Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
PARA 1100
Introduction to Law and Ethics (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Law and Ethics
This course emphasizes the American legal system, the role of the lawyer and legal assistant within that system, and the ethical obligations imposed upon attorneys and legal assistants. Topics include survey of American jurisprudence, code of professional responsibility and ethics overview, and an introduction to areas of law and legal vocabulary. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
Introduction to Law and Ethics (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Law and Ethics
This course emphasizes the American legal system, the role of the lawyer and legal assistant within that system, and the ethical obligations imposed upon attorneys and legal assistants. Topics include survey of American jurisprudence, code of professional responsibility and ethics overview, and an introduction to areas of law and legal vocabulary. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered every semester
PARA 1105
Legal Research and Legal Writing I (3-0-3)
Banner title: Legal Research/Writing I
This course introduces students to the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative, and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. Students will utilize both print and electronic research resources. This course focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes students with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and legal assistants, and prepares students for legal writing tasks. Students learn to write business letters, as well as advisory documents. Topics include legal analysis and legal correspondence and composition. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Legal Research and Legal Writing I (3-0-3)
Banner title: Legal Research/Writing I
This course introduces students to the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative, and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. Students will utilize both print and electronic research resources. This course focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes students with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and legal assistants, and prepares students for legal writing tasks. Students learn to write business letters, as well as advisory documents. Topics include legal analysis and legal correspondence and composition. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1110
Legal Research and Legal Writing II (3-0-3)
Banner title: Legal Research/Writing II
This course builds on the competencies acquired in PARA 1105 and continues the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative, and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. Students will conduct a wider range of research in both print and electronic research resources. Instructors will place emphasis on the preparation of legal documents. Criminal case documents will be examined, but most of the emphasis will be on civil matters. Students will be presented factual scenarios in order to research and develop a case from intake to trial utilizing these facts. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1105
Offered Fall and Spring
Legal Research and Legal Writing II (3-0-3)
Banner title: Legal Research/Writing II
This course builds on the competencies acquired in PARA 1105 and continues the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative, and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. Students will conduct a wider range of research in both print and electronic research resources. Instructors will place emphasis on the preparation of legal documents. Criminal case documents will be examined, but most of the emphasis will be on civil matters. Students will be presented factual scenarios in order to research and develop a case from intake to trial utilizing these facts. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1105
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1115
Family Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Family Law
This course introduces students to the issues which may arise in family law cases and to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the development and presentation of such cases. Topics include issues associated with client and witness interviews, marriage validity and dissolution, litigation support in family law matters, issues concerning children, special matters in family law, and attorney and paralegal ethical obligations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Family Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Family Law
This course introduces students to the issues which may arise in family law cases and to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the development and presentation of such cases. Topics include issues associated with client and witness interviews, marriage validity and dissolution, litigation support in family law matters, issues concerning children, special matters in family law, and attorney and paralegal ethical obligations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1120
Real Estate Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Real Estate Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of real property law as they pertain to common types of real estate transactions. Additionally, instructors will place emphasis on practical skills such as document preparation and title examination. Topics include real estate contracts, plat reading and legal descriptions, types and purposes of deeds, title searches, common real estate mortgages and documentation, real estate closing and closing statements, recordation statutes and requirements, and elements of the lease. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Real Estate Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Real Estate Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of real property law as they pertain to common types of real estate transactions. Additionally, instructors will place emphasis on practical skills such as document preparation and title examination. Topics include real estate contracts, plat reading and legal descriptions, types and purposes of deeds, title searches, common real estate mortgages and documentation, real estate closing and closing statements, recordation statutes and requirements, and elements of the lease. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1125
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (3-0-3)
Banner title: Criminal Law/Procedure
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of substantive criminal law and its procedural aspects with an emphasis on the constitutionally protected rights of the accused in the criminal justice system. Topics include substantive criminal law and procedure and criminal litigation support. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (3-0-3)
Banner title: Criminal Law/Procedure
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of substantive criminal law and its procedural aspects with an emphasis on the constitutionally protected rights of the accused in the criminal justice system. Topics include substantive criminal law and procedure and criminal litigation support. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1130
Civil Litigation (3-0-3)
Banner title: Civil Litigation
This course emphasizes the competencies and concepts of civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Topics include federal and state litigation; trial and pretrial proceedings; litigation ethics; and litigation documents, exhibits, investigations, and interviews. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Civil Litigation (3-0-3)
Banner title: Civil Litigation
This course emphasizes the competencies and concepts of civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Topics include federal and state litigation; trial and pretrial proceedings; litigation ethics; and litigation documents, exhibits, investigations, and interviews. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1135
Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Administration (3-0-3)
Banner title: Wills/Trust/Probate/Admin
This course provides a general framework of the substantive theory of wills, trusts, and estates. Topics include wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; probate of wills and administration of estates; document preparation for other probate proceedings; general jurisdiction of the probate court; terminology of wills and estate practice; client interviews; and document preparation. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Administration (3-0-3)
Banner title: Wills/Trust/Probate/Admin
This course provides a general framework of the substantive theory of wills, trusts, and estates. Topics include wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; probate of wills and administration of estates; document preparation for other probate proceedings; general jurisdiction of the probate court; terminology of wills and estate practice; client interviews; and document preparation. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1140
Tort Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Tort Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Topics include concepts of intentional torts, negligence, and product liability; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and special tort actions and immunities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
Tort Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Tort Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Topics include concepts of intentional torts, negligence, and product liability; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and special tort actions and immunities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring
PARA 1145
Law Office Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Law Office Management
This course introduces students to common forms of law practice. Students will be exposed to methods of billing and time-keeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office management. Topics include forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsibilities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring every year
Law Office Management (3-0-3)
Banner title: Law Office Management
This course introduces students to common forms of law practice. Students will be exposed to methods of billing and time-keeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office management. Topics include forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsibilities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall and Spring every year
PARA 1150
Contracts, Commercial Law, and Business Organizations (3-0-3)
Banner title: Contracts/Commercial Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings; to the basic concepts of substantive contract law; and to the formulation and operation of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, and corporations. Additionally, the course explores the basic concepts of agency law. Topics include Constitutional law and its impact on business, the essential elements of a contract and related legal principles and the Uniform Commercial Code, sole proprietorships, partnerships, professional associations and other business organizations, corporations, and tax implications of different organizations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Spring every year and Summer of odd years
Contracts, Commercial Law, and Business Organizations (3-0-3)
Banner title: Contracts/Commercial Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings; to the basic concepts of substantive contract law; and to the formulation and operation of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, and corporations. Additionally, the course explores the basic concepts of agency law. Topics include Constitutional law and its impact on business, the essential elements of a contract and related legal principles and the Uniform Commercial Code, sole proprietorships, partnerships, professional associations and other business organizations, corporations, and tax implications of different organizations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Spring every year and Summer of odd years
PARA 1200
Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Relations (3-0-3)
Banner title: Bankruptcy/Debt-Cred Relations
This course introduces students to the purpose and application of the Federal Bankruptcy Code and Rules, as well as applicable state law related to bankruptcy and debtor-creditor issues. Topics include the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, Bankruptcy Court procedures, the preparation of bankruptcy forms and documents, state law workouts and collection, and the role of the paralegal in a bankruptcy practice. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Spring
Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Relations (3-0-3)
Banner title: Bankruptcy/Debt-Cred Relations
This course introduces students to the purpose and application of the Federal Bankruptcy Code and Rules, as well as applicable state law related to bankruptcy and debtor-creditor issues. Topics include the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, Bankruptcy Court procedures, the preparation of bankruptcy forms and documents, state law workouts and collection, and the role of the paralegal in a bankruptcy practice. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Spring
PARA 1210
Legal and Policy Issues in Healthcare (3-0-3)
Banner title: Health Legal/Policy Issues
This course provides an overview of the legal issues involved in the delivery of healthcare and the issues relating to Elder Law. Students will recognize the fundamentals of the healthcare treatment relationship, liability issues, patient care decisions, and the human condition of sickness. They will explore the complexities of healthcare financing, healthcare access, governmental regulations, and privacy issues. Topics will also include access to care, informed consent, patient care decisions, the doctor-patient relationship, end-of-life decision making, legal problems of the elderly, law and mental health, AIDS and the law, and the privatization of healthcare facilities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall
Legal and Policy Issues in Healthcare (3-0-3)
Banner title: Health Legal/Policy Issues
This course provides an overview of the legal issues involved in the delivery of healthcare and the issues relating to Elder Law. Students will recognize the fundamentals of the healthcare treatment relationship, liability issues, patient care decisions, and the human condition of sickness. They will explore the complexities of healthcare financing, healthcare access, governmental regulations, and privacy issues. Topics will also include access to care, informed consent, patient care decisions, the doctor-patient relationship, end-of-life decision making, legal problems of the elderly, law and mental health, AIDS and the law, and the privatization of healthcare facilities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall
PARA 1215
Administrative Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Administrative Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of administrative law, including the legislative process related to enabling the agency. The Administrative Procedure Act (federal and state) is covered. Topics also include agency discretion, due process, delegation, rulemaking, investigation, information collection, informal proceeding, hearings, and judicial review. Because paralegals are permitted to represent individuals in some agency proceedings (e.g., social security, unemployment, etc.), students are introduced to the various aspects of such representation. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall every year and Summer even years
Administrative Law (3-0-3)
Banner title: Administrative Law
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of administrative law, including the legislative process related to enabling the agency. The Administrative Procedure Act (federal and state) is covered. Topics also include agency discretion, due process, delegation, rulemaking, investigation, information collection, informal proceeding, hearings, and judicial review. Because paralegals are permitted to represent individuals in some agency proceedings (e.g., social security, unemployment, etc.), students are introduced to the various aspects of such representation. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PARA 1100
Corequisite: PARA 1100
Offered Fall every year and Summer even years
PARA 2210
Paralegal Internship I (0-18-6)
Banner title: Paralegal Internship I
This course focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, the use of proper interpersonal skills, the application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework, permission of department
Offered every semester
Paralegal Internship I (0-18-6)
Banner title: Paralegal Internship I
This course focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, the use of proper interpersonal skills, the application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework, permission of department
Offered every semester
PARA 2215
Paralegal Internship II (0-18-6)
Banner title: Paralegal Internship II
This course continues the focus on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Realistic work situations are used to provide students with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework, permission of department
Offered every semester
Paralegal Internship II (0-18-6)
Banner title: Paralegal Internship II
This course continues the focus on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Realistic work situations are used to provide students with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework, permission of department
Offered every semester
PHLT 1030
Introduction to Venipuncture (2-2-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Venipuncture
This course provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Instructors place emphasis on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include venipuncture procedures, safety, and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures, and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
Introduction to Venipuncture (2-2-3)
Banner title: Introduction to Venipuncture
This course provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Instructors place emphasis on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include venipuncture procedures, safety, and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures, and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
PHLT 1050
Clinical Practice (0-15-5)
Banner title: Clinical Practice
This course provides work experiences in a clinical setting. Instructors place emphasis on enhancing students' skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include an introduction to clinical policies and procedures and work ethics; routine collections as related to adults, pediatric patients, and newborns; and special procedures.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PHLT 1030 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
Clinical Practice (0-15-5)
Banner title: Clinical Practice
This course provides work experiences in a clinical setting. Instructors place emphasis on enhancing students' skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include an introduction to clinical policies and procedures and work ethics; routine collections as related to adults, pediatric patients, and newborns; and special procedures.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PHLT 1030 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall and Spring
PHTA 1110
Introduction to Physical Therapy (1-2-2)
Banner title: Intro to Physical Therapy
This course introduces students to the profession of physical therapy. Topics include professional responsibilities and core values; legal and ethical responsibilities in physical therapy practice; current trends in physical therapy; communication skills; cultural competency and health disparities; and research and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Introduction to Physical Therapy (1-2-2)
Banner title: Intro to Physical Therapy
This course introduces students to the profession of physical therapy. Topics include professional responsibilities and core values; legal and ethical responsibilities in physical therapy practice; current trends in physical therapy; communication skills; cultural competency and health disparities; and research and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
PHTA 1120
Patient Care Skills (1-3-2)
Banner title: Patient Care Skills
This course introduces students to basic patient care skills and administrative tasks in physical therapy. Topics include patient care skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation skills; and administrative and management tasks.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Patient Care Skills (1-3-2)
Banner title: Patient Care Skills
This course introduces students to basic patient care skills and administrative tasks in physical therapy. Topics include patient care skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation skills; and administrative and management tasks.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PHTA 1130
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I (1-5-3)
Banner title: Anatomy/Kinesiology I
This course introduces the basic concepts of functional anatomy and the study of human movement. Topics include an overview of kinesiology and the principles of biomechanics; an examination of the neuromusculoskeletal system; a review of muscle attachments, actions, and innervations; and instruction in assessment techniques for measuring joint range of motion.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I (1-5-3)
Banner title: Anatomy/Kinesiology I
This course introduces the basic concepts of functional anatomy and the study of human movement. Topics include an overview of kinesiology and the principles of biomechanics; an examination of the neuromusculoskeletal system; a review of muscle attachments, actions, and innervations; and instruction in assessment techniques for measuring joint range of motion.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PHTA 1140
Physical Therapy Procedures I (2-6-4)
Banner title: PT Procedures I
This course introduces the principles and application techniques for various physical therapy interventions. Topics include superficial and deep thermal physical agents; athermal agents and electromagnetic radiation; therapeutic massage techniques; wound care and personal protection; and instruction in assessment techniques for sensory response.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Physical Therapy Procedures I (2-6-4)
Banner title: PT Procedures I
This course introduces the principles and application techniques for various physical therapy interventions. Topics include superficial and deep thermal physical agents; athermal agents and electromagnetic radiation; therapeutic massage techniques; wound care and personal protection; and instruction in assessment techniques for sensory response.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PHTA 2110
Pathology I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Pathology I
This course provides a survey of injuries and diseases commonly treated by physical therapist assistants. Topics include a review of systems; an examination of musculoskeletal system disorders and diseases; an examination of general medical disorders and diseases; an examination of circulation, respiration, and ventilation; recognition and response procedures for changes in physiologic status; and an overview of pharmacology for pain, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and GI system management.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1130 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1140 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Pathology I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Pathology I
This course provides a survey of injuries and diseases commonly treated by physical therapist assistants. Topics include a review of systems; an examination of musculoskeletal system disorders and diseases; an examination of general medical disorders and diseases; an examination of circulation, respiration, and ventilation; recognition and response procedures for changes in physiologic status; and an overview of pharmacology for pain, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and GI system management.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1130 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1140 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
PHTA 2120
Rehabilitation I (1-6-3)
Banner title: Rehabilitation I
This course provides instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include functional mobility and training; rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal disorders; gait training and assistive devices; home management, community, and work reintegration; and health promotion, wellness, and prevention.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1130 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Rehabilitation I (1-6-3)
Banner title: Rehabilitation I
This course provides instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include functional mobility and training; rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal disorders; gait training and assistive devices; home management, community, and work reintegration; and health promotion, wellness, and prevention.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1130 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
PHTA 2130
Physical Therapy Procedures II (2-6-4)
Banner title: PT Procedures II
This course provides continued instruction in the principles and application techniques for various physical therapy interventions. Topics include pain theories and assessment techniques; mechanical physical agents; electrotherapeutic physical agents; and adaptive, protective, and supportive devices.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1130 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1140 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Physical Therapy Procedures II (2-6-4)
Banner title: PT Procedures II
This course provides continued instruction in the principles and application techniques for various physical therapy interventions. Topics include pain theories and assessment techniques; mechanical physical agents; electrotherapeutic physical agents; and adaptive, protective, and supportive devices.
Prerequisite: PHTA 1120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1130 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 1140 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
PHTA 2140
Clinical Education I (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Education I
This course provides students with the opportunity to observe and practice skills learned in the classroom and laboratory at various clinical settings for physical therapy practice. Students will be supervised by a clinical instructor who is either a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant. Topics include the preparation of patients, treatment areas, and equipment; vital signs and sensory assessment; wound care and personal protection; transfers, body mechanics, and assistive devices; application of physical agents; goniometric measurements; therapeutic massage; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Clinical Education I (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Education I
This course provides students with the opportunity to observe and practice skills learned in the classroom and laboratory at various clinical settings for physical therapy practice. Students will be supervised by a clinical instructor who is either a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant. Topics include the preparation of patients, treatment areas, and equipment; vital signs and sensory assessment; wound care and personal protection; transfers, body mechanics, and assistive devices; application of physical agents; goniometric measurements; therapeutic massage; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
PHTA 2150
Pathology II (2-5-4)
Banner title: Pathology II
This course provides continued instruction on diseases and conditions commonly treated by physical therapist assistants with an emphasis on neurological conditions. Topics include a review of neuroanatomy and physiology; an examination of neurological disorders and diseases; an examination of pediatric disorders and diseases; limb deficiency disorders; and pharmacology for spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and cardiac and pulmonary system management.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Pathology II (2-5-4)
Banner title: Pathology II
This course provides continued instruction on diseases and conditions commonly treated by physical therapist assistants with an emphasis on neurological conditions. Topics include a review of neuroanatomy and physiology; an examination of neurological disorders and diseases; an examination of pediatric disorders and diseases; limb deficiency disorders; and pharmacology for spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and cardiac and pulmonary system management.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
PHTA 2160
Rehabilitation II (1-6-3)
Banner title: Rehabilitation II
This course provides continued instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics includes rehabilitation of the neurological patient; rehabilitation of the pediatric patient; cardiac rehabilitation and chest physical therapy techniques; prosthetic and orthotic training; and the assessment of arousal, attention, and cognition.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Rehabilitation II (1-6-3)
Banner title: Rehabilitation II
This course provides continued instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics includes rehabilitation of the neurological patient; rehabilitation of the pediatric patient; cardiac rehabilitation and chest physical therapy techniques; prosthetic and orthotic training; and the assessment of arousal, attention, and cognition.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
PHTA 2170
Kinesiology II (1-5-3)
Banner title: Kinesiology II
This course provides continued instruction in the study of human movement. Topics include posture and equilibrium; gait, locomotion, and balance; advanced gait training techniques; and the assessment of muscle performance.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Kinesiology II (1-5-3)
Banner title: Kinesiology II
This course provides continued instruction in the study of human movement. Topics include posture and equilibrium; gait, locomotion, and balance; advanced gait training techniques; and the assessment of muscle performance.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2110 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2120 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2130 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
PHTA 2180
Clinical Education II (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Education II
This course provides continued opportunity for clinical education under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant in various healthcare facilities. Topics include therapeutic exercise; interventions for neurological conditions; mechanical and electrotherapeutic physical agents; gait and posture analysis; advanced gait training techniques; manual muscle testing; interventions for limb deficiency disorders; identification of architectural barriers; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2140 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2150 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2160 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2170 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Clinical Education II (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Education II
This course provides continued opportunity for clinical education under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant in various healthcare facilities. Topics include therapeutic exercise; interventions for neurological conditions; mechanical and electrotherapeutic physical agents; gait and posture analysis; advanced gait training techniques; manual muscle testing; interventions for limb deficiency disorders; identification of architectural barriers; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2140 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2150 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2160 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2170 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PHTA 2190
Clinical Education III (0-21-7)
Banner title: Clinical Education III
This course provides continued opportunity for clinical education under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant in various healthcare facilities. Topics include therapeutic exercise; interventions for neurological conditions; mechanical and electrotherapeutic physical agents; gait and posture analysis; advanced gait training techniques; manual muscle testing; interventions for limb deficiency disorders; identification of architectural barriers; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2140 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2150 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2160 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2170 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Clinical Education III (0-21-7)
Banner title: Clinical Education III
This course provides continued opportunity for clinical education under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant in various healthcare facilities. Topics include therapeutic exercise; interventions for neurological conditions; mechanical and electrotherapeutic physical agents; gait and posture analysis; advanced gait training techniques; manual muscle testing; interventions for limb deficiency disorders; identification of architectural barriers; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2140 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2150 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2160 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2170 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PHTA 2200
Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar (0-2-1)
Banner title: PTA Seminar
This seminar course prepares students for entry into the field of physical therapy as physical therapist assistants. Topics include a review for the licensure examination; presentation of a case study; and overview of career development and commitment to lifelong learning.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2140 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2150 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2160 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2170 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar (0-2-1)
Banner title: PTA Seminar
This seminar course prepares students for entry into the field of physical therapy as physical therapist assistants. Topics include a review for the licensure examination; presentation of a case study; and overview of career development and commitment to lifelong learning.
Prerequisite: PHTA 2140 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2150 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2160 with a grade of C or higher, PHTA 2170 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PHYS 1110
Conceptual Physics (3-0-3)
Banner title: Conceptual Physics
This course introduces some of the basic laws of physics. Topics include systems of units and conversion of units; vector algebra; Newtonian mechanics; fluids and thermodynamics; heat, light, and optics; mechanical waves; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111
Corequisite: PHYS 1110L
Offered every semester
Conceptual Physics (3-0-3)
Banner title: Conceptual Physics
This course introduces some of the basic laws of physics. Topics include systems of units and conversion of units; vector algebra; Newtonian mechanics; fluids and thermodynamics; heat, light, and optics; mechanical waves; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111
Corequisite: PHYS 1110L
Offered every semester
PHYS 1110L
Conceptual Physics Lab (0-3-1)
Banner title: Conceptual Physics Lab
This course includes selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1110. The laboratory exercises for this course include systems of units and systems of measurement; vector algebra; Newtonian mechanics; fluids and thermodynamics; heat, light, and optics; mechanical waves; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111
Corequisite: PHYS 1110
Offered every semester
Conceptual Physics Lab (0-3-1)
Banner title: Conceptual Physics Lab
This course includes selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1110. The laboratory exercises for this course include systems of units and systems of measurement; vector algebra; Newtonian mechanics; fluids and thermodynamics; heat, light, and optics; mechanical waves; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111
Corequisite: PHYS 1110
Offered every semester
PNSG 2010
Introduction to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations (1-3-2)
Banner title: Intro to Pharmacology
This course applies fundamental mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. It emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, fundamental pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Introduction to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations (1-3-2)
Banner title: Intro to Pharmacology
This course applies fundamental mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. It emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, fundamental pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PNSG 2030
Nursing Fundamentals (4-6-6)
Banner title: Nursing Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to the nursing process. Topics include nursing as a profession; ethics and law; client care, which is defined as using the nursing process, using critical thinking, and providing client education and includes principles and skills of nursing practice, documentation, and an introduction to physical assessment; customer/client relationships; standard precautions; basic life support; infection control/bloodborne/airborne pathogens; and basic emergency care/first aid and triage. Students must pay a $243 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2035
Offered Spring
Nursing Fundamentals (4-6-6)
Banner title: Nursing Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to the nursing process. Topics include nursing as a profession; ethics and law; client care, which is defined as using the nursing process, using critical thinking, and providing client education and includes principles and skills of nursing practice, documentation, and an introduction to physical assessment; customer/client relationships; standard precautions; basic life support; infection control/bloodborne/airborne pathogens; and basic emergency care/first aid and triage. Students must pay a $243 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2035
Offered Spring
PNSG 2035
Nursing Fundamentals Clinical (0-6-2)
Banner title: Nursing Fundamentals Clinical
This course provides an introduction to nursing practice in the clinical setting. Topics include history taking, physical assessment, nursing process, critical thinking, activities of daily living, documentation, client education, and standard precautions.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2030
Offered Spring
Nursing Fundamentals Clinical (0-6-2)
Banner title: Nursing Fundamentals Clinical
This course provides an introduction to nursing practice in the clinical setting. Topics include history taking, physical assessment, nursing process, critical thinking, activities of daily living, documentation, client education, and standard precautions.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2030
Offered Spring
PNSG 2210
Medical Surgical Nursing I (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing I
This course focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological, and immunological systems.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Medical Surgical Nursing I (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing I
This course focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological, and immunological systems.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
PNSG 2220
Medical Surgical Nursing II (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing II
This second course in a series of four focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the endocrine, gastrointestinal, and urinary system. Students must pay a $243 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2320
Offered Summer
Medical Surgical Nursing II (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing II
This second course in a series of four focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the endocrine, gastrointestinal, and urinary system. Students must pay a $243 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2320
Offered Summer
PNSG 2230
Medical Surgical Nursing III (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing III
This third course in a series of four focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; mental health; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2330
Offered Summer
Medical Surgical Nursing III (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing III
This third course in a series of four focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; mental health; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2330
Offered Summer
PNSG 2240
Medical Surgical Nursing IV (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing IV
This fourth course in a series of four courses focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole, oncology; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the integumentary and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2340
Offered Fall
Medical Surgical Nursing IV (4-0-4)
Banner title: Medical Surgical Nursing IV
This fourth course in a series of four courses focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole, oncology; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the integumentary and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2340
Offered Fall
PNSG 2250
Maternity Nursing (3-0-3)
Banner title: Maternity Nursing
This course focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, providing client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. The course gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; pathological and nonpathological concerns in obstetric clients and the newborn; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy related to obstetric clients and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2255
Offered Fall
Maternity Nursing (3-0-3)
Banner title: Maternity Nursing
This course focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, providing client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. The course gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; pathological and nonpathological concerns in obstetric clients and the newborn; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy related to obstetric clients and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2255
Offered Fall
PNSG 2255
Maternity Nursing Clinic (0-3-1)
Banner title: Maternity Nursing Clinic
This course focuses on clinical health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, providing client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. This course gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; pathological and nonpathological concerns in obstetric clients and the newborn; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy related to obstetric clients and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2250
Offered Fall
Maternity Nursing Clinic (0-3-1)
Banner title: Maternity Nursing Clinic
This course focuses on clinical health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, providing client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. This course gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; pathological and nonpathological concerns in obstetric clients and the newborn; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy related to obstetric clients and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2250
Offered Fall
PNSG 2310
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic I (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic I
This first clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span, It gives attention to special populations. At the completion of the four-part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, hygiene and personal care, mobility and biomechanics, fluid and electrolytes, oxygen care, perioperative care, immunology, mental health, and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic I (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic I
This first clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span, It gives attention to special populations. At the completion of the four-part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, hygiene and personal care, mobility and biomechanics, fluid and electrolytes, oxygen care, perioperative care, immunology, mental health, and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
PNSG 2320
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic II (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic II
This second clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. At the completion of the four part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; mental health; and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, reproductive systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2220
Offered Summer
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic II (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic II
This second clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. At the completion of the four part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; mental health; and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, reproductive systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2220
Offered Summer
PNSG 2330
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic III (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic III
This third clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It provides attention to special populations. At the completion of the four part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, hygiene and personal care, mobility and biomechanics, fluid and electrolytes, oxygen care, perioperative care, immunology, mental health, and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, reproductive systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2230
Offered Summer
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic III (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic III
This third clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It provides attention to special populations. At the completion of the four part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, hygiene and personal care, mobility and biomechanics, fluid and electrolytes, oxygen care, perioperative care, immunology, mental health, and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, reproductive systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2230
Offered Summer
PNSG 2340
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic IV (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic IV
This fourth clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It provides attention to special populations. At the completion of the four part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, hygiene and personal care, mobility and biomechanics, fluid and electrolytes, oxygen care, perioperative care, immunology, mental health, and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, reproductive systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2240
Offered Fall
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinic IV (0-6-2)
Banner title: Med-Surg Nursing Clinic IV
This fourth clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It provides attention to special populations. At the completion of the four part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses, students will have completed a minimum of 412.5 hours of clinical experience, including 300 hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 hours of maternal, 37.5 hours of pediatric, and 37.5 hours of mental health experiences. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, hygiene and personal care, mobility and biomechanics, fluid and electrolytes, oxygen care, perioperative care, immunology, mental health, and oncology. Topics also include pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, reproductive systems, and mental health.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2240
Offered Fall
PNSG 2410
Nursing Leadership (1-0-1)
Banner title: Nursing Leadership
This course builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. Topics include the application of the nursing process, supervisory skills, client education methods, group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Students must pay a $243 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2415
Offered Fall
Nursing Leadership (1-0-1)
Banner title: Nursing Leadership
This course builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. Topics include the application of the nursing process, supervisory skills, client education methods, group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Students must pay a $243 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2415
Offered Fall
PNSG 2415
Nursing Leadership Clinic (0-6-2)
Banner title: Nursing Leadership Clinic
This course builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the clinical skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. The course focuses on practical applications. Topics include the application of the nursing process, critical thinking, supervisory skills, client education methods, and group dynamics.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2410
Offered Fall
Nursing Leadership Clinic (0-6-2)
Banner title: Nursing Leadership Clinic
This course builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the clinical skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. The course focuses on practical applications. Topics include the application of the nursing process, critical thinking, supervisory skills, client education methods, and group dynamics.
Prerequisite: PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PNSG 2410
Offered Fall
POLS 1101
American Government (3-0-3)
Banner title: American Government
This course emphasizes the study of government and politics in the United States. The course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. It will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, special interest groups, political parties, and the election process. The course also studies the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
American Government (3-0-3)
Banner title: American Government
This course emphasizes the study of government and politics in the United States. The course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. It will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, special interest groups, political parties, and the election process. The course also studies the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
PSYC 1010
Basic Psychology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Basic Psychology
This course presents the basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. This course develops students' understanding of basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work, and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
Basic Psychology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Basic Psychology
This course presents the basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. This course develops students' understanding of basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work, and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.
Prerequisite: Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
PSYC 1101
Introductory Psychology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introductory Psychology
This course introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Instructors place emphasis on the fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
Introductory Psychology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Introductory Psychology
This course introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Instructors place emphasis on the fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.
Prerequisite: Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher
Offered every semester
PSYC 2103
Human Development (3-0-3)
Banner title: Human Development
This course emphasizes changes that occur during the human life cycle beginning with conception and continuing through late adulthood and death. This course emphasizes the scientific basis of our knowledge of human growth and development and the interactive forces of nature and nurture. Topics include the theoretical perspectives and research methods, prenatal development and child-birth, stages of development from infancy through late adulthood, and death and dying.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Offered every semester
Human Development (3-0-3)
Banner title: Human Development
This course emphasizes changes that occur during the human life cycle beginning with conception and continuing through late adulthood and death. This course emphasizes the scientific basis of our knowledge of human growth and development and the interactive forces of nature and nurture. Topics include the theoretical perspectives and research methods, prenatal development and child-birth, stages of development from infancy through late adulthood, and death and dying.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Offered every semester
PSYC 2250
Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Abnormal Psychology
This course emphasizes the nature and causes of various forms of abnormal behavior. Topics include historical and contemporary approaches to psychopathology, approaches to clinical assessment and diagnosis, understanding and defining classifications of psychological disorders, and etiology and treatment considerations.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Offered every semester
Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Abnormal Psychology
This course emphasizes the nature and causes of various forms of abnormal behavior. Topics include historical and contemporary approaches to psychopathology, approaches to clinical assessment and diagnosis, understanding and defining classifications of psychological disorders, and etiology and treatment considerations.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Offered every semester