2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PRN 1381 Principles of Pharmacology 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides foundational knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics as related to client care. Major drug classifications, as well as principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are explored for medications affecting the body systems. Legal, ethical, and professional considerations surrounding medication administration are explored. Resources needed for safe medication preparation and administration, as well as principles of professional communication related to client safety, are presented. Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 1222 Algebra PRN 1409 Client-Centered Care III 90 hours, 5 credits This course builds upon previously learned client-centered care content. Emphasis is now placed on care of the client with disorders related to the urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematologic systems. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: PRN 1178 Client-Centered Care II, PRN 1381 Principles of Pharmacology PRN 1562 Principles of Mental Health Nursing 70 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on caring for clients with mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on foundations of mental health concepts, therapeutic environments, coordinated care, and crisis management interventions. Care of the client with substance abuse, addictive disorders, and psychobiologic disorders, as well as special populations with mental health disorders, is presented. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in mental healthcare settings. Pre- or co-requisite: PRN 1178 Client-Centered Care II PRN 1664 Practical Nursing Skills II 20 hours, 1 credits This course reviews skills used within the practical nursing role. Skills focus on the care of the client with fluid and electrolyte imbalance and disorders of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac, and hematologic systems. Accurate medication calculation and demonstration of safe medication administration are required. Prerequisite: PRN 1150 Practical Nursing Skills I PRN 1725 Client-Centered Care IV 90 hours, 5 credits This course builds on previous knowledge to focus on care associated with diseases and disorders related to the neurologic system. The nursing process is utilized as students learn to care for clients experiencing complex disorders and medical emergencies. The role of the practical nurse in perioperative nursing care, emergency response, and disaster preparedness is also included. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: PRN 1409 Client-Centered Care III PRN 1831 Principles of Maternal-Child Health Nursing 70 hours, 4 credits This course explores health promotion and maintenance of women from the prenatal to postpartum period and the newborn from conception to adolescence. Normal growth and development, as well as deviations from normal, are explored. The focus of the course is on providing a safe, effective care environment for the mother, newborn, and child. Relevant pharmacological interventions, nutritional principles, cultural and spiritual diversity, as well as legal and ethical issues related to maternal and pediatric care are included. The clinical component provides guided clinical experiences that allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Pre- or co-requisite: PRN 1409 Client-Centered Care III PRN 1993 Practical Nursing Diploma Capstone 30 hours, 3 credits This capstone course serves as the culminating experience of the Practical Nursing Program. Students synthesize the knowledge needed to deliver client-centered nursing care inclusive of physiological and psychosocial integrity, health promotion and maintenance, and quality improvement, while collaborating to provide a safe and effective care environment. Students demonstrate clinical reasoning and engage in reflection and self-analysis as they prepare for transition to practice. Prerequisite: This course must be taken in the student’s final quarter PSY 1012 General Psychology 40 hours, 4 credits This course will provide students with a general understanding of basic methodologies, concepts, theories, and practices in contemporary psychology. Areas of investigation may include the goals and research methodologies of psychology, the science of the brain, theories of human development and intelligence, concepts of motivation and emotions, the science of sensation and perceptions, and the current practices pertaining to psychological disorders, therapies, and treatments. Prerequisite: None PSY 2420 Abnormal Psychology 40 hours, 4 credits This course teaches students the applied discipline of abnormal psychology. Students will explore abnormal behavior in disparate societies and cultures. Applications include individuals who have difficulty functioning effectively in everyday life, the impact of family dysfunction on the individual, and the influence of mental illness on criminal behavior. Variables which may affect a person’s ability to adapt and function in a community will be considered, such as genetic makeup, physical condition, reasoning, and socialization. Prerequisite: General Psychology PSY 3738 The Psychology of Social Media 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines psychology impacts when humans engage with peers through online networks for social and professional use. Benefits to be explored include networking, distance team building, access to global perspectives, and social media’s impact on Benedict Anderson’s “Imagined Communities.” Also explored will be the psychology of harmful online behaviors such as cyberbullying and trolling. Prerequisite: None PTN 1009 Foundations of Pharmacy Practice 40 hours, 4 credits This course serves as an introduction to the history and origins of the practice of pharmacy and the role of a pharmacy technician. This course will also provide an overview of pharmacy laws and safety guidelines, compounding equipment, billing procedures, mathematical equations, types of medication, and routes of administration. Application of pharmacy terminology and abbreviations will be covered. Pre-or co-requisite: Medical Terminology PTN 1146 Pharmacy Calculations 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the calculations necessary to be a successful member of the pharmacy team. Students will learn how to calculate dosages that meet the safety laws and regulations of the practice of pharmacy. Students will also be prepared to calculate measurements, conversions, rations, and dilutions. Prerequisite: PTN 1009 Foundations of Pharmacy Practice PTN 1237 Pharmacology for Technicians 40 hours, 4 credits This course will provide students with the knowledge of common drugs, classifications, and their impact on various body systems. Topics covered include routes of administration, medication preparations and supplies, basic math calculations, and therapeutic uses for common prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical agents. Students will study the processes involved with reviewing patient medication orders and will learn about the various equipment used to administer pharmaceutical agents. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology; Pre- or co-requisite: Structure and Function of the Human Body PTN 1454 Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding 30 hours, 2 credits The student will learn to prepare sterile and non- sterile compounds. In this course the students will apply pharmacy math skills to calculate the dose necessary to compound sterile and non-sterile products. Emphasis will be placed on proper aseptic technique, compounding non-sterile products, identifying compounding supplies, handling of chemotherapy and biological agents, compounding of total parenteral nutrition (TPNs), and interpreting and labeling of compounded medication orders. Prerequisite: PTN 1146 Pharmacy Calculations Pre- or co-requisite: PTN 1237 Pharmacology for Technicians PTN 2050 Pharmacy Technician Capstone 30 hours, 3 credits This course is an overview of all pharmacy technician program courses and concepts, with an emphasis on the reviewing and preparation of materials which comprise the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed PTN 2873 Pharmacy Retail Practicum 60 hours, 2 credits Students will apply the knowledge gained from the program in a workplace setting. They will be able to provide high-quality customer service by utilizing learned communication skills and will gain experience working as a team member within the field of pharmacy. They will apply technical skills learned in the classroom, including but not limited to inventory management, automation, billing procedures, medication preparation, and dosage calculations. They will learn to operate the necessary equipment and software for processing medications and will be able to observe all safety procedures applied in the pharmacy setting. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed PTN 2915 Pharmacy Virtual Practicum 60 hours, 2 credits Students will apply the knowledge gained from the program in a virtual workplace setting. They will be able to provide high-quality customer service by utilizing learned communication skills and will gain experience working as a team member within the field of pharmacy. They will apply technical skills learned in the classroom, including but not limited to inventory management, automation, billing procedures, medication preparation, and dosage calculations. They will learn to operate the necessary equipment and software for processing medications and will be able to observe all safety procedures applied in the pharmacy setting. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed QMB 1000C Fundamentals of Data Analytics 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and tools used in current analytics practices. Students will be able to identify common tools, terms, and ideas. Topics covered will include visualization, data quality, platforms, and scripting. Prerequisite: This course is expected to be the first lower-level core course completed QMB 1100C Software Design Using C# 50 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will be introduced to fundamental aspects of programming and proper C# software design concepts. Students will gain an understanding of how computational techniques and software engineering processes are applied in solving a variety of problems. Topics include the use of flowcharts, pseudocode, UML diagrams, and the C# language to implement solutions. 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