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EMT 251C* - Field Supervisor’s Internship
A clinical course applying the concepts and skills necessary to perform as an entry-level EMS Field Supervisor or as an Ambulance Service Director learned in EMT 251*. Internship assignments include experiences with day-to-day ambulance service operations, supervision and administrative responsibilities appropriate for entry-level supervisor or management positions within an EMS system.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
COREQUISITES: EMT 251*.
Hours: Twenty clinical hours per term.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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ENGL 290P* - English Practicum
Practical editorial and/or layout experience while producing literary publications. The amount of required work varies with credit hours. Emphasis on soliciting, reading, and critically evaluating submissions, copyediting, layout, arrangement of material for literary effect, and collaboration with staff to meet publication deadlines.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of Instructor.
Hours: Up to six credit hours may be counted towards graduation. Not intended for transfer.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-3)
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ESOL 0132 - Literacy II
This course is designed to teach students who already have a basic knowledge of the English alphabet how to write grammatically correct sentences, read and understand simple paragraphs, and respond to readings in writing. By the end of this course students should be able to find the key elements in short stories, respond to those stories in writing, write grammatically correct sentences, and begin to write short paragraphs.
PREREQUISITES: Placement into course from scores on English placement test.
Credits: (3)
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FIN 100* - Principles of Banking
Provides an updated and broad perspective of the banking industry. A foundation for subsequent A.I.B. courses that touch on nearly every aspect of bank functions. Included is a comprehensive introduction to banking in today’s economy. Discussions on specific topics are presented in an easily accessible form. Primary topics are language and documents of banking, check processing, teller functions, deposit functions, trust services, bank bookkeeping, bank loans and investments, and the bank’s role in the community.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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FIN 104* - Law and Banking: Applications
Explores legal implications of normal activities and transactions in bank operations. Treatment is in general terms designed to add knowledge of legal principles to the student’s understanding and vocational skills and to influence attitudes of bank personnel by providing information about the impact of the law and applicable bank regulations. Objective is to improve understanding of how the law operates within the framework of federal and state banking statutes, court decisions, and administrative regulations.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 105* - Law and Banking: Principles
An introduction to basic commercial law as it relates specifically to banking and bank transactions, discussion of consumer protection, including regulations, compliance and penalties; contracts, agency and partnerships; corporations, real property, personal property and sales; the uniform commercial code; negotiable instruments and bank collections and secured financing.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 106* - Money and Banking
Basic economic principles related to the subject of money and banking in a context of topics of interest to present and prospective bank management; subjects covered include structure of commercial banking, functions of money, money supply, cash assets and liquidity management, bank investments, loans, earnings and capital and the Federal Reserve System.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 107* - Consumer Lending
Emphasis is placed on the pragmatic “How to” details of installment lending. Topics covered are principles of credit evaluation, open-end credit, marketing bank services, collection policies and procedures, legal aspects, financial statement analysis; direct and indirect installment lending leasing, installment credit department management, insurance, and rate structure and yields.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 108* - Analyzing Financial Statements
A review of basic accounting principles providing the minimum background necessary for profitable study of financial statement analysis; covers goals, methods, and tools of analysis, analysis of profit and loss, accounts receivable, inventories, and balance sheets; the relationship of balance sheet accounts to sales; and projected statements and cash budgets.
PREREQUISITES: ACT 201 and permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 117* - Commercial Lending
An introductory overview of the commercial lending function: commercial lending overview, the lending process, portfolio management, regulation and business development. Designed for management trainees, junior management, and non-commercial lending personnel.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 119* - Marketing Financial Services
Concepts and philosophies of marketing; information, research, and target; the marketing mix (product strategy, distribution strategy, advertising and sales promotion, personal selling, and pricing strategy); and the methods of market planning.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FIN 127T* - Selected Problems in Finance
Specialized topical issues and/or problems in finance are selected and studied in depth.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Hours: Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per credit hour.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-4)
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FIN 210* - Economics for Bankers
This course provides bankers with an introduction to the fundamental principles of economics. Special emphasis is placed on macroeconomics and topics of importance to bankers. This course covers the basics of economic theory and examples of the application of economics to banking.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FREN 290P* - French Study Abroad
This course allows students to experience a foreign language and culture first hand. Students are required to complete a research project based on their experience.
PREREQUISITES: FREN 1020 or permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: ( 1-2)
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FST 101* - Principles of Emergency Services
This course provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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FST 102* - Hazardous Materials I
Basic methods of recognition and identification of hazardous materials based on the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and the basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective equipment. Discussion includes the basic tactical concerns relating to scene management of a hazardous material incident.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 103* - Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactics
A course designed to increase the basic knowledge to the firefighter in dealing with fireground situations through discussion and practical exercise. Emphasis is placed on strategies and tactics required to gain and maintain control of fireground situations and review of currently accepted standards in attacking a fire that are employed by engine and ladder companies. A discussion of effective incident management will also be covered.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 107* - Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire. EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Upon completion of this course students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 109* - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
Focus is on the legal aspects of fire protection from a criminal and civil viewpoint. This course will review case studies and examine the legalities of fire department operations and your rights in certain situations.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 111* - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
A study of the basic mathematics, hydraulics, physical laws, and formulas as they apply to the fire service applications of hydraulic problems, water supply, and underwriters’ requirements for pumps.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 112* - Rescue Awareness
Basic methods of recognition and identification of a hazardous situation where a rescuer might be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem. Utilizing all known resources in the perspective area, and focusing in on personal safety and patient safety.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 115* - Fire Prevention
Introduction to the objectives and techniques of fire prevention and inspection programs. Covering specialized extinguishing systems, the use of codes in the enforcement process, and responsibilities of municipal fire inspections.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 120* - Spanish for Emergency Responders
A conversational Spanish course for students who have little or no knowledge of the language and wish to acquire skills to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals during an emergency response.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 121* - Fire Protection Systems
A basic course which provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 130* - Leadership Development
A course designed for company officer development. Topics are covered which will enhance the personal and organizational effectiveness of company officers.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 201* - Building Construction for Fire Protection
Course explains the basic fundamentals of building structures, features, and designs. Emphasis is on the effects that fire and heat have on structural integrity and the identification of potential dangers of structural damage faced by the firefighter.
Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours for credit.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 202* - Fire Investigation I
A discussion of the methods used to determine the point of fire origin, path of fire travel, and fire cause. Includes the recognition and preservation of evidence, witness interviewing techniques, arson laws, types of arson, accurate report writing, record keeping and court testimony.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 203* - Fire Administration
A review of selected case studies that present important skills, techniques, and theories relevant to administration in the public sector. Discussion is also included on the practical aspects of budgeting, hiring and resource management, and business ethics.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 208* - Water Enhancing Agents
A study in the application and use of water enhancing agents, class A & B Foams, etc. , which will deal with proportioning systems, generation systems and application devices. Critical Flow Rates (CFR) as well as Critical Application Rates (CAR) will be discussed in detail, along with the discharge and theoretical percentages in a classroom environment. Students will learn basics of the agents themselves, the means used to transport agents to the fireground and theoretical calculations necessary to achieve extinguishment.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Hydraulics’ certification or permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 209* - Hazardous Materials II
A continuing study of hazardous materials. Emphasis will be placed on hazard and risk assessment and site control. Discussion will include standard operating procedures and termination of an incident as well as advanced control techniques.
PREREQUISITES: FST 102*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 210* - Public Fire Education
A course designed to prepare the firefighter to educate the public in Fire Safety and Prevention. A study of instructional techniques employed to help develop the selection, design, and development of Fire Prevention and Education Programs.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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FST 219* - Hazardous Materials Chemistry
This course provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health encountered by firefighters. This course is not intended to satisfy the natural science requirement for the AAS degree.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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FST 220* - Independent Study
This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge, at an independent study level, in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study problems might include: research papers, special construction projects, research projects, etc.
PREREQUISITES: Must have completed Fire Science Certificate and ENGL 1010.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-3)
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FST 222* - Fire Investigation II
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and testifying.
PREREQUISITES: FST 202*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
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GEOL 1030¨ - Essentials of Geology
A one-semester survey including topics in physical and historical geology, earth materials, plate tectonics, geologic structures, landforms, geologic time, fossils and earth history. Intended for students whose program of study requires one semester of laboratory science, or may be combined with ASTR 1030, BIOL 1030, PHYS 1030, PSCI 1030, or CHEM 1030 in satisfying the eight-hour general education natural science requirement.
PREREQUISITES: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or acceptable placement scores.
Hours: Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (4)
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GEOL 1050¨ - Historical Geology
A course dealing with the history of the earth and the organisms which inhabit it. The major geological events of the past will be studied, stressing the methods and procedures of their discovery and interpretation. The major plant and animal fossil groups will be emphasized in the laboratory and on local field trips.
PREREQUISITES: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or acceptable placement scores.
Hours: Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (4)
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GTP 100* - General Technology
Upon documented evidence of successful completion of a post-secondary vocational program and 15 hours of collegiate level work at VSCC, credit may be granted for this course toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in General Technology. In order to receive credit, the student must demonstrate that vocational competencies are equivalent to learning outcomes expected from college level courses. Appropriate assessment procedures to document college level proficiency are required for all articulated programs.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (28)
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GTP 130* - Industrial Technology
Upon documented evidence of successful completion of a post-secondary vocational training program plus 15 hours of collegiate level work at VSCC and evaluation by appropriate faculty, credit may be granted for this course toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Additional testing may be required to verify competence in Industrial Technology. Appropriate assessment procedures to document college level proficiency are required for all articulated programs.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (28)
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HED 120¨ - Introduction to Wellness
A general wellness course which promotes individual responsibility for optimal well being. The course will include local and national health concerns, personal health risk factors, cultural and societal influences and preventive health measures. Fitness evaluation and health and nutrition appraisals will be included. (Same as RODP HPRO 2100)
Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours for credit.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (3)
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HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR
Development of a safety attitude and understanding of individual responsibility in personal and community programs for accident prevention and control. Pertains to first aid measures, accident prevention, and acquiring knowledge and skills for the emergency care of individuals. Satisfactory completion of this course qualifies the student for the American Red Cross Standard Advanced Certificate and the CPR Basic Life Support Certificates of the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.
Credits: (3)
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HIST 1110¨ - World Civilization from Primitive Culture to 1650
A study of the emergence and development of civilizations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America using the universal culture pattern. An analysis and comparison of economic, social, political, intellectual, religious, and aesthetic characteristics of civilizations will be emphasized. (Same as RODP HIST 1110)
PREREQUISITES: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or acceptable placement scores.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 115* - Introduction to Health Information Technology
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information management. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of health care delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; patient record content; procedures in filling, numbering and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record.
Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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HIT 125* - Computer Applications in Health Information Technology
The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the various computer applications and information systems that are encountered in health information departments.; Topics for discussion include clinical vocabularies, data repositories (including the various registries), master patient indices, health information abstracting, transcription, the computerized patient record, voice recognition technology and scanning.; The use of databases, data collection methods, and the importance of data quality will be discussed.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 115*
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs.; This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 203* - Basic Medical Transcription
A study of medical transcription practices and procedures with transcription practice using dictated medical reports. Review of basic grammar and punctuation rules and the form and structure of the medical record.
PREREQUISITES: BUS 111* or documentation of equivalent keyboarding skills.
COREQUISITES: AHC 115*.
Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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HIT 205* - Advanced Medical Transcription
A study of higher level medical transcription with development of speed, accuracy, editing, proofreading, and mastery of transcription software within a variety of transcription documentation.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 203*
COREQUISITES: HIT 235C*
Hours: Four lecture hours, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs.; This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (5)
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HIT 210* - Classification System ICD-9-CM
A study of the coding and classification of symptoms, diseases, operations and procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). Laboratory experiences will emphasize application of the ICD-9-CM coding manual through the use of a computerized encoder.
PREREQUISITES: AHC 115*,HIT 225*.
Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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HIT 215* - Classification Systems – CPT
A study of the descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians and outpatient facilities according to the latest version of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).; Laboratory experiences will emphasize application of the CPT coding manual through the use of a computerized encoding system.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 210*.
Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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HIT 225* - Pathophysiologic Science
A study of pathophysiologic processes of the human body with emphasis on the anatomic systems, disease entities, medications, laboratory tests, and imaging results.
PREREQUISITES: AHC 115* or permission of instructor.
Repeated: The course may be repeated for credit as the topic changes from semester to semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 230* - Reimbursement Methodologies
A study of the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all healthcare settings and managed care.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 235C* - Professional Practice Experience in Medical Transcription
Practice of the skills learned during the course of study in Medical Transcription.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 203*
COREQUISITES: HIT 205*
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs.; This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1)
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HIT 240* - Statistics
A study of health care data abstract systems; computation and display of statistical data for administrative use, health care planning and research; statistical terminology; uniform discharge data systems; birth and death registration, rules and regulations; and compilation of standard hospital statistics.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 125*
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 250* - Legal Aspects of Health Information
This course is designed to assist students with an understanding of the legal principles that govern the health information field. Emphasis is placed on concepts and principles of the law, the health record as a legal document, confidentiality, informed consent, release of information and current trends in health legislation.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 125*
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 270* - Supervisory Management for Healthcare
A study of the basic principles and theories of management for healthcare organizations focusing on management terminology, decision making, and the planning, organizing and directing functions as used in modern healthcare institutions.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 125*
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 275* - Healthcare Quality Management
This course will focus on current philosophy and methodology in quality improvement as applied to healthcare.; Emphasis is placed on quality improvement techniques, applications and standards.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 270*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 280* - Seminar in Health Information Technology
A capstone course of research and testing based on all domains and knowledge clusters of the curriculum to prepare the student for national certification.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 210*, HIT 240*, HIT 270*, HIT 281C*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 281C* - Professional Practice Experience I
Students are assigned to various types of health care facilities to complete a supervised, professional practice experience in a health information management department. Emphasis is placed on providing opportunities for students to relate classroom theory to actual functions of a health information department, such as assembly and record analysis; medicolegal procedures; information retention; filing and retrieval; and the use of technology.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 115*, HIT 250*.
COREQUISITES: HIT 270*.
Hours: Sixty hours of clinical practice.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HIT 282C* - Professional Practice Experience II
An extensive clinical practice experience in health care facilities, including a directed practice seminar in which student competency is tested. Sixty hours of clinical practice.
PREREQUISITES: HIT 281C*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HSC 100D* - Introduction to Social Services
An introduction to the various fields of social work and the roles and responsibilities of human services professionals and volunteers. Includes study of the history and structure of social welfare. A minimum of thirty hours of volunteer work in an agency is required. (Same as SOCS 1010D*.)
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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HSC 110* - Documentation
This course will develop competencies in fundamental social service delivery to individuals, families and groups. Experiences designed to aid child care professionals in the area of social services.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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