2021–2022 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MEA2203 Pathophysiology 50 hours, 5 credits Students will learn basic concepts and terminology related to diseases and disorders of the human body. Focus is on the structure, nature, causes, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and treatment of common diseases of selected human body systems. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA2820 Medical Assisting Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits In conjunction with the Medical Assisting Externship, students will complete an online Medical Assisting Capstone course. In this course, students will learn job-search techniques and skills for entry-level medical assistants as well as share and learn from their externship experiences with the class. Students will also prepare to sit for a medical assisting credential examination during this course (either the CMA or RMA depending on program enrollment date). Co-requisite: MEA2895 Medical Assisting Experiential Externship or MEA2976 Medical Assisting Professional Externship; expected to be the final lower-level core course completed MEA2895 Medical Assistant Experiential Externship 200 hours, 6 credits In conjunction with a Medical Assisting Capstone, students will complete 180 hours of a Medical Assisting training experience in a physician’s office/clinic or medical center and 20 hours of online lecture. While on the clinical site, the extern will perform medical assisting job duties in both the front-office administrative and the back-office clinical areas, in order to develop on-the-job learning skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Medical Assisting core courses except Career Development Co-requisite: Medical Assisting Capstone MEA2976 Medical Assistant Professional Externship 260 hours, 6 credits In conjunction with the Medical Assisting Capstone course, students will train in a physician’s office/clinic or medical center. They will complete 240 hours of Medical Assistant training where they will perform a wide variety of clinical, administrative, and technical duties. They will develop their skills to better prepare them for their future employment in the Medical Assisting field. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Medical Assisting core courses except Career Development Co-requisite: Medical Assisting Capstone MLT1245 Clinical Chemistry I 40 hours, 3 credits An introduction to analytical techniques, instrumentation, and basic principles of clinical chemistry methods. Presents the theory and application of biochemical analytes, including clinical significance and normal reference ranges. Prerequisites: MLT1728 Introduction to Chemistry; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body; MAT1222 Algebra MLT1325 Phlebotomy 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will learn the skills to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. This course will emphasize proper patient identification and applying the principles of safety and infection control. The student laboratory setting will provide an opportunity to perform basic phlebotomy procedures. Prerequisite: None MLT1377 Hematology I 40 hours, 3 credits Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures. Presents red-blood-cell function, hematopoiesis, and associated diseases. The student laboratory focuses on identifying normal and abnormal red-blood-cell morphology and the evaluation of stained blood smears. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1448 Clinical Microbiology I 40 hours, 3 credits This course will include basic concepts of microbiology. Emphasis will be placed on cell structure and function of human, pathogenic microorganisms. Disease, resistance, and immune system function will be included. Methods of microbe control will be introduced. A student laboratory will be utilized for experiences in fundamental microbiology techniques. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1485 Urinalysis 40 hours, 3 credits An introduction to urinalysis and body-fluid analysis. Includes anatomy and physiology of the kidney, and physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis of urine, cerebral spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1728 Introduction to Chemistry 40 hours, 3 credits This course is designed for students without a chemistry background. It includes chemical symbols and formulas, atomic theory, equation writing and balancing, chemical nomenclature, calculations involving chemical formula and a brief introduction to organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical and biochemistry. Prerequisite: None MLT2166 Clinical Chemistry II 60 hours, 4 credits Expanding upon concepts learned in Clinical Chemistry I, this course further examines the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Integral to this course is continued explanation of the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Prerequisite: Clinical Chemistry I ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 113 MLT2230 Hematology II 60 hours, 4 credits Expanding upon concepts learned in Hematology I, this course further examines the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures. Presents white blood cell function, hematopoiesis, and associated diseases. The student laboratory focuses on identifying normal and abnormal white blood cell morphology and the evaluation of stained blood smears. Coagulation principles and techniques will be included. Prerequisite: Hematology I MLT2395 Immunology 40 hours, 3 credits Basic immunology and serology concepts will be presented with an emphasis on selected infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. The theory of immunologic and serologic procedures will also be presented. Prerequisite: Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT2450 Immunohematology 40 hours, 3 credits An introduction to the fundamentals of the immune system and the principles of genetics as they apply to blood group inheritance and blood banking procedures. Includes donor selection, blood collection, blood component processing, and administration of blood components. Utilizes a student laboratory for experiences in routine blood-banking procedures. Prerequisites: Hematology I; Immunology MLT2533 Clinical Microbiology II 60 hours, 4 credits Expanding on concepts learned in Clinical Microbiology I, this course provides further instruction in basic microbiology with emphasis placed on viruses, fungi, and parasites. Epidemiology and infection control will be introduced. A student laboratory will be utilized for experiences in fundamental microbiology techniques. Prerequisite: Clinical Microbiology I MLT2775 Clinical Practicum 360 hours, 12 credits Supervised clinical rotations and or simulation laboratory experience of the microbiology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, and phlebotomy departments. Prerequisite: Approval by MLT Program Coordinator; completion of all coursework required by clinical affiliate and MLT Program Coordinator Co-requisite: Medical Laboratory Technician Capstone MLT2864 Medical Laboratory Technician Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits Students will demonstrate their knowledge, clinical and laboratory experience in the areas of microbiology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, and phlebotomy. Co-requisite: Clinical Practicum MMC3407 Visual Communication in the Media 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines how people understand their world through visual images. Students will examine how people visually gather, process, and interpret information presented through media sources. Prerequisite: None MNA1161 Customer Service 40 hours, 4 credits This course covers the basic concepts of essential communication skills needed in business to interact/work effectively with individuals and/or groups. Special areas of emphasis include solving problems, developing a customer service strategy, coping with challenging customers, increasing customer retention, and surveying customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: None NGR5000 Transitioning to a Nurse Scholar 40 hours, 4 credits This course builds on knowledge and skills developed in undergraduate research and statistics while emphasizing the connection to theory development and the science of nursing. Students analyze nursing research, the contributions of the empirical approach, and the relationship to evidence-based practice. Selected research designs and methodologies, along with statistical analyses, which are used to advance nursing knowledge, are examined. Prerequisite: Must be taken during a student’s first quarter. Pre- or co-requisite: Successful completion of a 3000-level or higher statistics course, taken within the past five years NGR5013 Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice 40 hours, 4 credits This course builds on previously learned undergraduate knowledge and skills and serves as the foundation for graduate nursing education. Topics include nursing and related theories as they apply to advanced nursing practice. The art and science of nursing as they relate to clinical judgment and decision- making in a complex healthcare system are discussed. The importance of developing culturally responsive strategies and meaningful communication is emphasized. Prerequisite: Must be taken during a student’s first quarter NGR5056 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to demonstrate the advanced knowledge and skills of comprehensive health assessments across the life span. Students integrate advanced interviewing skills and examination techniques for comprehensive, focused, and regional assessments. Students have the opportunity to perform advanced health interviews and comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based plans of care. 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