Course Descriptions

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 106 - Veterinary Practice Assistant I

1. Properly restrain patients for veterinary personnel.
2. Perform basic procedures involving companion animals.
3. Explain safety in the veterinary facility.
4. Assist with basic nursing procedures involving companion animals.
5. Assist with vaccination of companion animals.

1. Examination Room Procedures
   1. Restrain patients
      1. Small animals
         1. Place and remove small animals from cages
         2. Place and restrain small animals on tables
         3. Apply dog and cat safety muzzle
         4. Apply elizabethan collar
         5. Apply restrain pole
      2. Restrain birds and exotics – optional
      3. Large animals
         1. Halter, tie and lead horses and cattle
         2. Restrain cattle and horses
         3. Apply twitch
         4. Apply nose tongs/leads
         5. Restrain sheep and swine
         6. Load large animals
   2. Basic procedures
      1. Determine and record temperature, pulse, respiration and weight of pets
      2. Trim nails (dogs, cats and birds)
      3. Express anal sacs using the external method
      4. Identify external parasites: mites, lice, fleas, ticks
      5. Recognize common dog and cat breeds
      6. Bathe and groom animals
      7. Be familiar with small animal nutritional requirements
2. Small Animal Nursing (Large Animal Nursing – Optional)
   1. Safety concerns
      1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic normal and abnormal behavior
      2. Utilize patient and personnel safety measures
      3. Identify potential zoonotic diseases
      4. Describe isolation procedures
      5. Describe hazardous waste disposal
      6. Describe basic sanitation
   2. Animal care
      1. Provide routine record-keeping and observation of hospitalized patients (i.e. Stress importance of notations made when cleaning and feeding)
      2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of common diseases and medical conditions
      3. Monitor/restrain patients for fluid therapy and record observations
      4. Hand pilling (dog, cat)
      5. Apply and remove bandages to healthy animals (equine leg and tail wraps optional)
      6. Perform therapeutic bathing, basic grooming and dipping of small animals
      7. Clean external ear canals
      8. Prepare food and prescription diets – be aware of any special dietary needs
      9. Clean and disinfect cages and kennels (stalls optional)
      10. Provide care and maintenance of nursing equipment
3. Vaccinations
   1. Reconstitute vaccines and be familiar with proper protocols
   2. Describe possible routes and methods of drug and vaccine administration that the veterinarian or veterinary technician may choose

VET 107 - Veterinary Practice Assistant II

1. Discuss the legal issues of pharmacology.
2. Assist with handling medications and filling prescriptions.
3. Assist with the preparation and monitoring of anesthetized companion animals for surgical procedures.
4. Assist with maintaining and preparing laboratory equipment and samples.
5. Assist with maintaining and performing radiographic equipment and images.

1. Pharmacy and Pharmacology
   1. Legal issues
      1. Recognize legal issues involving drugs in the workplace
      2. Recognize general types and groups of drugs and demonstrate proper terminology
      3. Differentiate prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs and describe proper prescription label requirements
   2. Filling medications and inventory control
      1. Label and package dispensed drugs correctly
      2. Store, safely handle and dispose of biological and therapeutic agents, pesticides and hazardous waste
      3. Perform inventory control procedures including restocking supplies and checking expiration dates
2. Surgical Preparation and Assisting
   1. Assist  in performing surgical preparations
      1. Prepare surgical equipment/supplies
      2. Sterilize instruments and supplies using appropriate methods
      3. Identify common instruments
      4. Identify common suture materials, types and sizes
      5. Assist the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician with preparation of patients using aseptic technique
      6. Operate and maintain autoclaves
      7. Describe operating room sanitation and care
      8. Assist with positioning of surgical patients
      9. Aid the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician with physical monitoring of recovering surgical patients
   2. Facility and equipment cleanliness
      1. Maintain proper operating room conduct and asepsis
      2. Perform post-surgical clean up
      3. Fold surgical gowns and drapes
   3. Surgical facility
      1. Surgical equipment
      2. Surgical room and prep area
      3. Instruments
      4. Proper disposal of hazardous medical wastes
3. Laboratory Procedures
   1. Technical assistance in the laboratory
      1. Collect voided urine samples
      2. Determine physical properties of urine including color and clarity
      3. Assist in the collection of blood samples for procedures
      4. Collect voided fecal samples for parasitological examination
      5. Prepare fecal floatation solutions and set up fecal floatations
      6. Assist in necropsy procedures
      7. Explain how to handle rabies suspects and samples safely
      8. Handle disposal of dead animals
   2. Laboratory record keeping
      1. Ensure all labs results are accurately recorded
      2. Stock lab supplies
      3. File lab reports
4. Radiology and Ultrasound Imaging
   1. Follow recommended safety measures
   2. Assist the veterinarian and/or the veterinary technician in the completion of diagnostic radiographs and ultrasound including the restrain and positioning of patients
   3. Process diagnostic radiographs
   4. Use hand and automatic processing in the darkroom
   5. Maintain quality control
   6. Label, file and store film and radiographs
   7. Properly care for equipment
   8. Clean screens
   9. Know safety techniques for handling chemicals

VET 108 - Introduction to Veterinary Facility Practices

1. Compare and contrast the different titles and job duties of those involved in veterinary medical practice and the animal health industry.
2. Recognize the legal applications which govern veterinary medical practice and argue the sides of ethical issues in animal welfare and veterinary practice.
3. Diagram the fundamental business models and economics on which veterinary private practices function.
4. Differentiate between the oversight and support organizations that are in the veterinary medical field.
5. Recognize and utilize core medical terminology and abbreviations.
6. Discuss safety issues consistent with NAVTA Policy and Safety and OSHA regulations.
7. Identify different species and breeds of various domestic animals.
8. Describe human-animal bonding, and the effects of pet loss on humans.
9. Employ front office skills of a veterinary clinic including client communications, legal documents, business/request letters, and electronic health record management, management of reports, computer software skills and triage.
10. Document patient information in veterinary medical records appropriate to the veterinary assistants’ clinical role.

1. Office and Hospital Procedures
   1. Front desk
      1. Greet clients
      2. Demonstrate proper appointment scheduling and make appointments
      3. Prepare appropriate certificates for signature
      4. Admit patients
      5. Perform basic filing and retrieving of medical records
      6. Perform basic veterinary medical record keeping procedures
      7. Demonstrate elementary computer skills
      8. Utilize basic medical terminology
      9. Perform basic invoicing, billing and payment on account procedures
   2. Telephone
      1. Answer and direct calls
      2. Recognize and respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies, by notifying the proper hospital personnel
      3. Request records and information from other veterinary facilities
   3. Maintain basic cleanliness and orderliness of a veterinary facility
      1. Inventory supplies
      2. Restock shelves
      3. Maintain x-ray, surgery and laboratory logs
      4. Perform basic filing and retrieving of medical records, radiographs, lab reports, etc.
      5. Demonstrate knowledge of basic cleaning techniques of animal kennels and bedding, examination rooms, hospital facilities and surgical suites
2. Communication and Client Relations
   1. Develop effective client communication skills
   2. Write business letters
   3. Explain ethical conduct in relationship to the day to day operations of a veterinary hospital
   4. Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the veterinary health team and the important part that each plays in the delivery of excellent care
   5. Professional Conduct
      1. Understand the human-animal bond
      2. Demonstrate professional and appropriate appearance and language in the workplace
      3. Demonstrate appropriate use of electronic communication in the workplace (cell phone usage, text messaging, social networking, digital photography, etc.)
3.  Medical Terminology
   1. Root words
   2. Combining forms/combining vowels
   3. Prefixes
   4. Suffixes
   5. Common abbreviations

1. IV. Safety Issues
   1. NAVTA Policy
   2. OSHA regulations
2. Anatomy, Systems Based Introduction
   1. Skeletal
   2. Muscular
   3. Behavior
   4. Nervous
   5. Digestive and Oral
   6. Ocular
   7. Otic
   8. Urinary
   9. Respiratory
   10. Hematology, lymphatic and immunologic
   11. Reproductive
3. Domestic Animals
   1. Identify domestic species and livestock along with gender identification and terminology for each
      1. Fowl and Poultry
      2. Bovine
      3. Equine
      4. Caprine
      5. Ovine
      6. Camelid
      7. Canine
      8. Feline
      9. Rodents
   2. Identify different breeds
      1. Canine
      2. Feline
      3. Bovine
      4. Equine
   3. Behavioral characteristics in dogs and cats
      1. Normal
      2. Abnormal
4. Ethics in Veterinary Medicine
   1. State regulations
   2. Federal regulations
   3. NAVTA Code of Ethics
   4. Controversial issues in Veterinary Medicine

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

1. Apply surgical nursing terminology.
2. Evaluate the techniques used in patient preparation and aseptic management in the surgical environment to minimize patient risk.
3. Assess patient risks, pain, and anxiety and predict the outcomes and mediators to alter the patient physiology and psychology.
4. Interpret anesthetic changes in the patient along with monitored anesthetic parameters and determine the correct responding action to ensure correct patient control is achieved for general anesthesia.

1. Nursing Care for the Surgical Patient
   1. Recognize pre-operative patient risk factors
   2. Defend pre-operative patient interventions
   3. Recognize patient risk factors
      1. Anesthetic procedure physiology alterations
      2. Corrective mitigations
2. Surgical Terminology
   1. Correct terminology for procedure performed
   2. Differentiate:
      1. Asepsis
      2. Sterility
      3. Disinfectant
   3. Fundamental parts of a surgery report
   4. Describe the medical record and legal requirements for surgery and anesthesia cases
3. Analgesia
   1. Theory behind pain transmission
   2. Types of pain
   3. Pharmacology of analgesia vs. multi-modal benefits of their use
   4. Pre-emptive analgesia in practice
   5. Types of local anesthetic placement and application to anesthetic cases
4. Pharmacology
   1. Stages of anesthesia
   2. Calculate appropriate drug doses
   3. Drug Classifications
      1. Pharmacology category
      2. Control category
   4. Expected response with the common anesthetic agents (in small animal medicine and surgery)
   5. Sedation vs. general anesthetic use
   6. Critique the AVMA euthanasia guidelines for physiology and pharmacology to ensure animal welfare
5. Anesthetic Safety
   1. Identify areas that pose the greatest employee risk
   2. Waste anesthetic gas management techniques
   3. Kinetic energy in compressed gas cylinders (as related to workplace and patient safety in use)
   4. Classify the different compressed gas cylinders by coding
   5. Evaluate circumstances where epidural administration is contraindicated
   6. Analyze cases where risk factors are not addressed and patient safety is compromised
6. Apply Anesthetic Methods Beyond Common Dog and Cat Procedures
   1. Risks associated to horses and ruminant species
   2. Field anesthetic techniques vs. contained surgical suite
   3. Anesthetic plans for small mammals
   4. Challenges associated with reptilian anesthesia
   5. Best techniques for avian general anesthesia
   6. Differences in medical management for use of a positive pressure ventilator
   7. Principle of a low-flow anesthetic technique comparisons

VET 200LB - Anesthetic and Surgical Nursing Laboratory

1. Execute record keeping in the surgical and anesthetic environment.
2. Classify and name surgical equipment and procedures.
3. Practice of all areas of peri-anesthetic and peri-operative process.
4. Provide post-anesthetic patient care and maintenance of surgical equipment and the operative environment.

1. Maintain Logs
   1. Surgery
   2. Anesthesia
   3. Controlled substances
2. Surgical Procedures
   1. Ovariohysterectomy
      1. Dog
      2. Cat
   2. Castration
      1. Dog
      2. Cat
      3. Other
3. Surgical Equipment and Supplies
   1. Instruments
   2. Suture materials
   3. Autoclave
      1. Operation
      2. Maintenance
4. Surgical Preparations
   1. Sterilize instruments and supplies
   2. Gowns, masks, gloves, and drapes
   3. Surgical sites using aseptic techniques
   4. Operating room sanitation and care
   5. Position patients
   6. Secure catheters
5. Surgical Assistant
   1. Pass instruments and supplies
   2. Operating room conduct and asepsis
   3. Care of exposed tissues and organs
   4. Maintain operative records
6. Assist with Anesthesia under Supervision
   1. Calculate and administer preoperative medications
   2. Induce and maintain general anesthesia
      1. IV anesthetics
      2. Inhalant anesthetics
         1. Induction
         2. Endotracheal intubation
         3. Operate anesthetic machines
         4. In-and out-of –the-circle vaporizers
         5. Rebreathing and non-rebreathing systems
         6. Induction chambers and masks
         7. Respirators
   3. Calculate and administer injectable analgesics, sedatives, and anesthetics
   4. Monitor the anesthetized patient
      1. Use esophageal stethoscope
      2. Recognize abnormal EKG and audible sounds
      3. Signs, stages, and planes of anesthesia
   5. Recognize anesthetic emergencies
      1. Resuscitate with anesthetic antagonists
      2. Calculate and administer anesthetic antagonists
      3. Perform CPR on appropriate animal models
   6. Care of anesthetic machines
   7. Scavenge waste anesthetic gas
   8. Monitor anesthetic recovery
      1. Intensive postoperative care
      2. Pain management
7. Post-Surgical Clean-Up
   1. Equipment
   2. Surgical room
   3. Patient
   4. Personnel
   5. Proper disposal of hazardous medical waste
8. Remove Sutures and Surgical Staples

VET 205 - Radiology and Imaging Techniques

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

Principles and techniques of radiographic imaging. Includes the physics behind production of X-rays, ultrasound and advanced imaging. Introduction to radiographic equipment, endoscopy equipment, ultrasound equipment and 3 dimensional imaging units. Instruction in workplace safety measures regarding imaging equipment.

Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years:VET 112IN  and VET 115IN .

 
Corequisite(s): VET 114 , VET 120 , VET 150 , VET 205LB , VET 210  

1. Implement and follow recommended safety measures and terminology.
2. Explain principles of imaging, function, and care of equipment.
3. Discuss various forms of contrast media.
4. Identify radiographic artifacts.

1. Implement and follow recommended safety measures.
2. Explain principles of imaging.
3. Explain function and anatomy of x-ray machines.
4. Care for equipment.
5. Discuss various forms of contrast media.
6. Define radiological terminology.
7. Identify radiographic artifacts.
8. Explain function and care of endoscopy equipment
9. Explain function and care of ultrasound equipment

1. Radiation Safety
   1. Protection
   2. Standard precaution procedures
   3. Recognizing faulty equipment operations
2. Principles of Imaging
   1. X-ray generation
   2. Terminology
   3. Contrast agents and utilization for studies
3. Function and Anatomy of X-ray Machines
   1. X-ray tube anatomy
   2. Stationary machines
   3. Portable machines
   4. X-ray films and screens
   5. Cleaning and maintenance
   6. Operating machines
4. Function and Care of Endoscopy and Ultrasound machines
   1. Endoscopy equipment overview
   2. Ultrasound equipment overview
   3. Interference and limitations of ultrasound and endoscopic imaging
5. Radiographic Quality
   1. Density
   2. Contrast
   3. Detail
   4. Distortion
   5. Exposure variables

VET 205LB - Radiology and Imaging Techniques Lab

1. Implement and follow recommended safety measures and records.
2. Take, process, and store diagnostic radiographs.
3. Produce and analyze images and artifcats associated with imaging technology.
4. Explore use of an ultrasound for identification of soft tissue anatomy.

1. Implement and follow recommended safety measures.
2. Prepare and use technique charts.
3. Take diagnostic radiographs.
4. Process diagnostic radiographs.
5. Demonstrate care for equipment.
6. Use stationary and portable x-ray machines.
7. Participate in a contrast media radiographic study.
8. Become familiar with digital and computed radiography.
9. Identify radiographic artifacts.
10. Maintain x-ray logs.
11. Explore use of an ultrasound for identification of soft tissue anatomy.

1. Radiation Safety
   1. Protection
   2. Standard precaution procedures
   3. Recognizing faulty equipment operations
2. Principles of Imaging
   1. X-ray generation
   2. Terminology
   3. Contrast agents and utilization for studies
3. Function and Anatomy of X-ray Machines
   1. X-ray tube anatomy
   2. Stationary machines
   3. Portable machines
   4. X-ray films and screens
   5. Cleaning and maintenance
   6. Operating machines
4. Diagnostic Radiographs
   1. Techniques charts
      1. Preparation
      2. Use
   2. Stationary x-ray machine
   3. Portable x-ray machine
   4. Positioning of patients
      1. Large
      2. Small
      3. Exotic
      4. Hip certification applications/positioning
   5. Instrument controls
   6. Contrast studies
5. Radiographic Quality
   1. Density
   2. Contrast
   3. Detail
   4. Distortion
   5. Exposure variables
6. Darkroom Techniques and X-ray Processing
   1. Darkroom set-up
   2. Quality control
      1. Film identification
      2. Labeling, filing and storing
   3. Manual processing
   4. Automatic processing
   5. Computed / Digital processing
   6. Artifacts
7. Maintain X-ray Log
8. Ultrasound studies
   1. Patient preparation
   2. Small animal use
   3. Large animal use

VET 210 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures: Large Animal Care

1. Demonstrate an understanding or normal physical examiniation parameters, safety, restraint,  handling and cleaning as it pertains to large animal species.
2. Identify and understand basic nutrition principles and forages, including common poisonous plants.
3. Recognize normal and abnormal reproductive progression in various large animal species.
4. Recognize clinical signs of common large animal diseases.
5. Describe techniques in medical imaging on large animal species.

1. Name and determine normal values for temperature, pulse, respiration, and capillary refill time for large animal species.
2. Demonstrate appropriate restraint and safety techniques for handling various large animal species.
3. Identify common grains and forages.
4. Identify nutritional deficiencies.
5. Identify common poisonous plants.
6. Recognize normal and abnormal reproductive progression in various large animal species.
7. Describe proper procedures for cleaning and disinfecting stalls.
8. Recognize clinical signs of common large animal diseases.
9. Describe techniques in medical imaging on large animal species.

1. Recognize Techniques in Physical Examination of Horses and Cows
   1. Temperature
   2. Pulse
   3. Respiration
   4. Auscultate heart and lungs
   5. Rectal palpation
2. Recognize Techniques to Restrain Large Animals
   1. Halter
   2. Tie
   3. Lead
   4. Chute
3. Identify Common Grains and Forages of Large Animals
   1. Open range
   2. Processed
   3. Nutritional deficiency
4. Identify Common Poisonous Plants
   1. Small animal
5. Recognize Equipment used to Medicate Large Animals
   1. Balling gun - Cow
   2. Dose syringe
      1. Horse
      2. Cow
   3. Simplex IV set
   4. Teat dips, infusions
6. Reproductive Medicine in Large Animal
   1. Species specific standards
   2. Performance of breeding soundness
   3. Veterinary role in shipped semen and AI
   4. Dystocia
   5. Placenta
7. Diagnostic Techniques for Large Animal Medicine
   1. Endoparasite
      1. Sample collection
      2. Species involved
      3. Economics
   2. Ectoparasites
      1. Sample collection
      2. Species involved
      3. Economics
   3. Dairy
      1. Regulations and pharmaceuticals
      2. Reasons for milk testing
      3. Methods for milk testing
      4. Management of the downer cow
8. Recognize Techniques to Clean and Disinfect Stalls
9. Imaging
   1. Positioning large animals
   2. Utilize portable x-ray equipment
   3. Pre-purchase exam in equine
   4. Utilize portable ultrasound equipment

VET 210LB - Veterinary Nursing Procedures Lab: Large Animal Care

1. Perform physical examinations while demonstrating effective and appropriate restraint techniques for various large animal species.
2. Proficiency in performing venipuncture and administration of therapeutics in large animal species.
3. Proficiency in performing feeding, cleaning, and husbandry procedures.
4. Recognize clinical signs of common large animal diseases.

1. Obtain values for temperature, pulse, respiration, and capillary refill time for large animal species.
2. Demonstrate effective and appropriate restraint techniques for various large animal species.
3. Demonstrate appropriate use of a cattle chute.
4. Proficiency in applying a halter, tying ropes, and leading horses and cattle. 
5. Proficiency in performing venipuncture in large animal species.
6. Proficiency in administering therapeutics through parenteral and enteral routes.
7. Proficiency in performing the following husbandry procedures: applying equine tail and leg wraps, cleaning sheaths, picking/cleaning horse hooves, and trimming ruminant hooves.
8. Identify common grains and forages.
9. Identify common poisonous plants.
10. Recognize clinical signs of common large animal diseases.

1. Perform Physical Examination of Horses and Cows
   1. Temperature
   2. Pulse
   3. Respiration
   4. Auscultate heart and lungs
2. Restrain Large Animals
   1. Halter
      1. Cow
      2. Horse
   2. Tie
   3. Lead
3. Identify Common Grains and Forages of Large Animals
4. Identify Common Poisonous Plants
   1. Small animal
   2. Large animal
5. Perform Venipuncture of Large Animals - Jugular
   1. Horse
   2. Cow
6. Administer Parenteral Injections
   1. Subcutaneous
      1. Horse
      2. Cow
   2. Intramuscular
      1. Horse
      2. Cow
   3. Intradermal
      1. Horse
      2. Cow
7. Medicate Large Animals Orally
   1. Balling gun - Cow
   2. Dose syringe
      1. Horse
      2. Cow
8. Diagnostic Sample Collection in Large Animal Practice
   1. Internal parasite diagnostics
   2. External parasite diagnostics
   3. Blood sample collection for diagnostic testing
   4. Urine collection for diagnostic testing
   5. Fecal collection for diagnostic testing
   6. Milk collection for diagnostic testing
9. Apply Equine Leg and Tail Wraps
10. Restrain Sheep and Swine
11. Assist in Loading Large Animals
12. Clean and Disinfect Stalls
13. Imaging
    1. Position large animals
    2. Utilize portable x-ray equipment
    3. Utilize portable ultrasound equipment

VET 211 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures:Avian, Exotic, and Lab Animals

1. Explain the basic principles of animal research.
2. Provide husbandry recommendations for laboratory and exotic species.
3. Recall state, federal, and local animal and wildlife welfare regulations.
4. Explain the proper set up and maintenance of a freshwater aquarium.

1. Recognize Normal Anatomy and Disease in Lab and Exotic Animals
   1. Avian
   2. Rodents
   3. Rabbits
   4. Reptiles
   5. Other
2. Recognize Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Lab and Exotic Animals
   1. Avian
   2. Rodents
   3. Rabbits
   4. Reptiles
   5. Other
3. Understand Reproduction and Gender Based Social Structures
   1. Mice
   2. Rats
   3. Rabbits
4. Recognize Appropriate Husbandry in Exotic Animal Care
   1. Avian
   2. Rodents
   3. Rabbits
   4. Reptiles
   5. Other

1. Basic Principles of Animal Research
   1. State regulations
   2. Federal regulations
   3. Local regulations
2. Compare Laboratory Animal Roles in Research
   1. Recognize lab animal species
   2. Recognize scientific design and statistical power
   3. Discuss terminal and non-terminal study design and the role of the CVT
3. Principles of Aquatic Species Care
   1. Set Up and Maintain a Freshwater Aquarium
   2. Aquatic set-ups as pets
   3. Fish and other aquatic animals in research

VET 211LB - Veterinary Nursing Procedures Lab:Avian,Exotic,& Lab Animals

1. Demonstrate the effective and appropriate handling and restraint techniques for various laboratory. animals, reptiles, birds, pocket pets, and other exotics.
2. Demonstrate the administration of medication, venipuncture, and nail trims in laboratory and exotic animals.
3. Describe the restraint techniques of non-human primates.
4. Explain the proper set up and maintenance of a freshwater aquarium.

1. Demonstrate the effective and appropriate handling and restraint techniques for various laboratory. animals, reptiles, birds, pocket pets, and other exotics.
2. Complete nail trims in laboratory and exotic animals.
3. Administer parenteral and enteral medication.
4. Demonstrate proper collection of blood and cytological samples from laboratory animals.
5. Describe the restraint techniques of non-human primates.
6. Explain the proper set up and maintenance of a freshwater aquarium.

1. Restrain Lab and Exotic Animals
   1. Birds
   2. Rodents
   3. Rabbits
   4. Reptiles
   5. Other
2. Trim Nails
   1. Birds
   2. Rodents
   3. Rabbits
   4. Other
3. Perform Laboratory Animal Procedures
   1. Recognize lab animals and identification systems
   2. Restrain lab animals
      1. mice
      2. rat
      3. rabbit
   3. Determine sex
   4. Perform or supervise husbandry procedures
      1. Feeding
      2. Watering
      3. Enrichment
      4. Cleaning of cages
   5. Administer drugs or medications using appropriate sites and routes
      1. Topical
      2. Oral
      3. Intraperitoneal
      4. Subcutaneous
   6. Collect blood samples
      1. Rat
      2. Rabbit
      3. Other

1. Principles of terminal and non-terminal study design
   1. Demonstrate anesthetic and recovery procedures
   2. Understand means of humane euthanasia in study design
   3. Demonstrate necropsy procedures and sample collection

1. Principles of Non-Human Primate Care
   1. Compare restraint techniques
   2. Apply knowledge of zoonotic disease risk and transmission routes

VET 230 - VTNE and AZ State Veterinary Medical Exam

1. Describe the proper application process and requirements to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and Arizona State Board Exams.
2. Utilize proper study and test taking techniques.
3. Utilize techniques to prevent test anxiety.
4. Discuss the various veterinary medical subjects covered by the Board Exams.
5. Test for the Board Exams within allotted time limits.

1. National Veterinary Medical Examining Board (VTNE)
   1. Requirements to sit for exams
   2. Application process
2. Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
   1. Requirements to sit for exams
   2. Application process
3. Test Taking
   1. Learning styles and study techniques
   2. Test anxiety
   3. Practice exams
4. Arizona State Laws
   1. Arizona Revised Statutes
   2. Administrative rules
5. Medical Subjects
   1. Basic and clinical sciences
      1. Animal anatomy and physiology
      2. Urinalysis and hematology
      3. Cytology
      4. Parasitology
      5. Diagnostic microbiology and mycology
      6. Clinical chemistry
      7. Virology
      8. Immunology
   2. Clinical applications
      1. Restraint and handling
      2. Sanitation, sterilization and disinfection
      3. Radiography
      4. Ultrasonography
   3. Patient management and nutrition
      1. Genetics, theriogenology and neonatal care
      2. Companion animal behavior
      3. Small animal nutrition
      4. Large animal nutrition and feeding
      5. Laboratory animal and pocket pet medicine
      6. Exotic animal medicine
   4. Anesthesia and pharmacology
      1. Anesthesia
      2. Pharmacology
      3. Pharmaceutical calculations
   5. Medical and surgical nursing
      1. Surgical preparation and instrument care
      2. Small animal nursing
      3. Equine nursing and surgery
      4. Ruminant and pig nursing, surgery and anesthesia
      5. Veterinary dentistry
      6. Emergency medicine
      7. Zoonoses
6. Practice Management and Self-Management
   1. Personal and professional management skills
   2. Veterinary technician ethics

VET 291 - Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience II

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
   3. Exposure techniques
   4. Developing techniques
   5. Troubleshooting
6. Surgical Nursing Skills
   1. Pre-surgical evaluation
   2. Pre-surgical care
   3. Anesthetic monitoring
   4. Post surgical 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

WLD 110 - Basic Arc and Oxyacetylene Welding

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol
2. Describe the welding machines and polarities used in the arc welding process.
3. Demonstrate welding in flat and horizontal positions used in the arc and oxyacetylene welding processes.
4. Demonstrate hand and track torch techniques for oxyacetylene cutting.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye protection
   2. Protective clothing
   3. Equipment handling
   4. Safety features to welding processes
   5. Shop clean-up procedures
   6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   7. Ventilation requirements
   8. Waste disposal
   9. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
2. Welding Terminology
   1. Definitions
   2. Applications
3. Arc and Oxyacetylene Welding Equipment
   1. Identification
   2. Proper handling
   3. Assembly
   4. Types of gases
   5. Handling of cylinders
   6. Types of regulators
   7. Hose size and safety features
   8. Torch handling and types
   9. Arc welding helmets and lenses
   10. Power tools
4. Proper Welding Procedures for Arc and Oxyacetylene
   1. Electrode size
   2. Amperage settings
   3. Arc length
   4. Speed of travel
   5. Electrode angle
   6. Flame adjustment
   7. Tip size
   8. Torch angle
5. Arc and Oxyacetylene Steel Welding
   1. Definition
   2. Application
   3. Processes
   4. Regulator pressure settings
   5. Lighting the torch
   6. Flame adjustment
   7. Clamping and tacking procedures
6. Welding Machines and Polarities
   1. Alternating Current (AC) machines
   2. Direct Current (DC) machines
   3. Polarities
   4. AC current
   5. DC current
7. Filler Metal Identification
   1. Digit selection
   2. Types of electrodes
      1. E6010
      2. E6011
      3. E7018
      4. E7024
   3. Identification of gas welding rods
   4. Application
8. Welding Positions
   1. Flat
   2. Vertical
   3. Horizontal
   4. Overhead
9. Oxyacetylene Cutting
   1. Hand cutting torch
      1. Lighting
      2. Flame adjustment
      3. Procedures
   2. Track torch
   3. Lighting
   4. Flame adjustment
   5. Procedures

WLD 115 - Blueprint Reading/Estimating

1. Interpret the types of welding symbols used on blueprints and the significance of each element.
2. Interpret detail drawings, assembly prints, and subassembly prints.
3. Describe general and subcontractor building construction estimating procedures.
4. Identify the types of structural steel systems on retail buildings.

1. Introduction
   1. Personal form and class schedule
   2. Evaluation procedures
   3. Course content
2. Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading
   1. Basic lines
   2. Basic views
   3. Sketching
   4. Notes and specifications
   5. Dimensions and methods
   6. Limits and tolerances
   7. Units of measurement
   8. Radius and arc dimensions
   9. Scale sizes
   10. Preparation of bill of materials
3. Welding Print Format and Types of Fabrication Blueprints
   1. Structural shapes
   2. Size specifications for structural shapes
   3. Conventional breaks
   4. Auxiliary views
   5. Partial views
   6. Detail views
   7. Section views
   8. Detail and assembly prints
   9. General abbreviations and structural and symbols
4. Welding Symbols and Sizes
   1. Basic welding symbols
   2. Types of welds
   3. Location of welds
   4. Combined weld and welding symbols
   5. Weld sizes
   6. Weld strengths
   7. Weld designs
   8. Weld contour
   9. Welding abbreviations
   10. Joint designs
5. Structural Shapes and Symbols
   1. Identification of structural steel
   2. Nominal and basic sizes
   3. Structural steel symbols
   4. Threaded fasteners
6. Blueprint Interpretation
   1. Detail drawings
   2. Assembly prints
   3. Subassembly prints
7. Introduction to Estimating
   1. Building construction estimating
   2. General contractors
   3. Subcontractors
   4. Material suppliers
8. Bonds and Insurance
   1. Surety bonds
   2. Statutory bonds
   3. Nonstatutory bonds
   4. Bid bond
   5. Performance bond
   6. Labor and material bond
   7. Worker’s compensation insurance
   8. Builder’s risk fire insurance
9. Materials Specifications
   1. Description of materials
   2. Construction systems
   3. Workmanship
   4. Invitation to bid
   5. Instructions to bidders
10. Labor
    1. Wages and rules
    2. Field reports
    3. Pricing labor
11. Structural Steel Systems
    1. Structural steel specifications
    2. Structural steel framing
12. Steel Fabrication Checklist
    1. Steel shapes
    2. Engineering (fabrication, drawings, inspection)
    3. Installation (welding, bolting, etc.)
    4. Miscellaneous (chips, anchor bolts, ties)

WLD 120 - Welding for Metal Sculpture

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol
2. Design an original metal sculpture with appropriate welding processes

1. Oxyacetylene Safety Practice
   1. Fires
   2. Burns
   3. Eye injuries
   4. Explosions
   5. Fumes
2. Oxyacetylene Equipment Handling
   1. Cylinders
      1. Pressures
      2. Safety devices
   2. Gases
      1. Types
      2. Safety
   3. Regulators
   4. Torches
   5. Tips
   6. Filler rods
3. Oxyacetylene Welding Procedures
   1. Pressure settings
   2. Tip size
   3. Flame adjustments
   4. Torch angle
   5. Filler rod and flame manipulation
   6. Travel speed
4. Assembly of Portable Equipment
   1. Secure cylinders
   2. Crack cylinder valves
   3. Attach regulators and hoses
   4. Check regulator adjustment screw
   5. Open cylinder valves
   6. Set working pressures
5. Oxyacetylene Cutting Design
   1. Cutting shapes
   2. Preparation
   3. Weldability
   4. Desgin for abstract sculpture
6. Oxyacetylene Bronze Buildup
   1. Light bronze welding to create three dimensional forms and texture
   2. Texture design
7. Arc Welding Procedures Safety Practices
   1. Fires
   2. Burns
   3. Eye injuries
   4. Electric shock
   5. Radiation
8. Arc Welding Procedures
   1. Current settings
   2. Arc length
   3. Electrode angle
   4. Travel speed
   5. Electrode size
9. Basic Joint Design
   1. Identification
   2. Preparation
   3. Weldability
10. Currents and Polarities
    1. Direct current
       1. Reverse polarity
       2. Straight polarity
    2. Alternating current
11. Arc Welding Machines and Electrodes
    1. Generator
    2. Transformer D.C. and A. C.
    3. Transformer A.C. only
    4. Classification
    5. Sizes
    6. Fluxes and their purpose
12. Arc Designing for Sculpture
    1. Preparation
    2. Weldability
    3. Design for abstract sculpture

WLD 160 - Arc Welding

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol
2. Describe effects of root opening, bevel angle, and reinforcement
3. Describe hard facing techniques, preparation, and electrode selection.
4. Describe identification methods on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and steel alloys
5. Demonstrate welding competency by completing an American Welding Society D1.1 Structural certification test.

1. Introduction to Arc Welding
   1. Welding defined
   2. Uses of welding
   3. Welding processes
   4. Occupational opportunities in welding
   5. Training for welding occupations
2. Safety in Arc Welding
   1. Burns
   2. Eye and ear protection
   3. Respiratory protection
   4. Ventilation
   5. Electrical safety
   6. General work clothing
   7. Cylinder safety
   8. Fire protection
   9. Work area
   10. Hand and power tools
3. Basic and Intermediate Arc Welding Techniques
   1. Striking the arc
   2. Effect of too high or too low current setting
   3. Electrode size and current setting
   4. Arc length
   5. Electrode angle
   6. Electrode travel
   7. Stringer beads
   8. Weld bead placement
4. Oxyacetylene Flame Cutting
   1. Safety in cutting
   2. Pressure regulators
   3. Cylinder valves
   4. Cutting torches
   5. Cutting tips
   6. Check valves
   7. Hoses and fittings
   8. Flashbacks and backfires
   9. Types of flames
   10. Leak detection
   11. Manifold systems
   12. Cutting techniques
5. Arc Welding Terminology
   1. Arc welding terms
   2. Arc welding definitions
6. Welding Joint Design
   1. Forces on a weld
   2. Types of weld joints
   3. Weld joint design
   4. Edge preparation
   5. Joint dimensions
7. Welding Costs
   1. Minimum root opening
   2. Minimum bevel angle
   3. Minimum reinforcement
8. Out of Position Arc Welding
   1. Vertical position welding, all joints with E6010, E7018 electrodes
   2. Overhead position welding, all joint with E6010, E7018 electrodes
   3. Horizontal position welding, butt joint, with E6010, E7018 electrodes
9. Electric Currents for Arc Welding
   1. Electric currents
   2. Arc temperature
   3. Direct current
   4. Alternating current
   5. Polarities
10. Welding Power Sources
    1. Generator power source
    2. Transformer/rectifier power source
    3. Transformer power source
11. Air Carbon Arc Cutting
    1. Carbon arc cutting safety
    2. Air carbon arc cutting
    3. Torch design
    4. Carbon electrodes
    5. Power source
    6. Air supply
    7. Application process
12. Filler Metal Selection
    1. American Welding Society (A.W.S.) filler metal classification
    2. Electrode coatings
    3. Electrode sizes
    4. Types of electrodes
    5. Electric currents vs. electrode type
    6. Electrode metal transfers
13. Hard Facing
    1. Process
    2. Preparation
    3. Techniques
    4. Electrode selection
14. Basic Metal Identification
    1. Five basic test methods
    2. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
    3. Steel alloys
    4. Steel numbering system

WLD 250 - Pipe Welding

1. Describe processes, standards and codes for performance testing.
2. Describe types of pipe, pipe standards and codes.
3. Explain the what, where, how, and why of pattern layout for pipe fabrication.
4. Use drawing equipment required for pattern layout.
5. Setup and draw connections for pipe.
6. Cut and bevel pipe using the freehand and machine techniques.
7. Demonstrate methods of joining pipe in vertical, horizontal and 45° fixed positions.
8. Demonstrate coping and mitering procedures.
9. Demonstrate fit-up, tacking and welding procedures.

1. Introduction to Performance Testing
   1. Processes
   2. Standards and codes
   3. Organizations
   4. Classifications
      1. American Welding Society qualifications codes
      2. American Petroleum Institute qualification codes
      3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers qualification codes
2. Types of Pipe
   1. Schedules of pipe
   2. Steel alloy pipe
   3. Pipe standards and codes
3. Introduction to Pipe Layout
   1. What is pattern layout?
   2. Where is it used?
   3. How is it used?
   4. Why is it used?
4. Drawing Equipment
   1. Drawing board
   2. T-Square
   3. Triangles
   4. Scale
   5. Dividers
   6. Compass
   7. Bow spacers
   8. Pencils
5. Pipe to Pipe
   1. Miters
   2. Copes
6. Methods and Preparation of Pipe Joints and Miter Joints
   1. Butt joint 
   2. Tee joint 90°
   3. Branch joint
   4. Bevel angles
   5. Set up of pipe test
7. Methods of Joining Pipe and Miter Joints
   1. Layout
   2. Tacking procedures
   3. Welding procedures
   4. Selection of filler rods
   5. All positions
8. Preparation of Pipe Test
   1. Bevel angle
   2. Set up of test plate for end test
   3. Set up of test plate for x-ray test
   4. Cutting test coupons for bend test
9. Methods of Welding Pipe Test
   1. Tacking procedures
   2. Welding procedures
   3. Finishing methods
   4. Selection of filler rods
   5. All position procedures and techniques
   6. Bend tests

WLD 261 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Demonstrate mild steel welding.
3. Demonstrate aluminum welding.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Personal, body, and eye protection
   2. Protective clothing
   3. Equipment handling safety
   4. Safety features to GMAW and FCAW processes
   5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation
2. Welding Terminology
   1. Dictionary of welding terms
   2. GMAW and FCAW applications
3. GMAW and FCAW Processes and Equipment
   1. Process of operations
   2. GMAW and FCAW parameters and variables
   3. Power sources
   4. Wire feeders
   5. Welding guns
   6. Shielding gases
   7. Gas regulators
   8. Welding wires
4. Equipment Operation and Welding Techniques
   1. Assembly of the GMAW and FCAW equipment
   2. Starting the weld bead
   3. Metal Inert Gas (MIG) gun angles
   4. Oscillating the gun
   5. Travel speed
   6. Forehand and backhand techniques
5. Power Source and Wire Feed Types and Controls
   1. Types of power sources
   2. Types of wire feeders
   3. Manual power source and wire feed controls
   4. Amperage control
   5. Voltage control
   6. Inductance control
   7. Slope control
   8. Polarity control
   9. Wire feed control
6. Welding Currents and Polarities
   1. Types of welding currents and their uses
   2. Types of polarities in the current and their uses
7. Welding Wires in GMAW and FCAW Processes
   1. Types and sizes of welding wire used in GMAW and FCAW processes
   2. Care of the welding wire
   3. Selecting the correct welding wire
8. Shielding Gases
   1. Types of shielding gases used for different types of basemetal welding
   2. Characteristics of the different types of shielding gases
9. Mild Steel Welding
   1. Basemetal preparation and identification
   2. Welding procedures and position welding techniques
10. Aluminum Welding
    1. Basemetal preparation and identification
    2. Welding procedures and position welding techniques

WLD 262 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Demonstrate mild steel welding.
3. Demonstrate aluminum welding.
4. Demonstrate stainless steel welding.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye Protection
   2. Protective clothing
   3. Equipment handling
   4. Safety features to GTAW process
   5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
2. Welding Terminology
   1. Dictionary of welding terms
   2. Applications
3. GTAW Process and Equipment
   1. Process of operation
   2. GTAW parameters and variables
   3. Power sources
   4. Types of foot pedals
   5. Welding torches
   6. Gas regulators
4. Equipment Operation and Techniques
   1. Assembly of the GTAW equipment
   2. Starting the arc
   3. Torch angles
   4. Oscillating the torch
   5. Adding the filler rod
   6. Speed of travel
5. Power Source Types and Controls
   1. Types of power sources
   2. Manual power source controls on panel
   3. Polarity control
   4. Amperage control
6. Welding Currents and Polarities
   1. Types of welding currents and their uses
   2. Types of polarities in the current and their uses
7. Tungsten Electrodes
   1. Types and sizes of tungsten electrodes used in welding projects
   2. Care of the tungsten electrode
8. Shielding Gases
   1. Types of shielding gases used in different types of basemetal welding
   2. Characteristics of the shielding gases
9. Mild Steel Welding
   1. Basemetal preparations
   2. Welding procedures and techniques
   3. Flat, vertical, and horizontal positions
10. Aluminum Welding
    1. Basemetal preparations
    2. Welding procedures and techniques
    3. Flat, vertical, and horizontal positions
11. Stainless Steel Welding
    1. Basemetal preparations
    2. Welding procedures and techniques
    3. Flat, vertical, and horizontal positions
12. GTAW Certification
    1. Types of GTAW certifications
    2. GTAW codes and specifications

WLD 263 - Layout and Fabrication Welding

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform several measuring procedures. 
2. Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints.
3. Setup and draw connections for channel.
4. Setup and draw sheet metal layout.
5. Setup and draw connections for I-Beams.
6. Demonstrate the use of varies layout tools.
7. Demonstrate layout techniques and sequencing for completion of fabrication project.
8. Demonstrate safety in the use of hand-held power tools.
9. Demonstrate safety in the use of large power and hydraulic tools.
10. Interpret shop drawings.
11. Demonstrate coping and mitering procedures for varies structural materials.
12. Demonstrate fit-up, tacking and welding procedures for varies structural connections.
13. Demonstrate the ability to build projects from shop drawings.

1. Measurement
   1. Linear
   2. Angular
   3. Four-sided
   4. Triangular
   5. Circular
2. Print Reading Review
   1. Types of drawings
   2. Types of lines used on a drawing
   3. Using a working drawing
   4. Drawings made to a scale
   5. Basic weld joints
   6. Welding symbol     
   7. Weld symbol
3. Layout Tools
   1. Squares
   2. Rap-a-rounds                                               
   3. Center punches                              
   4. Stair nuts
   5. Scribes/metal markers
   6. Jigs and fixtures
   7. Protractors
   8. Dividers
4. Layout Techniques
   1. Layout from one end                                                           
   2. Layout from two sides of square or rectangle            
   3. Compound errors                                                                           
   4. Gages                                                                               
   5. Planning sequences
   6. Tacking; How and Where
   7. Welding sequences
   8. Distortion control
5. Hand-Held Power Tool Safety and Use
   1. Angle grinders
   2. Drills
   3. Reciprocating saw
   4. Port-a-band
6. Large Power Tool Safety and Use
   1. Pedestal grinder
   2. Horizontal band saw
   3. Iron worker
7. Drawing Interpretation
   1. Material identification
   2. Basic (i.e. base plates and flag plates) to stair layout
8. Preparation of Structural members
   1. Structural identification
   2. Beam coping and beveling
   3. Angle iron copes and miters
   4. Channel copes and miters
9. Welding Projects
   1. Student generated
   2. Instructor generated
10. Structural member connections
    1. I-Beams
       1. Same size beams
       2. Different size beams
       3. Angle to beam
       4. Channel to beam
    2. Beam squares
11. Channel to Channel
    1. Miters
    2. Copes
12. Structural Members
    1. Fit-up
    2. Tack
    3. Weld
13. Sheet Metal Layout
    1. Material usage
    2. Develop stretch out
    3. Simple transitions

WLD 264 - Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc and Basic Robotic Welding

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Use appropriate terminology in the CNC plasma arc cutting process.
3. Import images into Torchmate CAD.
4. Demonstrate how to write, modify, and edit new and existing welding programs
5. Create program and run a robotic welding project.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye and ear protection
   2. Electric shock
   3. Arc rays
   4. Fumes and gases
   5. Fire and explosion
   6. Cylinder handling
   7. Pinch and crush points
   8. Robotic work cell safety
      1. During operation
      2. Inspection
      3. Maintenance
2. Plasma Cutting Terminology
   1. Definitions
   2. Applications
3. Plasma Cutting Equipment
   1. How plasma cutting works
   2. Manual plasma cutting
   3. CNC-operated plasma cutting
   4. Process variables
   5. Consumables
   6. Gas selection
   7. Cut quality
4. CNC Related Software and Coordinate Systems
   1. File types
   2. CNC software
   3. Coordinate systems
5. G-Code Programming
   1. Code letters
   2. Using G-Code
   3. G-Codes supported
6. Introduction to tool paths
   1. Tool path types
   2. Tool path offset
   3. Applications
7. Torchmate Driver Software User Interface
   1. Main screen features
   2. Menus
      1. Pull-down menu bar
      2. File
      3. Configuration
      4. Controller
      5. View
      6. Coordinates
      7. Favorites
   3. Boxes
      1. DRO
      2. Tool path viewport
   4. Control panels
      1. G-Code
      2. Jog
      3. Point
8. Test Cutting
   1. Set amperage
   2. Set the height
   3. Run the line speed test
   4. Set the best voltage
9. Introduction to Torchmate CAD
   1. Mainscreen features
   2. Importing Images into Torchmate CAD
      1. Vector graphics
      2. Raster images
      3. Importing raster images
10. Basic CAD Project
    1. Sizing a part
    2. Round corners
    3. Add text
    4. Create bridges
    5. Creating a tool path
11. Basic Robotic Operation
    1. Overall robotic cell description
    2. Pendent safety
    3. Pendent familiarization and basic operation
    4. Robot power
    5. Jogging robot
    6. Robot coordinating motions (World, Tool, Joint)
    7. Screen displays
    8. X,Y,Z motions and programs
    9. J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6 motions and operations           
    10. Axis limits, brakes, home position and teach keys
12. Create Teach Pendant Programs (TPP)
    1. Program name
    2. 1^st TPP
    3. Program editing
    4. Bead around box
    5. Weld on plate
    6. How to input weld parameters, welding procedure specifications
    7. Set up jog frame-right hand rule
    8. Teach and create:
       1. Circular moves
       2. Circular weld programs
    9. Basic weaving
    10. Wait and timer instruction
    11. Other select key functions:
        1. Program
        2. Copy
        3. Delete
        4. Comment
        5. Write protect functions of the RO3iA
    12. Six point tool center point program
    13. Planning and creating individual teach pendant program (TPP)
13. Maintenance Programs for Robotic Welding Cells
    1. GMAW troubleshooting
    2. Welding discontinuities
    3. Zero position program
    4. Preventative maintenance plan and service
    5. 6 point tool center point
    6. Robot Service Request (RSR)
    7. Torch reamer and wire clip
    8. Welding power source set up and operation

WLD 264A - Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc Welding: Module A

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Use appropriate terminology in the CNC plasma arc cutting process.
3. Import images into Torchmate CAD.
4. Demonstrate and determine process for setting arc length and travel speeds for various materials 

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye and ear protection
   2. Electric shock
   3. Arc rays
   4. Fumes and gases
   5. Fire and explosion
   6. Cylinder handling
   7. Pinch and crush points
2. Plasma Cutting Terminology
   1. Definitions
   2. Applications
3. Plasma Cutting Equipment
   1. How plasma cutting works
   2. Manual plasma cutting
   3. CNC-operated plasma cutting
   4. Process variables
   5. Consumables
   6. Gas selection
   7. Cut quality
4. CNC Related Software and Coordinate Systems
   1. File types
   2. CNC software
   3. Coordinate systems
5. G-Code Programming
   1. Code letters
   2. Using G-Code
   3. G-Codes supported
6. Introduction to tool paths
   1. Tool path types
   2. Tool path offset
   3. Applications
7. Torchmate Driver Software User Interface
   1. Main screen features
   2. Menus
      1. Pull-down menu bar
      2. File
      3. Configuration
      4. Controller
      5. View
      6. Coordinates
      7. Favorites
   3. Boxes
      1. DRO
      2. Tool path viewport
   4. Control panels
      1. G-Code
      2. Jog
      3. Point
8. Test Cutting
   1. Set amperage
   2. Set the height
   3. Run the line speed test
   4. Set the best voltage
9. Introduction to Torchmate CAD
   1. Mainscreen features
   2. Importing Images into Torchmate CAD
      1. Vector graphics
      2. Raster images
      3. Importing raster images
10. Basic CAD Project
    1. Sizing a part
    2. Round corners
    3. Add text
    4. Create bridges
    5. Creating a tool path

WLD 264B - Introduction to Basic Robotic Welding: Module B

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Demonstrate how to set up power supply operations and safely jog the robot through different coordinate system.   
3. Demonstrate how to write, modify, and edit new and existing welding programs
4. Create program and run a robotic welding project.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye and ear protection
   2. Electric shock
   3. Arc rays
   4. Fumes and gases
   5. Fire and explosion
   6. Cylinder handling
   7. Pinch and crush points
   8. Robotic work cell safety
      1. During operation
      2. Inspection
      3. Maintenance
2. Basic Robotic Operation
   1. Overall robotic cell description
   2. Pendent safety
   3. Pendent familiarization and basic operation
   4. Robot power
   5. Jogging robot
   6. Robot coordinating motions (World, Tool, Joint)
   7. Screen displays
   8. X,Y,Z motions and programs
   9. J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6 motions and operations           
   10. Axis limits, brakes, home position and teach keys
3. Create Teach Pendant Programs (TPP)
   1. Program name
   2. 1^st TPP
   3. Program editing
   4. Bead around box
   5. Weld on plate
   6. How to input weld parameters, welding procedure specifications
   7. Set up jog frame-right hand rule
   8. Teach and create:
      1. Circular moves
      2. Circular weld programs
   9. Basic weaving
   10. Wait and timer instruction
   11. Other select key functions:
       1. Program
       2. Copy
       3. Delete
       4. Comment
       5. Write protect functions of the RO3iA
   12. Six point tool center point program
   13. Planning and creating individual teach pendant program (TPP)
4. Maintenance Programs for Robotic Welding Cells
   1. GMAW troubleshooting
   2. Welding discontinuities
   3. Zero position program
   4. Preventative maintenance plan and service
   5. 6 point tool center point
   6. Robot Service Request (RSR)
   7. Torch reamer and wire clip
   8. Welding power source set up and operation

WLD 296 - Welding Independent Projects

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol
2. Create an independent welding project
3. Complete an industry standard certification

1. Project Objectives
   1. Plans / Specifications
   2. Materials
2. Procedures and Safety Practices
   1. Required welding process 
   2. Oxyacetylene 
   3. Grinder
   4. Other equipment
3. Welding Processes and Set-up for the Project
   1. SMAW, GMAW, GTAW
   2. Equipment set-up
   3. Electrode type and amperage settings
   4. Other equipment and tools
4. Project Completion
   1. Blueprint requirements
   2. Inspection
   3. Certification (Code) specifications

WED 110 - Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.

1. Identify and compare a variety of definitions of health. 
2. Describe the mind-body-spirit connection in health. 
3. Identify and explore a variety of therapeutic modalities. 
4. Identify both the strengths and limitations of alternative therapies in the creation of health.
5. Demonstrate the ability to critically review written material in the area of alternative therapies. 

1. Definitions of Health
   1. Healing vs. curing
   2. Achieving balance
   3. Trend toward wellness and prevention
   4. Personally defined
2. Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Health
   1. Concept of mind-body-spirit and emotion
   2. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
   3. Personal responsibility as a healer
   4. Placebo effect
3. Therapeutic Modalities
   1. Naturopathic Medicine
   2. Spiritualizing/Prayer
   3. Ayurvedic medicine/Yoga
   4. Traditional Chinese Medicine
   5. Energy medicine
   6. Meditation
   7. Other
4. Aspects of Alternative Therapeutic Modalities
   1. Origin
   2. Strengths
   3. Limitations
   4. Practitioners
      1. Educational requirements
      2. Licensure
   5. Cost
5. Critical Review of Literature Pertinent to Alternative Medicine
   1. Credibility of author
   2. Credibility of source
   3. Personal usefulness of information

WED 111 - Self Care for Personal Wellness

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

1. Perform and complete a personal wellness assessment and inventory.
2. List and describe the factors that can influence wellness.
3. List and describe the methods of self-regulation practices.
4. Assess the indications and contraindications for self-regulation practices.
5. Plan, prepare, and practice a personal self-care plan to meet physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual demands.
6. Plan and integrate a sound nutritional eating strategy for a self-care plan.
7. Create and maintain a journal to enhance success for a self-care plan.
8. Develop and practice a personal exercise routine that cultivates strength, endurance, and balance

1. Personal Wellness
   1. Assessment
      1. The Wellness Energy System
      2. Other
   2. Inventory
      1. Breathing
      2. Eating
      3. Sensing
      4. Moving
      5. Feeling
      6. Thinking
      7. Communicating
      8. Finding meaning
      9. Working/playing
      10. Transcending
      11. Sexuality
2. Factors Influencing Wellness
   1. Mental
   2. Emotional
   3. Spiritual
   4. Physical
   5. Environmental
   6. Nutritional
   7. Leisure
   8. Occupational
   9. Social
   10. Cultural
3. Self-Regulation Practices
   1. Methods
      1. Biofeedback
      2. Self-hypnosis
      3. Breathing
      4. Relaxation
      5. Meditation
      6. Imagery/visualization
      7. Movement/exercise
   2. Indications
   3. Contraindications
4. Self-Care Plan
   1. Components
      1. Physical
      2. Emotional
      3. Cognitive
      4. Spiritual
      5. Nutritional
   2. Plan
   3. Prepare
   4. Practice
   5. Journal
5. Personal Exercise Routine
   1. Components
      1. Strength
      2. Endurance
         1. Cardiovascular
         2. Muscular
      3. Flexibility
      4. Body composition
   2. Development
   3. Practice

WRT 090 - English Composition Fundamentals

1. Employ critical thinking skills through reading and writing.
2. Practice multiple writing processes.
3. Use appropriate conventions in creating and revising texts.
4. Compose texts using appropriate technology.
5. Analyze and create paragraphs and short essays.

1. Employ Critical Thinking Skills through Reading and Writing
   1. Use active reading strategies
   2. Read texts from multiple points of view
   3. Summarize and respond to texts
2. Practice Multiple Writing Processes
   1. Engage in multiple strategies and stages of writing including brainstorming, drafting, revising, peer-feedback
   2. Reflect on writing progress and process
   3. Use feedback to address higher-order and lower-order concerns in writing
   4. Engage in recursive processes to strengthen writing outcomes
3. Use Appropriate Conventions in Creating and Revising Texts
   1. Strengthen basic writing skills including sentence-level issues
      1. Create effective sentences
         1. Sentence fluency and coherence
         2. Sentence variety
      2. Use standard grammar and punctuation
      3. Employ appropriate word choice
   2. Use conventions appropriate for the purpose, audience, and situation
4. Compose Texts Using Appropriate Technology
   1. Develop information literacy
   2. Use technology strategically to support your purpose
   3. Use technology to format texts using MLA style guidelines
5. Analyze and Create Paragraphs and Short Essays
   1. Design and Write Effective Paragraphs
      1. Basic paragraph structure
         1. Topic sentence
         2. Specific details
         3. Supporting evidence
         4. Paragraph Coherence
   2. Use a variety of rhetorical modes that may include description, narration, exposition, cause and effect, comparison contrast, process, definition, persuasion, and/or analysis
   3. Write three short essays (each with a minimum of 500 words)
      1. Unify ideas around a thesis
      2. Organize and develop ideas logically to produce coherent and cohesive text
      3. Master basic essay components
         1. Introductions and conclusions
         2. Theses/claims
         3. Body paragraphs including claims, evidence, and explanation
   4. Word count
      1. Produce revised writing totaling at least 1,500 words
      2. Produce a total semester output of 5,000 words

WRT 101 - English Composition I [SUN# ENG 1101]

1. Critically read texts to analyze and respond to texts.
2. Write college-level essays using strategies such as summary, reflection, analysis, and argument. 
3. Practice writing processes including prewriting, drafting, revising, peer reviewing, editing, and proofreading to produce college-level essays. 
4. Locate, evaluate, and use research effectively.

1. Critically Ready Texts to Analyze and Respond to Texts
   1. Analyze text at a literal level
      1. Determine main idea, supporting details, and patterns of organization
      2. Practice reading strategies such as previewing, contextualizing, reflecting, and summarizing
   2. Analyze and respond to text at an interpretive level and make inferences and draw conclusions  
   3. Analyze and respond to text at a critical and rhetorical level
      1. Analyze author’s argument
      2. Identify assumptions and biases
      3. Make personal connection and express opinions in relation to a text
      4. Read texts from multiple points of view
      5. Practice critical thinking strategies such as synthesizing, critiquing, and analyzing when reading texts
      6. Analyze the rhetorical situation of a text
      7. Analyze an author’s use of rhetorical strategies within a text
2. Write College-Level Essays Using Strategies Such as Summary, Reflection, Analysis, and Argument
   1. Respond in writing to texts that put the writer’s ideas in conversation with those texts  
   2. Write several college-level essays that
      1. Unify ideas around a thesis
      2. Organize and develop ideas logically to produce coherent and cohesive text
      3. Master basic essay components
         1. Introductions and conclusions
         2. Theses/claims
         3. Body paragraphs including claims, evidence, and explanation
      4. Employ argument and persuasion in thesis claim and development
      5. Use rhetorical strategies to persuade readers
      6. Adapt writing to diverse audiences
      7. Integrate own ideas with others’
      8. Use technology strategically to enhance the author’s purpose
      9. Adapt writing for changing electronic environments
      10. Use outside sources responsibly and appropriately to avoid plagiarism
      11. Use of a minimum of four sources, properly documented, in at least one essay
      12. Use standard grammar and mechanics
      13. USE MLA documentation format
   3. Word count – produce final polished writing totaling at least 3.500 words
3. Practice Writing Processes Including Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Peer Reviewing, Editing, and Proofreading to Produce College-Level Essays
   1. Engage in multiple strategies and stages of writing
   2. Reflect on writing progress and process
   3. Use feedback to address higher-order and lower-order concerns in writing
   4. Engage in recursive processes to strengthen writing outcomes
4. Locate, Evaluate, and Use Research Effectively
   1. Determine the extent of information needed  
   2. Access the needed information including digital sources
   3. Evaluate information and its sources critically
   4. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
   5. Access and use information legally and ethically

WRT 101HC - English Composition I: Honors

1. Critically read texts to analyze and respond to texts.
2. Write college-level essays using strategies such as summary, reflection, analysis, and argument. 
3. Practice writing processes including prewriting, drafting, revising, peer reviewing, editing, and proofreading to produce college-level essays. 
4. Locate, evaluate, and use research effectively.
5. Engaging in critical, constructive reflection and debate on issues in the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, business, technology, and/or math.

1. Critically Read Texts to Analyze and Respond to Texts
   1. Analyze text at a literal level
      1. Determine main idea, supporting details, and patterns of organization
      2. Practice reading strategies such as previewing, contextualizing, reflecting, and summarizing
   2. Analyze and respond to text at an interpretive level and make inferences and draw conclusions  
   3. Analyze and respond to text at a critical and rhetorical level
      1. Analyze author’s argument
      2. Identify assumptions and biases
      3. Make personal connections and express opinions in relation to a text
      4. Read texts from multiple points of view
      5. Practice critical thinking strategies such as synthesizing, critiquing, and analyzing when reading texts
      6. Analyze the rhetorical situation of a text
      7. Analyze an author’s use of rhetorical strategies within a text
2. Write College-Level Essays Using Strategies Such as Summary, Reflection, Analysis, and Argument
   1. Respond in writing to texts that put the writer’s ideas in conversation with those texts  
   2. Write several college-level essays that
      1. Unify ideas around a thesis
      2. Organize and develop ideas logically to produce coherent and cohesive text
      3. Master basic essay components
         1. Introductions and conclusions
         2. Theses/claims
         3. Body paragraphs including claims, evidence, and explanation
      4. Employ argument and persuasion in thesis claim and development
      5. Use rhetorical strategies to persuade readers
      6. Adapt writing to diverse audiences
      7. Integrate own ideas with others’
      8. Use technology strategically to enhance the author’s purpose
      9. Adapt writing for changing electronic environments
      10. Use outside sources responsibly and appropriately to avoid plagiarism
      11. Use of a minimum of four sources, properly documented, in at least one essay
      12. Use standard grammar and mechanics
      13. Use MLA documentation format
   3. Word count – produce final polished writing totaling at least 3,500 words
3. Practicing Writing Processes Including Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Peer Reviewing, Editing, and Proofreading to Produce College-Level Essays
   1. Engage in multiple strategies and stages of writing
   2. Reflect on writing progress and process
   3. Use feedback to address higher-order and lower-order concerns in writing
   4. Engage in recursive processes to strengthen writing outcomes
4. Locate, Evaluate, and Use Research Effectively
   1. Determine the extent of information needed  
   2. Access the needed information including digital sources
   3. Evaluate information and its sources critically
   4. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
   5. Access and use information legally and ethically
5. Engage in Critical, Constructive Reflection and Debate on Issues in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Business, Technology, and/or Math
   1. Explain problems or issues and formulate a thesis, theory, or hypothesis
   2. Describe and evaluate self and others’ perspectives
   3. Draw logical conclusions by analyzing context and employing evidence/information

WRT 101S - English Composition I / Integrated Studio

1. Critically read texts to analyze and respond to texts.
2. Write college-level essays using strategies such as summary, reflection, analysis, and argument. 
3. Practice writing processes including prewriting, drafting, revising, peer reviewing, editing, and proofreading to produce college-level essays. 
4. Locate, evaluate, and use research effectively.
5. Write using standard grammar and mechanics

1. Critically Read Texts to Analyze and Respond to Texts
   1. Use strategies to decode unfamiliar words and to expand working vocabulary.
   2. Use strategies before, during, and after reading
      1. Before reading activate prior knowledge, set purpose, preview text
      2. During reading monitor comprehension by such strategies as highlighting, annotating, and taking notes
      3. After reading summarize and consider own ideas in relation to text
   3. Analyze text at a literal level
      1. Determine main idea, supporting details, and patterns of organization
      2. Practice reading strategies such as previewing, contextualizing, reflecting, and summarizing
   4. Analyze and respond to text at an interpretive level
      1. Make inferences and draw conclusions
   5. Analyze and respond to text at a critical and rhetorical level
      1. Analyze author’s argument
      2. Identify assumptions and biases
      3. Make personal connections and express opinions in relation to a text
      4. Read texts from multiple points of view
      5. Practice critical thinking strategies such as synthesizing, critiquing, and analyzing when reading texts
      6. Analyze the rhetorical situation of a text
      7. Analyze an author’s use of rhetorical strategies within a text
2. Write College-Level Essays Using Strategies Such As Summary, Reflection, Analysis, and Argument
   1. Respond in writing to texts that put the writer’s ideas in conversation with those texts
   2. Write several college-level essays that
      1. Unify ideas around a thesis
      2. Organize and develop ideas logically to produce coherent and cohesive text
      3. Master basic essay components
         1. Introductions and conclusions
         2. Theses/claims
         3. Body paragraphs including claims, evidence, and explanation.
      4. Employ argument and persuasion in thesis claim and development
      5. Use rhetorical strategies to persuade readers
      6. Adapt writing to diverse audiences
      7. Integrate own ideas with others’
      8. Use technology strategically to enhance the author’s purpose
      9. Adapt writing for changing electronic environments
      10. Use outside sources responsibly and appropriately to avoid plagiarism
      11. Use a minimum of four sources, properly documented, in at least one essay
      12. Use standard grammar and mechanics
      13. Use MLA documentation format
   3. Word count
      1. Produce final polished writing totaling at least 3,500 words
3. Practice Writing Processes Including Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Peer Reviewing, Editing, and Proofreading to Produce College-Level Essays
   1. Engage in multiple strategies and stages of writing
   2. Reflect on writing progress and process
   3. Use feedback to address higher-order and lower-order concerns in writing
   4. Engage in recursive processes to strengthen writing outcomes
4. Locate, Evaluate, and Use Research Effectively
   1. Determine the extent of information needed
   2. Access the needed information including digital sources
   3. Evaluate information and its sources critically
   4. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
   5. Access and use information legally and ethically

1. Write Using Standard Grammar and Mechanics
   1. Strengthen basic writing skills including sentence-level issues
      1. Create effective sentences
         1. Sentence fluency and coherence
         2. Sentence variety
      2. Use standard grammar and punctuation
      3. Employ appropriate word choice
   2. Use conventions appropriate for the purpose, audience, and situation

WRT 101SE - English Composition I with Second Language Support / Studio