health patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the mental and behavioral health patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-220C Mental/Behavior Health Patient Clinical

NRSG-230 Intermediate Care of the Adult Patient

Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121 and NRSG-130 with a 2.0 or higher. Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Co-requisite: NRSG-230C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This course is the clinical component for Intermediate Care of the Adult Patient.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care

NRSG-230C Inter. Care of the Adult Patient Clinica

NRSG-240 Advanced Care of the Adult Patient

Credits 4.5 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-210, NRSG-220,and NRSG-230 with a 2.0 or higher grade. Co-requisite: NRSG-240C and NRSG-240L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Co-requisite: NRSG-240C  and NRSG-240L  
This course addresses the more complex medical-surgical conditions of the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding the dynamics of advanced care concepts including critical care and the application of the nursing process in meeting patient needs. The component of this course will take place in an acute care setting including critical care units.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-240C Adv. Care Adult Patient Clinical

NRSG-240L Adv. Care of the Adult Patient Lab

NRSG-250 Advanced Patient Care Mgmt. & Leadership

Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; NRSG-210, NRSG-220, and NRSG-230 with a minimum grade of 2.0.  Pre- or Co-requisite: NRSG-250C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
This course is designed for focus on the overall management of patient care in a variety of setting. In addition concepts related to community health will be covered. The course integrates previously learned concepts and principles utilizing the nursing process as well as coordination of patient care at all levels of intervention. Leadership skills and nursing management of patient care are emphasized. The clinical component of this course will take place in the acute care and community settings.

Course Outcomes
1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the patient, with functional health problems, at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the patient, in a variety setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of adult patient care, reflecting national patient safety initiatives (QSEN) 5. Develop relationships that place the patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Manage the patient care team and function effectively with inter-professional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

NRSG-250C Advanced Patient Care Clinical

OTPT-100 Physical Medicine Terminology

OTPT-113 Applied Anatomy

OTPT-113L Applied Anatomy Lab

OTA.-100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Assistant

OTA.-102 Pathophysiology for OTA

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required for registration; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; ENGL-101, BIOL-152 and PSYC-281.
Study of pathology etiology prognosis clinical findings precautions and medical treatment for selected conditions and the potential impact on occupational performance.

Course Outcomes
1. State the etiology and pathology of selected physical conditions 2. Discuss clinical findings for selected physical conditions 3. Discuss treatment and prognosis for selected conditions 4. State the implications for engagement in occupations 5. State the role of OTS and collaboration with the OTR in evaluation and treatment implementation for clients with a physical dysfunction 6. Recognize the effects of disabling conditions and related treatment on individuals 7. Demonstrate beginning skills in writing of treatment places and progress notes (using SOAP note format) for the client with a physical disability 8. Define a glossary of terms 9. Demonstrate ability to research unfamiliar health condition, write and present orally a concise and clinically useful document 10. Demonstrate appropriate method of taking vital signs and handwashing techniques.

OTA.-126 Activity Analysis

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, OTPT-113.
Analysis of activities in terms of required performance components and relevance to client abilities interest and lifestyles. The student will be required to analyze and teach an activity to the class. The student will have hands-on experience with various craft media. Study of the significance of planned leisure as an occupational therapy performance area. Activity programming is discussed.

Course Outcomes
1. Analyze performance components of a selected activity 2. Select activities based on client’s interests, lifestyle, values, abilities, and treatment goals 3. Recognize the importance of play/leisure as an occupational therapy performance area 4. Effectively demonstrate and teach a minimum of one activity utilizing various media and equipment to class 5. Explain rationale for the use of activities when addressing the needs of clients 6. Understand components of activity programming.

OTA.-128 Therapeutic Skills and Practice I

Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, and OTPT-113.
Techniques and skills in the use of equipment treatment media and methods appropriate to meet the needs of childhood through adolescence. Students experience hands-on practice of the above topics in the classroom.

Course Outcomes
1. Identify problems in handwriting and scissors use and implement OT intervention under direction of OTR 2. Recognize oral motor problems, implement OT intervention under direction of OTR and understand precautions associated with these deficits 3. Demonstrate proper handling and positioning techniques for impaired children 4. Demonstrate competence with self-care activities for children 5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of sensory-motor and perceptual-motor techniques and understand role of these techniques in OT (including Bobath and PNF) 6. Recognize abnormal reflex movement 7. Demonstrate proper technique in following therapeutic exercises: progressive resistive, active and active assistive, passive, and coordination 8. Utilize various media for treatment, i.e. theraband, theraputty, skateboard 9. Identify appropriate community resources available for children 10. Demonstrate beginning note writing skills 11. Demonstrate understanding of universal precautions 12. Demonstrate skill in taking vital signs.

OTA.-129 Clinical Practice I

OTA.-133 Pediatric OTA Interventions

OTA.-133L Pediatric OTA Interventions Lab

OTA.-135 OTA Assessments

OTA.-135L OTA Assessments Lab

OTA.-220 Group Skills in Occupational Therapy

OTA.-222 Conditions of Psychosocial Dysfunction

OTA.-225 Assistive Technology & Techniques in OT

OTA.-225L Assistive Technology & Techniques in OT

OTA.-227 OTA Interventions for Adults

Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, OTPT-113.

  Co-requisite: OTA.-227L  
Focus on the development of observations skills; assessments; documentation; teaching; adapting and grading self-care work and play/leisure occupations for adults. Techniques and skills in use of equipment treatment media and methods appropriate to maximize participation in meaningful occupations ensure safety and prevent deformity. Students experience hands-on practice of above during lab.

Course Outcomes
1. Utilize or be familiar with appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessment for screening and evaluation of adults with physical dysfunction under supervision of OT 2. Develop and implement occupational based, culturally relevant and evidence based OT interventions under supervision of OT

OTA.-227L OTA Interventions for Adults

OTA.-229 Clinical Practice II

Credits 2 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTA.-129.

 
Assigned clinical practice experience in an adult setting enabling the student to apply techniques and skills learned in classroom to actual client care under the close supervision of qualified personnel. Experience is scheduled for twelve days.

Course Outcomes
1. Describe and practice professional behaviors 2. Practice appropriate ethical behaviors using guidelines established by AOTA 3. Describe the roles of OTR and COTA 4. Describe the roles of other members on health care team, i.t. PT, nursing, speech pathologist, recreational therapist, social work, physician 5. Describe how responsibilities are delegated to OTR, COTA and other staff 6. Describe the characteristics of an effective student-clinical supervisor relationship 7. Perform selected treatments under the supervision of qualified personnel 8. Correlate learned theory and techniques and apply that knowledge to direct patient care 9. Communicate verbally in language appropriate in notes and reports 10. Communicate in written form in a language appropriate in notes and reports 11. Read a patient’s chart and be able to extract pertinent information 12. Identify issues related to insurance and reimbursement 13. Identify aspects of patient’s social, psychological, or cognitive history which may affect outcome of his therapy 14. Identify appropriate community resources 15. Understand and apply universal precautions 16. Demonstrate competence with taking and recording vital signs

OTA.-230 Geriatric OTA Interventions

OTA.-232 Transitions in Occupational Therapy

OTA.-240 OTA Internship I

OTA.-250 OTA Internship II

PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL-103 Critical Thinking

PHIL-165 Philosophy of Religion

PHIL-190 Introduction to Logic

PHIL-251 Religious Worldviews

PHIL-295 Ethics

PHIL-297 Political Philosophy

PHOT-101 Digital Photography for Non-Majors

PHOT-180 Basic Photography

PHOT-182 Introduction to Light and Color

PHOT-183 Intro to Commercial Studio Photography