Course Descriptions

SPA 103 - Beginning Spanish for Heritage and Bilingual Learners

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by expressing events in the past and/or present tense with comprehensible grammar and pronunciation.
2. Use Spanish listening skills to identify specific details, and/or ask and respond to questions.
3. Use reading strategies to identify main ideas, cognates, sequence of events, and/or familiar words.
4. Demonstrate in written Spanish the ability to narrate in the present and/or past tense.
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing Spanish to identify Spanish-speaking regions and countries in the world, and/or explain cultural topics.

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions about past and/or present experiences
   2. Produce intelligible pronunciation of Spanish words
   3. Produce appropriate alphabet and phoneme sounds
   4. Demonstrate appropriate use of registers by producing culturally appropriate formal and informal speech
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and some detail when listening to a passage based largely on known or material
   2. Recognize the main idea and some detail of an authentic text or one not primarily based on known material
   3. Demonstrate comprehension of questions based on known topics
3. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Demonstrate understanding of both the main idea and some detail when reading a text based largely on known material and cognates
   3. Recognize the main idea and some detail of an authentic text or one not primarily based on known material
4. Writing Skills
   1. Apply reasonably accurate spelling including homonyms and  homophones, and understanding of common spelling mistakes (ex. Spelling with the letters “s” vs “z”, “ll” vs. “y”, etc.), and application of basic written accent marks
   2. Apply reasonably accurate grammar and punctuation (including gender and number for nouns and adjectives, verbs in indicate present and past tenses, indirect object pronouns)
   3. Formulate and/or answer questions based on known or unknown topics
   4. Write a narration in the past and/or present tense
   5. Produce (auto) biographical information
   6. Discuss preferred activities in different situations
5. Cultural Awareness
   1. Identify Spanish speaking regions throughout the world
   2. Recognize specific cultural practices
   3. Compare and contrast geographical, historical, and cultural knowledge about the Spanish speaking world
   4. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   5. Awareness and knowledge of diversity within the Hispanic community
   6. Historical process by which Hispanic immigration and presence has evolved in the United States
   7. Current cultural issues in the Hispanic and U.S. Latino communities

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I [SUN# SPA 2201]

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by using comprehensible intermediate level structures, vocabulary and pronunciation.
2. Identify the main idea and some detail when listening to familiar material or authentic speech and/or answer questions and/or follow instructions in Spanish.
3. Recognize main ideas and identify some facts of a simple written text in Spanish based on familiar or authentic material.
4. Write and/or respond to questions on familiar topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility.
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing regarding current events and/or salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions.

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions using subjunctive mood in the present tense
   2. Engage in simple conversations on a variety of topics
   3. Express hopes, doubts and wishes, non-existence, uncertainty
   4. Predict future occurrences using adverbial clauses
   5. Give advice and recommendations
   6. Produce and respond to commands
   7. Respond appropriately to oral and written questions posed in the classroom
   8. Produce intelligible pronunciation of Spanish words
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and specific details in oral speech and authentic selections (such as: interviews, video-clips and songs)
   2. Ask for clarification when listening to oral speech
   3. Anticipate and predict information when listening to oral speech
   4. Answer questions and follow instructions in response to oral speech

1. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and use verb tense recognition and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Indicate both the main idea and specific details when reading a text based largely on familiar and/or authentic material

1. Writing Skills
   1. Apply appropriate spelling and grammar (such as present subjunctive, por vs. para, commands, impersonal constructions, past participles)
   2. Respond in writing to simple questions based on known topics
   3. Write organized short compositions on a variety of topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility  

1. Cultural Awareness
   1. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   2. Compare and contrast salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions to personal experience

SPA 201HN - Intermediate Spanish I: Honors

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by using comprehensible intermediate level structures, vocabulary and pronunciation.
2. Identify the main idea and some detail when listening to familiar material or authentic speech and/or answer questions and/or follow instructions in Spanish.
3. Recognize main ideas and identify some facts of a simple written text in Spanish based on familiar or authentic material.
4. Write and/or respond to questions on familiar topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility.
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing regarding current events and/or salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions.

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions using subjunctive mood in the present tense
   2. Engage in simple conversations on a variety of topics
   3. Express hopes, doubts and wishes, non-existence, uncertainty
   4. Predict future occurrences using adverbial clauses
   5. Give advice and recommendations
   6. Produce and respond to commands
   7. Respond appropriately to oral and written questions posed in the classroom
   8. Produce intelligible pronunciation of Spanish words
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and specific details in oral speech and authentic selections (such as: interviews, video-clips and songs)
   2. Ask for clarification when listening to oral speech
   3. Anticipate and predict information when listening to oral speech
   4. Answer questions and follow instructions in response to oral speech

1. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and use verb tense recognition and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Indicate both the main idea and specific details when reading a text based largely on familiar and/or authentic material

1. Writing Skills
   1. Apply appropriate spelling and grammar (such as present subjunctive, por vs. para, commands, impersonal constructions, past participles)
   2. Respond in writing to simple questions based on known topics
   3. Write organized short compositions on a variety of topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility  

1. Cultural Awareness
   1. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   2. Compare and contrast salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions to personal experience

SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II [SUN# SPA 2202]

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by using comprehensible intermediate level structures, vocabulary and pronunciation
2. Identify the main idea and some detail when listening to familiar material or authentic speech and/or answer questions and/or follow instructions in Spanish
3. Recognize main ideas and identify some facts of an intermediate-level written text in Spanish based on familiar or authentic material
4. Write and/or respond in writing to questions on familiar topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility  
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing regarding current events and/or salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions using subjunctive mood in the present tense  
   2. Engage in simple conversations on a variety of topics
   3. Express conjecture, probability, future plans and activities
   4. Predict future occurrences using adverbial clauses
   5. Give advice and recommendations in the various tenses
   6. Produce and respond to suggestions
   7. Respond appropriately to oral and written questions posed in the course
   8. Produce intelligible pronunciation of Spanish words
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and specific details in oral speech and authentic selections (such as: interviews, video-clips and songs)
   2. Ask for clarification when listening to oral speech
   3. Anticipate and predict information when listening to oral speech
   4. Answer questions and follow instructions in response to oral speech
3. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and use verb tense recognition and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Indicate both the main idea and specific details when reading a text based largely on familiar, and/or authentic material
4. Writing Skills
   1. Apply appropriate spelling and grammar (such as present and past tenses in the subjunctive mood, compound perfect tenses, “si” clauses, future and conditional tenses)
   2. Respond in writing to intermediate-level questions based on known topics
   3. Write organized short compositions on a variety of topics to express conjecture, probability, future plans and activities   
5. Cultural awareness
   1. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   2. Compare and contrast salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions to personal experiences

SPA 202HN - Intermediate Spanish II: Honors

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by using comprehensible intermediate level structures, vocabulary and pronunciation
2. Identify the main idea and some detail when listening to familiar material or authentic speech and/or answer questions and/or follow instructions in Spanish
3. Recognize main ideas and identify some facts of an intermediate-level written text in Spanish based on familiar or authentic material
4. Write and/or respond in writing to questions on familiar topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility  
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing regarding current events and/or salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions using subjunctive mood in the present tense  
   2. Engage in simple conversations on a variety of topics
   3. Express conjecture, probability, future plans and activities
   4. Predict future occurrences using adverbial clauses
   5. Give advice and recommendations in the various tenses
   6. Produce and respond to suggestions
   7. Respond appropriately to oral and written questions posed in the course
   8. Produce intelligible pronunciation of Spanish words
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and specific details in oral speech and authentic selections (such as: interviews, video-clips and songs)
   2. Ask for clarification when listening to oral speech
   3. Anticipate and predict information when listening to oral speech
   4. Answer questions and follow instructions in response to oral speech
3. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and use verb tense recognition and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Indicate both the main idea and specific details when reading a text based largely on familiar, and/or authentic material
4. Writing Skills
   1. Apply appropriate spelling and grammar (such as present and past tenses in the subjunctive mood, compound perfect tenses, “si” clauses, future and conditional tenses)
   2. Respond in writing to intermediate-level questions based on known topics
   3. Write organized short compositions on a variety of topics to express conjecture, probability, future plans and activities   
5. Cultural Awareness
   1. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   2. Compare and contrast salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions to personal experiences

SPA 203 - Writing & Oral Skills for Heritage & Bilingual Learners

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by using comprehensible advanced level structures, vocabulary and pronunciation
2. Identify the main idea and details when listening to familiar material or authentic speech and/or answer questions and/or follow instructions in Spanish
3. Recognize main ideas and identify facts of an intermediate-level written text in Spanish based on familiar or authentic material
4. Write and/or respond in writing to questions on familiar topics to express recommendations, wishes, commands, doubt, emotions and/or possibility  
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing regarding current events and/or salient traditions in Spanish speaking regions

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions using the subjunctive mood in the present and past tenses
   2. Engage in conversations in a variety of topics
   3. Produce intelligible pronunciation of Spanish words
   4. Produce appropriate Alphabet and phoneme sounds
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and specific details in oral speech and authentic selections (such as: interviews, video-clips and songs)
   2. Anticipate and predict information when listening to oral speech
   3. Demonstrate comprehension of questions based on known or unknown topics
3. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Indicate both the main idea and specific details when reading a text based largely on familiar, unfamiliar and/or authentic material
4. Writing Skills
   1. Apply reasonably accurate spelling including homonyms and homophones, and understanding of common spelling mistakes (ex. Spelling with the letters “s” vs. “z”, “ll” vs. “y”, etc.), and application of written accent marks
   2. Apply reasonably accurate grammar and punctuation (including perfect tenses, present and past subjunctive tenses, formal and informal commands, indicative and subjunctive moods contrast)
   3. Understand common word-choice mistakes (calques, loan words and false cognates)
   4. Formulate and/or answer questions based on known or unknown topics
   5. Write organized short compositions on a variety of topics to express conjecture, probability, future plans and activities
5. Cultural Awareness
   1. Identify Spanish speaking regions throughout the world
   2. Recognize specific cultural practices
   3. Compare and contrast geographical, historical, and cultural knowledge about the Spanish speaking world
   4. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   5. Awareness and knowledge of diversity with Hispanic community
   6. Historical process by which Hispanic immigration and presence has evolved in the United States
   7. Current cultural issues in the Hispanic and U.S. Latino communities

SPA 253 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage and Bilingual Learners

1. Demonstrate Spanish speaking skills by using advanced level structures, vocabulary and pronunciation
2. Identify details when listening to authentic speech and/or answer questions and/or follow instructions in Spanish
3. Recognize main ideas and identify facts of an advanced-level written text in Spanish based on familiar, unfamiliar or authentic material
4. Write and/or respond in writing to questions using advanced level grammatical structures
5. Demonstrate cultural awareness through speaking and/or writing regarding current events and/or salient and literary traditions in Spanish speaking regions

1. Speaking
   1. Ask and answer questions using advanced grammatical structures
   2. Engage in conversations in a variety of topics
   3. Produce accurate pronunciation of Spanish words
   4. Produce accurate Alphabet and phoneme sounds
   5. Demonstrate appropriate use of registers by producing culturally appropriate formal and informal speech (ex. Identifying professional, social and personal contexts)
2. Listening
   1. Identify the main idea and specific details in oral speech and authentic selections
   2. Demonstrate comprehension of questions based on known or unknown topics
3. Reading
   1. Apply reading strategies to identify the main idea, recognize cognates and false cognates, and previous knowledge to make intelligent guesses
   2. Indicate both the main idea and specific details when reading a text based largely on familiar, unfamiliar and/or authentic material
4. Writing Skills
   1. Apply accurate spelling including homonyms and homophones, and understanding of common spelling mistakes (ex. Spelling with the letters “k” vs. “q” vs. “c”, “c” vs. “s”, “b” vs. “v”, “g” vs. “j” etc.), and application of written accent marks
   2. Apply accurate grammar and punctuation (including indicative, subjunctive and imperative moods)
   3. Understand common word-choice mistakes (calques, loan words and false cognates)
   4. Formulate and/or answer questions based on known or unknown topics and literary texts.
   5. Write organized compositions on a variety of styles (including description, narration, exposition and argumentation)
5. Cultural Awareness
   1. Recognize specific cultural practices
   2. Compare and contrast Geographical, historical, and cultural knowledge about the Spanish speaking world
   3. Discuss current events in Spanish speaking regions
   4. Discuss salient literary traditions in Spanish speaking countries
   5. Discuss lexical variations in Spanish speaking countries.

SPA 296 - Independent Study in Spanish

STU 100 - College Success and Career Planning

1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Theoretical models of cognition, motivation, and human development serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of academic and career development strategies. Includes an introduction to the factors that impact learning, goal persistence, self-efficacy, and communication, which will foster the integration of relevant knowledge and skills. Also includes the use of assessment instruments (e.g., learning and career inventories) to identify students’ strengths and challenges, and the application of skills to their academic and career development processes.

Information: This course is intended for students who are generally decided about their major and/or career path.
    

1. Identify and apply appropriate learning and behavior management strategies for educational and        career goal attainment.
2. Use strategies and resources to foster career development planning and occupational success.

II.      College and financial resources

III.      Academic and Career Goals

1. Decision-making regarding direct employment or transfer path
2. Level of commitment, motivation, and confidence
3. Diversity in education and work

IV.     Educational and Occupational Information, Planning, and Future Transitions

STU 102 - Personal Finance

1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Examination of financial practices students can use to build a strong financial foundation for their future. Includes budgeting, examining expenses, increasing income, minimizing college and other sources of debt, and exploring investment and insurance fundamentals. Also includes making informed personal finance decisions that lead to greater financial independence and increased personal success throughout life.

   

2. Identify strategies to reduce personal expenses and protect income.

3. Identify ways to generate income, including potential career salaries and investment related income.

4. Identify common sources of debt and develop strategies to eliminate them.

5. Describe various ways to pay for college, including grants, scholarships, and student loans.

1. Budgeting
   1. Learning to track spending
   2. Making a basic budget
   3. Understanding credit and interest rates
   4. Paying bills
2. Reducing Expenses and Protecting Income
   1. Introduction to managing money
   2. Cost reduction strategies
   3. Insurance policy basics
   4. Understanding personal tax basics
3. Generating Income
   1. Career income expectations
   2. Money saving strategies
   3. Investment and retirement strategies
4. Reducing Debt
   1. Credit card debt
   2. Student loan debt (and repayment)
   3. Other types of debt
5. Paying for college
   1. Personal resources
   2. Grants and scholarships
   3. Student loans
   4. Other options

STU 105 - Math Success Skills

1. Apply learning styles to math study skills.
2. Develop memory building strategies.
3. Develop effective math study skills.
4. Identify characteristics, causes and misconceptions related to math anxiety.
5. Identify strategies to overcome math and test anxiety. 
6. Design math sequence to complete program of study.

1. Learning Style and Math Study Skills
   1. Learning styles
   2. Learning styles and math study skills
   3. Math myths – Creating a positive attitude towards math
2. Develop Memory Building Strategies
   1. Short-term and long-term memory
   2. Memory building strategies
   3. Basic math facts recall 
3.  Effective Math Study Skills
   1. Prepare for exams
   2. Test taking skills
4. Anxiety
   1. Characteristics of anxiety
   2. Causes of anxiety
   3. Current research on anxiety (academic and test taking)
5. Reducing Anxiety
   1.  Strategies to reduce math and test anxiety
6. Identify Math Sequence to Complete Program of Study
   1. Design education plan to include math sequence to meet graduation requirements

STU 106 - Choosing a Major and College Success

1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Theoretical models of career development, motivation, and cognition serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of career and college success strategies. Includes an introduction to factors that impact career choices, decision-making, critical thinking, and learning, which will foster the application of knowledge and skills in academics and career development. Also includes the use of career inventories to identify areas of fit and interest, and to integrate this information into the decision-making process.

Information: This course is intended for students who are undecided or uncertain about their major and/or career path.
  

1. Use self-assessments to identify work and personal values, skills, personality and interest preferences as they apply to various careers and the career decision making process.
2. Use strategies and resources to foster career development planning and occupational success.
3. Identify and apply appropriate study and behavior management approaches for goal attainment.

II.       Researching Career Clusters and Relevant Majors

III.      Educational and Transition Planning for Direct Employment or Transfer Path

III.     Learning and Time Management Strategies

IV.     Resources for College and Career Planning

STU 107 - University Transfer Exploration, Preparation and College Success

1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Exploration of transfer, career, and college success strategies for first-year PCC students. Includes an introduction to the factors that impact choice of transfer major and related career(s), critical thinking and learning, financial planning, and the factors that foster academic success, motivation, and university degree attainment. Also includes synthesis of information from inventories and resources, and application of information to planning and decision-making processes.

Information: This course is intended for students who plan to transfer to a university and are generally undecided about their major.
  

2. Create a plan for transfer based on the university application and admission processes, policies and costs.

3. Identify and apply appropriate study and behavior management approaches for goal attainment.

1. Self-Assessments for Work and Personal Values, Interests and Diversity
2. Researching Career Clusters, Relevant Majors, and Universities
3. Educational and Transition Planning for Transfer
4. University Resources for College Success

STU 109 - Making Career Choices

1. Use self-assessments to identify work and personal values, skills, personality and interest preferences as they apply to various careers and the career decision making process 
2. Employ various career research strategies (including experiential learning) to assist in the career exploration process.
3. Identify appropriate programs of study and degree requirements for potential career choices.
4. Create an educational plan that aligns with chosen educational and career goals and associated steps.
5. Define stages of adult career development and their impact on career decision making.
6. Gain knowledge of and develop career skills in resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, and workplace culture and attire.

1. Self-Assessments
   1. Work and personal values
   2. Skills identification and development
   3. Interest and personality preference inventories
   4. Career clusters
   5. Potential career satisfaction through inventory application
2. Researching Specific Careers
   1. Career information resources
   2. Information literacy and electronic career sources
   3. Experiential learning such as informational interviews, internships, job shadowing, and volunteer work
   4. Use of research to modify and further refine the career choice process
3. Educational Planning
   1. Identifying courses required for a degree
   2. Level of education required for potential career choices
   3. Path to achieving educational requirements necessary for potential career options
4. Goal Setting and Action Planning
   1. Personal biases and internal barriers
   2. Setting and attaining goals
5. Adult Career Development
   1. Adult transitions and career fit
   2. Life stages and career change
6. Professional Career Skills
   1. Résumé and cover letter development
   2. Letters of recommendation
   3. Interviewing strategies and practices
   4. Professional attire
   5. Workplace culture

STU 210UA - University of Arizona Transition

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

One of two courses that serves as the capstone experience for several degree programs and addresses transfer to the University of Arizona. Includes a focus on exploration of the process for students in their final year at PCC who are transferring to the University of Arizona and how their overall College experience and learning can be applied to their future education, everyday life, and lifelong learning. Also includes development of a transfer plan that supports individual academic and career goals, financial aid, registration requirements, and participation in University of Arizona campus tours and presentations.

Recommendation: Consult with a counselor or advisor prior to enrolling in this course. Completion or near completion of the AGEC-A, B, or S is required.
Information: This class requires students to meet at the University of Arizona on specific days. Students not planning on attending the University of Arizona should take STU 210UT .
  

2. Demonstrate the use of community college, university, and other transfer resources.

3. Consult university advising and follow common university transition procedures.

4. Evaluate financial resources and create a financial plan for university costs.

5. Demonstrate a comprehensive application of College learning outcomes and applicability to future education and personal experiences.

1. Planning for Successful Transfer
   1. Define academic goals and career goal
      1. Major
      2. Career field of choice
   2. Research of in-state and out-of-state university transfer options
   3. Review of PCC courses completed and in progress
   4. Transfer process time line
   5. Consulting with university/department undergraduate advisors
   6. Appropriate topics to discuss with undergraduate advisors
      1. What do I need?
      2. Information to request
   7. Applying transfer credits to university degree requirements
   8. Registration procedures (priority dates, drop/add, etc.)
   9. PCC application for graduation
   10. Career research
   11. Time management for the transfer student
   12. Resume and social media sites for professional image
2. Community College and University Resources
   1. Community college resources
      1. Counseling services/guidance information
      2. Advising services
      3. Disabled student resources
      4. Student Success resources
      5. Student Service Center – transcripts, etc.
   2. University resources
      1. University transfer center
      2. Transfer orientation/registration program
      3. University transfer counselor contacts
   3. Other student support systems
      1. Office of admissions
      2. Multicultural Affairs
      3. Honors center/college
      4. University/department undergraduate advisors
      5. Tutoring
      6. Financial aid resources
      7. Disability resource center
      8. On/Off campus housing
      9. Parking policies/transportation services
      10. Intercollegiate athletics
      11. Student health services
      12. Student activities/organizations
      13. Libraries Services
      14. Registration services
      15. Career and leadership centers
      16. Counseling Services
      17. Pre-professional programs
3. University Transition Procedures
   1. Application process and requirements
      1. Admission policies, deadlines, placement examinations
      2. Transfer student GPA policies and limitations
   2. 3. Academic transcript requests (high school, community college, other colleges/universities,                              military, etc.)
      1. Academic evaluation appeals
      2. Financial aid policies, deadlines, and appropriate applications
      3. Scholarships
      4. Advanced standing policies
      5. Submission of additional forms and records
   3. Application for other services
      1. Student health
      2. Housing
      3. Parking
      4. Disabled student resources 
   4. Connection with University of Arizona advising
4. Evaluation of Financial Resources and Creation of a Financial Plan for University Costs 
   1. Cost of tuition per semester, per year, and until graduation/degree completion
   2. Financial aid eligibility and possible award monies
   3. Scholarship searches
   4. Development of personal statement
   5. Plan for expenses and cost of attendance
   6. Budgeting for a college student
5. College Learning Outcomes
   1. Application in everyday life
   2. Application in future education
   3. Successful strategies for being a lifelong learner
   4. Use of information and resources in an ethical and effective manner

STU 210UT - University Transition

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

One of two courses that serves as the capstone experience for several degree programs and addresses transfer to any University, excluding the University of Arizona. Includes exploration of the process for students in their final year at PCC who may transfer to any University and how their overall College experience and learning can be applied to their future education, everyday life, and lifelong learning. Also includes development of a transfer plan that supports individual academic and career goals; completion of the application process for Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and/or other in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities; and financial aid and registration requirements.

Recommendation: Consult with a counselor or advisor prior to enrolling in this course. Completion or near completion of the AGEC-A, B, or S is required.
Information: This class requires students to participate in virtual or in-person campus tours and/or explore campus resources. Students interested in the University of Arizona should take STU 210UA .
    

2. Demonstrate the use of community college, university, and other transfer resources.

3. Consult University advising and follow common university transition procedures.

4. Evaluate financial resources and create a financial plan for university costs.

5. Demonstrate a comprehensive application of College learning outcomes and applicability to future education and personal experiences.

1. Planning for Successful Transfer
   1. Define academic goals and career goal
      1. Major
      2. Career field of choice
   2. Research of in-state and out-of-state university transfer options
   3. Review of PCC courses completed and in progress
   4. Transfer process time line
   5. Consulting with university/department undergraduate advisors
   6. Appropriate topics to discuss with undergraduate advisors
      1. What do I need?
      2. Information to request
   7. Applying transfer credits to university degree requirements
   8. Registration procedures (priority dates, drop/add, etc.)
   9. PCC application for graduation
   10. Career research
   11. Time management for the transfer student
   12. Resume and social media sites for professional image
2. Community College and University Resources
   1. Community college resources
      1. Counseling services/guidance information
      2. Advising services
      3. Disabled student resources
      4. Student Success resources
      5. Student Service Center – transcripts, etc.
   2. University resources
      1. University transfer center
      2. Transfer orientation/registration program
      3. University transfer counselor contacts
   3. Other student support systems
      1. Office of admissions
      2. Multicultural Affairs
      3. Honors center/college
      4. University/department undergraduate advisors
      5. Tutoring
      6. Financial aid resources
      7. Disability resource center
      8. On/Off campus housing
      9. Parking policies/transportation services
      10. Intercollegiate athletics
      11. Student health services
      12. Student activities/organizations
      13. Libraries Services
      14. Registration services
      15. Career and leadership centers
      16. Counseling Services
      17. Pre-professional programs
3. University Transition Procedures
   1. Application process and requirements
      1. Admission policies, deadlines, placement examinations
      2. Transfer student GPA policies and limitations
   2. 3. Academic transcript requests (high school, community college, other colleges/universities, military, etc.)
      1. Academic evaluation appeals
      2. Financial aid policies, deadlines, and appropriate applications
      3. Scholarships
      4. Advanced standing policies
      5. Submission of additional forms and records
   3. Application for other services
      1. Student health
      2. Housing
      3. Parking
      4. Disabled student resources 
   4. Connection with University of Arizona advising
4. Evaluation of Financial Resources and Creation of a Financial Plan for University Costs 
   1. Cost of tuition per semester, per year, and until graduation/degree completion
   2. Financial aid eligibility and possible award monies
   3. Scholarship searches
   4. Development of personal statement
   5. Plan for expenses and cost of attendance
   6. Budgeting for a college student
5. College Learning Outcomes
   1. Application in everyday life
   2. Application in future education
   3. Successful strategies for being a lifelong learner
   4. Use of information and resources in an ethical and effective manner

STU 230 - Dynamics of Leadership

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Overview of the theoretical and applied foundations of leadership. The theoretical component includes the historical and contemporary theories and models of leadership, effective followership, multiculturalism, and ethics. The applied component includes the importance and use of vision and mission, inclusive leadership practices, responding to change, developing a personal philosophy of leadership, and creating a personal profile of strengths and assets. Communication and facilitation skills will be practiced with the completion of a leadership project.

Information: Same as MGT 230  
    

1. Discuss changes in leadership theories and models over time.
2. Summarize a personal definition, philosophy, and profile of skills, characteristics, and support structures and processes for dynamic leadership.
3. Express the significance of vision and mission in facilitating strategic planning as a leader.
4. Identify aspects of effective teamwork and followership, including the integration of multiculturalism in leadership, group dynamics, and conflict resolution.
5. Devise ways to lead strategically in complex systems, responding to numerous changes with associated strategies that foster ethical practices and inclusivity. 

  6. Practice communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

  7. Design and apply leadership skills through completing a comprehensive project.

1. Changes in Leadership Theories and Models
   1. Historical theories and models
   2. Great leadership thinkers and their influence on the philosophy and practice of leadership
   3. Current/emerging theories and models
2. Personal Definition, Philosophy, and Profile
   1. Creation of personal profile with strengths, assets, philosophy, and style
   2. Importance of life balance, wellness, and support networks in renewal processes
3. Strategic Planning, Vision, and Mission
   1. Decision making, delegating, accountability, and evaluation of effort and impact
   2. Goal setting and motivation
   3. Importance and use of mission and vision statements and personal and organizational values
4. Team Building, Followership, and Multiculturalism
   1. Stages and elements of group development and dynamics
   2. Cultivating effective followership and overcoming barriers to teamwork
   3. Nature and resolution of conflict         
   4. Diversity, multicultural leadership models, and impact on leadership and followership behaviors
5. Complex Systems, Change, and Ethics
   1. Nature of complex systems and productive leadership behaviors
   2. Responding to change, chaos, and resistance through creativity and renewal
   3. Ethical decision-making models and individual responsibility
   4. Inclusive leadership practices
6. Communication, Presentation, and Facilitation Skills
   1. Oral and written communication
   2. Facilitating positive presentations, group discussions, and meetings, utilizing technology as applicable                    
7. Designing and Completing a Leadership Project
   1. Impact of community service, volunteerism, and service learning
   2. Practicing leadership skills
   3. Evaluate impact, effort, and effectiveness through appropriate measures

SGT 101 - Introduction to Healthcare

1. Select principles of problem solving in ethical decision making. 
2. List the elements in developing a surgical conscience.
3. Describe communication strategies and procedures used in a disaster, including reporting systems; procedures for contacting family, coworkers, and local authorities; and barriers in communicating health information.
4. Identify principles of patient confidentiality and sentinel events, including verbal and written communications.
5. Describe disasters or public health emergencies that impact the general health, safety, security risks, and all-hazards framework; and explain personal, family, institutional, community, and regional disaster preparation and planning.
6. Discuss the differences between regulations, regulatory standards, and voluntary standards.
7. Match basic information about professional organizations related to the profession.
8. Explain the importance of each department and its role in quality patient care.
9. Describe the workflow process in an effectively organized health care setting.
10. State basic knowledge and skills required for entry level employment.

1. Professional Management
   1. Traits of the professional surgical technologist
      1. National certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
      2. Supports continuing education
      3. Community service
      4. Mentoring others
   2. Professional organizations and credentialing
      1. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
      2. Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
      3. Association of Surgical Technologists
      4. Credentialing organizations
      5. Related professional organizations
      6. Private volunteer agencies
2. Healthcare Facility Organization and Management
   1. Sterile team members and roles
   2. Non-sterile team members and roles
   3. Technician
   4. Healthcare facility chain of command
   5. Related health care facility departments
   6. Healthcare agencies
3. Physical Environment
   1. Surgical services
   2. Principles of the layout
   3. Operating room
   4. Environmental safety
4. Disasters or Public Health Emergencies that Impact the General Health, Safety, Security Risks, and All-Hazards Framework
   1. General indicators and epidemiological clues of a disaster
   2. Disaster planning: personal, healthcare facilities, local emergency management associations (LEMA)
   3. National disaster planning
   4. Immediate response to an all-hazard event
   5. Infection control precautions
5. Communication Strategies and Procedures Used in a Disaster
   1. Immediate response to all-hazard event
   2. Communication procedures and barriers to communication
   3. Infection control precautions
   4. Triage
   5. Issues during a disaster
   6. Support roles of the surgical technologist during a disaster
6. Employability Skills
   1. Job descriptions
   2. Current trends, opportunities, and facilities
   3. Transition from student to employee
   4. Communication in the workplace
   5. Teamwork
   6. Sexual harassment
   7. Bias
7. Hand Hygiene and Surgical Scrub
   1. Medical hand wash
   2. Surgical scrub
   3. Hand antiseptics
8. Attire
   1. Basic operating room (OR) attire
   2. Restrictions
9. Legal Issues, Documentation, and Risk Management
   1. Legal terminology  
   2. Negligence
   3. Legal doctrines
   4. Professional standards of conduct
   5. Documentation concepts
   6. Operating room sentinel events
   7. Risk management for sentinel events
   8. Principles of patient confidentiality
10. Key Elements in Developing a Surgical Conscience
    1. Concepts
    2. Barriers

SGT 102 - Surgical Technology I

1. Demonstrate the principles of aseptic technique.
2. Demonstrate the processes of inspection, disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization to prepare an object for use.
3. Identify the different types of instruments by their design, function, and classification and demonstrate their use.
4. Identify the different types of equipment used in a healthcare setting and safe practice of use.
5. Demonstrate the use of computer networks and the Internet in a professional medical setting.
6. Demonstrate safe uses of electricity, energy, lasers, robotics, and precautionary measures.
7. Demonstrate the methods used in event-related sterility.
8. Demonstrate techniques and applications of sterilization and procedures.
9. Demonstrate the safe use of chemicals in the workplace, Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling.

1. Demonstrate and Reinforce Concepts and Appropriate Techniques and Application of Standards for the Following
   1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
      1. Understanding chemical hazards and exposure
      2. Proper labeling
2. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
3. Safety considerations
4. Principles of electricity, light, heat, sound, and energy
5. Computer applications
6. Robotic applications
7. Lasers
8. Demonstrate Techniques (Function, Assembly, Care, Sterilization, and Decontamination) for the Following
   1. Instruments
   2. Lasers
   3. Ultrasound scalpel
   4. Specialty equipment
   5. Robotics
   6. Accessory equipment
9. Demonstrate Techniques for Processing and Assembling Equipment and Instruments
10. Demonstrate Appropriate Classification, Parts, Material, and Finishes
11. Demonstrate Environmental Disinfection of the Operating Room  
12. Demonstrate Sterilization Techniques
13. Demonstrate Aseptic Technique
14. Demonstrate Techniques of Storage and Distribution

SGT 102LB - Surgical Technology I Lab

2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

This is the lab portion of SGT 102  .  Demonstration of competency, safety, and appropriate application of sterilization techniques as well as appropriate packing of sterilized equipment.  Includes concepts and appropriate techniques and application of standards, techniques for processing and assembling equipment and instruments; appropriate classification, parts, material, and finishes; environmental disinfection of the operating room, sterilization techniques, aseptic techniques, and techniques of storage and distribution. 

Corequisite(s): SGT 101 , SGT 102 , SGT 102LC  
Information: Students must demonstrate safe practice and appropriate competencies to enter into the clinical environment.  Completion of this course allows the student to complete their 420 hours of externship and certify as an Instrument Technician (144 hours is covered under SGT 102LC  ).  Students seeking the exit option of Instrumentation Technician Certification must complete an additional 276 hours of clinical time post-completion of this semester block in the role of an Instrument Technician.  Completion of this course will allow students entry into SGT 112  : Instrument Technician Clinical completion course.  
    

1. Demonstrate the principles of aseptic technique.
2. Demonstrate the processes of inspection, disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization to prepare an object for use.
3. Identify the different types of instruments by their design, function, and classification and demonstrate their use.
4. Identify the different types of equipment used in a healthcare setting and safe practice of use.
5. Demonstrate the use of computer networks and the Internet in a professional medical setting.
6. Demonstrate safe uses of electricity, energy, lasers, robotics, and precautionary measure.
7. Demonstrate the methods used in event-related sterility.
8. Demonstrate techniques and applications of sterilization and procedures.
9. Demonstrate the safe use of chemicals in the workplace, Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling.

1. Demonstrate and Reinforce Concepts and Appropriate Techniques and Application of Standards for the Following
   1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
      1. Understanding chemical hazards and exposure
      2. Proper labeling
2. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
3. Safety considerations
4. Principles of electricity, light, heat, sound, and energy
5. Computer applications
6. Robotic applications
7. Lasers

1. Demonstrate Techniques (Function, Assembly, Care, Sterilization, and Decontamination) for the Following
   1. Lasers
   2. Ultrasound scalpel
   3. Specialty equipment
   4. Robotics
   5. Accessory equipment
2. Demonstrate Techniques for Processing and Assembling Equipment and Instruments
3. Demonstrate Appropriate Classification, Parts, Material, and Finishes
4. Demonstrate Environmental Disinfection of the Operating Room  
5. Demonstrate Sterilization Techniques
6. Demonstrate Aseptic Technique
7. Demonstrate Techniques of Storage and Distribution

SGT 102LC - Surgical Technology I Clinical

1. Apply the principles of aseptic technique.
2. Apply the processes of inspection, disinfection, decontamination, sterilization and packaging to prepare an object for use.
3. Differentiate the different types of instruments by their design, function, and classification.
4. Differentiate the different types of equipment used in a healthcare setting and their uses. 
5. Assess and evaluate practices for safety, decontamination, and sterilization against microorganisms.
6. Assess and evaluate the practice of sterile techniques and infection control in the perioperative setting. 
7. Assess the types of risks that are present in a hospital setting and discuss safety precautions.
8. Apply the principles of electricity, light, heat, sound, and energy as they apply to the healthcare setting. 
9. Apply computer networks and the Internet in a professional medical setting.
10. Assess the use of lasers and robotics related to their safety precautions.
11. Critique the methods used in event-related sterility.

1. Application of Regulations and Standards Including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Safety, Confidentiality Practices, and Agency Policies and Procedures
2.   II. Application of Computer Networks and the Internet in a Professional Setting
3. Assessment of Robotics and Lasers (Function, Assembly, and Care of Equipment) in the Surgical Environment
4. Differentiate Types of Instruments: Design, Function, and Classification
5. Critiquing and Application of Practices and Procedures of Environmental Disinfection of the Operating Room
6. Assessment and Application of Aseptic Technique
7. Assessment and Application of Sterile Storage and Distribution
8. Application of Best Practices for Sterilization, Disinfection, and Packaging Including the Demonstration of Appropriate Usage          

SGT 103 - Surgical Technology II

1. Discuss the diagnostic and surgical interventions for a patient undergoing a surgical procedure.
2. Apply the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for specific surgical procedures.
3. Synthesize the basic physiological and anatomical differences between pediatrics and adults and how they apply to specific surgical procedures.
4. Assess perioperative preparation needs, legal considerations, and set up based on case and surgical team and includes sterile technique and surgical conscience. 
5. Navigate the perioperative course based on case.
6. Synthesize post-operative care specific to case and procedure.
7. Discuss the beliefs, classifications, and attitudes regarding death and dying of the surgical patient.
8. Demonstrate ethics in professional practice.

1. Safety
   1. Sharps and exposure to biohazards
   2. Advocacy and sterility
   3. Reporting incidents
2. Diagnostics, Anatomy, Pathophysiology of Specific Cases and the Disease Process
   1. Ear, nose, throat
   2. OB/GYN
   3. General
   4. Digestive
   5. Respiratory
   6. Endocrine
   7. Reproductive
   8. Genitourinary
3. Care of the Patient Specific to the Case Including Adult and Pediatrics and Perioperative Case Management
4. Needs Assessment for Pre-Operative Cases and Safety
   1. Legal, moral, and ethical considerations
      1. Timeouts
      2. Review patient chart
      3. Consents
         1. Purpose
         2. Types
         3. Contents
         4. Standards and guidelines
         5. Sentinel events
      4. Documentation of perioperative activities
      5. Patient identification
      6. Patient dignity and cultural considerations
      7. Medical records and Health Insurance Portability and  Accountability Act (HIPAA)
      8. Incident reporting
   2. Diagnostic tests and results
      1. Introduction to disease
      2. Tumors
      3. Surgically treatable diseases and disorders
      4. Diagnostic tests
      5. Fluid and hemodynamic disorders
   3. Pre-operative physical preparation based on case
      1. Urinary catheterization
      2. Catheters and drains
         1. Indications and considerations
         2. Procedural steps
         3. Monitoring
         4. Safety
      3. Transportation
         1. Safety considerations
         2. Family considerations
      4. Patient transfer
      5. Positioning
   4. Medications used in surgery, including anesthesia
      1. Assessment to determine anesthesia choice/surgeon and anesthesiologist preference
      2. Patient factors and considerations
      3. American Society of Anesthesiologists determination
      4. Medications
         1. Sources
         2. Classifications
         3. Laws
         4. Drug form and route
      5. Preoperative medications
      6. Related terminology
      7. Regional and local considerations
      8. Care of handling of medications and solutions/medical measurements
      9. Surgical team roles during administration
      10. General anesthesia
          1. Stages and phases
          2. Agents
          3. Related patient care devices
          4. Locals
          5. Complications
          6. Alternative anesthesia methods
   5. Physical and biopsychosocial needs of the patient
      1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
      2. Special populations
5. Asepsis
   1. Terminology
   2. Principles of asepsis
   3. Attire and restrictions
   4. Safety considerations
   5. Surgical scrub
   6. Gowning and gloving techniques
      1. Self
      2. Others
   7. Sterile preparation
   8. Draping
   9. Counting/concepts
   10. Skin preparation and allergies
6. Intraoperative Procedures and Safety
   1. The surgical team roles and accountability
   2. Incisions
   3. Hemostasis
   4. Exposure
   5. Wound closure
   6. Sutures and needles
   7. Tissue replacement materials
      1. Biological wound cover
      2. Bone materials
      3. Tissue transplants
      4. Synthetic materials/storage of tissue replacement materials
7. Post-Operative Care and Patient Safety
   1. Dressings
   2. Room break-down
   3. PACU
   4. Documentation
   5. Handoffs and continuity of care
   6. Wound healing
      1. Types of wounds and physiology of healing/classifications
      2. Inflammatory process and infection
      3. Factors that influence the healing process
      4. Surgical techniques and prevention of wound infections (bowel technique)
      5. Complications/reporting
   7. Patient discharge procedures
   8. Pathology and specimen handling procedures
      1. Chain of command
      2. Labeling and processing procedures
      3. Handling of specimens
8. Procedures
   1. Perioperative skills in the first scrub role
   2. Assistant circulator role
      1. Ear, nose, throat
      2. OB/GYN
      3. General
      4. Digestive
      5. Respiratory
      6. Endocrine
      7. Reproductive
      8. Genitourinary
   3. Disinfection and sterilization
9. Emergency Situations
   1. Malignant hyperthermia
   2. Cardiac arrest
   3. Hemolytic reaction
   4. Anaphylactic reactions
   5. Hemorrhage
10. Radiology Process and Safety
11. Death and Dying
    1. Perception of death
    2. Definitions
    3. Categories
    4. Responses to loss/grief
    5. Quality of life vs. quantity of life
    6. Death of a patient in the operating room
    7. Coping strategies
    8. Organ and tissue recovery and transplantation
12. Ethical and Moral Issues
    1. Ethical decision making
    2. Surgical conscience
    3. Ethical conflicts in clinical practice

SGT 103LB - Surgical Technology II Lab

1. Apply the diagnostic and surgical interventions for a patient undergoing a surgical procedure.
2. Evaluate the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for specific surgical procedures and how these concepts apply to their case.
3. Synthesize the basic physiological and anatomical differences between pediatrics and adults and how they apply to specific surgical procedures.
4. Assess perioperative preparation needs, legal considerations, and set up based on case and surgical team and includes sterile technique and surgical conscience. 
5. Navigate the perioperative course based on case.
6. Synthesize post-operative care specific to case and procedure.
7. Demonstrate best practice sterile technique, protection of the sterile field, and safety of the environment.  
8. Demonstrate advocacy for maintaining best practices for legal, environmental, and patient care within the surgical team.  

1. Safety
   1. Sharps and exposure to biohazards
   2. Advocacy and sterility
   3. Reporting incidents
2. Diagnostics, Anatomy, Pathophysiology of Specific Cases and the Disease Process
   1. Ear, nose, throat
   2. OB/GYN
   3. General
   4. Digestive
   5. Respiratory
   6. Endocrine
   7. Reproductive
   8. Genitourinary
3. Care of the Patient Specific to the Case Including Adult and Pediatrics and Perioperative Case Management
4. Needs Assessment for Pre-Operative Cases and Safety
   1. Legal, moral, and ethical considerations
      1. Timeouts
      2. Review patient chart
      3. Consents
         1. Purpose
         2. Types
         3. Contents
         4. Standards and guidelines
         5. Sentinel events
      4. Documentation of perioperative activities
      5. Patient identification
      6. Patient dignity and cultural considerations
      7. Medical records and Health Insurance Portability and  Accountability Act (HIPAA)
      8. Incident reporting
   2. Diagnostic tests and results
      1. Introduction to disease
      2. Tumors
      3. Surgically treatable diseases and disorders
      4. Diagnostic tests
      5. Fluid and hemodynamic disorders
   3. Pre-operative physical preparation based on case
      1. Urinary catheterization
      2. Catheters and drains
         1. Indications and considerations
         2. Procedural steps
         3. Monitoring
         4. Safety
      3. Transportation
         1. Safety considerations
         2. Family considerations
      4. Patient transfer
      5. Positioning
   4. Medications used in surgery, including anesthesia
      1. Assessment to determine anesthesia choice/surgeon and anesthesiologist preference
      2. Patient factors and considerations
      3. American Society of Anesthesiologists determination
      4. Medications
         1. Sources
         2. Classifications
         3. Laws
         4. Drug form and route
      5. Preoperative medications
      6. Related terminology
      7. Regional and local considerations
      8. Care of handling of medications and solutions/medical measurements
      9. Surgical team roles during administration
      10. General anesthesia
          1. Stages and phases
          2. Agents
          3. Related patient care devices
          4. Locals
          5. Complications
          6. Alternative anesthesia methods
   5. Physical and biopsychosocial needs of the patient
      1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
      2. Special populations
5. Asepsis
   1. Terminology
   2. Principles of asepsis
   3. Attire and restrictions
   4. Safety considerations
   5. Surgical scrub
   6. Gowning and gloving techniques
      1. Self
      2. Others
   7. Sterile preparation
   8. Draping
   9. Counting/concepts
   10. Skin preparation and allergies
6. Intraoperative Procedures and Safety
   1. The surgical team roles and accountability
   2. Incisions
   3. Hemostasis
   4. Exposure
   5. Wound closure
   6. Sutures and needles
   7. Tissue replacement materials
      1. Biological wound cover
      2. Bone materials
      3. Tissue transplants
      4. Synthetic materials/storage of tissue replacement materials
7. Post-Operative Care and Patient Safety
   1. Dressings
   2. Room break-down
   3. PACU
   4. Documentation
   5. Handoffs and continuity of care
   6. Wound healing
      1. Types of wounds and physiology of healing/classifications
      2. Inflammatory process and infection
      3. Factors that influence the healing process
      4. Surgical techniques and prevention of wound infections (bowel technique)
      5. Complications/reporting
   7. Patient discharge procedures
   8. Pathology and specimen handling procedures
      1. Chain of command
      2. Labeling and processing procedures
      3. Handling of specimens
8. Procedures
   1. Perioperative skills in the first scrub role
   2. Assistant circulator role
      1. Ear, nose, throat
      2. OB/GYN
      3. General
      4. Digestive
      5. Respiratory
      6. Endocrine
      7. Reproductive
      8. Genitourinary
   3. Disinfection and sterilization
9. Emergency Situations
   1. Malignant hyperthermia
   2. Cardiac arrest
   3. Hemolytic reaction
   4. Anaphylactic reactions
   5. Hemorrhage
10. Radiology Process and Safety
11. Death and Dying
    1. Perception of death
    2. Definitions
    3. Categories
    4. Responses to loss/grief
    5. Quality of life vs. quantity of life
    6. Death of a patient in the operating room
    7. Coping strategies
    8. Organ and tissue recovery and transplantation
12. Ethical and Moral Issues
    1. Ethical decision making
    2. Surgical conscience
    3. Ethical conflicts in clinical practice

SGT 112 - Instrument Technician

7.75 Credits, 19.25 Contact Hours
2.00 lecture periods 17.25 lab periods

Introduction to precautions, documentation, and infection control procedures in healthcare facilities.  Includes cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection; preparation and packaging, documentation and record maintenance, sterilization process, customer relations, sterile storage and inventory management, patient care equipment, and practice exam study tips.  

Prerequisite(s): Completion of SGT 101  , SGT 102  , SGT 102LB  , and SGT 102LC  
Information: This course provides hands-on clinical for students who wish to function in entry-level positions in Central Service and Sterile Processing departments of healthcare facilities.  The course includes 32 hours of Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam review and 276 (total of 420) hours of hands-on experience that must be verified by the employer.  This verification confirms eligibility for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHSCMM) exam.
    

2. Engage in practices that demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the role of the central sterile and sterile processing technician through continued improvement and life-long learning [professionalism].

3. Use information and technology to monitors inventory and maintains central sterile, surgery, and outpatient supply levels [informatics].

4. Minimize staff, patient, instrumentation and equipment risk and damage by following established protocols, policies, and procedures [safety].

5. Function effectively with inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care and safety [teamwork and collaboration].

6. Use data to monitor quality control on sterilization methods, using this data to continuously improve processes and outcomes for patient and staff safety [quality improvement].

7. Participate in quality improvement projects to reduce the errors in the processing of sterile instruments to decrease errors, avoid increased operative times and cost, and patient infections [patient-centered care].

8. Foster an environment of ethical, legal, moral and medical values demonstrated by record keeping, processing and distributing in compliance with internal and external regulatory standards [leadership]

9. Champion best practice to prevent and control the spread of infectious microorganisms in the hospital environment [evidence-based practice].

10. Examine personal influence on the assurance of high quality care [systems-based practice].

1. Function independently and safely in the various roles.
2. Discuss aspects of the responsibilities of central service and sterile processing technician as it relates to the CRCST exam.

1. Cleaning, Decontamination, and Disinfection
   1. Safety standards
   2. Temperature and humidity of the work environment
   3. Preparing work area for decontamination
   4. Quality tests
   5. Troubleshooting cleaning equipment
   6. Disposable items from non-disposable items
   7. Preparing, cleaning and decontamination items
   8. Selecting appropriate disinfectant
   9. Disinfection instruments and equipment
   10. Transferring items to preparation area
2. Preparation and Packaging
   1. Preparing work area for packaging
   2. Receiving items for preparation
   3. Inspecting items for cleanliness and functionality
   4. Selecting items for assembly
   5. Assembling items for packaging
   6. Packaging methods
   7. Labeling method
   8. Transferring items to appropriate areas
3. Documentation and Record Maintenance
   1. Record maintenance
   2. Temperature, humidity, and corrective action
   3. Quality test results
   4. High level disinfection process
   5. Incident reports
4. Sterilization Process
   1. Preparation of work area for sterilization
   2. Sterilizer tests and results
   3. Receiving items for sterilization
   4. Sterilization method and cycle
   5. Pre and post-sterilization package integrity
   6. Loading and unloading sterilizer
   7. Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment
   8. Cycle parameters
   9. Potential process failures
   10. Documenting sterilization load contents
   11. Transferring sterilized items to storage and distribution
5. Customer Relations
   1. Requests and communication
   2. Policies and procedures
6. Sterile Storage and Inventory Management
   1. Ordering inventory
   2. Receiving and Inspecting inventory
   3. Distribution, stocking, and rotating inventory
   4. Tracking items, monitoring use, and disposal
7. Patient Care Equipment
   1. Inspecting equipment for cleanliness and functionality
   2. Assembling equipment for distribution
   3. Tracking, care, and handing of equipment
   4. Repair and safety inspection
8. Practice Exams, Study Tips, and Review for the CRCST Exam

SGT 201 - Surgical Technology III

1. Discuss the diagnostic and surgical interventions for a patient undergoing a surgical procedure.
2. Apply the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for specific surgical procedures.
3. Synthesize the basic physiological and anatomical differences between pediatrics and adults and how they apply to specific surgical procedures.
4. Assess perioperative preparation needs, legal considerations, and set up based on case and surgical team and includes sterile techniques and surgical conscience. 
5. Navigate the perioperative course based on case.
6. Synthesize post-operative care specific to case and procedure.

1. Safety
   1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
   2. Sharps and exposure to biohazards
   3. Advocacy and sterility
   4. Reporting incidents
2. Diagnostics, Anatomy, Pathophysiology of Specific Cases and the Disease Process
   1. Orthopedic  
   2. Oral and maxillofacial
   3. Plastic and reconstructive  
   4. Ophthalmic  
   5. Cardiothoracic  
   6. Peripheral vascular  
   7. Neurosurgical
3. Care of the Patient Specific to the Case Including Adult and Pediatrics and Perioperative Case Management
4. Needs Assessment for Pre-Operative Cases and Safety
   1. Legal, moral, and ethical considerations
      1. Timeouts
      2. Review patient chart
      3. Consents
         1. Purpose
         2. Types
         3. Contents
         4. Standards and guidelines
         5. Sentinel events
      4. Documentation of perioperative activities
      5. Patient identification
      6. Patient dignity and cultural considerations
      7. Medical records and Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA)
      8. Incident reporting
   2. Diagnostic tests and results
      1. Introduction to disease
      2. Tumors
      3. Surgically treatable diseases and disorders
      4. Diagnostic tests
      5. Fluid and hemodynamic disorders
   3. Pre-operative physical preparation based on case
      1. Urinary catheterization
      2. Catheters and drains
         1. Indications and considerations
         2. Procedural steps
         3. Monitoring
         4. Safety
      3. Transportation
         1. Safety considerations
         2. Family considerations
      4. Patient transfer
      5. Positioning
   4. Medications used in surgery including anesthesia
      1. Assessment to determine anesthesia choice/surgeon and anesthesiologist preference
      2. Patient factors and considerations
      3. American Society of Anesthesiologists determination
      4. Medications
      5. Preoperative medications
      6. Regional and local considerations
      7. Care of handling of medications and solutions/medical measurements
      8. Surgical team roles during administration
      9. General anesthesia
   5. Physical and biopsychosocial needs of the patient
      1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
      2. Special populations
5. Asepsis
   1. Terminology
   2. Principles of asepsis
   3. Attire and restrictions
   4. Safety considerations
   5. Surgical scrub
   6. Gowning and gloving techniques
      1. Self
      2. Others
   7. Sterile preparation
   8. Draping
   9. Counting concepts
   10. Skin preparation and allergies
6. Intraoperative Procedures and Safety
   1. The surgical team roles and accountability
   2. Incisions
   3. Hemostasis
   4. Exposure
   5. Wound closure
   6. Sutures and needles
   7. Tissue replacement materials
      1. Biological wound cover
      2. Bone materials
      3. Tissue transplants
      4. Synthetic material/storage of tissue replacement materials
7. Post-Operative Care and Patient Safety
   1. Dressings
   2. Room break-down
   3. Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
   4. Documentation
   5. Handoffs and continuity of care
   6. Wound healing
      1. Types of wounds and physiology of healing/classifications
      2. Inflammatory process and infection
      3. Factors that influence the healing process
      4. Surgical techniques and prevention of wound infections (bowel technique)
      5. Complications/reporting
   7. Patient discharge procedures
   8. Pathology and specimen handling procedures
      1. Chain of command
      2. Labeling and processing procedures
      3. Handling of specimens
8. Procedures
   1. Perioperative skills in the first scrub role
   2. Assistant circulator role
      1. Orthopedic
      2. Oral and maxillofacial
      3. Plastic and reconstructive
      4. Ophthalmic
      5. Cardiothoracic
      6. Peripheral vascular
      7. Neurosurgical
   3. Disinfection and sterilization
9. Ethical and Moral Issues

SGT 201LB - Surgical Technology III Lab

1. Apply the diagnostic and surgical interventions for a patient undergoing a surgical procedure.
2. Evaluate the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for specific surgical procedures and how these concepts apply to their case.
3. Synthesize the basic physiological and anatomical differences between pediatrics and adults and how they apply to specific surgical procedures.
4. Assess perioperative preparation needs, legal considerations, and set up based on case and surgical team and includes sterile techniques and surgical conscience. 
5. Navigate the perioperative course based on case.
6. Synthesize post-operative care specific to case and procedure.
7. Demonstrate best practice sterile techniques, protection of the sterile field, and safety of the environment.
8. Demonstrate advocacy for maintaining best practices for legal, environmental, and patient care within the surgical team.

1. Safety
   1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
   2. Sharps and exposure to biohazards
   3. Advocacy and sterility
   4. Reporting incidents
2. Diagnostics, Anatomy, Pathophysiology of Specific Cases and the Disease Process
   1. Orthopedic  
   2. Oral and maxillofacial
   3. Plastic and reconstructive  
   4. Ophthalmic  
   5. Cardiothoracic  
   6. Peripheral vascular  
   7. Neurosurgical
3. Care of the Patient Specific to the Case Including Adult and Pediatrics and Perioperative Case Management
4. Needs Assessment for Pre-Operative Cases and Safety
   1. Legal, moral, and ethical considerations
      1. Timeouts
      2. Review patient chart
      3. Consents
         1. Purpose
         2. Types
         3. Contents
         4. Standards and guidelines
         5. Sentinel events
      4. Documentation of perioperative activities
      5. Patient identification
      6. Patient dignity and cultural considerations
      7. Medical records and Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA)
      8. Incident reporting
   2. Diagnostic tests and results
      1. Introduction to disease
      2. Tumors
      3. Surgically treatable diseases and disorders
      4. Diagnostic tests
      5. Fluid and hemodynamic disorders
   3. Pre-operative physical preparation based on case
      1. Urinary catheterization
      2. Catheters and drains
         1. Indications and considerations
         2. Procedural steps
         3. Monitoring
         4. Safety
      3. Transportation
         1. Safety considerations
         2. Family considerations
      4. Patient transfer
      5. Positioning
   4. Medications used in surgery including anesthesia
      1. Assessment to determine anesthesia choice/surgeon and anesthesiologist preference
      2. Patient factors and considerations
      3. American Society of Anesthesiologists determination
      4. Medications
      5. Preoperative medications
      6. Regional and local considerations
      7. Care of handling of medications and solutions/medical measurements
      8. Surgical team roles during administration
      9. General anesthesia
   5. Physical and biopsychosocial needs of the patient
      1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
      2. Special populations
5. Asepsis
   1. Terminology
   2. Principles of asepsis
   3. Attire and restrictions
   4. Safety considerations
   5. Surgical scrub
   6. Gowning and gloving techniques
      1. Self
      2. Others
   7. Sterile preparation
   8. Draping
   9. Counting concepts
   10. Skin preparation and allergies
6. Intraoperative Procedures and Safety
   1. The surgical team roles and accountability
   2. Incisions
   3. Hemostasis
   4. Exposure
   5. Wound closure
   6. Sutures and needles
   7. Tissue replacement materials
      1. Biological wound cover
      2. Bone materials
      3. Tissue transplants
      4. Synthetic material/storage of tissue replacement materials
7. Post-Operative Care and Patient Safety
   1. Dressings
   2. Room break-down
   3. Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
   4. Documentation
   5. Handoffs and continuity of care
   6. Wound healing
      1. Types of wounds and physiology of healing/classifications
      2. Inflammatory process and infection
      3. Factors that influence the healing process
      4. Surgical techniques and prevention of wound infections (bowel technique)
      5. Complications/reporting
   7. Patient discharge procedures
   8. Pathology and specimen handling procedures
      1. Chain of command
      2. Labeling and processing procedures
      3. Handling of specimens
8. Procedures
   1. Perioperative skills in the first scrub role
   2. Assistant circulator role
      1. Orthopedic
      2. Oral and maxillofacial
      3. Plastic and reconstructive
      4. Ophthalmic
      5. Cardiothoracic
      6. Peripheral vascular
      7. Neurosurgical
   3. Disinfection and sterilization
9. Ethical and Moral Issues

SGT 201LC - Surgical Technology III Clinical Externship I

1. Formulate methods used to analyze and plan for the needs of the surgical case.  
2. Manage the arrangement, care, handling, assembly, and draping of the operating room furniture and equipment.  
3. Manage techniques for preparing the sterile field, including placement of and securing instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications.  
4. Manage variations of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative case management in an organized manner according to the surgical procedure.   
5. Integrate the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique.  
6. Demonstrate an understanding of different roles and requirements.  

1. Scrub, gown and glove oneself and team members for surgical procedures.
2. Describe the functions of various items used in surgical procedures, such as instruments, supplies, and the physical components of the operating room
3. Select the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
4. Explain methods for monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
5. Assess and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
6. Execute required duties in the operating room, such as performing timely counts, passing instruments and supplies to the surgical team, and preparing sterile dressings.

1. Analyzing and Planning the Surgical Case
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures  
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures  
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
2. Supplies, Instrumentation, and Equipment Needed for the Surgical Procedure  
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
3. Scrub, Gown, and Glove for Surgical Procedures
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
4. Function of Instruments, Supplies, and Other Items Used in Surgical Procedures  
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
5. Operating Room Furniture and Equipment
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
6. Preparing the Sterile Field
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
7. Operating Room Responsibilities
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
8. Needs of the Sterile Surgical Team
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
9. Sterile Technique
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
10. Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Case Management
    1. General surgery
    2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
    3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
    4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
    5. Genitourinary procedures
    6. Orthopedic procedures
    7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
    8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures

SGT 202LC - Surgical Technology IV Clinical Externship II

1. Formulate methods used to analyze and plan for the needs of the surgical case.
2. Manage the arrangement, care, handling, assembly, and draping of operating room furniture and equipment.
3. Manage techniques for preparing the sterile field, including placement of and securing instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications.
4. Manage variations of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative case management in an organized manner according to the surgical procedure.
5. Integrate he principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of different roles and requirements.

1. Scrub, gown, and glove oneself and team members for surgical procedures.
2. Describe the functions of various items used in surgical procedures, such as instruments, supplies, and the physical components of the operating room.
3. Select the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for a surgical procedure.
4. Explain methods for monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
5. Assess and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
6. Execute required duties in the operating room, such as performing timely counts, passing instruments and supplies to the surgical team, and preparing sterile dressings.

1. Analyzing and Planning the Surgical Case
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures  
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures  
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
2. Supplies, Instrumentation, and Equipment Needed for the Surgical Procedure  
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
3. Scrub, Gown, and Glove for Surgical Procedures
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
4. Function of Instruments, Supplies, and Other Items Used in Surgical Procedures  
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
5. Operating Room Furniture and Equipment
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
6. Preparing the Sterile Field
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
7. Operating Room Responsibilities
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
8. Needs of the Sterile Surgical Team
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
9. Sterile Technique
   1. General surgery
   2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
   3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
   4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
   5. Genitourinary procedures
   6. Orthopedic procedures
   7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
   8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures
10. Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Case Management
    1. General surgery
    2. Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
    3. Eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) procedures
    4. Plastic and reconstructive procedures
    5. Genitourinary procedures
    6. Orthopedic procedures
    7. Thoracic and peripheral vascular procedures
    8. Cardiac and neurologic procedures

SGT 203 - Surgical Technologist Capstone

1. Demonstrate understanding of the role of the surgical technologist in the first scrub role.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the patient in the perioperative setting.

1. Discuss aspects of the responsibilities of surgical technologist relevant to the National Surgical Technology Certification Exam.

1. National Certification Exam Review
   1. Review of perioperative patient care
      1. Preoperative preparations
      2. Intraoperative procedures
      3. Postoperative procedures
   2. Review of care, protocol, and standards including sterilization and maintenance
      1. Equipment
      2. Instruments
      3. Supplies
   3. Review of basic sciences
      1. Anatomy
      2. Physiology
      3. Microbiology
      4. Surgical pharmacology
2. Practice Exams and Study Tips in Preparation for the National Certification Exam in Surgical Technology

THE 104 - Voice and Movement for the Actor

1. Demonstrate improvement in the following physical and vocal impediments: fear, tension, faulty habitual diction patterns, and inhibitions.
2. Develop an inventory of physical and vocal warm-ups.
3. Demonstrate an inventory of vocal and physical problem areas.
4. Perform basic stage movement practices.
5. Utilize voice and gesture as a direct extension of emotion.
6. Demonstrate skills in developing dialects.
7. Practice skills in physical phrasing and gesture.

1. Personalized Vocal Inventory Based on Early Class Presentation
2. Vocal and Physical Relaxation Exercises
3. Breathing Exercises
4. Resonance Exercises
5. Articulation Exercises
6. Psychological Gesture
7. Formal Movement Techniques for Realism
8. Stage Combat and Safety Procedures
9. Psychological Posture Profiles and Accompanying Gesture
10. Character Tempos and Rhythms
11. Introduction to International Phonetic Alphabet
12. Introduction to Rehearsal Pantomime (Use of Space)
13. Reading Assignments
14. Viewing and Critiquing of Two Performances
15. Review of Vocal and Physical Warm-Ups
16. Review of IPA
17. Introduction to Dialects: Use of Various Texts
18. Introduction to Pronunciation Dictionaries
19. Application of at Least One Dialect
20. Physical Gesture and Movement to Define Character
21. Application of Images to Free the Voice

THE 105 - Theater Appreciation [SUN# THE 1100]

1. Describe the nature of theater as an art form and relate it to other fine arts.
2. Identify and define different genre of dramatic literature.
3. Identify the role and responsibilities of the major individuals who collaborate to produce theatre.
4. Demonstrate in writing the ability to make critical judgment about a live theatre experience.
5. Articulate the academic and professional preparation required for employment in this discipline.
6. Provide a rough outline of the following phases of theatre history and literature: Ancient Egypt, Classical Greek and Roman, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Modern and Contemporary American.
7. Explain who William Shakespeare was and what his contributions to theatre history.
8. Read and analyze selected plays referenced above for themes, plot, genre distinctions, denouement, character development, dramatic structure, and production challenges.

1. Setting the Stage for Understanding and Appreciating Theatre Arts
   1. Why study theatre arts?
   2. Where the magic happens: “the seeing place”
   3. Making critical judgment about the art
   4. Historical beginnings
   5. Choosing a season
   6. Royalties
2. The Artists: A Collaborative Effort
   1. The playwrights
      1. Past
      2. Present
   2. Directors
      1. Play directors
      2. Choreographers
      3. Musical directors
      4. Actors
      5. The acting process
      6. Professional affiliations
   3. Designers
      1. Scenic elements
      2. Lighting
      3. Costumes
      4. Properties
   4. Pre-performance activities: bringing it all together
      1. Auditions: casting the play
      2. Taping the floor
      3. Rehearsal schedules
      4. Marketing
3. In Production: Getting to Opening Night and Beyond
   1. Managing the play production process
      1. Stage managers
      2. House managers
      3. Box office managers
   2. Performance
      1. Audience etiquette
      2. Actor responsibilities
      3. Manager responsibilities
   3. Post-performance
      1. Strikes
      2. Post mortems
   4. Theatre arts academic degrees
      1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
      2. Master of Arts (M.A.)
      3. Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
      4. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
      5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
   5. The future of theatre artsa

THE 110 - Movement and Dance for Actors

1. Demonstrate the fundamentals of dance technique and basic movement sequences independently and in small groups.
2. Demonstrate improvement in dance technique in at least three styles.
3. Observe, reflect, and articulate dance rehearsals and/or a performance.
4. Develop observation and analysis skills to identify Western dance styles (ballet, jazz, modern, tap) and performance traditions from other cultures. 

1. Physical Routine/Relaxation Exercises
2. Physical Warm-Up Exercises
3. Basic Vocabulary for Movement
4. The Use of Movement in Developing Acting Skills
5. Improvisation for Scenes and Text Analysis
6. Execution of Basic Dance and Movement for Musical Theater
7. History of Dance and Movement for Musical Theater
   1. History and development of dance and movement
   2. Influence of diverse cultures on dance in the United States
8. Exercises to Develop an Understanding and Ability to Execute
   1. Rhythm
   2. Tempo
   3. Gesture
   4. Energy

THE 111 - Stagecraft

1. Apply technical theater terminology to different stage surroundings.
2. Demonstrate the correct use of hand and power tools.
3. Apply the principles of stage construction.
4. Research period styles in costumes and properties.
5. Discuss color theory as it applies to technical theater.
6. Use hand and power tools safely to construct scenery and props.
7. Discuss various construction techniques.
8. Discuss and operate basic stage lighting equipment.
9. Perform scenic painting techniques.
10. Operate other stage equipment safely (i.e. pinrail, wagons, special effects).

1. Theater Organization
2. Theater Geography
3. Theater and Shop Safety
4. Tools and Applications
5. Hardware and Applications
6. Historic Overview of Scenery
7. Construction Design for Flats and Platforms
8. Three-Dimensional Scenery
9. Properties Research
10. Organization
11. Acquisition
12. Construction
13. Maintenance
14. Costume Design and Execution
15. Stage Rigging Systems
16. Stage  Lighting
17. Paint
18. Application of Safety Principles to Hand and Power Tool Use
19. Stage Hardware
20. Materials Handling
21. Measuring Techniques
22. Construction and Assembly Techniques
23. Finishing Techniques
24. Rigging Techniques
25. Painting Techniques

THE 113 - Stagecraft Crew

1. Perform specific crew functions in the areas of scenery construction.
2. Perform specific crew functions in the areas of assembly and painting.
3. Perform specific crew functions in the areas of stage lighting.
4. Perform specific crew functions in the areas of property acquisition.
5. Perform specific crew functions in the areas of construction.
6. Perform specific crew functions in the areas of organization.

1. Scenic Cost Estimates and Budget
2. Construction
3. Planning and Execution
4. Production Deadlines
5. Property Acquisition
6. Props Construction
7. Painting and Finishing
8. Stage Lighting
9. Scenery Shifting
10. Property Organization/Distribution/Security

THE 121 - Introduction to Theater Design

1. Analyze scripts for scenic, light, costume, and sound information.
2. Research period styles.
3. Develop appropriate scenery, light, costume and sound designs.
4. Choose design materials to plan and execute techniques appropriate for budget and stage use.

1. Costume History, Elements, and Purpose
2. Scenic Elements and Historical Context
3. Sound Elements and Historical Context
4. Lighting Elements and Historical Context
5. Design Processes and Techniques

THE 125 - Theater Production

2 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

The practical application of exploratory learning within an ensemble setting. Includes the relating of ideas and possibilities to practical methods, skills and structure of Theatrical Production.

Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  

1. Demonstrate the ability to transfer the chosen module and process techniques from classroom instruction to a Theater Arts production.
2. Actively participate in specific area(s) of a production and attend all required design meetings, rehearsals and performances.
3. Develop the ability to carefully plan their area of responsibility and coordinate between all production

         teams.

1. Acting
2. Directing
3. Stage Management
4. Production Design
5. House Management
6. Running Crew
7. Construction

THE 149 - Introduction to Acting I

1. Define and apply vocabulary for the physical stage and for the study, rehearsal, and acting processes.
2. Locate, follow and record in abbreviations stage blocking.
3. Analyze a character as to beats, intentions, and super objectives.
4. Demonstrate play, verbally and non-verbally, intentions not defined in the language used.
5. Write a critique of performances.
6. Demonstrate methods of finding a character within oneself.
7. Prepare and invest physical qualities to ersatz properties.
8. Relate to other people and other actors.
9. Use body and emotions in the presentation of a character.
10. Demonstrate spontaneity and intuitive responses while playing a role imposed by director or playwright.
11. Perform at an audition with decreased anxiety.
12. Modify and lose undesirable self-consciousness while performing and rehearsing.
13. Develop concentration on an action.
14. Make a commitment to oneself to the moment of acting and its preparation.

1. Theatrical Codes of Behavior
2. Understanding and Application
   1. Vocabulary of the physical stage
   2. The analysis of character
   3. The acting and rehearsal process
3. Relationship Exercise and Structured Improvisations
4. Methods for the Control of Emotions and Body Control
5. Practice in Playing Verbal and Non-Verbal Intentions
6. Emotional Recall Techniques and Exercises
7. Concentration and Centering Exercises
8. Physical Investment Exercises
9. Techniques of Physical Projection of Emotional States
10. Imagery Application Training
11. Introduction to Auditioning
12. Attending and Writing Critiques of Two (2) Productions
13. Techniques for Maintaining Spontaneity
14. Character Analysis
15. Approach to Playing a Character
16. Development, Presentation, and Evaluation of Monologues and Scenes

THE 151 - Introduction to Acting II

1. Define and apply an expanded acting vocabulary that includes status and archetype.
2. Demonstrate a masterful evaluation and execution of script analysis. 
3. Demonstrate a masterful evaluation of character breakdown, analysis, and its application to the rehearsal process.
4. Develop some of the physical and vocal characteristic of another, and play the resulting altered bodily responses and emotional colorations. 
5. Demonstrate a deepened commitment and focus during rehearsal and performance. 
6. Perform well as part of an ensemble.
7. Demonstrate the ability to use the imagination in a focused way to procure characteristics of an invented or assigned character.
8. Demonstrate an ability to deliver complex and unfamiliar language (Ibsen and Chekov) in a natural way.

1. Advanced Theatre Game and Improvisations/Presentations of “Lip Sync”
2. Introduction to Status and its Application
   1. Rehearsal
   2. Performance
3. Rehearsal Conferences
4. Scene Presentations to Contemporary Text Cast to Challenge the Actor
5. Character Creation and Presentation Based on Archetype
6. Language Plays
   1. Ibsen
   2. Chekov

THE 210 - Screen Acting

1. Explain special technical skills aspects of acting before a camera.
2. Score screen text through use of beats, tactics, obstacles and discoveries.
3. Demonstrate improvisational skills and techniques for the camera.
4. Discuss concentration, relaxation and focus skills paramount for effective screen acting.
5. Identify and exhibit the vernacular of screen acting terminology.
6. Develop and discuss an individualized process for role analysis.
7. Explain the tools and skills needed to walk on a film set and produce.

1. Special Technical Aspects of Acting Before a Camera
   1. Focus and concentration skills
   2. Effective movement
2. Performance Preparation
   1. Monologue text for video tape critique and analysis
   2. Text scoring analysis
   3. Using tapes for personal exploration and self-analysis
3. Conduct of Performance
   1. Using two camera set-up for scene video taping
   2. Applications of long/medium shot/close-up techniques
   3. Text scoring analysis
   4. Using tapes for enhanced acting development

THE 220 - Stage Lighting

1. Identify and explain use of stage lighting hardware.
2. Analyze play scripts for lighting information.
3. Apply design principles to generate a lighting design.
4. Organize hardware and equipment through proper use of stage lighting paperwork.
5. Discuss the additive theory of color mixing.
6. Draft a stage lighting plot and generate appropriate paperwork.
7. Plan and execute safe special effects.
8. Utilize appropriate safety practices to hang, color, focus and patch stage lighting equipment.
9. Repair broken equipment.
10. Demonstrate basic control board operations.

1. Historical Context
2. Electricity and Lamps
3. Fixtures
4. Dimming Equipment
5. Control Equipment
6. Color Media Use and Handling
7. Design Techniques
8. Special Effects and Set Up
9. Stage Lighting Safety Procedures
10. Care
11. Maintenance
12. Proper Use of Lighting Equipment
13. Organization of Lighting Work
14. Operation

THE 222 - Stage Lighting Crew

1. Perform specific crew functions in the area of stage lighting preparation and execution.
2. Organize and schedule crew work.
3. Interpret designer needs and translate into functioning hardware.
4. Operate control equipment to perform cueing.

THE 245 - Principles of Dramatic Structure [SUN# THE 2220]

1. Analyze the major structural elements of dramatic literature, forms, and styles.
2. Examine major themes in dramatic literature including different genres and periods.
3. Analyze character from the play script within different theatrical genres.
4. Examine dramatic literature for language and poetic elements.
5. Examine theories of dramatic criticism as they relate to cultural context of different dramatic forms.

1. Reading the Play  
2. Stage Directions
3. Characters and Personages
   1. Expectations about the character
   2. Mapping characters
   3. Developing aspects of the character
   4. Character articulation
4. Plot and Diction
   1. Plot, action, and situation
   2. Story, plot, and narration
   3. Character and scenes
5. The Actor’s Body/Stage Directions
6. The Play Within Context

THE 250 - Acting: Audition for Theater

1. Demonstrate the ability to use research tools, library skills and Internet database research sites to acquire audition materials.
2. Analyze and execute material of each audition piece in terms of structure, beats, intention, and physical score of action.
3. Demonstrate skill in auditioning to include presentation of monologues (classical and contemporary), prepared sides, cold reads, and commercial scripts.
4. Construct a proper actor’s resume and headshot.

1. Introductions, Auditioning Basics, and Resume Fundamentals
2. Presentation of Prepared Audition Scenes (Plays)
3. Library and Internet Research Skills to Find a Monologue  
4. Contemporary Monologue Basics
5. Commercial Auditioning
   1. Cold reading
   2. Acting for the camera
6. Performance of Contemporary Monologues
7. Prepared Audition Scenes
   1. Film
   2. Television
8. Shakespeare Monologue Basics
9. Basics of Auditioning for Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) Programs
10. Performance of Classical Monologues
11. Back to Back Performance of Both Monologues (Real World Audition Model)

THE 251 - Acting: Shakespeare and Classical Literature

1. Define (and scan in the case of iambic pentameter) the text of classical verse and prose. 
2. Explain how to use Shakespeare’s lexicon for the purpose of defining words specific to a given line.
3. Demonstrate an informed execution of classical text (Shakespeare, Moliere and Restoration Comedy).
4. Demonstrate the use of physical gestures and nuances required for classical texts. 

1. Introductions and Review of Character Analysis, Scene Breakdown, Archetype, and Status
2. Introduction to Farce
   1. Moliere
   2. Behn
3. Introduction to Restoration Comedy
   1. Congreve
   2. Wycherley
4. In Class Rehearsal Conferences
5. Scene Presentations from Farce and Restoration Comedy
6. Introduction to Shakespeare
7. Presentation of a Sonnet
8. Scene Presentation from Shakespeare

THE 296 - Independent Studies in Theater

TMA 101 - Introduction to Massage Therapy

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Analyze professional development strategies.

1. Describe the historical development of therapeutic massage.
2. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of various types of bodywork systems.
3. Explain the physiological and psychological effects of massage.
4. Explain the effects of massage on the circulatory, muscular, nervous and integumentary systems. 
5. Explain the main contraindications for massage.
6. Describe the relationship between massage and the wellness model.
7. Explain the physiological and psychological effects of stress and pain and the role of massage therapy in the management of stress and pain.
8. Explain the importance of Personal Performance Competencies.

1. History of Therapeutic Massage
   1. Massage in Eastern cultures
   2. Massage in Western cultures
   3. Development of modern massage techniques
   4. Contemporary developments in massage

1. Bodywork Systems
   1. Swedish massage
   2. Acupressure
   3. Shiatsu
   4. Sports massage
   5. Trager method

1. Effects of Massage 
   1. Physiological
      1. Circulatory
      2. Muscular
      3. Nervous
      4. Integumentary
      5. Other
   2. Psychological
   3. Contraindications
2. Role of Massage in Health
   1. Wellness model
      1. Body
      2. Mind
      3. Emotion
      4. Spirit
   2. Balance and integration
   3. Stress and pain management
      1. Physiological effects
      2. Psychological effects
      3. Effects of massage
3. Personal Performance Competencies
   1. Self awareness; self assessment
   2. Psycho-social competence

TMA 120 - Professionalism and Ethics for Massage Therapists

1. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
2. Analyze professional development strategies.

1. Identify and summarize the core psychological concepts involved in responsible and ethical behavior, which includes the five major types of interpersonal boundaries. 
2. List and demonstrate the skills and abilities of effective professional therapeutic communication. 
3. Describe and demonstrate the role of the health care practitioner in preventing dual relationships.  
4. Explain and distinguish between the concepts of touch, intimacy, sex and sexuality. 
5. Identify and describe the major elements of professional and ethical practice management. 
6. Examine and demonstrate how professionalism, working ethics, and social responsibility can be promoted in a therapeutic massage and bodywork practice. 

1. Ethical Principles
   1. Key terms and Core Psychological Concepts
   2. Self-accountability
   3. Resolving ethical dilemmas
   4. Boundaries
2. Effective Therapeutic Communication
   1. Verbal communication
   2. Non verbal communication
3. Dual Relationships
   1. The range & risks of dual relationships
   2. The special case of schools
4. Touch, Intimacy, Sex & Sexuality
   1. The distinction
   2. Sex and touch therapy
   3. Sexual misconduct
   4. Desexualizing the touch experience
5. Ethical Practice Management
   1. Professionalism
   2. Scope of practice
   3. Standards of practice
   4. Policy statements
   5. Informed consent
   6. Declining potential new clients
6. Conscious Business
   1. Social responsibility
   2. Image
   3. Ethics

TMA 201IN - Therapeutic Massage Practices I

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. 
2. Use the Personal Performance Competencies to demonstrate self-awareness and self-assessment skills. 
3. Describe the ethical responsibilities of a massage therapist as they relate to the influence of touch, intention, and intuition during massage. 
4. Apply principles of professional, ethical, and legal behavior.
5. Describe respect and trust as related to the massage therapist/client relationship.
6. Use appropriate touch in establishing boundaries related to the client/massage therapist relationship.
7. Follow procedure for massage preparation.
8. Follow regulations related to hygiene, sanitation, and safety.
9. Complete a health history interview and assess a client before, during, and after a massage.
10. Document treatment sessions using universal Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) formatting.
11. Drape a client appropriately.
12. Apply centering and grounding when performing a massage.
13. Use proper breathing techniques during massage.
14. Use correct body mechanics when performing a massage.
15. Describe the structure and function of primary tissue types, organ systems, and body cavities.
16. Use terminology related to body position/postural alignment and joint motion.
17. Define anatomical planes of motion and perform the joint motions in each plane.

1. HIPAA
   1. Overview
   2. Regulations
   3. Applications
      1. Procedures
      2. Documentation
   4. Other
2. Personal Performance Competencies
   1. Types
      1. Comprehension
      2. Persistence
      3. Self-confidence
      4. Judgment
      5. Communication
      6. Attempts to improve
      7. Cooperation
      8. Acceptance of criticism
      9. Quality of work
      10. Punctuality/attendance
      11. Professional appearance
      12. Knowledge
      13. Organization of work
      14. Integrity
      15. Relationships with others
   2. Self-awareness skills
   3. Self-assessment skills 
3. Principles of Professional, Ethical and Legal Behavior
   1. Ethical behavior
      1. Respecting boundaries
         1. Self
         2. Intention
         3. Intuition
         4. Touch
         5. Other
      2. Right of refusal
      3. Informed consent
      4. Confidentiality
      5. Sexual misconduct
      6. Scope of practice
   2. Legal behavior
      1. Scope of practice
      2. Other
   3. Professional behavior
4. Client/Massage Therapist Relationship
   1. Respect and trust
      1. Professional relationship
         1. Reliability
         2. Consistency
         3. Confidentiality
         4. Demeanor
      2. Rapport
      3. Communication
      4. Scope of practice
   2. Establishing boundaries
      1. Touch
      2. Intention
      3. Quality of touch
      4. Effects
5. Therapist Preparation for Massage
   1. Client preparation
      1. Equipment
         1. Table
         2. Body supports
         3. Draping
         4. Lubricants
         5. Other
      2. Setting up the environment
         1. Temperature
         2. Music
         3. Lighting
         4. Other
      3. Focusing/centering/grounding
         1. Deep breathing
         2. Techniques for quieting the mind
         3. Stretching
         4. Being present
         5. Follow a ritual
      4. Draping of client
         1. Materials
         2. Privacy
         3. Techniques
      5. Hygiene/Sanitation/Safety
         1. Personal health
         2. Appearance
         3. Hygiene
         4. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
         5. Universal precautions
         6. Prevention/control
   2. Health History
      1. Interview
      2. Form
      3. Informed consent
      4. Physician referral
   3. Massage Documentation (SOAP Format)
      1. Subjective evaluation
         1. Previous massage experience
         2. Expectations
         3. Probing questions
      2. Objective evaluation
         1. Palpation
         2. Range of motion
         3. Visual assessment
      3. Assessment
         1. Tissue change
         2. Client reaction/response
      4. Plan of Action
         1. Physician orders
         2. Client goals
         3. Client education
         4. Future appointments
6. Massage Procedure
   1. Body position of client
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   2. Sequence
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   3. Body mechanics
      1. Stance
      2. Posture
      3. Leverage
      4. Balance
      5. Assistive devices
      6. Positioning
      7. Breathing
      8. Other
   4. Continuous assessment skills
      1. Client reaction/interaction
      2. Tissue change
      3. Breathing rate
      4. Range of motion changes
   5. Massage completion
      1. Time-to-go ritual
      2. Follow-up instructions
7. Structure and Function
   1. Primary tissue type
   2. Organ systems
   3. Body cavities
8. Descriptive Terminology
   1. Body position/posture alignment
   2. Joint motion
   3. Body regions
9. Anatomical Planes of Motion and Joint Movements
   1. Definition
   2. Performance

TMA 202IN - Therapeutic Massage Practices II

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Explain and demonstrate mastery of nine basic massage strokes.
2. Describe the physiology, benefits, indications, contraindications and effects of the nine basic massage strokes and therapeutic modalities.
3. Use a massage sequence appropriate for the client.
4. Perform a complete body massage.
5. Demonstrate continuous assessment skills to evaluate a client’s response during massage.
6. Perform functional analysis emphasizing planes of motion, joint movements, and postural alignment.
7. Describe articular and osseous structure and function of the skeletal system.
8. Describe skeletal muscular structure, function, origins, insertions, actions, and associated nerve plexuses.
9. Explain the cultural significance of acknowledging energy and meridian therapy.
10. Explain and use therapeutic modalities.
11. Describe the equipment and apply techniques for corporate massage.
12. Describe the role of the massage therapist in collaborating with other health care professionals.
13. Document the development of a therapeutic relationship and treatment process with a case study.

1. Nine Basic Massage Strokes
   1. Strokes
      1. Touch
      2. Effleurage
      3. Petrissage
      4. Friction
      5. Compression
      6. Tapotment
      7. Vibration
      8. Joint movements
      9. Stretching
   2. Physiology
   3. Benefits
   4. Indications/contraindications
   5. Effects
2. Preparation for Massage
   1. Client preparation
      1. Lubricants
      2. Other
   2. Setting up the environment
      1. Temperature
      2. Music
      3. Lighting
      4. Other
   3. Focusing/centering/grounding
      1. Deep breathing
      2. Tec.Quieting the mind
      3. Stretching
      4. Being present
      5. Following a ritual
   4. Draping the client
      1. Materials
      2. Privacy
      3. Techniques
   5. Hygiene/sanitation
      1. Personal health
      2. Appearance
      3. Hygiene
      4. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
      5. Universal precautions
      6. Prevention/control
   6. Health history form
      1. Informed consent
      2. Physician referral
      3. Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) documentation
   7. Massage documentation
      1. Equipment
         1. Table
         2. Body supports
         3. Draping
      2. Subjective evaluation
         1. Previous massage experience
         2. Expectations
         3. Probing questions
      3. Objective evaluation
         1. Palpitation
         2. Range of motion
         3. Visual assessment
      4. Assessment
         1. Tissue change
         2. Client reaction/response
      5. Plan of action
         1. Physician orders
         2. Client goals
         3. Client education
         4. Future appointments
3. Massage Procedure
   1. Body position of client
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   2. Sequence
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   3. Body mechanics
      1. Stance
      2. Posture
      3. Leverage
      4. Balance
      5. Assistive devices
      6. Positioning
      7. Breathing
      8. Other
   4. Continuous assessment skills
      1. Client reaction/interaction
      2. Tissue change
      3. Breathing rate
      4. Range of motion changes
   5. Massage completion
      1. Time-to-go ritual
      2. Follow-up instructions
4. Functional Analysis
   1. Planes of motion
   2. Joint movement
   3. Body posture
5. Articular and Osseous Structure and Function
   1. Vertebral column
   2. Cranial cavity
   3. Shoulder complex
   4. Elbow complex
   5. Wrist/hand complex
   6. Hip complex
   7. Knee complex
   8. Ankle/foot complex
6. Skeletal Muscles
   1. Functions
   2. Structure
   3. Physiology
   4. Contraction
   5. Origins and insertions
   6. Other
7. Structure and Function of Peripheral Nerve Plexuses
   1. Cervical
   2. Brachial
   3. Lumbo-sacral
8. Multi Cultural Health Systems
   1. Historical origin
      1. India
      2. China
      3. Japan
      4. Other
   2. Concept of energy
      1. Chi
      2. Prana
      3. Ki
      4. Meridian therapy
      5. Other
9. Therapeutic Modalities
   1. Types
      1. Hydrotherapy
      2. Heat, cold, and ice applications
      3. Trigger point therapy
      4. Reflexology
      5. Other
   2. Indications
   3. Contraindications
10. Corporate Massage
    1. Equipment
    2. Techniques
11. Referral Practices
    1. Network relationships
    2. Scope of practice
    3. Collaborative practice
    4. Other
12. Case Study
    1. Therapeutic relationships
    2. Treatment process
    3. Documentation 

TMA 202LC - Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab I

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
3. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. 
2. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting. 
3. Use the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors. 
4. Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client’s needs. 
5. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality. 
6. Prepare the client for massage. 
7. Perform a minimum of fifteen full-body massages on a variety of client types. 
8. Demonstrate appropriate development of fundamental Swedish massage techniques. 
9. Use proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques. 
10. Prepare thorough client records and update them. 

1. HIPAA
   1. Overview
   2. Regulations
   3. Applications
      1. Procedures
      2. Documentation
   4. Other
2. Professional Demeanor
   1. Grooming
   2. Conduct
   3. Language
3. Interpersonal Skills with Client, Peer, and Supervisor
   1. Listening
   2. Verbal communication
   3. Non-verbal communication
4. Client Interview and Needs Assessment
   1. Medical history
   2. Current health status
   3. Client needs and expectations
   4. Observation
   5. Examination
   6. Treatment plan
5. Client Confidentiality
   1. Professional ethics
   2. Legal requirements
6. Preparation for Massage
   1. Explanation of policies and procedures
   2. Getting client on table
   3. Positioning client on table
   4. Draping
7. Full-Body Massage
   1. Sequencing
   2. Use of oils, hydrotherapy, and other aids
   3. Procedures
8. Massage Techniques
   1. Touch
   2. Effleurage
   3. Kneading
   4. Friction
   5. Percussion
   6. Active and passive joint movements
9. Posture and Movements that Benefit Therapists
   1. Hand and body exercises
   2. Posture and balance
   3. Centering and grounding
10. Client Records
    1. Intake and medical history forms
    2. Body diagrams
    3. Updating records

TMA 210 - Fundamentals of Kinesiology

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.

1. Describe and demonstrate the anatomical position and movements relative to that position.
2. Use anatomical reference terms correctly.
3. Describe the structure of bone, microscopic and gross, and how it relates to function.
4. Describe the structure of muscle, microscopic and gross, and how it relates to function.
5. Locate the landmarks of the trunk, describe the axial skeleton and demonstrate the movements of the vertebral column.
6. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the musculature of the trunk.
7. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, movements and skeleton of the shoulder and glenohumeral joint.
8. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the arm.
9. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, movements and skeleton of the elbow and elbow joint.
10. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the forearm.
11. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, skeleton, joints and movements of the wrist and hand.
12. Describe and demonstrate the muscles attachments and actions of the muscles of the hand.
13. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, skeleton, joints and movements of the hip and knee.
14. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the hip and leg.
15. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, skeleton, joints and movements of the ankle and foot.
16. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the ankle and foot.
17. Describe and demonstrate the structures which contribute to the stability of the ankle and maintenance of balance.

1. Introduction
   1. Anatomical position
   2. Planes of movement
   3. Anatomical reference terms
   4. Review of the skeleton
   5. Review of the histology of bone and cartilage
   6. Joints
      1. Types
      2. Structure
      3. Ligaments
   7. Review of muscle histology
   8. Review of muscle contraction
   9. Muscle shape and action
2. The Trunk
   1. Landmarks of the trunk
   2. Skeleton of the trunk
      1. Cervical spine
      2. Thoracic spine
      3. Lumbar spine
      4. Sacrum
      5. Thoracic cage
   3. Muscles of the trunk
      1. Posterior muscles of the trunk
      2. Anterior neck muscles
      3. Thoracic musculature
      4. Abdominal muscles
   4. Movements of the vertebral column and thorax
3. The Shoulder
   1. Landmarks of the shoulder
   2. Skeleton of the shoulder
      1. Scapula
      2. Clavicle
      3. Humerus
   3. The glenohumeral joint
   4. Muscles
      1. Muscles of the shoulder
      2. Muscles of the arm
   5. Movements of the shoulder
      1. Scapular movements
      2. Humeral movements
4. The Elbow
   1. Landmarks of the elbow
   2. Skeleton of the elbow
      1. Radius
      2. Ulna
   3. The elbow joint
   4. Muscles of the forearm
   5. Movements of the elbow and forearm
      1. Flexion and extension
      2. Pronation and Supination
5. The Wrist and Hand
   1. Landmarks of the wrist and hand
   2. Skeleton of the wrist and hand
      1. Carpals
      2. Metacarpals
      3. Phalanges
   3. Joints of the wrist and hand
      1. Carpal joints and ligaments
      2. Metacarpal-carpal joints
      3. Phalangeal joints
   4. Muscles of the wrist and hand
   5. Movements of the wrist and hand
6. The Hip and Knee
   1. Landmarks of the hip and knee
   2. Skeleton of the hip and knee
      1. Coxal bone
      2. Femur
      3. Tibia
   3. Hip joint
      1. Movements
      2. Muscles
      3. Ligaments
   4. Knee joint
      1. Movements
      2. Muscles
      3. Ligaments
7. The Ankle and Foot
   1. Landmarks of the ankle and foot
   2. Skeleton of the ankle and foot
      1. Tarsal bones
      2. Metatarsal bones
      3. Phalangeal bones
   3. Joints of the ankle and foot
      1. Tarsal joints
      2. Metatarsal joints
      3. Phalangeal joints
   4. Muscles of the ankle and foot
   5. Movements of the ankle and foot
   6. Arches of the foot, stability and balance

TMA 215 - Introduction to Pathology for Massage and Bodywork

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.

1. Describe the basic disease processes including inflammation, cell injury and death, cellular adaptation and disturbances of growth.
2. Describe immune, infective, and environmental factors in disease.
3. Identify and describe common pathologies of organ systems pertinent to massage and therapy
   and bodywork.    
4. Identify and discuss the concepts of cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures as applied to common pathologies in massage and bodywork. 
5. Describe cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures in massage and bodywork as applied to common pathologies in massage and bodywork. 
6. Discuss potential interactions between bodywork and medications, and the application of appropriate cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures. 

1. Basic Disease Processes
   1. Cell injury and death
   2. Cellular adaptation
   3. Inflammation
   4. Repair and regeneration
   5. Disturbances of growth
2. Immune, Infective, and Environmental Factors in Disease
   1. Immune
      1. Inadequate immune responses
      2. Excessive immune responses
      3. Inappropriate immune responses
   2. Infection
      1. Bacterial
      2. Fungal
      3. Viral
      4. Protozoan
   3. Environmental factors
      1. Mechanical trauma
      2. Temperature extremes
      3. Irradiation       
      4. Electrical damage
      5. Chemical damage
3. Common Pathologies of Organ Systems Pertinent to Massage and Bodywork
   1. Integumentary
   2. Muscular & Skeletal
   3. Nervous
   4. Endocrine
   5. Cardiovascular
   6. Lymphatic / Immune
   7. Respiratory
4. Theory and Concepts in Pathology Applied to Massage and Bodywork
   1. Red Flag: total/absolute contraindications
   2. Red/Yellow Flag: total contraindication if acute, severe, extensive, uncontrolled; or if not, 
      local contraindication with cautions
   3. Yellow Flag:  local contraindication, cautions, physician approval/advice, adaptive
   4. Adaptive Measures:  modify pressure, position, technique, duration, frequency 
5. Cautions, Contraindications and Adaptive Measures for Common Pathologies in Massage and Bodywork
   1. Pathologies of the Integumentary System and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Chickenpox, Rubella (German Measles), Impetigo, Lice, Measles,               Ringworm, Scabies
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Cellulitis, Contact Dermatitis, Hives, Shingles, Scleroderma
      3. Yellow Flag:  Acne, Athlete’s Foot, Boil, Bruise, Burns, Cyst, Eczema, Herpes Simplex, Nail Fungus, Open Wound, Psoriasis, Skin Tags, Ulcer
   2. Pathologies of the Muscular and Skeletal Systems and General Manifestations
      1. Red/Yellow Flag:  Amputation, Headaches, Herniated Disc, Lyme Disease,               Reumatoid Arthritis, Scoliosis, Whiplash, Osteoarthritis
      2. Yellow Flag:  Baker’s Cyst, Bunion, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Ganglion Cyst, Gout,               Osteoporosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Repetitive Strain Injury, Sprain, Strain
   3. Pathologies of the Nervous System and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Conjunctivitis
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Dementia & Alzheimers, Head Injury, Huntington’s, Lou Gehrig’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropathy, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
      3. Yellow Flag: Carpal Tunnel, Guillian-Barre, Myasthinia Gravis, Nerve Compression, Parkinson’s, Radiculopathy, Vertigo
   4. Pathologies of the Endocrine System and General Manifestations
      1. Yellow Flag:  Addison’s, Cushing’s, Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
   5. Pathologies of the Cardiovascular System and General Manifestation  
      1. Red Flag:  Hemophilia, Uncontrolled Hypertension
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Aneurysm, Congestive Heart Failure, Controlled Hypertension, Embolism
      3. Yellow Flag:  Arteriosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Hematoma, High Cholesterol, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Phlebitis, Raynaud’s, Thrombosis, Varicose Veins
   6. Pathologies of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Fever, Lymphangitis, Mononucleosis
      2. Red/Yellow Flag: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Lymphedema (Edema), Lupus
      3. Yellow Flag:  Allergies, Chronic Fatigue
   7. Pathologies of the Respiratory System and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Influenza, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Distress
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Bronchitis, Cold, COPD, Emphysema, Laryngitis, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Edema, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis
      3. Yellow Flag:  Asthma, Hay Fever
   8. Specific Concerns and General Guidelines when working with Cancer Patients
6. Interactions Between Bodywork and Medications
   1. Anti-inflammatories and analgesics
   2. Muscle relaxants
   3. Cardiovascular disease management
   4. Clot management
   5. Antidepressants
   6. Anti-anxiety medications
   7. Diabetes management
   8. Thyroid supplements
   9. Alcohol / drugs

TMA 222 - Business Management for Massage and Bodywork

1. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
2. Analyze professional development strategies.

1. Describe basic personal and business success strategies. 
2. Identify the elements necessary to start a business in massage therapy or bodywork.
3. Explain business management policies and procedures. 
4. Compare and contrast various types of practices in massage therapy and bodywork. 
5. Explain business finance and apply it to massage therapy and bodywork. 
6. Apply the principles of business communications to massage therapy and bodywork.
7. Apply basic marketing concepts to massage therapy and bodywork. 
8. Design a business and/or marketing plan for a massage therapy or bodywork practice.
9. Examine and demonstrate how working ethics, social responsibility and complimentary services are integrated into a massage therapy and bodywork business.

1. Success Strategies
   1. Self-management
   2. Barriers to success
   3. Time management principles
   4. Balance business with personal time
   5. Professionalism, image & ethics
2. Business Start-Up
   1. Initial research
   2. Financing
   3. Buying a practice
   4. Legal structure
   5. Business name
   6. Location
   7. Licenses and permits
   8. Insurance coverage
   9. Setting your fees
3. Business Management
   1. Policies and procedures
   2. Embracing technology
   3. Hiring employees
   4. Private, group, clinic & spa practice
   5. Job interviews 
4. Financial Management
   1. Bookkeeping
   2. Federal taxes
   3. Work Smarter with Barter
   4. Inventory control
   5. Selling a practice
5. Therapeutic Communications
   1. Client interaction policies
   2. Telephones: The Client Connection
   3. Client files
   4. Beyond customer service
   5. Client retention
   6. Referrals
6. Marketing
   1. Marketing principles
   2. Marketing plan outline
   3. Marketing plan overview
   4. Targeting markets
   5. Assessment
   6. Strategic action plans
   7. Promotion
   8. Advertising
   9. Publicity
   10. Community relations
   11. Companies that market for you
7. Business Plan
   1. Why use a business plan?
   2. Business plan outline

TMA 290LC - Therapeutic Massage Clinical

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
3. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program.
2. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting.
3. Use the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors.
4. Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client’s needs.
5. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality.
6. Prepare the client for massage.
7. Perform a minimum of fifty full-body massages on a variety of client types.
8. Demonstrate mastery of fundamental and integrated massage techniques.
9. Use proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques.
10. Prepare thorough client records and update them.
11. Demonstrate appropriate time management skills by administering three sequential massages following required protocol.

1. HIPAA
   1. Overview
   2. Regulations
   3. Applications
      1. Procedures
      2. Documentation
   4. Other
2. Professional Demeanor
   1. Grooming
   2. Conduct
   3. Language
3. Interpersonal Skills with Client, Peer, and Supervisor
   1. Listening
   2. Verbal communication
   3. Non-verbal communication
4. Client Interview and Needs Assessment
   1. Medical history
   2. Current health status
   3. Client needs and expectations
   4. Observation
   5. Examination
   6. Treatment plan
5. Client Confidentiality
   1. Professional ethics
   2. Legal requirements
6. Preparation for Massage
   1. Explanation of policies and procedures
   2. Getting client on table
   3. Positioning client on table
   4. Draping
7. Full-Body Massage
   1. Sequencing
   2. Use of oils, hydrotherapy, and other aids
   3. Procedures
8. Massage Techniques
   1. Touch
   2. Effleurage
   3. Kneading
   4. Friction
   5. Percussion
   6. Active and passive joint movement
   7. Deep Tissue
   8. Asian
   9.     Energy
9. Posture and Movements that Benefit Therapists
   1. Hand and body exercises
   2. Posture and balance
   3. Centering and grounding
10. Client Records
    1. Intake and medical history forms
    2. Body diagrams
    3. Updating records
11. Time Management
    1. Preparing for client
    2. Conducting pre-massage interview and post massage check-in
    3. Beginning and ending massage session on time
    4. Managing transition between massage sessions

TMA 291 - Therapeutic Massage Internship

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
3. Analyze professional development strategies.
4. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Apply classroom instruction in therapeutic massage to internship experience.
2. Maintain professional and ethical standards during internship experience.
3. Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communication skills with employers, staff, licensed massage therapists, clients and internship instructor.
4. Demonstrate business skills in a therapeutic massage setting.
5. Demonstrate professional skills in a therapeutic massage setting.
6. Demonstrate client centered care and appropriate massage techniques in a therapeutic massage setting.
7. Generate daily internship experience reports.
8. Generate a summary and evaluation report of complete internship experience.

1. Observe, assist and participate in business skills
   1. Front desk, receptionist and scheduling appointments
   2. Intake forms, paperwork and record keeping
   3. Customer service
   4. Teamwork
2. Observe, assist and participate in professional skills
   1. Professional behavior and attire
   2. Client centered care and interacting with clients
   3. Interacting with employers, managers and therapists
   4. Session notes and record keeping

TRS 101 - Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

1. Differentiate between interpretation and translation and the basic skills needed for translation and interpretation.
2. Discuss the preparation and organizational methods in translation and interpretation.
3. Describe the procedures, resources, and techniques related to translation and interpretation.
4. Describe the specialties of translation and interpretation including the common pitfalls within each specialty.
5. Describe the work of translators and interpreters including the skills involved in being well trained.

1. Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
   1. Interpreters vs. translators - what’s the difference?
   2. Theory vs. practice
   3. Basic skills (language proficiency, literacy, etc.)
   4. Setting and register
   5. What translation and interpretation is not
2. Translation and Interpretation Preparation
   1. Goal - fidelity and accuracy
   2. Conserving meaning, style, and register
   3. Reading for comprehension (translation)
   4. Listening for intention (interpretation)
   5. Summarize for meaning
   6. Organization of exposition for English to Spanish and Spanish to English
   7. Types of oral presentations and audiences
   8. Self-monitor
3. Translation and Interpretation Procedures
   1. Process vs. procedures
   2. Equipment and modalities- written, tape, video
   3. Dictionaries and other tools
   4. Emerging technologies, i.e., computer translations, Internet, etc.
   5. Networking with other professionals (associations)
   6. Charging for services:  lessons of the National Association of Judicial Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)
   7. The client and how to negotiate pay
4. Translation and Interpretation Specialties
   1. Legal translation and interpretation
      1. Legal settings, documents, and uses
      2. The register of a legal document
      3. Admissibility and conservation of “legal equivalence”
      4. Identification of specialized Lexicons
      5. Legal translation related to NAFTA/business/commercial translation
      6. Comparative legal systems
      7. Modes of interpretation for legal
      8. Most common pitfalls
   2. Business and commercial translation and interpretation
      1. Business settings, documents, and uses
      2. Short and long-term issues
      3. Conservation of business intent
      4. Legal admissibility and implications: domestic and international diplomacy issues
      5. Modes of interpretation for business and commercial
      6. Most common pitfalls
   3. Literary translation
      1. Literary forms—poems, short story, novel, critical essay, etc.
      2. Intent of the author
      3. Preservation of author’s tone, style and imagery
      4. Literary translation contributions to all types of translations; ways to stay limber
      5. Most common pitfalls
   4. Health Care translation and interpretation
      1. Health care settings, documents, and uses.
      2. Purposes and access to health care information
      3. Cultural and technical aspects of health care translation
      4. Modes of interpretation for health care
      5. Most common pitfalls
5. Work of the Translator and Interpreter
   1. Career commitments
   2. Attitudes and skills of the successful translator and interpreter
   3. Ethics in translation and interpretation

TRS 120IN - Technology for Translation and Interpretation

1. Demonstrate the use of computers to complete transcription and translations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of information distribution technologies such as faxes, modems, printers, and transcribers.
3. Demonstrate the use of the World Wide Web for translation and interpretation research.
4. Demonstrate the use of technology through completion of applied projects including Internet and desktop publishing procedures.

1. Computers for Transcription and Translation
   1. Theory and mechanics of computers
   2. Software applications including word processors and database programs
   3. Development and formatting of glossaries
2. Information Distribution Techniques
   1. Sending e-mail and attachments
   2. Transcription on computers for audio and videotapes including the use of dictating equipment
   3. Creating desktop publishing deliverables
3. Using the World Wide Web in Translation and Interpretation
   1. Web research concepts
   2. Search engines
   3. Databases
   4. Placing information on the internet
4. Applied Projects
   1. Creating diskettes on computer word processors
   2. Creating a desktop publication for delivery - student’s choice
   3. Using the printer, fax, modem and scanner to prepare documents
   4. Using a database to complete a glossary
   5. Creating a homepage on the Internet
   6. Demonstrating proficiency in e-mail and attachments
   7. Solving translation problems through technology

TRS 160 - Translation in Specialty Areas

1. Demonstrate translation of health care materials.
2. Demonstrate translation of legal materials.
3. Demonstrate translation of business and commercial materials.
4. Demonstrate translation of literary materials

1. Health Care Translations
   1. Define goals and objectives of various translated products
   2. Select specific health care documents for translation
   3. Clarify intended audiences
   4. Translate select texts including:
      1. Background and intake document
      2. Marketing and informational document
      3. Common forms
      4. Specialized texts such as case histories or research
      5. Technical document
   5. Discuss and clarify common and different challenges of each text and how they were solved
2. Legal Translations
   1. Define the setting
   2. Select specific legal documents for translation
   3. Clarify the intended audience(s)
   4. Translate selected texts including:
      1. Background and intake document
      2. Informational document
      3. Common legal documents
      4. Specialized texts such as Driving Under Influence (DUI) or Mirandas
      5. Technical documents, contracts, and legal forms
   5. Discuss and clarify common and different challenges of each text and how they were solved
3. Commercial and Business Translations
   1. Define the setting
   2. Select specific business documents for translation
   3. Clarify the intended audience(s)
   4. Translate select texts including:
      1. Correspondence
      2. Minutes and documents for meetings
      3. Informational and marketing documents
      4. Specialized texts such as product specifications
      5. Technical document such as a contract or insurance policy
   5. Discuss and clarify common and different challenges of each text and how they were solved
4. Literary Translation
   1. Define the setting (authors and publishers)
   2. Present overview of field of literature
   3. Select one specific text and clarify its function and objective from each major area:
      1. Prose versus poetry
      2. Elements of Literary writing
      3. Pervasive forms
      4. Archetypal elements of language and culture
   4. Translate selected texts including:
      1. Prose
      2. Poetry
      3. Drama
      4. Creative non-fiction
      5. Rhetorical devices, pervasive forms, and archetypes
   5. Discuss and clarify common and different challenges of each text and how they were solved

TRS 161 - Medical Spanish and English Interpreting

1. Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional responsibility and interpreter ethics.
2. Demonstrate how to properly manage the interpreting encounter.  
3. Demonstrate appropriate use of healthcare terminology.  
4. Describe the United States healthcare system.  
5. Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and sensitivity in an interpreter encounter.
6. Communicate through bilingual interpretation both medical information and health care questions and answers.

1. Professional Responsibility and Interpreter Ethics
   1. Maintain the boundaries of the interpreter’s professional role by refraining from personal involvement in order to respect the needs and contributions of all parties.
      1. Apply healthcare interpreter codes of ethics and standards of practice
      2. Identify the roles of all parties in a healthcare encounter
      3. Identify the role of the interpreter and consequences if boundaries are violated
      4. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the boundaries of the interpreter
      5. Adhere to the interpreter role while maintaining transparency
      6. Redirect patients’ questions and requests to appropriate healthcare team members
2. Managing the Interpreting Encounter
   1. Manage the flow of communication from the start of the encounter to the end by adhering to professional standards of practice to support effective communication
      1. Healthcare interpreter codes of ethics and standards of practice
      2. Various modes of interpreting
      3. Obligations of all parties
      4. Healthcare specialties, policies, protocols, and procedures
      5. Proper positioning to support effective communication
      6. Modalities of interpreting (in-person, telephonic, video remote)
      7. Promoting direct communication between provider and patient
      8. Setting ground-rules (e.g. pre-session, pre-conference, introduction)
      9. Intervening at the least intrusive level of disruption appropriately and incrementally
      10. Monitoring for comprehension
      11. Adapting to the physical environment (e.g. positioning, lighting, volume) and modality of interpreting (in-person, telephonic, video remote)
      12. Choosing mode and switching as needed
      13. Asking for pauses
      14. Managing register and style
      15. Maintaining transparency
      16. Gathering and providing feedback after encounters
      17. Working effectively as a member of the team
   2. Manage unfamiliar terms and concepts in a manner that maintains transparency and supports effective communication for all parties
      1. Research tools and resources
      2. Techniques for intervening and clarifying
      3. Interpreting accurately and completely
      4. Matching register and style
      5. Correcting errors
      6. Maintaining transparency
      7. Asking for clarification
      8. Establishing equivalence
3. Healthcare Terminology: Systems, Functions, and Diseases of the Body in English and Spanish
   1. Cardiovascular
   2. Respiratory
   3. Digestive
   4. Musculoskeletal
   5. Genitourinary reproductive
   6. Endocrine
   7. Immune
   8. Integumentary
   9. Nervous
4. United States Healthcare System
   1. Familiarity with the U.S. health system
      1. Legal environment
      2. Socioeconomic environment
   2. Navigating the system effectively
5. Cultural Responsiveness
   1. Individuals have different levels of acculturation and intra-cultural variation in order to avoid making assumptions that may misrepresent a speaker’s meaning
   2. Serve as a culture mediator by recognizing when there is risk of potential miscommunication and responding appropriately so each person’s own beliefs are expressed
6. Communicate Through Bilingual Interpretation Both Medical Information and Health Care Questions and Answers
   1. Consecutive interpretation
   2. Simultaneous interpretation
   3. Sight translation

TRS 162 - Introduction to Legal Spanish/English Interpretation

1. Discuss the significant issues specific to interpreting in legal settings.
2. Identify various legal procedures in Spanish and English including names and legal terminology.
3. Communicate through bilingual interpretation both legal information and questions regarding social justice.
4. Identify bicultural legal issues and regional dialects related verbal and non-verbal communication.
5. Introduction and successful fulfillment of State of Arizona credentialing program.
6. Discuss the different resources for legal interpreting how these resources can help to begin a career in the field of legal interpreting.

1. Interpreting in a Legal Setting
   1. Definition of interpreting in a legal setting
   2. Standards and ethics related to legal interpreting
   3. Ethical dilemmas
   4. Interpreting protocol
2. Identify Various Legal Procedures in Spanish and English
   1. Legal procedures in Spanish
   2. Courtroom procedure
   3. Types of hearings
   4. Traffic court procedure
   5. Juvenile courts
   6. Depositions
3. Spanish and English Legal Terminology
   1. Forensic pathology
   2. Weaponry
   3. Drug terminology
   4. Slang expressions
   5. Immigration
4. Legal Communication 
   1. Managing cultural differences in legal communication
   2. Nonverbal communication in the legal setting
   3. Courtesy in the legal setting
   4. Familiar “tú”
   5. Formal “usted(es)”
   6. Language of the courtroom
   7. Translation issues
   8. Regionalisms
5. State of Arizona Credentialing Exam
   1. Ethics and protocol
   2. Caseflow
   3. Court procedures
   4. Interpretation exams and over the phone interview (OPI)
6. Resources for Legal Interpreting
   1. Interpreter resources
   2. Regional dictionaries
   3. Legal dictionaries
   4. Interpreter websites
   5. Legal interpreter organizations
   6. Legal reference books

TRS 202 - Interpretation Techniques

1. Identify theories of interpretation as applied to specific tasks.
2. Choose techniques based on client needs.
3. Apply appropriate strategies to an interpretation assignment.
4. Implement interpretation procedures that best fit each occasion.
5. Discuss the differences among simultaneous, consecutive, and sight interpretations.

1. Theories of Interpretation
   1. Natural equivalence
   2. Neutrality
2. Techniques of Interpretation
   1. Listening for intention
   2. Types of oral presentations
   3. Types of audiences
   4. Settings and their significance
   5. Connotations and denotations
3. Interpretation Strategies
   1. Style
   2. Register
   3. Extra linguistic information
   4. Amplification
   5. Omission
4. Interpretation Procedures
   1. Memory issues
   2. Semantic range
   3. Note taking
   4. Cultural contexts
5. Modes of Interpretation
   1. Simultaneous
   2. Consecutive
   3. Sight

TRS 270 - Simultaneous Interpretation

1. Discuss the history and use of simultaneous interpretation.
2. Apply theoretical constructs to specific interpreted encounters.
3. Discuss the appropriateness of simultaneous, consecutive, and sight interpretations to different settings, contexts, and tasks.
4. Simultaneously interpret a proceeding.
5. Discuss team interpreting, cultural awareness, and non-standard language uses.

1. History and Use
   1. League of nations and Nuremberg
   2. Settings
      1. Legal/judicial
      2. Medical
      3. Conference
      4. Community
2. Theory
   1. Neutrality
   2. Equivalence
      1. Legal
      2. Pragmatic
   3. Conservation
      1. Linguistic
         1. Lexical choice
         2. Grammatical structure
         3. Colloquialism, idiom, and slang
      2. Para-linguistic
         1. Register
         2. Tone and intent
         3. Discourse style
         4. Rhythm and rate
3. Interpreting Skills Development
   1. Back translation
   2. Shadowing
4. Simultaneous Interpretation Skills
   1. Syntactic anticipation
   2. Decalage
   3. Active listening
   4. Concentration
   5. Units of meaning and “chunking”
5. Issues in Simultaneous Interpretation
   1. Team interpreting and stamina
   2. Cultural awareness
   3. Non-standard language
      1. Language contact and “spanglish”
      2. Code-switching
      3. Regionalisms
      4. False congress
   4. Use of technology

TRS 282 - Advanced Project in Translation

1. Identify an agency/individual sponsor.
2. Delineate translation goals.
3. Identify a project and the resources used for translating the documents.
4. Develop a plan for on-site and/or supervised training.
5. Produce final products for evaluation: exit exam at 80% accuracy without aid and documents ready for publication

1. Agency and Individual Sponsor
   1. Identifying a specialty interest
   2. Identifying potential sponsoring agencies/individuals
   3. Presenting proposal to potential sponsor
2. Translation Goals
   1. Identify the setting
   2. Identify the needs of the agency/individual
   3. Identify the potential problems
   4. Writing a translation project
3. Translating Written Documents
   1. Creating a project
   2. Deciding on a specific project or projects
   3. Understanding specific challenges of the project or projects
   4. Identifying resources for translation problems
4. On-site and/or Supervised Training
   1. Scheduling designated hours
   2. Networking with content specialists
   3. Utilizing the agency/individual for training purposes
   4. Getting to know the agency and individual business
   5. Global and specific translation problem resolution
   6. Ethical and conflict of interest concerns
5. Preparation for Exit Competency Evaluation
   1. Competency exam
   2. Project documents

TDT 116 - Basic Vehicle Operations – Class B Commercial Driver’s License

1. Pass the Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) permit test with optional training to obtain a “P” passenger bus endorsement.
2. Pass Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.
3. Discuss the importance of a visual search, how to effectively manage speeds and preform braking techniques, and respond to various road and weather conditions.
4. Describe a pre-trip inspection in a systematic sequence that is accurate, uniform, and time efficient.
5. Describe appropriate responses when confronted with driving emergencies including but not limited to preventive measures and recovery techniques.
6. Demonstrate how to plan routes and locate streets necessary to complete deliveries.
7. Discuss all rules and regulations as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) regarding hours of service.
8. Describe the rules and regulations for backing.
9. Discuss all rules and regulations necessary for safe operation and passenger safety.

1. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B Preparation
   1. Class B permit requirements
   2. Air brake system and operation
   3. Tanker endorsement
   4. Hazardous Materials endorsement
   5. Passenger endorsement
2. Transporting Passengers
   1. Operation and safety
   2. Rules and Regulations
3. Vehicle Operation
   1. Road and driving conditions
   2. Potential threat recognition
   3. Avoidance maneuvers and braking techniques
   4. Backing rules and regulations
4. Pre-Trip Inspection
   1. Manual and visual
   2. Sequence
   3. Reporting problems
   4. En-route
   5. Post-trip
5. Driving Emergencies
   1. First aid
   2. Preventive driving measures
   3. Emergency reporting
   4. Insurance requirements
6. Route Planning
   1. Trip plan and hours of service
   2. Time management
   3. Map reading
7. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
   1. Rules
   2. Regulations

TDT 117 - Basic Driving Maneuvers – Class B Commercial Driver’s License

1. Demonstrate how to perform pre-trip inspection and make a determination as to the condition of various critical vehicle components including: instruments and controls, engine, drive train, chassis and suspension, steering system, braking system, tires, wheels and rims, lighting and signaling system, braking system, emergency equipment, cargo securement devices, and seating.
2. Show how to back a coach/transit bus on performance test. Test will include backing as well as parking in restricted areas with appropriate tolerances, backing in straight lines, and offset and parallel parking.
3. Demonstrate how to drive a coach/transit bus, and be able to score acceptable proficiency ratings on the operational checklist for basic controls in areas such as: executing left and right turns, centering the vehicle, and maneuvering in restricted area.
4. Execute shifting in a variety of road and traffic conditions, match shifting to engine needs, and demonstrate safe operations for road conditions.
5. Show how to select the lane offering the best mobility and least traffic interruption and adjust speed to the configuration and condition of the roadway, weather, visibility, traffic conditions, and driving or operator conditions.
6. Demonstrate proficient visual search techniques in various types of traffic and locations and execute proper communication devises required to maneuver a vehicle in difficult areas.
7. Describe how to make adjustments for driving in hot or cold weather, stormy conditions, and mountain and desert driving.
8. Describe road conditions and other road users that are a potential threat to the safety of the coach/transit bus and suggest appropriate adjustments.

1. Pre-Trip Inspection
   1. Manual and visual
   2. Reporting malfunctions
2. Maneuvers
   1. Straight line backing
   2. Offset parking
   3. Parallel parking
3. Proficiency Development and Basic Control
   1. Left turns
   2. Right turns
   3. Centering the vehicle
   4. Maneuvering in restricted areas
4. Progressive Shifting
   1. Proper gear start
   2. Revolutions per minute (RPM) and range control
   3. Up shift progressive
   4. Down shift
   5. Double clutch
   6. Smooth braking
5. Space and Speed Management
   1. Road condition and speed configuration
   2. Operation conditions
   3. Lane control and change
   4. Merge and exit freeway
   5. Use of signals and horn
   6. Correct following distances
   7. Stopping distances
6. Visual Search and Communication
   1. Road vision
   2. Vehicle communications and safety
7. Extreme Driving
   1. Defensive driving adjustments
   2. Environment conditions
   3. Safe operating adjustments
8. Hazard Perception
   1. Identify potential threats
   2. Aversion techniques

TDT 118 - Basic Vehicle Operations and Commercial Driver’s License Req

1. Describe the proper operation of an air brake system used on commercial vehicles.
2. Explain the method of completing a proper pre-trip inspection.
3. Identify and describe the proper method used to couple and uncouple a combination vehicle.
4. Summarize the proper method of cargo handling to ensure the safe operation of the delivery vehicle.
5. Describe the successful methods for managing the life of a professional over the road driver.
6. Pass the commercial driver license test and obtain a class A permit with any or all of the following endorsements that are desired: hazardous materials, doubles and triples, and tanker.

1. Air Brake System
   1. Operation of the air brake system
   2. Braking maneuvers
2. Pre-trip Inspection Procedures
   1. Commercial vehicles and safety
   2. Trip planning
   3. Cab and trailer
3. Coupling and Uncoupling Procedures
   1. Safety and combination vehicles
   2. Coupling and uncoupling method
4. Handling Cargo
   1. Safety and cargo handling methods
   2. Tractor and trailer
5. On The Road (OTR) Management
   1. Backing maneuvers
   2. Trip planning update
   3. Managing speed effectively
   4. Responding to road and weather conditions
   5. Hazardous materials trip requirements
6. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations and Licensing
   1. United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations
   2. Hours of service
   3. Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL) requirements
   4. Class A permit  
   5. Hazardous materials endorsement
   6. Doubles and triples endorsement
   7. Tanker endorsement

TDT 119 - Basic Driving Maneuvers-Class A CDL

1. Demonstrate an inspection of the critical vehicle components.
2. Explain and demonstrate basic maneuvers of driving a combination vehicle.
3. Demonstrate the ability to control, back, shift, turn, and maneuver in restricted areas.
4. Synthesize and demonstrate the ability to maneuver a combination vehicle.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to pass a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skill examination.

1. Pre-inspection Procedures
   1. Demonstration
   2. Critical vehicle components identified
2. Basic Maneuvers
   1. Demonstration of control, backing, visual search, shifting, and turning
   2. Space and speed management
   3. Hazard identification and safety
3. Backing in Restricted Areas
   1. Demonstration of control, and back shift
   2. Turn and maneuver
   3. Safety and maneuver techniques
4. Shifting
   1. On the road
   2. Space and speed implications
   3. Combination vehicle safety
5. Turns
   1. Demonstration of turns
   2. Space and speed implications
   3. Combination vehicle safety
6. Speed and space management
   1. On the road
   2. Safety and maneuver techniques
7. Preparation for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam

VET 100 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology

1. Discuss legality, state and federal regulations, patient confidentiality and ethics in veterinary medicine.
2. Communicate effectively in veterinary practice, with spoken written and computer skills.
3. Identify and respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies.
4. Perform veterinary medical record keeping, facility records, and inventory control.
5. Distinguish between various breeds of common domestic animal species.

1. Define veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, and veterinary assistant; list some job duties commonly performed by each.
2. List careers and career paths available to the veterinary technician, veterinary technologist and veterinary assistant.
3. Discuss legality, patient confidentiality and ethics in veterinary medicine.
4. Discuss state and federal regulations governing veterinary practices.
5. Identify veterinary medicine governing organizations.
6. Discuss safety issues consistent with CVTEA Policy on Safety and OSHA regulations.
7. Discuss the professional attitudes and responsibilities associated with the veterinary technician.
8. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of a veterinary facility.
9. Define and analyze commonly used medical terms by determining: root words, combining forms, combining vowels, prefixes and suffixes.
10. Identify different breeds of various domestic animals.
11. Describe behavioral characteristics, both normal and abnormal, of domestic animals.
12. Develop computer skills.
13. Develop effective client communication skills.
14. Write business letters, reports, and client education handouts.
15. Admit and discharge patients, take history, maintain records, and prepare appropriate certificates for signature.
16. Create and maintain all appropriate facility records and logs in compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g. radiography, surgery, anesthesia, laboratory, controlled substances.)
17. Utilization of practice management software and paper record keeping principles.
18. continuing education and discussion groups
19. Use crisis intervention and grief management skills with clients.
20. Describe human-animal bonding, and the effects of pet loss on humans.

1. Introduction to Veterinary Technology
   1. Definitions, roles and job duties
      1. Veterinary technician
      2. Veterinary technologist
      3. Veterinary assistant
   2. Careers and career paths
      1. Professional organizations
      2. Job settings
      3. Governing organizations
   3. Legal applications
   4. Ethical responsibilities
      1. State regulations
      2. Federal regulations
      3. Veterinary Technician’s Oath
      4. NAVTA Code of Ethics
   5. Professional attitudes
   6. Economics in veterinary medicine
2. Office and Hospital Procedures
   1. Appointments
   2. Telephone calls
   3. Admit and discharge patients
   4. Take history
   5. Maintain records
   6. Prepare appropriate certificates
   7. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of facility
   8. Communication skills
   9. Business letter writing
   10. Client education
   11. Inventory control and management
3. Develop Computer Skills
   1. Common veterinarian management software programs
   2. Veterinary on-line services
4. Responding to Emergencies
   1. Crisis intervention
   2. Grief management
   3. Telephone triage
   4. On scene first aid
5. Safety and Regulatory Documents/Agencies
   1. CVTEA Policy
   2. OSHA regulations
   3. Radiology
   4. Surgery/Anesthesia
   5. Controlled Substances
6. Domestic Animals
   1. Identify different breeds
   2. Behavioral characteristics
      1. Normal
      2. Abnormal
   3. Human-animal bonding

VET 112IN - Veterinary Nursing Procedures

1. Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of all elements of a physical exam, handling and restraint.
2. Utilize standards in patient identification based on systems for various species.
3. Proficiency in performing venipuncture and placement of intravenous venous catheters.
4. Execute the protocols to intervene in emergency situations including bandaging and wound care.
5. Discuss the aspects of care for hospitalized and recumbent patients, including fluid therapy.

1. Determine and know normal values of temperature, pulse, and respiration for dogs and cats.
2. Restrain animal patients.
3. Perform auscultation of the heart and lungs using a stethoscope.
4. Administer parenteral injections.
5. Administer oral medications.
6. Perform therapeutic bathing, basic grooming, and dipping of small animals.
7. Provide routine record keeping, care, and observation of hospitalized patients.
8. Implement patient and personnel safety measures.
9. Prepare feed and prescription diets.
10. Clean and disinfect cages and kennels.
11. Trim nail on dogs and cats.
12. Express canine anal sacs.
13. Clean and medicate ears of dogs and cats.
14. Administer Enemas.
15. Provide care and maintenance of equipment.
16. Apply topical medication to eye.
17. Perform fluorescein staining and Schirmer tear test.
18. Discuss permanent identification methods.
19. Explain principles of orphan animal care.
20. Perform venipuncture for treatment or blood sampling.
21. Place intravenous catheters.
22. Maintain fluid therapy.
23. Apply and remove bandages and splints.
24. Collect urine samples.
25. Apply established emergency protocols.
26. Explain care of recumbent patient.
27. Clean and prep wounds or abscesses.

1. Perform Physical Examination for Dogs and Cats
   1. Temperature
   2. Pulse
   3. Respiration
   4. Auscultate heart and lungs using a stethoscope
2. Restrain Animal Patients
   1. Place in and remove small animals from cages
   2. Apply dog safety muzzle
   3. Apply Elizabethan collar
   4. Apply restraint pole
   5. Place and restrain small animals on tables
3. Administer Parenteral Injections for Dogs and Cats
   1. Subcutaneous
   2. Intramuscular
4. Medicate Dogs and Cats Orally
   1. Gastric intubation
   2. Hand pilling
5. Perform Basic Small Animal Care
   1. Therapeutic bathing
   2. Basic grooming
   3. Dipping
   4. Trim nails
   5. Express canine anal sacs
   6. Clean and medicate ears
   7. Administer enemas
   8. Apply topical medication to eye
   9. Perform fluorescein staining and Schirmer tear test
   10. Provide care and observation of hospitalized patients
   11. Explain principles of orphan animal care
   12. Prepare feed and prescription diets
6. Perform Office and Hospital Procedures
   1. Provide routine record-keeping
   2. Implement patient and personnel safety measures
   3. Clean and disinfect cages and kennels
   4. Provide care and maintenance of equipment
7. Explain Permanent Identification Methods
   1. Tattoos
   2. Microchips
   3. Ear notching
8. Perform Venipuncture of Dogs and Cats
   1. Cephalic
   2. Jugular
   3. Saphenous
9. Place Intravenous Catheters
   1. Cephalic vein (dog and cat)
   2. Saphenous vein (dog)
   3. Jugular vein (dog)
10. Perform Fluid Therapy
    1. Maintain catheter placement
    2. Determine and maintain correct rate
11. Apply and Remove Bandages and Splints
    1. Dogs
    2. Cats
12. Collect Urine Samples
    1. Catheterize male and female dogs
    2. Collect voided urine samples of dogs and cats
    3. Perform cystocentesis of cats
13. Apply Established Emergency Protocols
    1. Maintain emergency medical supplies
    2. Perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    3. Use ambu-bag
    4. Apply emergency splints and bandages
14. Explain Care of Recumbent Patient
15. Clean and Prep Wounds or Abscesses

VET 114 - Veterinary Dental Procedures

1. Articulate the involvement of the CVT in the small animal dental prophylaxis procedure
2. Assess the quality of dental images for diagnostic use
3. Identify common dental anomalies and pathologies in common veterinary species

1. Explain the structure and formation of teeth in different species
2. List dental disorders and terminology
3. Evaluate the diagnostic outcomes of dental radiographic imaging
4. Demonstrate the ability to map oral physiology and pathology for medical records
5. Compare and contrast the expected reach and effectiveness of various dental blocks across dogs, cats and equines.

1. Mouth and Teeth Anatomy
   1. Structure and formation
   2. Function in different species
   3. Disorders and terminology
2. Small Animal Dental Radiography
   1. Safety
   2. Equipment
   3. Technique
   4. Positioning
   5. Quality
      1. Density
      2. Contrast
      3. Detail
      4. Distortion
3. Small Animal Dental Prophylaxis
   1. Scaling
      1. Manual
      2. Machine
   2. Polishing
   3. Preventative care
4. Small Animal Dental Support of Extractions
   1. Nerve blocks
   2. Equipment nomenclature and care
   3. Drill operations
   4. Oral surgical support
5. Small Animal Dental Support of Advanced Endodontics
   1. Periodontal care
   2. Root canal
   3. Other
6. Pocket Pet Dental Care
   1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology
   2. Equipment nomenclature and use
7. Large Animal and Equine Dental Care
   1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology
   2. Equipment nomenclature and use

VET 114LB - Veterinary Dental Procedures Lab

1. Complete aspects of small animal dental prophylaxis
2. Demonstrate the ability to obtain and evaluate small animal dental radiographs
3. Demonstrate the peri-procedural care and record keeping for dental patients.
4. Demonstrate appropriate nomenclature and care for dental instruments

1. Perform small animal dental prophylaxis
2. Perform small animal dental record keeping
3. Perform small animal dental local anesthetic nerve blocks
4. Perform small animal dental radiographs and adjust technique to improve diagnostic outcome
5. List dental disorders and terminology
6. Identify dental instruments for all species and their respective use
7. Apply disinfectant, sterilization, and maintenance of respective veterinary dental equipment

1. Small Animal Dental Radiography
   1. Safety
   2. Equipment
   3. Technique
   4. Positioning
   5. Quality
      1. Density
      2. Contrast
      3. Detail
      4. Distortion
2. Small Animal Dental Prophylaxis
   1. Oral record keeping
   2. Scaling
      1. Manual
      2. Machine
   3. Polishing
   4. Preventative care
3. Small Animal Dental Support of Extractions
   1. Nerve blocks
   2. Equipment nomenclature and care
   3. Drill operations
   4. Oral surgical support
4. Small Animal Dental Support of Advanced Endodontics
   1. Periodontal care
   2. Root canal
   3. Other
5. Pocket Pet Dental Care
   1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology
   2. Equipment nomenclature and use
6. Large Animal and Equine Dental Care
   1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology
   2. Equipment nomenclature and use

VET 115IN - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

7 Credits, 11 Contact Hours
5 lecture periods 6 lab periods

Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Includes the study of body systems such as skeletal, muscular, integumentary, special sense organs, circulatory, digestive, nervous,  respiratory, reproductive and special sense organs. Also includes endocrine, urinary systems and principles of disease.

Prerequisite(s): Within the last eight years : BIO 156IN  or BIO 181IN  (or required  score on BIO 156 assessment test), and VET 100 .  
Corequisite(s): VET 112IN  
Information: Admission to Veterinary Technology program is required before enrolling in this course. 

1. Interpret and use anatomic and physiologic terminology.
2. Explain the composition, function and disease processes associated with integumentary system, muscle, bone, cardiovascular, digestive organs, urinary, renal, nervous and reproductive systems.
3. Classify composition of circulating blood and explain hematopoetic generation.
4. Assess the aspects of pH, fluid, and electrolyte homeostasis physiology.

1. Define anatomical terminology.
2. Define basic physiology terminology.
3. Differentiate between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, both structurally and functionally.
4. Describe integumentary system and associated structures.
5. List skin disorders and medical terminology.
6. Identify and name the organs of the digestive system, including structure and function.
7. Describe the digestive functions of the pancreas and liver.
8. Describe neural and hormonal regulation of the digestive system.
9. List digestive system disorders and terminology.
10. Explain the structure and formation of teeth in different species.
11. List dental disorders and terminology.
12. List functions of the skeletal system.
13. Classify bones by location and shape.
14. Identify the parts of a synovial joint.
15. List skeletal disorders and terminology.
16. List muscle types.
17. Explain muscle and neuromuscular physiology.
18. Describe other support structures including tendons, ligaments, bursa, and fascia.
19. List muscular system disorders and terminology.
20. Describe the circulatory system, including the blood vascular system and the lymphatic vascular system.
21. Describe basic blood cell types and formation.
22. Explain the structures and function of the heart.
23. List major vessels, arteries and veins.
24. List circulatory system disorders and terminology.
25. Describe and identify the components and function of the respiratory system.
26. Explain the control mechanisms and cycles of respiration.
27. List respiratory disorders and terminology.
28. Describe male and female reproductive systems.
29. Explain reproduction, conception, and pregnancy.
30. Contrast the stages and describe the progression of parturition.
31. Relate the composition of the mammary glands, and illustrate the functions of the normal and the pathology of the abnormal mammary gland
32. Explain reproductive endocrinology.
33. List the stages of parturition.
34. Explain the anatomy and function of mammary glands.
35. Explain lactation.
36. Describe the structure and the functions of the endocrine system.
37. Describe anatomy of the urinary system.
38. Describe urinary disorders and terminology.
39. Explain physiologic formation of urine.
40. Explain fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis.
41. Describe the nervous system, functions and structures.
42. List the nervous system divisions, structure and functions, including the anatomy of the brain.
43. Describe nervous system disorders and terminology.
44. Describe and identify special sense organs, including: taste, smell, and general sensations.
45. List special sense organs disorders and terminology.

1. Terminology
   1. Anatomical
      1. Definition
      2. Planes and sections
      3. Directions
      4. Cavities
      5. Regions and quadrants
      6. Cells
      7. Tissues
      8. Organs
      9. Systems
   2. Physiological
      1. Definition
      2. Cells and tissues
      3. Homeostasis
2. Integumentary System
   1. Skin
   2. Hair
   3. Claws and hooves
   4. Horns
   5. Disorders and medical terminology
3. Digestive System
   1. Organs
      1. Mouth and teeth
         1. Structure and formation
         2. Function of different species
         3. Disorders and terminology
      2. Esophagus
      3. Stomach
         1. Simple
         2. Ruminant forestomachs
      4. Intestines
         1. Carnivores
         2. Herbivores
      5. Accessory organs
         1. Pancreas
         2. Liver
   2. Digestive processes
   3. Digestive hormones
   4. Disorders and terminology
4. Skeletal System
   1. Bone tissue
      1. Functions and structures
      2. Medical terminology
   2. Types of bones
      1. Location
      2. Shape
   3. Divisions
      1. Axial
      2. Appendicular
   4. Vertebrae of domestic animals
   5. Joints
   6. Disorders and terminology
5. Muscular System
   1. Types and functions
      1. Skeletal
      2. Cardiac
      3. Smooth
   2. Neuromuscular physiology
   3. Muscle groups
   4. Disorders and terminology
6. Circulatory System
   1. Blood vascular system
      1. Cell types
      2. Cell formation
      3. Fetal circulation
   2. Heart
      1. Structure and function
      2. Cardiac cycle
   3. Major vessels, arteries and veins
   4. Lymphatic vascular system
   5. Disorders and terminology
7. Respiratory System
   1. Structure and functions
      1. Upper respiratory tract
      2. Lower respiratory tract
   2. Respiratory mechanisms
      1. Gas exchanges
      2. Inspiration
      3. Expiration
      4. Breathing control
         1. Mechanical
         2. Chemical
   3. Disorders and terminology
8. Reproductive System
   1. Male
      1. Structure and function
      2. Disorders
   2. Female
      1. Structure and function
      2. Disorders
   3. Fertilization and pregnancy
      1. Estrus cycle
      2. Ovulators
      3. Fertilization and implantation
      4. Embryo development
   4. Parturition
   5. Milk production
      1. Structure and function of mammary glands
      2. Hormones
9. Endocrine System
   1. Structure and functions
   2. Glands and hormones
10. Urinary System
    1. Structure and function
       1. Kidneys
       2. Ureters
       3. Urinary bladder
       4. Urethra
    2. Urine formation
    3. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis
    4. Disorders and terminology
11. Nervous System
    1. Tissue structure and function
    2. Divisions
       1. Central
       2. Peripheral
       3. Autonomic
          1. Sympathetic
          2. Parasympathetic
    3. Brain
    4. Disorders and terminology
12. Special Senses Organs
    1. Olfactory (smell)
    2. Gustatory (taste)
    3. Visual (eye)
    4. Auditory (ear)
    5. Vestibular (mechanical)
    6. Disorders and medical terminology

VET 120 - Clinical Pathology I

1. Demonstrate OSHA safety standards and practice appropriate laboratory protocols and procedures.
2. Proficient performance with collection and evaluation of samples for cytology.
3. Distinguish between common parasites (enteric, blood borne, and ectoparasites) of domestic animals.
4. Proficient in demonstrating the techniques used in fecal analysis by centrifugation, bench top float, and direct smears.
5. Utilize microscopic technique to determine reproductive status and viability as it applies to estrus timing and artificial insemination.

1. Discuss pathology terminology.
2. Maintain laboratory logs.
3. Maintain basic cleanliness and orderliness of a laboratory.
4. Explain basic principles of laboratory safety.
5. Demonstrate OSHA safety standards and practice appropriate laboratory protocols and procedures.
6. Maintain laboratory equipment.
7. Prepare laboratory samples for shipment.
8. Describe the proper use and care of the microscope.
9. Discuss quality control and perform quality control procedures.
10. Take and examine skin scrapings.
11. Proficient performance of otic cytology.
12. Perform parasitologic procedures.
13. Identify common internal and external parasites and their life cycles.
14. Explain the life cycle and interventions in the control of heartworm disease in dogs and cats.
15. Distinguish between the tick vectors of microbial diseases in North America.
16. Distinguish between the different mites which parasitize companion animal species.
17. Demonstrate an understanding of the flea parasite as a health concern and the life cycle of the flea.
18. Proficiency in performing the tasks of a complete urinalysis.
19. Proficiency in performing manual hematologic evaluation.
20. Compare and contrast the aspects of abnormalities in automated and manual hematologic abnormalities.
21. Proficiency in performing coagulation test and differentiating abnormalities in the coagulation system.
22. Describe the technique of artificial insemination.
23. Describe the proper handling and examination of fecal samples.

1. Pathology Terminology
   1. Autopsy/necropsy
   2. Histopathology
   3. Biopsies
   4. Diagnoses
      1. Morphologic
      2. Etiologic
   5. Pathogens
      1. Parasites
      2. Bacteria
      3. Fungi
      4. Rickettsiae
      5. Mycoplasm
      6. Viruses
      7. Protozoa
      8. Other
2. Laboratory Procedures
   1. Laboratory logs
   2. Basic cleanliness and orderliness
   3. Safety principles
   4. Maintain laboratory equipment
   5. Use and care of the microscope
   6. Quality control procedures 
   7. Sample collection, handling, labeling, storage and shipping
      1. Fecal
      2. Blood
      3. Urine
      4. Skin scraping
      5. Other
3. Parasites
   1. External
      1. Types
         1. Mites
         2. Lice
         3. Ticks
         4. Fleas
         5. Flies
      2. Sample collection and preparation
   2. Internal
      1. Common adult parasites, ova and their life cycles
         1. Nematodes
         2. Trematodes
         3. Cestodes
         4. Protozoa
      2. Collecting, handling, preparing and storing fecal samples
         1. Solution preparation and fecal flotations
         2. Fecal sedimentation
      3. Smears
   3. Blood parasite identification
      1. Dirofilaria/Dipetalonema species
         1. Direct blood examination
         2. Hematocrit tube method
         3. Knott’s test
         4. Filter test
         5. Antigen kit
      2. Ehrlichia
      3. Other
   4. Common Dermatophytes
      1. Identification
      2. Culture
4. Urinalysis
   1. Sample collection
   2. Specimen preservation
   3. Physical properties
      1. Color, clarity and odor
      2. Specific gravity
      3. Other
   4. Sediment examination and identification
   5. Chemical properties examination
      1. Dipstick
5. Hematologic Evaluations
   1. Collection and handling of samples
   2. Complete blood count
      1. Hemoglobin
      2. Hematocrit
      3. Total protein
      4. White cell count
      5. Red cell count
      6. Microscopic examination
         1. Blood film preparation
         2. Staining techniques
         3. Leukocyte differential
         4. Erythrocyte morphological evaluation
         5. Platelet count estimation
         6. Absolute values calculation
         7. WBC correction for nucleated red cells
   3. Reticulocyte count
   4. Platelet count
   5. Hematologic indices calculation
   6. Coagulation tests
      1. Clotting time
      2. Prothrombin time
      3. Partial thromboplastin time
6. Fibrinogen Assay

VET 121 - Clinical Pathology II

1. Proficiency in performing and/or explaining fine-needle aspirate cytologic preparation, otic preparations, and body cavity fluid diagnostics.
2. Perform blood chemistry, urine and serologic tests and understand associated quality control procedures.
3. Perform microbiologic tests.
4. Perform necropsy procedures.

1. Describe laboratory procedures.
2. Proficiency in performing and/or explaining fine-needle aspirate cytologic preparation, otic preparations, and body cavity fluid diagnostics.
3. Examine external ear swabs to test for parasites, yeast, bacteria, or mycoplasm.
4. Perform urinalysis.
5. Perform hematologic evaluations.
6. Identify blood parasites.
7. Perform coagulation tests.
8. Perform blood chemistry tests.
9. Perform quality control procedures.
10. Perform serologic tests.
11. Perform microbiologic tests.
12. Perform necropsy procedures.

1. Cytologic Evaluations
   1. Reproductive evaluations of domesticated animals
      1. Canine vaginal smears
         1. Collection and preparation of samples
         2. Staining techniques
      2. Pregnancy testing
      3. Artificial insemination
      4. Semen collection
         1. Sperm physical characteristics
         2. Preparation and staining slides
         3. Spermatozoa counts and morphology
   2. Transudate, exudate and specimen evaluations/smears
      1. Collection and preparation of slides
      2. Fine needle aspiration
   3. Handling, storage and shipping of samples
2. Blood Chemistry Tests
   1. Glucose
   2. BUN/Creatine
   3. Common enzymes and markers (serum and plasma)
   4. Quality Control procedures
3. Serologic Tests
   1. Collect and prepare samples
   2. ELISA method
   3. Slide/card agglutination tests
4. Bacteriologic Procedures
   1. Culture and sensitivity tests
   2. Common animal pathogens identification using available media and reagents
   3. Common biochemical tests
5. Necropsy
   1. Equipment
   2. Pro-section
   3. Samples
      1. Collection
      2. Storage
      3. Shipping

VET 150 - Veterinary Pharmacology

1. Illustrate principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
2. Classify general types and groups of drugs, their actions and interactions.
3. Identify the regulatory framework veterinarians work under in prescribing, dispensing, and labeling medications.
4. Calculate dosages and demonstrate understanding of expected outcome of administered medication.

1. Identify the regulatory framework veterinarians work under in prescribing medications.
2. Identify toxicologic agents in small animal practice and applications of decontamination and antidote therapy.
3. Use weights and measures correctly.
4. Calculate dosages.
5. Differentiate between abnormal and normal responses to medication.
6. Compare and contrast drug administration routes, variable patient physiology, and expected outcomes.
7. Differentiate prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs.
8. Label and package dispensed drugs correctly.

1. Principles of Pharmacology
   1. Chemistry and physical chemistry behavior in pharmacologic agents
      1. pH
      2. stability
      3. physical incompatibility
   2. Pharmacokinetics
   3. Pharmacodynamics
   4. Normal and abnormal responses to medications
   5. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
2. Drug Nomenclature
   1. Chemical
   2. Generic
   3. Trade
3. Veterinary Pharmacologic Regulations
   1. FDA
   2. AMDUCA
   3. Label and Extra-label drug use
   4. Withdrawal times
   5. State regulations
4. Drug Groups, Categories and Effects
   1. Fluid therapy agents
      1. Crystalloids
      2. Colloids
      3. Introduction to transfusion medicine
   2. Topical dermatologic, otic, and ophthalmologic preparations
   3. Antimicrobials
   4. Antiparasitics
   5. Anti-inflammatories
   6. Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system
   7. Drugs affecting the urinary system
   8. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system
   9. Drugs affecting the respiratory system
   10. Drugs affecting the endocrine system
   11. Drugs affecting the reproductive system
   12. Drugs affecting the nervous system
   13. Drugs involved in sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia
   14. Chemotherapeutic drugs
   15. Biologics
   16. Nutraceuticals
5. Clinical Pharmacology
   1. Patient factors
   2. Best delivery route with dosage preparation options
   3. Patient tolerance
   4. Drug resistance
   5. Addressing alterations in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
6. Drug Doses and Calculations
   1. Weights
   2. Measures
   3. Calculation

VET 150LB - Clinical Veterinary Pharmacology Laboratory

1. Label, prepare, and package dispensed drugs correctly.
2. Calculate dosages.
3. Store, inventory, safely handle and dispose of biologics and therapeutic agents, pesticides, and hazardous wastes.
4. Log and maintain controlled substances within regulatory guidelines.

1. Dosage Forms and Preparations
   1. Solids
   2. Solutions
   3. Suspensions
   4. Topical
   5. Injectables
   6. Vaccinations
2. Prescription and Dispensing Medication
   1. Prescription components
      1. Terminology
      2. Abbreviation
   2. Containers
   3. Labeling
   4. Packaging
   5. Prescription vs. over-the-counter drugs
   6. Client education surrounding drugs dispensed from a clinic
3. Drug Doses and Calculations
   1. Weights
   2. Measures
   3. Ratios
   4. Calculation
      1. Dimensional Analysis
      2. Administrative Rates
      3. Dilutions
         1. Stock liquids
         2. Stock dissolved
   5. Dosage regimen
4. Storing, Handling, Logging and Disposing of Drugs
   1. Environment
   2. Controlled substances
   3. Biologic agents
   4. Therapeutic agents
   5. Disinfectant classification and application
   6. Pesticides
   7. Hazardous wastes
   8. Inventory control
   9. Reconstituting injectable and oral medications
5. Fluid Therapy
   1. Calculating patient maintenance, deficit, and on-going losses
   2. Emergency, Replacement and Maintenance
   3. Electrolyte therapy
   4. PPN and TPN therapy
6. Toxicology in Small Animal Medicine
   1. Terminology
   2. Common Agents
   3. Decontamination procedures
   4. Antidote therapies
   5. Supportive care principles
7. Drugs used in Emergency Situations

VET 191 - Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience I

1. Apply techniques and skills learned in the classroom to clinical situations.

1. Demonstrate office skills.
2. Perform nursing duties.
3. Communicate effectively with clients.
4. Perform radiology procedures.
5. Perform clinical laboratory procedures.
6. Demonstrate surgical nursing skills.
7. Demonstrate kennel management skills.
8. Adhere to standard safety procedures.

1. Overview of Techniques and Skills for Clinical Situations
2. Office Skills
   1. Telephone procedures
   2. Charting and records
   3. Scheduling    
3. Nursing Duties
   1. Physical examination
   2. Patient history and data collection
   3. In-patient and out-patient care
   4. Administration of medication
4. Communication with Clients
   1. Client education
   2. Disgruntled clients     
5. Radiology Procedures
   1. Animal positioning
   2. Identification of radiographs
6. Surgical Nursing Skills
   1. Pre-surgical care
   2. Post-operative care     
7. Kennel Management Skills
   1. Infection control measures
   2. Animal behavior
8. Standard Safety Procedures
   1. Bite and injury prevention
   2. Personal protective equipment

VET 200 - Anesthetic and Surgical Nursing