Course Descriptions and Outlines

MATH 2025 - Probability and Statistics with Calculus

1. Confidence intervals
2. Descriptive statistics
   1. Visual representations
   2. Numerical measures
3. Hypothesis testing
4. Joint probability distributions
5. Point estimation
6. Probability distributions
   1. Discrete random variables
   2. Continuous random variables
7. Probability

1. distinguish between different types of point estimations. (i.e. unbiased, method of moments, and maximum likelihood)
2. display data sets through numerical summary measurements and visual representations.
3. construct and interpret confidence intervals.
4. compute probabilities through the use of calculus and density functions for continuous random variables.
5. compute probabilities through the use of joint density functions for two random variables.
6. compute probabilities through the use of density functions and the cumulative distribution functions for discrete random variables.
7. determine probabilities of certain events and interpret the results.
8. design hypothesis tests for various parameters and calculate p-values.

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MATH 2081 - Multivariable Calculus

Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This is a first course in Multivariable Calculus. Topics include vectors in 3D-space, vector functions, functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives, gradients, and the chain rule; applications to max/min problems, Lagrange multipliers; double and triple integrals, change of variable, polar and spherical coordinates; line and surface integrals, vector fields and the fundamental theorem of line integrals; curl and divergence, theorems of Green and Stokes, and the Divergence theorem. Use of a 3-D graphing calculator, such as a TI-Nspire CX CAS, is required. Limited use of a computer algebra system will be made. This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, mathematics, mathematics education, or computer science.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1082  with a grade of C or higher, or instructor consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

Major Content
1. Vectors

a.   Introduction to vectors

b.   Vectors in the plane and basic operations

c.   Vectors in space and basic operations

d.  Dot product and cross product

e.  Lines, planes, spheres, and quadric surfaces

f.  Vector-valued functions, space curves, and tangent vectors

g.  Differentiation and integration of vector functions

h.   Applications, including arc length and curvature

2. Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables

a.   Definition of a function of more than one variable

b.   Limits and continuity

c.   Partial derivatives

d.  Tangent planes and linear approximation

e.  Gradients and directional derivatives

f.   Applications to max/min problems

g.  Lagrange multipliers

3. Multiple Integrals

a.   Evaluating double and triple integrals

b.   Iterated integrals and change of order

c.   Applications

      i. Area

      ii. Volume

      iii. Mass and centroid

      iv. Probability

d.   Change of variable procedures

      i. Polar coordinates

      ii. Cylindrical coordinates

      iii. Spherical coordinates

      iv. Transformations and Jacobians

4. Vector Field Analysis

a.  Vector fields

b.  Line integrals and work

c.  Conservative vector fields

d.  Green’s theorem

e.  Parameterized surfaces

f.   Surface integrals

g.  Fundamental theorem of line integrals

h.  Divergence theorem

i.   Stokes’ theorem
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
2. perform multi-dimensional vector operations such as vector addition, scalar multiplication, dot product, cross-product, magnitude, vector projection, and the angle between two vectors.
3. determine the multi-dimensional equations of lines, planes, spheres, and quadric surfaces.
4. explain the concepts of limits and continuity for real-valued functions of two or more variables.
5. find derivatives of vector-valued functions and use those derivatives to describe an object’s motion.
6. find the partial derivatives of a function of two or more variables.
7. analyze graphs of surfaces in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates and in parameterized form.
8. find the tangent plane to the graph of a function.
9. determine any extreme values and saddle points of a function of several variables using partial derivatives and Lagrange multipliers.
10. compute gradients and directional derivatives and apply them to finding tangent spaces and normal lines.
11. evaluate iterated integrals using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems.
12. solve problems such as calculating volume, center of mass, moments of inertia, and the expected value of a continuous random variable using double and triple integrals.
13. recognize and analyze vector fields, computing and interpreting curl, divergence, and flux.
14. calculate work done by a force field in moving an object along a curve using line integrals
15. state and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
16. compare and contrast the generalizations of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus listed above.
17. communicate clearly a problem’s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

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MATH 2082 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This is a first course in Differential Equations including ordinary differential equations, slope fields, existence and uniqueness, boundary and initial-value problems, Laplace transforms, characteristic equations, homogeneous and nonhomogeneous equations, undetermined coefficients, power series solutions, matrix formulation of linear systems of differential equations, phase planes and stability. The companion topics from Linear Algebra include systems of linear equations and matrices, matrix operations, determinants, singular and non-singular matrices, inverse matrices, row space, column space, and null space, rank and kernel, vector spaces and subspaces, independence, bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Use of a 3-D graphing calculator, such as a TI-Nspire CX CAS, is required. Limited use of a computer algebra system will be made.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1082  with a grade of C or higher, or instructor consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

Major Content
1. Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

a.  Solve linear systems

      i.  Gaussian elimination

      ii. Gauss-Jordan elimination

      iii. Matrix equations

b.  Matrix operations

c.  Calculate determinants

d.  Singular and non-singular matrices

e.  Inverse matrices

2. Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations

a.  Definition, axioms, and properties of vector spaces

b.  Subspaces

c.  Row space and column space

d. Linear independence

e  Linear combinations of vectors

f.  Span of a set of vectors

g. Basis and dimension

h. Linear transformations

i. Rank, nullity, and kernel

j. Find Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

3. First-Order Differential Equations

a.  Slope fields and graphical solutions

b.  Existence and uniqueness

c.  Solution methods for first-order

     differential equations

d. Boundary and initial value problems

e.  Applications and modeling

f.  Numerical solutions using Euler’s and Runge-Kutta methods

4. Higher-Order Differential Equations

a. Reduction of order

b. Second- and higher-order linear differential equations

c. Characteristic polynomials

d. Non-homogeneous case

e. Undetermined coefficients or variation of parameters

f. Applications and modeling

g. Harmonic motion and oscillations

h. Laplace transforms

i. Power series solutions

5. Systems of Differential Equations

a. Linear systems of differential equations

b. Apply Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

c. Model dynamical systems

d. Nonlinear systems of differential equations

e. Phase planes and stability of equilibrium
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
2. solve linear systems of equations by linear algebra and matrix methods including Gaussian Elimination, Gauss-Jordan Elimination, and by matrix equation representation.
3. perform operations on matrices including addition, subtraction, multiplication, transposition, and inversion.
4. determine whether a vector is in the span of a finite collection of vectors.
5. prove or disprove that a given finite set of vectors is linearly independent.
6. create a basis for a nonzero finite-dimensional vector space and find its dimension.
7. construct bases for the row, column, and null space of a matrix, relating their dimensions to one another and to the rank and nullity of the matrix.
8. identify a vector space from the axioms.
9. prove that a non-empty subset of a vector space is a vector space.
10. compute, explain, and apply key properties and definitions related to eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
11. solve homogeneous and nonhomogeneous first-order and higher-order differential equations by symbolic methods.
12. recognize and solve first- and second-order linear and nonlinear differential equations.
13. model real-life situations using first-order differential equations.
14. find numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations using Euler’s and Runge-Kutta methods.
15. illustrate solutions of differential equations using direction fields.
16. solve boundary and initial-value problems.
17. apply the Existence and Uniqueness theorem.
18. recognize and solve higher-order differential equations.
19. model real-life situations using higher-order differential equations.
20. solve problems using the Laplace transform.
21. apply series solutions of linear differential equations.
22. solve systems of differential equations.
23. express a dynamical system as a mathematical model.
24. communicate clearly a problem’s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

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MEDA 1001 - Laboratory Techniques I

1. Physician office laboratory diagnostic procedures
2. Laboratory orientation/safety
3. Microbiology
4. Specimen collection/preparation
5. Disinfection
6. Federal guidelines
7. Quality control
8. Electrocardiography
9. Urinalysis
10. Legal and ethical responsibilities
11. Disease prevention/standard precautions
12. Emergency response and First Aid
13. Sanitization
14. Sterilization

1. identify body systems.
2. list major organs in each body system.
3. identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system.
4. compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan.
5. describe the normal function of each body system.
6. identify CLIA waived tests associated with common diseases.
7. identify quality assurance practices in healthcare.
8. list principles and steps of professional/provider CPR.
9. describe basic principles of first aid as they pertain to the ambulatory healthcare setting.
10. perform electrocardiography.
11. perform patient screening using established protocols.
12. instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment.
13. perform a quality control measure.
14. obtain specimens and perform: CLIA-waived urinalysis; CLIA-waived immunology test; CLIA-waived microbiology test.
15. produce up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR.
16. perform first aid procedures for: bleeding; diabetic coma or insulin shock; fractures; seizures; shock; syncope.
17. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment.
18. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care.
19. show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed.
20. analyze healthcare results as reported in graphs and tables.
21. differentiate between normal and abnormal test results.
22. maintain lab test results using flow sheets.
23. reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results.
24. list major types of infectious agents.
25. describe the infection cycle including: the infectious agent, reservoir, susceptible host, means of transmission, portals of entry and portals of exit.
26. define the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: medical asepsis.
27. identify methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms.
28. define the principles of standard precautions.
29. define personal protective equipment (PPE) for: all body fluids, secretions and excretions, blood, non-intact skin and mucous membranes.
30. identify Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations that impact healthcare practices.
31. participate in blood borne pathogen training.
32. select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE).
33. perform handwashing.
34. prepare items for autoclaving.
35. perform sterilization procedures.
36. perform wound care.
37. demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps, regulated wastes.
38. recognize the implications for failure to comply with Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings.
39. explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure.
40. report relevant information concisely and accurately.
41. document patient care accurately in the medical record.
42. describe the process in compliance reporting: unsafe activities and incident reports.
43. identify: safety signs, symbols and labels.
44. identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to: blood, other body fluids, needle sticks and chemicals.
45. discuss fire safety issues in an ambulatory healthcare environment.
46. describe fundamental principles of evacuation of a healthcare setting.  
47. describe the purpose of safety data sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting.
48. discuss protocols for disposal of biological chemical materials.
49. identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency.
50. comply with: safety signs; symbols; labels
51. demonstrate proper use of: eyewash equipment; fire extinguishers; sharps disposal containers.
52. participate in a mock exposure event with documentation of specific steps.
53. evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe working conditions.
54. recognize the physical and emotional effects on persons involved in an emergency situation.
55. demonstrate self-awareness in responding to an emergency situation.

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MEDA 1002 - Laboratory Techniques II

1. Phlebotomy
2. Hematology procedures
3. Blood chemistries
4. Specialty laboratory tests
5. Office/ambulatory surgery
6. Office instruments/equipment

1. identify body systems.
2. list major organs in each body system.
3. identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system.
4. compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan.
5. describe the normal function of each body system.
6. identify CLIA waived tests associated with common diseases.
7. perform: venipuncture; capillary puncture.
8. perform patient screening using established protocols.
9. instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment.
10. perform a quality control measure.
11. obtain specimens and perform: CLIA-waived hematology test; CLIA-waived chemistry test; CLIA-waived immunology test.
12. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment.
13. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care.
14. show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed.
15. analyze healthcare results as reported in graphs and tables.
16. differentiate between normal and abnormal test results.
17. maintain lab test results using flow sheets.
18. reassure patient of the accuracy of the test results.
19. define the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: surgical asepsis.
20. select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE).
21. perform handwashing.
22. prepare a sterile field.
23. perform within a sterile field.
24. perform dressing change.
25. demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps; regulated wastes.
26. explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure.
27. report relevant information concisely and accurately.
28. document patient care accurately in the medical record.
29. demonstrate proper use of: sharps disposal containers.

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MEDA 1011 - Clinical Assisting I

1. Medical assisting profession
2. Healthcare settings
3. History of medicine
4. Coping mechanisms
5. Vital signs
6. Chart documentation
7. Medical history
8. Physical examination and positioning
9. Communication in a professional setting
10. Cultural diversity

1. describe structural organization of the human body.
2. identify body systems.
3. describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants and body cavities.
4. list major organs in each body system.
5. identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system.
6. compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan.
7. describe the normal function of each body system.
8. measure and record: blood pressure; temperature; pulse; respirations; height; weight.
9. perform patient screening using established protocols.
10. instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment.
11. assist provider with a patient exam.
12. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment.
13. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care.
14. show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed.
15. identify styles and types of verbal communication.
16. identify types of nonverbal communication.
17. recognize barriers to communication.
18. identify techniques for overcoming communication barriers.
19. recognize the elements of oral communication using a sender-receiver process.
20. define coaching a patient as it relates to: health maintenance, disease prevention, compliance with treatment plan and adaptations relevant to individual patient needs.
21. identify medical terms labeling the word parts.
22. define medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems.
23. define the principles of self-boundaries.
24. define patient navigator.
25. describe the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator
26. relate the following behaviors to professional communication: assertive, aggressive, and passive.
27. differentiate between adaptive and non-adaptive coping mechanisms.
28. discuss the theories of: Maslow, Erikson and Kubler-Ross.
29. discuss examples of diversity: cultural, social and ethnic.
30. use feedback techniques to obtain patient information including: reflection; restatement; clarification.
31. respond to nonverbal communication.
32. use medical terminology correctly and pronounced accurately to communicate information to providers and patients
33. coach patients regarding: health maintenance; disease prevention and treatment plan
34. coach patients appropriately considering: cultural diversity; developmental life stage; communication barriers.
35. report relevant information concisely and accurately.
36. demonstrate: empathy; active listening; nonverbal communication.
37. demonstrate the principles of self-boundaries.
38. demonstrate respect for individual diversity including: gender; race; religion; age; economic status; appearance.
39. explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure.
40. create a patient’s medical record.
41. organize a patient’s medical record.
42. input patient data utilizing a practice management system.
43. discuss licensure and certification as they apply to healthcare providers.
44. document patient care accurately in the medical record.
45. demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights.
46. identify principles of body mechanics.
47. use proper body mechanics.

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MEDA 1012 - Clinical Assisting II

1. Body system examinations
2. Documentation
3. Medical specialty examinations
4. Drug administration
5. Healthy living
6. Exercise
7. Nutrition

1. identify body systems.
2. list major organs in each body system.
3. identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system.
4. compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan.
5. describe the normal function of each body system.
6. measure and record: blood pressure; temperature; pulse; respirations; height; weight; length (infant); head circumference (infant); pulse oximetry.
7. perform: pulmonary function testing.
8. perform patient screening using established protocols.
9. verify the rules of medication administration: right patient; right medication; right dose; right route; right time; right documentation.
10. select proper sites for administering parenteral medication.
11. administer oral medications.
12. administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications.
13. instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure or a treatment.
14. assist provider with a patient exam.
15. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment.
16. incorporate critical thinking skills when performing patient care.
17. show awareness of a patient’s concerns related to the procedure being performed.
18. calculate proper dosages of medication for administration.
19. document on a growth chart.
20. describe dietary nutrients including: carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber and water.
21. define the function of dietary supplements.
22. identify the special dietary needs for: weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, lactose sensitivity, gluten free and food allergies.
23. instruct a patient according to patient’s special dietary needs.
24. show awareness of patient’s concerns regarding a dietary change.
25. coach patients regarding: health maintenance; disease prevention; treatment plan.
26. report relevant information concisely and accurately.
27. explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure.
28. input patient data utilizing a practice management system.
29. document patient care accurately in the medical record.
30. demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps; regulated wastes.
31. demonstrate proper use of sharps disposal containers.

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MEDA 1020 - Administrative Procedures for Medical Assistants

1. Manual and computerized office procedures
2. Reception and telephone management
3. Appointment scheduling
4. Mail processing
5. Filing
6. Banking
7. Bookkeeping
8. Payroll
9. Coding systems
10. Insurance claims
11. Electronic Medical Records
12. Healthcare law and ethics

1. differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants.
2. compare and contrast provider and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care.
3. describe components of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
4. summarize the patient bills of rights.
5. compare criminal and civil law as they apply to the practicing medical assistant.
6. define: negligence, malpractice, statute of limitations, Good Samaritan Act(s), uniform Anatomical Gift Act, living will/advanced directives, medical durable power of attorney, Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA), and risk management.
7. describe the following types of insurance: liability, professional (malpractice), & personal injury.
8. list and discuss legal and illegal applicant interview questions.
9. identify: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), & Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).
10. describe the process of compliance reporting: errors in patient care, conflicts of interest and incident reports.
11. describe compliance with public health statutes: communicable diseases, abuse, neglect, and exploitation & wounds of violence.
12. define the following medical legal terms: informed consent, implied consent, expressed consent, patient incompetence, emancipated minor, mature minor, subpoena duces tecum, respondent superior, res ipsa loquitor, locum tenens, defendant-plaintiff, deposition, arbitration-mediation, Good Samaritan Law.
13. define: ethics and morals.
14. differentiate between personal and professional ethics.
15. identify the effect of personal morals on professional performance.
16. locate a states legal scope of practice for medical assistants.
17. apply HIPAA rules in regard to: privacy; release of information.
18. document patient care accurately in the medical record
19. apply the Patient’s Bill of Rights as it relates to: choice of treatment; consent for treatment; refusal of treatment.
20. perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes.
21. report an illegal activity in the healthcare setting following proper protocol.
22. complete an incident report related to an error in patient care.
23. develop a plan for separation of personal and professional ethics.
24. demonstrate appropriate response(s) to ethical issues.
25. demonstrate sensitivity to patient rights.
26. protect the integrity of the medical record.
27. recognize the impact personal ethics and morals have on the delivery of healthcare.
28. identify principles of: ergonomics.
29. evaluate the work environment to identify unsafe working conditions.
30. define coaching a patient as it relates to: community resources
31. recognize elements of fundamental writing skills
32. discuss applications of electronic technology in professional communication
33. differentiate between subjective and objective information.
34. coach patients regarding: office policies.
35. demonstrate professional telephone techniques.
36. document telephone messages accurately.
37. compose professional correspondence utilizing electronic technology.
38. develop a current list of community resources related to patients’ healthcare needs.
39. facilitate referrals to community resources in the role of a patient navigator.
40. report relevant information concisely and accurately.
41. demonstrate: empathy; active listening; nonverbal communication.
42. demonstrate respect for individual diversity including: gender; race; religion; age; economic status; appearance.
43. identify different types of appointment scheduling methods.
44. identify advantages and disadvantages of the following appointment systems: manual and electronic.
45. identify critical information required for scheduling patient procedures.
46. define types of information contained in the patient’s medical record.
47. identify methods of organizing the patient’s medical record based on: problem-oriented medical record (POMR) and resource-oriented medical record (SOMR).
48. identify equipment and supplies needed for medical records in order to: Create, Maintain and . Store.
49. describe filing indexing rules.
50. differentiate between electronic medical records (EMR) and a practice management system.
51. explain the purpose of routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.
52. list steps involved in completing an inventory.
53. explain the importance of data back-up.
54. explain meaningful use as it applies to EMR.
55. manage appointment schedule using established priorities.
56. schedule a patient procedure.
57. create a patient’s medical record.
58. organize a patient’s medical record.
59. file patient medical records.
60. utilize an EMR.
61. input patient data utilizing a practice management system.
62. perform routine maintenance of administrative or clinical equipment.
63. perform an inventory with documentation.
64. display sensitivity when managing appointments.
65. define the following bookkeeping terms: charges, payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and adjustments.
66. describe banking procedures as related to the ambulatory care setting.
67. identify precautions for accepting the following types of payments: cash, check, credit card and debit card.
68. describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including: non-sufficient funds (NSF) check, collection agency transaction, credit balance, and third party.
69. identify types of information contained in the patient’s billing record. 
70. explain patient financial obligations for services rendered. 
71. identify: types of third party plans, information required to file a third party claim, and the steps for filing a third party claim.
72. outline managed care requirements for patient referral.
73. describe processes for: verification of eligibility for services, precertification and preauthorization.
74. define a patient-centered medical home (PCMH).
75. differentiate between fraud and abuse.
76. perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: charges; payments; adjustments.
77. prepare a bank deposit.
78. obtain accurate patient billing information.
79. inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered.
80. interpret information on an insurance card.
81. verify eligibility for services including documentation.
82. obtain precertification or preauthorization including documentation.
83. complete an insurance claim form.
84. demonstrate professionalism when discussing patient’s billing record.
85. display sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered.
86. interact professionally with third party representatives.
87. display tactful behavior when communicating with medical providers regarding third party requirements.
88. show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding third party requirements.
89. describe how to use the most current procedural coding system.
90. describe how to use the most current diagnostic doing classification system.
91. describe how to use the most current HCPCS coding system.
92. discuss the effects of: upcoding and downcoding.
93. define medical necessity as it applies to procedural and diagnostic coding.
94. perform procedural coding.
95. perform diagnostic coding.
96. utilize medical necessity guidelines.
97. utilize tactful communication skills with medical providers to ensure accurate code selection.

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MEDA 1030 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

1. Legal and ethical aspects of pharmacology in the Medical Assisting profession
2. Basics of pharmacology
3. Drug information and drug forms
4. Drug dosages for special populations
5. Medication labels and orders
6. Measuring systems and their equivalents
7. Calculations of parenteral medications
8. Safety and quality assurance of medication administration
9. Medication administration
10. Analgesics and antipyretics
11. Immunizations and the immune system
12. Antimicrobials, antifungals, and antivirals
13. Nutritional supplements and alternative medicines
14. Medications as they relate to different body systems

1. describe the registration and documentation process for compliance with the drug enforcement administration DEA with regard to administering, dispensing and prescribing controlled drugs.
2. identify ethical procedures regarding prescriptions, including who may prescribe medications, and the use of protocol to ensure that these measures are followed.
3. identify the legal aspects of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 and describe the five schedules for controlled substances found therein. 
4. identify common pathology related to each body system including: signs, symptoms and etiology.
5. analyze pathology for each body system including: diagnostic measures and treatment modalities.
6. identify the classification of medications including: indications for use, desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions.
7. demonstrate knowledge of basic math computations.
8. apply mathematical computations to solve equations.
9. define basic units of measurement in: the metric system and the household system.
10. convert among measurement systems.
11. identify abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages.
12. verify the rules of medication administration: right patient; right medication; right dose; right route; right time; right documentation.
13. select proper sites for administering parenteral medication.
14. administer oral medications.
15. administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications.
16. calculate proper dosages of medication for administration.
17. demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: sharps.
18. demonstrate proper use of: sharps disposal containers.

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MEDA 1780 - Medical Assistant Clinical Externship

1. Administrative skills
2. Clinical skills
3. Interviewing techniques
4. Laboratory skills

1. complete competencies that are listed on the externship rotation checklist.
2. perform administrative skills in a clinical facility.
3. perform laboratory skills in a clinical facility.
4. perform clinical skills in a clinical facility.
5. apply for and/or interview for employment.

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MUSC 1000 - Century College Choir

1. Criteria for music selection:
   • Variety of styles
   • Variety of musical periods
   • Consideration of the ability of the performers and potential of the group
   • Relative to the size of the ensemble
2. Development of a choral sound
3. High performance standards in choral-style singing
4. Proper stage etiquette
5. The music studied and performed for each concert will differ in style and period
6. Vocal skills through intonation, rhythm and diction

1. Efficiently rehearse choral music as a part of a section of a choir.
2. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette.
3. Prepare music scores for singing in rehearsal and performances.
4. Demonstrate the ability to sing in a choral style.
5. Perform music of various styles and periods.

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MUSC 1005 - Century Chamber Singers

1. Developing proper stage etiquette
2. Development of an advanced chamber group sound
3. The development of advanced vocal skills through intonation, rhythm and diction.
4. The development of high performance standards in small group choral singing
5. The music studied and performed for each concert will differ in style and period as it pertains to chamber music repertoire. The criteria for music selection will be: Variety of styles Variety of musical periods Consideration of the ability of the performers and potential of the group

1. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette.
2. Efficiently rehearse choral music as a part of a section of a chamber choir.
3. Perform chamber music of various styles and periods.
4. Prepare advanced musical scores for singing in rehearsal and performance.
5. Demonstrate the ability to sing in an advanced choral style.

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MUSC 1010 - Century Chamber Orchestra

1. Criteria for music selection:
   • Variety of styles oVariety of musical periods
   • Consideration of the ability of the performers and potential of the group
   • Relative to the size of the ensemble
2. High performance standards in orchestral playing
3. Instrumental skills through intonation, rhythm and ensemble awareness
4. Orchestral sound concepts
5. Proper stage etiquette
6. The music studied and performed for each concert will differ in style and period.

1. Rehearse orchestral music as a part of a section of an orchestra.
2. Prepare music scores for playing in orchestra rehearsals and performances.
3. Perform a wide variety of styles and periods of orchestral music.
4. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette.
5. Demonstrate the ability to play in an orchestral style.

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MUSC 1011 - Theatre Orchestra

1. Awareness of the pit orchestras function as a performing and accompanying ensemble
2. Exploration of the particular sounds and styles represented by the Broadway musical selected by the Theatre and Music Depts.
3. High performance standards in musical theatre literature.
4. Instrumental skills through intonation, rhythm and ensemble awareness.
5. Proper theatre etiquette.

1. Rehearse theatre music as a part of a section of an orchestra.
2. Demonstrate the ability to play effectively in an accompanying ensemble.
3. Prepare music scores for playing in pit orchestra rehearsals and performances.
4. Perform in a variety of styles within a Broadway musical show.
5. Demonstrate proper theatre etiquette.

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MUSC 1012 - Popular Styles Ensemble

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab None
Course Description: The Popular Styles Ensemble rehearses and performs music in a variety of popular styles, such as rock, pop, blues, jazz, and more.  Students explore popular music styles through rehearsal and performance of representative repertoire, and develop skills in improvisation, arranging, and group leadership. The ensemble is open to students with prior experience singing and/or playing an instrument.  Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. This course requires an interview and audition with the instructor.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Elements and characteristic features of various popular music styles

2. Rehearsal skills (good intonation and rhythm, ensemble awareness, communicating effectively, etc.)

3. Improvisation in various popular music traditions

4. Performance skills (facility in music styles, stage presence, polish, etc.)

5. Proper rehearsal and performance etiquette

1. demonstrate knowledge of, and facility in, a variety of popular music styles.

2. rehearse music effectively as part of an ensemble.

3. improvise in a variety of popular music traditions.

4. perform a variety of popular music styles.

5. demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance etiquette.

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MUSC 1015 - Century Concert Band

1. Development of an advanced band ensemble sound
2. Development of high level performance standards
3. Proper stage etiquette
4. The band music studied and performed in concert each semester will vary. The criteria for music selection will be:
   • Variety of styles and periods
   • Consideration of the ability of the performers and potential of the group
5. The development of score reading and ensemble playing.

1. Demonstrate the ability to play in an ensemble style.
2. Efficiently rehearse band music as a part of a section of the ensemble.
3. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette.
4. Perform band music of various styles and periods.
5. Prepare music scores for rehearsal and performance.

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MUSC 1018 - Century Guitar Ensemble

1. Developing good rehearsal techniques
2. Fingering and annotation of parts
3. Giving and following cues
4. Listening and reacting to other ensemble members while playing
5. Rhythmic unity (counting out loud while playing, etc.)

1. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette.
2. Prepare music scores for rehearsals and performances
3. Perform a wide variety of styles and periods of guitar ensemble music.
4. Rehearse guitar ensemble music productively.
5. Demonstrate the ability to play with classical right-hand technique.

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MUSC 1019 - Century Piano Ensemble

1. Developing artistry in ensemble playing
2. Developing good rehearsal techniques
3. Fingering and appropriate markings in parts
4. Giving and following cues
5. Listening and reacting to other ensemble members while playing
6. Management of page turning
7. Rhythmic unity (counting out loud while playing, etc.)

1. Prepare music scores for rehearsals and performances
2. Perform a wide variety of styles and genres of piano ensemble music
3. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette
4. Rehearse piano ensemble music productively
5. Demonstrate technical facility at the piano

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MUSC 1020 - Beginning Group Piano

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MUSC 1025 - Intermediate Group Piano

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MUSC 1026 - Class Piano for Music Majors

1. Accompaniment Styles
2. Arpeggios
3. Harmonization
4. Improvisation
5. Key Signatures
6. Keyboard Basics
7. Major Scales
8. Pentascales
9. Primary Chord Progressions
10. Solo Repertoire
11. Transposition

1. play major scales.
2. play chord progressions and arpeggios.
3. harmonize simple melodies.
4. sight-read simple piano pieces.
5. transpose simple piano pieces.
6. improvise within given parameters.
7. perform simple piano pieces.

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MUSC 1027 - Beginning Group Guitar

Credits: 2
Hours/Week:
Course Description: This course is an introduction to basic guitar skills in a classroom setting. The course covers topics such as chords, strumming, finger picking, improvisation, music reading and guitar technique, and introduces guitar styles such as rock, folk, blues and classical. Practice outside class is necessary for completion of this course. Students must provide their own guitar. Students already proficient in the areas listed in the course description should register for individual instruction.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
1. Note and rhythm reading, using both standard music notation and tablature

2. Learning and performing simple classical pieces

3. Chord accompaniments, including reading chord diagrams and using basic strumming patterns

4. 12-Bar Blues and improvisation

5. Proper Guitar technique, including sitting position, left hand and finger position, fingerpicking, and use of a flat pick
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. read and play simple melodies in standard musical notation and tablature.

2. perform a simple classical guitar piece.

3. read and play from chord diagrams.

4. play simple chord accompaniments with basic strum patterns.

5. play a basic 12-Bar Blues progression and improvise using the pentatonic scale.

6. perform a simple fingerpicking song.

7. demonstrate proper guitar technique, including sitting position, right-hand and left-hand technique.
Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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MUSC 1030 - Fundamentals of Music

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: Fundamentals of Music is an introduction to basic music theory. The course covers concepts such as tonality, rhythm, scales and harmony, and explores various musical styles such as classical, popular, blues, jazz and folk. This course serves as an introduction to music theory for general students or for those considering a career in music.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Scales and key signatures
2. Basic keyboard skills
3. Form and basic analysis
4. Notation of pitch and rhythm
5. Rhythm and meter
6. Characteristics of music styles (classical, popular, folk, blues, etc.)
7. Intervals and chords

1. compose a piece of music according to a basic structure.
2. perform basic keyboard application of music fundamentals.
3. write basic rhythm and pitch notation
4. read basic rhythm and pitch notation
5. explain music theory concepts regarding rhythm, melody, harmony and tonality.
6. identify style characteristics within piece

06. 04. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.

06. 05. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

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MUSC 1035 - Enjoyment of Classical Music

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: Enjoyment of Classical Music is a survey of Western classical music from the Middle Ages in Europe to the present in Europe and North America. The course explores various musical styles and forms, including orchestral, choral and chamber music. There is an emphasis on focused listening, with the purpose of enhancing the ability to understand and appreciate music. Note: Attendance at a classical concert outside of class time may be required.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Baroque era
   1. Sacred music (cantatas, oratorios)
   2. Secular music (orchestral music, concerti, opera)
   3. significant composers and their works (ex. Bach, Handel, Purcell)
2. Classical era
   1. development of the symphony, sonata and string quartet
   2. development of specific forms (sonata form, minuet form, rondo form, theme and variation form, etc.)
   3. opera in the classical era d.significant composers and their works (ex. Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven)
3. Introduction to Western Classical Music
   1. structural elements of music (rhythm, harmony, melody, texture, etc.)
   2. mediums of performance
   3. the development of the Western classical orchestra
   4. historical and social contexts in Western classical music
   5. cross-cultural connections in Western classical music
4. Medieval and Renaissance eras
   1. Sacred music (Gregorian chant, organum, masses, motets)
   2. Secular music (dance music, love songs, madrigals)
   3. significant composers and their works (ex. Hildegard, Leonin, Perotin, Machaut, Palestrina)
5. Modern (20th Century) Classical music to the present
   1. innovation as a style characteristic
   2. atonality and twelve tone composition
   3. impressionism
   4. American nationalism
   5. modern opera
   6. Aleatoric construction
   7. electronic music
   8. minimalism
   9. significant composers and their works (ex. Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Ives, Copland, Cage)
6. Romantic era
   1. developments in orchestral composition (ex. expansion of orchestra and forms)
   2. programmatic music, exoticism, nationalism
   3. piano music in the romantic era
   4. art song
   5. opera and music dramas in the romantic era
   6. significant composers and their works (ex. Schubert, Berlioz, Chopin, Puccini, Wagner)

1. Describe the interrelationships between music, composers, musicians, cultures and societies
2. Identify musical styles, characteristics, genres and specific compositions of the various eras of Classical music.
3. Describe the structural elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, etc.).
4. Identify examples of the structural elements of music.
5. Analyze music they hear through an application of the structural elements of music, knowledge of social and historical context, and knowledge of specific eras and genres.
6. Describe how specific composers of various eras use musical traditions and innovation.

06. 02. Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.

06. 03. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

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MUSC 1045 - Popular Music in American Society

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course surveys the history of American popular music from the 1950s to the present. The course examines the development of various music styles, such as rock and hip-hop, and explores the relationship between cultural trends and popular music. Notable recordings and musicians will be studied.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts, 7 Human Diversity

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. American political, social and economic history as it pertains to popular music
2. Cultural trends and influences on popular music
3. Marketing and the Music Industry
4. Possible styles and trends of music to be surveyed: Western European and West African origins of the blues The Blues Jazz Country Rockabilly Popular music through television (ex. American Band Stand) West Coast Surf Folk and Folk Rock Rock Hybrids The British Invasion Motown and Soul Acid Rock Disco Punk Rock Heavy Metal Grunge MTV and the video age New Wave and Synth- Pop Electronica: Rave, Techno and House Rap & Hip-Hop Recent Trends: Rage- Rock, Ska, Jam Bands Postmodernism in Popular Music
5. Structural elements of music

1. Recount recent American history as it pertains to influences popular music
2. Evaluate the relationship between the music industry, artists, and the public
3. Identify notable artists and the various musical styles of popular music
4. Describe how music expresses the values of mass culture, counter-cultures, and subcultures
5. Describe and identify the structural elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, etc.)

06. 03. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

06. 05. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Competency 2 (7-10)
07. 01. Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States’ history and culture.

07. 02. Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.

07. 04. Describe and discuss the experience and contributions (political, social, economic, etc.) of the many groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.

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MUSC 1050 - Introduction to Music Notation Software

1. Industry-standard music notation program
2. Music engraving skills
3. Role of technology in music creation
4. Other music and multimedia software programs

1. create and edit other materials such as posters and worksheets.
2. create professional-quality scores and parts for a variety of ensembles.
3. generate MIDI files for sequencing and editing.
4. synchronize music to video using software.
5. utilize music notation software to develop musical ideas.

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MUSC 1055 - Music Industry Topics and Careers

1. History of the music business
2. Publishing and recording
3. Copyright and licensing
4. Contracts
5. Arts management and administration
6. Careers in music
7. Legal and financial issues
8. Marketing
9. Technology

1. analyze current issues in the music industry.
2. describe marketing strategies for music entrepreneurship.
3. explain the historical development of the music business.
4. explain the impact of technology on the music industry.
5. identify possible career paths in the music industry.

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MUSC 1060 - Songwriting

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the theory, craft, and practice of songwriting. Topics include: song structure, style and type, musical elements (rhythm, melody, harmony and instrumentation), lyric writing and collaboration, the basics of arranging, producing, and marketing songs, and performance elements. Songs from various traditions, past and present, will be studied as examples. Activities include song analysis, writing exercises, completion of original songs, and presentation and/or performance of songs.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic note-reading ability and/or experience playing an instrument.

Major Content

1. Song structure, style, type, and cultural contexts
2. Musical elements of a song
3. Writing lyrics and music
4. Basic arranging for voices and instruments
5. Strategies for producing and marketing songs

1. describe elements of song structure, style, and type.
2. analyze songs based on their structure, musical elements, lyrics, and cultural context.
3. describe basic methods of arranging, producing, and marketing songs.
4. explain elements of songwriting craft in diverse traditions, such as lyrics, melody writing, rhythm, and chord progressions.
5. write original songs.
6. present and/or perform original songs.

06. 03. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

06. 04. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.

06. 05. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

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MUSC 1061 - Music Theory I

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course is designed to help any student develop the analytical and compositional skills necessary for a more complete understanding of music. This course also serves as a first course in the Music Theory sequence for music students. The course focuses on melody, harmony, rhythm, and musical structure and explores various musical styles including classical, popular, blues, jazz, and folk. Topics include notation, scales and modes, keys, intervals and transposition, chords, cadences, non-chord tones, and melodic structure. Students will apply music theory concepts by analyzing music examples and by writing and playing short music compositions. Music AFA students must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1071 .
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Cadences: full, half, plagal, deceptive cadences
2. Chords: major, minor, augmented and diminished triads, root positions and inversions of triads, basic seventh chords, Roman numeral analysis, figured bass
3. Intervals and transposition: interval quantity and quality, consonant and dissonant intervals, transposition, transposition of instruments
4. Melodic structure: motives, phrases, sequences, periods
5. Non-chord tones: appoggiaturas, escape tones, retardations, suspensions, passing tones, neighboring tones, pedal tones, anticipations, changing tones
6. Notation: pitch, clefs, rhythm, meter, dynamics
7. Scales, modes, keys: major scales, natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales, the seven Greek modes, all major and minor keys

1. Analyze a piece of music according to basic structural elements.
2. Construct and analyze triads and seventh chords
3. Transpose melodies and chord progressions in all keys.
4. Write a piece of music according to basic structural elements.
5. Explain basic principles of music notation.
6. Construct, identify and play the various scales and modes in all keys.
7. identify style characteristics within a piece of music.

06. 04. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.

06. 05. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

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MUSC 1062 - Music Theory II

1. Dominant, leading tone and nondominant seventh chords and proper resolutions
2. Four part voice leading: SATB writing, chord doublings, specific voice leading rules, stylistic practices
3. Harmonic progression: root movement, circle progressions, other common root movement, harmonizing a tonal melody
4. Modulation: common chord, phrase, chromatic modulations
5. Texture types: monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic textures, specific texture labels (prime melodies, secondary melodies, parallel supporting melodies, harmonic and rhythmic support, static support)
6. Two part voice leading: cantus firmus, counterpoint, motion between voices, specific voice leading rules, stylistic practices

1. Compose two-voice compositions.
2. Identify and analyze various music textures.
3. Analyze two-voice compositions.
4. Analyze four-voice compositions.
5. Identify and analyze various melodic structures.
6. Compose various melodic structures.
7. Apply various harmonic progressions to compositions.
8. Apply various modulations to compositions.
9. Apply various seventh chords to compositions.
10. Compose four-voice compositions.
11. Identify various harmonic progressions
12. Identify various modulations.
13. Identify various seventh chords.

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MUSC 1071 - Ear Training I

1. Chord arpeggiations: major keys
2. Chord arpeggiations: minor keys
3. Chord progressions: major keys
4. Chord progressions: minor keys
5. Intervals: melodic ascending
6. Tonal melodies: major keys
7. Tonal melodies: minor keys

1. Recognize basic chord progressions by ear
2. Sing basic chord progressions
3. Sing basic melodies in major and minor keys at sight
4. Write down basic rhythmic examples by ear
5. Write down basic melodies in major and minor keys by ear
6. Tap out basic rhythmic examples at sight
7. Write out basic chord progressions by ear

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MUSC 1072 - Ear Training II

1. Advanced chord arpeggiations: major keys
2. Advanced chord arpeggiations: minor keys
3. Advanced chord progressions: major keys
4. Advanced chord progressions: minor keys
5. Advanced tonal melodies: major keys
6. Advanced tonal melodies: minor keys
7. Intervals: melodic ascending, melodic descending, harmonic

1. Recognize advanced chord progressions by ear
2. Sing advanced chord progressions
3. Sing advanced melodies in major and minor keys at sight
4. Write down advanced rhythmic examples by ear
5. Tap out advanced rhythmic examples at sight
6. Write out advanced chord progressions by ear
7. Write down advanced melodies in major and minor keys by ear

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MUSC 2011 - Private Instrumental

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MUSC 2012 - Private Instrumental-Advanced

1. To be determined by the instructor after assessing the students ability level and needs at the beginning of the semester

1. Demonstrate advanced technique.
2. Demonstrate advanced musicianship
3. Demonstrate proper performance etiquette.

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MUSC 2021 - Private Guitar

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MUSC 2022 - Private Guitar-Advanced

1. To be determined by the instructor after assessing the students ability level and needs at the beginning of the semester

1. Demonstrate advanced technique.
2. Demonstrate advanced musicianship.
3. Demonstrate proper performance etiquette.

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MUSC 2031 - Private Piano

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MUSC 2032 - Private Piano-Advanced

1. To be determined by the instructor after assessing the students ability level and needs at the beginning of the semester

1. Demonstrate advanced technique
2. Demonstrate advanced musicianship.
3. Demonstrate proper performance etiquette.

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MUSC 2041 - Private Voice

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MUSC 2042 - Private Voice-Advanced

1. To be determined by the instructor after assessing the students ability level and needs at the beginning of the semester

1. Demonstrate advanced technique.
2. Demonstrate advanced musicianship.
3. Demonstrate proper performance etiquette.

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MUSC 2051 - World Music

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces students to traditional music from a variety of cultures, such as India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and the Middle East. The course also examines the relationships between American popular music and non-Western societies. There is an emphasis on focused listening, with the purpose of enhancing the ability to appreciate and understand music.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts, 8 Global Perspective

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Introduction to Ethnomusicology
2. Possible music surveyed from: South Asia East Asia Indonesia and the Pacific Islands Middle East Russia and Central Asia West Africa Central Africa North Africa South Africa Europe British Isles North America Central America South America Other Possible Topics: The Blues and Jazz The Diaspora of Pop Music Technology and Music
3. Structural elements of music
4. The function of music as it relates to its societal and cultural contexts
5. The study of traditional and popular music and how they interrelate

1. Describe the interrelationships between music and society
2. Describe and identify the structural elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, etc.)
3. Identify musical styles and characteristics of selected cultures
4. Describe how traditional music and popular music coexist

06. 03. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

06. 05. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Competency 2 (7-10)
08. 01. Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.

08. 02. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences.

08. 04. Understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future.

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MUSC 2061 - Advanced Music Theory I

1. Altered dominants
2. Augmented 6th chords
3. Borrowed chords
4. Chromatic harmony and macro analysis (circle progressions
5. Chromatic mediants
6. Extended chords
7. Neapolitan 6th chords

1. Analyze a wide variety of chromatic harmonies using macro analysis.
2. Identify a wide variety of chromatic harmonies (borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords, extended chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants).
3. Compose using a wide variety of chromatic harmonies.

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MUSC 2062 - Advanced Music Theory II

1. Binary form
2. Introduction to formal structures in music
3. Rondo form
4. Sonata form
5. Ternary form
6. The fugue
7. Two-voice 18th Century counterpoint
8. Variation technique

1. Analyze a wide variety of formal structures.
2. Identify a wide variety of formal structures in music (including binary and ternary form, two-voice 18th Century counterpoint, the fugue, variation technique, sonata form, and rondo form).
3. Compose a wide variety of formal structures.

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MUSC 2071 - Advanced Ear Training I

1. Advanced chord progressions
   1. 7th chords
2. Applied dominant chords
3. Applied leading tone chords
4. Tonicization
5. Modulation
6. Pivot chords
7. Mediant chords
8. Subtonic chords
   2. Advanced melodies with non-harmonic tones
9. chromatic passing tones
10. chromatic neighboring tones
11. Advanced rhythms
    1. Triplets
    2. 3/8, 3/2, 4/2 meter
    3. 32nd notes and rests
    4. Dotted 16th notes and rests

1. Write down advanced rhythmic examples (syncopated, etc.) by ear
2. Write down advanced melodies with non-harmonic tones by ear
3. Sing advanced melodies with non-harmonic tones at sight
4. Recognize advanced chord progressions (applied dominants, etc.) by ear
5. Sing these advanced chord progressions
6. Tap out these advanced rhythmic examples at sight
7. Write out these advanced chord progressions by ear

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MUSC 2072 - Advanced Ear Training II

1. Advanced Harmony
   1. Passing chords
   2. Neighboring chords
   3. Modal mixture
   4. Diminished 7th chords
   5. Extended harmony
   6. Neapolitan chords
   7. Augmented 6th chords
2. Advanced melodies with non-harmonic tones
   1. Picardy thirds
   2. 9-8 suspensions
   3. 4-3 suspensions
   4. 5-4 suspensions
   5. 6-5 suspensions
   6. 7-6 suspensions
   7. 7-8 retardations
3. Advanced rhythm
   1. Double dotting
   2. Partial beat triplets
   3. 3 against 2
   4. Meter shifts
   5. 64th notes
   6. Dotted 32nd notes
   7. Quintuplets

1. Write down advanced rhythmic examples (meter shifts, etc.) by ear
2. Write down advanced melodies with non-harmonic tones (suspensions, etc.) by ear
3. Sing these advanced melodies at sight
4. Recognize advanced chord progressions (Neapolitan chords, etc.) by ear
5. Sing these advanced chord progressions
6. Tap out these advanced rhythmic examples at sight
7. Write out these advanced chord progressions by ear¿

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MUSC 2081 - Music History I: Antiquity Through 1800

1. Baroque Music Music for the Bourgeois Opera Oratorio Instrumental Music Concerto Sonata Suite The Baroque Orchestra
2. Classical Antiquity Greek Music Roman Music
3. Classical Era The Classical Style The Sonata Principle Romantic Genres Symphony Opera Buffa String Quartet Classical Concerto The Age of Enlightenment The Industrial Revolution
4. Medieval Music Music of the Cathedral Gregorian chant Organum Mass Music of the Court Troubadours & Trouveres Instrumental music Dance pieces Music Theory Notation Polyphony Meter Modes
5. Renaissance Music Sacred Music Music of the Reformation Chorale Contrafacta Music of the Counter-Reformation Mass Motet Secular Music Madrigal Instrumental Music

1. Articulate the changing relationship between music and society (i.e. the Church, Court, and Opera House) from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras
2. Discuss the life and works of major composers of Western classical music through 1800
3. Discuss the development of musical style and form through 1800
4. Discuss significant works of Western classical music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras
5. Describe the development of music notation, theory, and aesthetics through 1800
6. Discuss the development of significant music genres, including orchestra, opera, and chamber music through 1800
7. Identify significant music works from antiquity through 1800 by ear and by sight

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MUSC 2082 - Music History II: 1800 Through Present

1. Music in the new Millennia Music from around the world
2. Music of the Modern Era Modernist Aesthetics Impressionism, Expressionism, Primitivism, Neoclassical Serial Music/atonality The Post-Romantic Symphony The rise of recorded music Film Music Jazz
3. Music of the Postmodern Era Postmodern Aesthetics Chance Music/Aleatory music Electronic Music Minimalism The rise of Rock and Pop
4. Music of the Romantic Era Romantic Aesthetics Program Music/Absolute Music Nationalism Romantic Genres Lied Program Symphony Music Drama Character Piece Tone Poem Romantic Opera The artist as Hero The Dichotomy between art music and popular music

1. Articulate the changing relationship between music and society in the Romantic, Modern, and Postmodern eras
2. Discuss significant works of Western classical music from the Romantic, Modern, and Postmodern eras
3. Describe the development of music notation, theory, and aesthetics from 1800 to the present
4. Discuss the life and works of major composers of Western classical music since 1800
5. Discuss the development of musical style and form from 1800 to the Present
6. Discuss the development of significant music genres, including orchestra, opera, and chamber music from 1800 to the Present
7. Identify significant music works from 1800 to the Present by ear and by sight

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NURS 1028 - Directed Study in Nursing

1. assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic nursing care.
2. demonstrate ability to apply concepts of safe nursing care.
3. demonstrate application of nursing theory when caring for patients in the lab/clinical setting.
4. complete specific written assignments that are required program outcomes or required Minnesota Board of Nursing abilities.
5. demonstrate competency of the identified learning goals.

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NURS 2025 - Clinical Specialty Focus

1. assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic nursing care.
2. develop specific independent nursing interventions related to the clinical specialty.
3. demonstrate competence in performing selected psychomotor skills.
4. utilize technology and information systems to enhance healthcare information.
5. apply theoretical concepts from a specialized field to the care of patients.

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NURS 2700 - Health Promotion and the Role of the Professional Nurse

1. Professional Development and Identity for the Foci of Care of Health Promotion
   1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
      1. Professionalism
      2. Clinical Decision- Making & Judgment
      3. Ethics
      4. Leadership
      5. Self-care
      6. Life-long learning
      7. Social Justice
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Holistic Nursing Process
      2. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
      3. Collaboration
      4. Quality & Safety
      5. Technology & Informatics
      6. Teaching & Learning
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Evidence-based Practice
      2. Health Care Infrastructure
2. Physiologic Integrity for the Foci of Health Promotion
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Thermoregulation
      4. Cellular Regulation
      5. Intracranial Regulation
      6. Metabolism
      7. Elimination
      8. Sexuality & Reproduction
      9. Oxygenation
      10. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. immunity
      2. Inflammation
      3. Infection
      4. Tissue Integrity
      5. Sensory Perception
      6. comfort
      7. Mobility
      8. rest
3. Psychosocial Integrity for the Foci of Care of Health Promotion
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Family Dynamics
      2. Spirituality
      3. Motivation
      4. Adherence
      5. Cognitive Function
   2. Behavioral Resilience
      1. Coping, Stress, and Adaptation
4. Lifespan Growth and Development Considerations for the Foci of Care of Health Promotion
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Functional Ability
      2. Genetics
      3. Environment
      4. Culture
      5. Individual Behavior
      6. Social & Economic Factors

1. apply theories and concepts of social and cultural factors to provide prevention-based nursing care.
2. apply credible, evidence-based sources of information to guide safe, preventative care.
3. conduct a health history and wellness assessment to identify risks and/or determinants of health.
4. demonstrate an awareness of the role of the professional nurse within organizational systems.
5. describe behavioral change techniques to promote health and manage illness.
6. describe how health promotion initiatives are organized and financed.
7. provide safe, holistic client-centered nursing care in promoting health across the lifespan.
8. reflect on personal and professional actions based on a set of shared core nursing values.
9. utilize effective inter-professional communication techniques within a multidisciplinary healthcare

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NURS 2720 - Transition to the Professional Nurse

1. Professional Development and Identity for Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse
   1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
      1. Professionalism
      2. Clinical Decision-Making & Judgment
      3. Ethics
      4. Leadership
      5. Self-care
      6. Life-long learning
      7. Social Justice
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Holistic Nursing Process
      2. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
      3. Collaboration
      4. Quality & Safety
      5. Technology & Informatics
      6. Teaching & Learning
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Evidence-based Practice
      2. Health Care Infrastructure
2. Physiologic Integrity for the Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Thermoregulation
      4. Cellular Regulation
      5. Intracranial Regulation
      6. Metabolism
      7. Elimination
      8. Sexuality & Reproduction
      9. Oxygenation
      10. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Immunity
      2. Inflammation
      3. Infection
      4. Tissue Integrity
      5. Sensory Perception
      6. Comfort
      7. Mobility
      8. Rest
3. Psychosocial Integrity for Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Family Dynamics
      2. Spirituality
      3. Motivation
      4. Adherence
4. Lifespan Growth and Development for Transition to the Role of the Professional Nurse
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Functional Ability
      2. Genetics
      3. Environment
      4. Culture
      5. Individual Behaviors
      6. Social & Economic Factors

1. apply credible, evidence-based sources of information to guide safe, preventative care.
2. apply theories and concepts of social and cultural factors to provide prevention-based nursing care.
3. demonstrates transition to the role of the professional nurse within organizational systems.
4. describe how health promotion initiatives are organized and financed.
5. identify risk and or determinants of health while conducting a health history and wellness assessment.
6. reflect on personal and professional actions based on a set of shared core nursing values.

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NURS 2750 - Nutrition and the Role of the Professional Nurse

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces the student to the role of the nurse in promoting and supporting nutritional health. Emphasis is on the role nutrition plays in health promotion/prevention of illness, recovery from acute illness and/or management of chronic illness.  Students learn to access evidence to support healthy nutritional choices that reduce risk factors for disease and/or illness across the lifespan. Students explore how culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, nutritional trends and controversies, and integrative therapies influence the nutritional health of the client.  Acceptance into the Nursing program is required. This course requires completion of NURS 2700  or NURS 2720  and BIOL 2032  with grades of C or higher or concurrently enrolled and General Education Electives - 8 credits.

 
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2031  with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1020 , PSYC 1041  and COMM 1031  or COMM 1041  or COMM 1051 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Computer skills are essential.

Major Content

1. Professional Development and Identity in Relation to Foundation of Nutrition and Nutritional Health Promotion.
   1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
      1. Professionalism
      2. Clinical Decision-Making & Judgment
      3. Self-care
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Holistic Nursing Process
      2. Quality & Safety
      3. Teaching & Learning
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Evidence-based Practice
2. Physiologic Integrity in Relation to Foundations of Nutrition and Nutritional Health Promotion
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Acid-Base Balance
      2. Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
      3. Metabolism
      4. Elimination
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Inflammation
      2. Infection
      3. Tissue Integrity
      4. Comfort
      5. Mobility
      6. Rest
3. Psychosocial Integrity in Relation to Foundations of Nutrition and Nutritional Health Promotion
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Family Dynamics
      2. Motivation
      3. Adherence
      4. Lifespan Growth and Development
      5. Determinants of Health
      6. Functional Ability
      7. Genetics
      8. Nutrition
      9. Environment
      10. Culture
      11. Individual Behaviors
      12. Social & Economic

1. incorporate evidence, clinical judgment and client preferences in planning nutritional care of the client.
2. identify the impact of socio cultural, economic, legal and political factors influencing nutritional health.
3. assume accountability, through reflection, for personal nutritional self-care behaviors.
4. identify integrative modalities and their role in nutritional health.
5. discuss the unique nursing perspective in inter-professional teams to optimize client nutritional health.
6. apply theories and concepts from the arts and sciences to provide prevention-based nutritional care of clients.
7. assess protective and predictive factors, including genetics, which influence the nutritional health of individuals, families and communities.

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NURS 2800 - Chronic and Palliative Care

1. Professional Development & Identity in caring for clients experiencing chronic illness and/or end of life
   1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
      1. Professionalism
      2. Clinical Decision-Making & Judgement
      3. Ethics
      4. Leadership
      5. Self-care
      6. Life-long learning
      7. Social Justice
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Holistic Nursing Process
      2. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
      3. Collaboration
      4. Quality & Safety
      5. Technology & Informatics
      6. Teaching & Learning
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Care Coordination
      2. Evidence-based Practice
      3. Health Care Infrastructure
2. Physiological Integrity in the nursing care of clients experiencing chronic illness and/or end of life
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Cellular Regulation
      4. Intracranial Regulation
      5. Metabolism
      6. Elimination
      7. Oxygenation
      8. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Tissue Integrity
      2. Sensory Perception
      3. Comfort
      4. Mobility
      5. Rest
3. Psychosocial Integrity in the nursing care of clients experiencing chronic illness
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Family Dynamics
      2. Spirituality
      3. Motivation
      4. Adherence
      5. Cognitive Function
   2. Behavioral Resilience
      1. Coping/Stress/Adaptation
      2. Grief & Loss
      3. Vulnerability
4. Lifespan Growth and Development considerations in the nursing care of clients experiencing chronic illness
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Functional Ability
      2. Genetics
      3. Nutrition
      4. Environment
      5. Culture
      6. Individual Behaviors
      7. Social & Economic Factors

1. discuss trends in healthcare as they relate to issues of access, equity, affordability and social justice.
2. explore ones own beliefs and values as they relate to caring for clients experiencing chronic illness and end of life issues.
3. promote achievement of safe and quality outcomes of care for individuals and families experiencing chronic illness and end of life issues.
4. provide quality and safe client care as a member of the inter-professional team.
5. recognize the role of information technology in improving client care outcomes and creating a safe care environment.
6. utilize clinical judgment and decision making skills while providing care to promote optimal health for clients experiencing chronic illness.
7. utilize evidence, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives and client preferences in planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes of care.
8. incorporate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision-making in the care of the chronically ill client.

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NURS 2820 - Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse

1. Professional Development & Identity in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
   1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
      1. Clinical Decision-Making & Judgement
      2. Ethics
      3. Social Justice
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Collaboration
      2. Quality & Safety
      3. Teaching & Learning
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Evidence-based Practice
      2. Health Care Infrastructure
2. Physiological Integrity in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Thermoregulation
      4. Cellular Regulation
      5. Intracranial Regulation
      6. Metabolism
      7. Elimination
      8. Sexuality & Reproduction
      9. Oxygenation
      10. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Immunity
      2. Inflammation
      3. Infection
      4. Tissue Integrity
      5. Sensory Perception
      6. Comfort
      7. Mobility
      8. Rest
3. Psychosocial Integrity in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Adherence
      2. Cognitive Function
   2. Behavioral Resilience
      1. Coping/Stress/Adaptation
      2. Anxiety
4. Lifespan Growth and Development in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Genetics
      2. Culture
      3. Individual Behaviors
      4. Social & Economic Factors

1. demonstrate knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics related to complex medication administration, safety and efficacy.
2. describe the process of pharmaceutical approval and regulation.
3. develop a framework of clinical decision making based on the nursing process to guide safe medication administration.
4. discuss the cultural and ethical aspects in pharmacology.
5. identify the roles of the professional nurse as part of the interdisciplinary team in relation to medication administration.
6. utilize evidence-based resources to access pertinent information about pharmaceuticals and natural products.

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NURS 2850 - Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I

1. Professional Development & Identity in relation to chronic  pathophysiological conditions
   1. Health Care Delivery
      1. Evidence-based Practice
2. Physiological Integrity in relation to chronic  pathophysiological conditions
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Cellular Regulation
      4. Intracranial Regulation
      5. Metabolism
      6. Elimination
      7. Sexuality & Reproduction
      8. Oxygenation
      9. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Immunity
      2. Tissue Integrity
      3. Sensory Perception
      4. Comfort
      5. Mobility
3. Psychosocial Integrity in relation to chronic pathophysiological conditions
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Cognitive Function
   2. Behavioral Resilience
      1. Coping/Stress/Adaptation
4. Lifespan Growth and Development in relation to chronic pathophysiological conditions
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Genetics
      2. Nutrition
      3. Environment
      4. Culture
      5. Individual Behaviors
      6. Social & Economic Factors

1. determine protective and predictive factors including genetics which influence the health of clients.
2. explain the common mechanisms of chronic disease progression in the human body.
3. incorporate theory and research utilizing data from multiple evidence based sources.
4. utilize theories and concepts from the sciences to build an understanding of the manifestations of chronic pathophysiological conditions.

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NURS 2900 - Acute and Complex Care

1. Professional Development and Identity in caring for experiencing acute and complex disruptions of health.
   1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
      1. Professionalism
      2. Clinical Decision-Making & Judgment
      3. Ethics
      4. Leadership
      5. Self-care
      6. Life-long learning
      7. Social Justice
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Holistic Nursing Process
      2. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
      3. Collaboration
      4. Quality & Safety
      5. Technology & Informatics
      6. Teaching & Learning
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Care Coordination
      2. Evidence-based Practice
      3. Health Care Infrastructure
2. Physiological Integrity in caring for experiencing acute and complex disruptions of health.
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Thermoregulation
      4. Cellular Regulation
      5. Intracranial Regulation
      6. Metabolism
      7. Elimination
      8. Sexuality & Reproduction
      9. Oxygenation
      10. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Immunity
      2. Inflammation
      3. Infection
      4. Tissue Integrity
      5. Sensory Perception
      6. Comfort
      7. Mobility
      8. Rest
3. Psychosocial Integrity in caring for clients experiencing acute and complex disruptions of health.
   1. Psychosocial Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Family Dynamics
      2. Spirituality
      3. Motivation
      4. Adherence
      5. Cognitive Function
   2. Behavioral Resilience
      1. Coping, Stress & Anxiety
      2. Grief & Loss
      3. Vulnerability
4. Lifespan Growth and Development in caring for experiencing acute and complex disruptions of health.
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Functional Ability
      2. Genetics
      3. Nutrition
      4. Environment
      5. Culture
      6. Individual Behavior
      7. Social & Economic Factors

1. advocate for factors that promote a culture of safe and quality care incorporating evidence-based findings.
2. analyze the impact of socio cultural, economic, legal, and political factors influencing healthcare delivery and practice.
3. apply data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care.
4. articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development.
5. demonstrate leadership in decision making while providing quality nursing care to improve client outcomes.
6. demonstrate teambuilding and collaborative strategies when working with inter-professional teams.
7. identify the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated and implemented.
8. incorporate the knowledge and methods of a variety of disciplines to inform decision-making in the care of the client experiencing acute disruptions in health.
9. use clinical judgment and decision making skills during urgent and emergent situations.

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NURS 2920 - Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II

1. Professional Development & Identity in relation to acute  pathophysiological conditions
   1. Health Care Delivery
      1. Evidence-based Practice
2. Physiological integrity in relations to acute pathophysiological conditions
   1. Physiological Homeostasis & Regulation
      1. Fluid &Electrolyte Balance
      2. Acid-Base Balance
      3. Thermoregulation
      4. Cellular Regulation
      5. Intracranial Regulation
      6. Metabolism
      7. Elimination
      8. Sexuality & Reproduction
      9. Oxygenation
      10. Perfusion
   2. Protection and Movement
      1. Immunity
      2. Inflammation
      3. Infection
      4. Tissue Integrity
      5. Sensory Perception
      6. Comfort
      7. Mobility
3. Psychosocial Integrity in relation to acute pathophysiological conditions
   1. Behavioral Resilience
      1. Coping, Stress & Adaptation
      2. Vulnerability
4. Lifespan Growth and Development in relation to acute pathophysiological conditions
   1. Determinants of Health
      1. Genetics
      2. Culture
      3. Individual Behavior
      4. Social & Economic Factors

1. analyze protective and predictive factors including genetics which influence the heath of clients.
2. explain the common mechanisms of acute/complex disease progression in the human body.
3. incorporate theory and research utilizing and prioritizing data from multiple relevant sources.
4. utilizes theories and concepts from the sciences to expand understanding of the human pathophysiological experience.

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NURS 2950 - Nursing Leadership I

1. Attributes and Roles of a Nurse
   1. Professionalism
   2. Clinical Decision-Making & Judgment
   3. Ethics
   4. Leadership
   5. Self-care
   6. Life-long learning
   7. Social Justice
2. Care Competencies
   1. Therapeutic & Professional Communication
   2. Collaboration
   3. Quality & Safety
   4. Technology & Informatics
   5. Teaching & Learning
3. Health Care Delivery
   1. Care Coordination
   2. Evidence-based Practice
4. Health Care Infrastructure

1. apply leadership and management skills with nursing colleagues and interprofessional teams.
2. analyze healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory processes and their impact on the nursing profession.
3. collect outcomes data to provide evidence for quality improvement in a variety of settings.
4. apply concepts of quality and safety within a health care context.
5. demonstrate ethical leadership in clinical decision making processes in collaboration with other health disciplines.
6. utilize evidence supporting best practices in working with unlicensed assistive personnel and direct care workers.

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OFFT 0093 - Keyboarding

1. 10-key numeric pad
2. Alphabetic Keys
   1. Home Row, Space Bar, Enter
   2. Left Shift, Right Shift,
   3. Comma, Question Mark, Period, Apostrophe, Quotation Mark, Tab
3. Keyboarding Techniques
   1. Correct posture
   2. Correct hand and finger position
4. Proofreader¿s Marks
5. Sentence and paragraph for accuracy
6. Sentence and paragraph for speed

1. key alphabetic keys by touch.
2. demonstrate proper posture and keyboarding techniques.
3. demonstrate proficiency using keyboarding software.
4. demonstrate keyboarding skill on 1¿ and 2¿ timings.
5. demonstrate proper technique on the 10-key numeric pad.
6. increase keyboarding speed on straight-copy and timed writings.
7. apply proofreader¿s marks to printed timed writings.
8. demonstrate proficiency using the keyboarding software on three-minute timings.
9. key paragraphs with a minimal number of errors within a predetermined time period.
10. key sentences and paragraphs to increase speed using 30 second and 1-minute timings.

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OFFT 1001 - Document Formatting Essentials

1. Interoffice Memos
2. Full-block Letters
3. Unbound Reports
   1. Title page
   2. Reference Page/bibliography
   3. Footnotes/Endnotes
   4. Page Numbers
   5. Two-page Reports
4. Reports with MLA style
5. Proofreader’s Marks
6. Basic Tables

1. apply bullets and numbers.
2. create and format memos.
3. create and format tables.
4. create footnotes and endnotes.
5. edit table and cell structure.
6. format full-block business letters.
7. format two-page reports with references and title pages.
8. indent long quotations and bibliography entries appropriately.
9. create MLA-style report 
10. revise text marked with proofreader’s marks.
11. set and modify tabs.

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OFFT 1002 - Speech Recognition

1. Introduction and overview of speech-recognition technology
2. Enunciation practice
3. Increase speed and accuracy
4. Recognize and correct inaccuracies in speech-recognized documents
5. Training speech-recognition software

1. Demonstrate use of speech-recognition hardware and software
2. Demonstrate clear enunciation.
3. Explain the benefits of using speech-recognition software.
4. Analyze documents for errors and make corrections
5. Produce speech-recognized documents.

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OFFT 1790 - Independent Study

1. Assess current skills
2. Review of content area
3. Complete assignments related to content area to improve the necessary skills

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OFFT 2000 - Records Classification Systems

1. Overview of the field of records & information management
   1. The history of records management
   2. Define Records
   3. Use and classification of recoreds
   4. Legal considerations for records management
   5. Careers in records management
2. Alphabetic storage and retrieval procedures
   1. ARMA International’s alphabetic indexing rules
   2. Personal names, business names, organizations & institutions, and government names
3. Geographic, numeric, and subject storage and retrieval procedures
   1. Storage equipment and supplies
   2. Storing, retrieving, and transferring records
   3. Records Center Control procedures
4. Technology and Records Management
   1. Electronic and image records
   2. Retention and disposition
   3. Records safety and security
   4. Software to create and maintain records
   5. Image media
   6. Image records retention
5. Electronic File Management
   1. Electronic databases
   2. Electronic record life cycle
   3. How computers sort data

1. define and use the alphabetic filing procedures of inspecting, indexing, coding, cross-referencing, sorting, and storing
2. organize and retrieve information by using alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject filing rules established by ARMA International.
3. use database software to manage records and information.
4. identify legal and ethical concerns regarding records management
5. describe correct equipment and supplies used in the management of records and information
6. design and create a database to manipulate, retrieve, and maintain records
7. identify relationship between electronic and image records

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OFFT 2006 - Medical Office Fundamentals

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces students to the healthcare office environment. Topics covered in the course include professional organization guidelines, organization of healthcare facilities, and the role of healthcare office personnel. Students will be exposed to the various medical specialties and the language of each specialty. Use of medical reference materials will be incorporated, along with an introduction of medical records, and medicolegal ethics. Students will focus on preparing patient records, billing, telephone procedures, appointments, professional reports, and medical meetings. Consent of instructor is required.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher. Instructor consent required for registration to verify program prerequisites have been met.

 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Healthcare facility organization
2. Documentation procedures of each department Types of reports generated (i.e., EKG summary, pathology report and radiology results)
3. Identification of medical law and ethics issues
4. Introduction of medical specialties and their duties
5. Language of each department specialty Names, abbreviations, drugs related to each area
6. Preparation of paper medical records
7. Professional organization guidelines
8. Qualifications for success
9. Roles of health care personnel within the organization
10. Spelling the language
11. Transcribing and keying medical records and correspondence
12. Scheduling patients appointments
13. Meeting Arrangements

1. Describe the organization of healthcare facilities.
2. Demonstrate use of medical reference materials.
3. Explain the purpose of the healthcare record.
4. Demonstrate accuracy in documentation
5. Identify medicolegal and ethics issues.
6. Explain the healthcare office workers role in risk management.
7. Prepare medical records and transcribe office chart notes.
8. Prepare professional correspondence and generate medical reports.
9. Arrange medical meetings
10. Describe the role of office personnel in the healthcare system.
11. Identify the medical specialties within a healthcare facility.
12. Pronounce the language of the medical specialties
13. Spell the terminology of medical specialties.

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OFFT 2010 - Medical Office Terminology

1. Communication/pronunciation of medical terms
2. Correspondence utilizing medical terminology
3. Integrate independent medical terms into working sentence structure
4. System-by-system review of terminology
5. Word structure

1. identify specific terms according to body systems.
2. identify correct pronunciation of medical terminology.
3. demonstrate use of medical reference material to enhance word building.
4. translate terminology into working sentences utilized in medical correspondence.
5. construct medical words.
6. explain word-building techniques
7. identify body systems.
8. identify medical specialty areas.

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OFFT 2012 - Medical Office: Disease Concepts

1. Etiology
2. Signs and symptoms
3. Treatment modalities
4. Prognoses
5. Prevention
6. Medical references

1. Describe the fundamental nature of disease.
2. Describe the prevention, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic treatment modalities, and prognoses of common disease conditions
3. Identify medical references to research common diseases and conditions to stay current with trends and developments in medicine.
4. Discuss principles of infection.

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OFFT 2013 - Medical Office: Pharmacology and Lab Medicine

1. Procedures, techniques, and findings in diagnostic and interventional imaging.
2. Common drug classes, forms, dosages, and routes of administration.
3. Common tests in pathology and laboratory medicine.
4. Pharmacologic terminology.
5. Normal lab values and ranges
6. Use of reference materials.

1. Describe pharmacologic nomenclature and principles organized by body systems.
2. Classify routes of administration.
3. Describe the relationship of drug classes with disease processes and medical specialties.
4. Recognize commonly prescribed medications, including indications, actions, dosages, and routes of administration.
5. Demonstrate use of pharmacology and laboratory reference materials.
6. Identify lab testing methods and procedures used for various diseases and conditions, organized by body systems.
7. Identify normal lab values and ranges.

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OFFT 2021 - Electronic Health Records

1. Overview of electronic health records
2. Coding standards for electronic health records
3. Point of care data entry
4. Utilizing electronic health record software
5. Privacy and security of electronic health records
6. Electronic health records and technology

1. Explain the importance of electronic health records.
2. Compare electronic health records in an inpatient versus outpatient setting.
3. Describe prominent electronic health record code sets.
4. Create reports using the student edition software program
5. Describe prominent electronic health record code sets.
6. Compare the use of workstations and wireless devices.
7. Describe the HIPAA Privacy Rule and other medicolegal issues related to the electronic health record
8. Discuss patient access to electronic health records.
9. Describe the flow of medical information into the chart.
10. Describe different methods of capturing and recording data.

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OFFT 2030 - Medical Office: Insurance and Billing

1. Basic human body systems
2. Patient records and reference books
3. Insurance claims
4. Medical coding and claims
5. Billing and payment process

1. code medical services for payment.
2. complete a variety of medical insurance forms.
3. define insurance and coding terminology
4. demonstrate use of computerized coding program
5. describe the insurance claim process.
6. identify common roles and responsibilities in the medical insurance industry.
7. identify human body systems
8. identify insurance submission procedures.
9. identify the various categories of insurance
10. recognize procedural codes.
11. apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery.
12. recognize procedural codes.
13. support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes.
14. use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.

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OFFT 2031 - ICD Coding

1. Case studies
2. Coding manuals and resources
3. ICD terminology
4. Medical ethics and law
5. Rules and regulations

1. describe outpatient coding guidelines.
2. describe basic inpatient coding rules and regulations.
3. explain the ICD classification system (coding conventions and basic coding steps)
4. describe available coding resources.
5. explain medical necessity issues.
6. apply diagnosis codes to case studies.
7. discuss medical ethics and legal issues involved in medical coding.
8. identify supplementary chapters of ICD.
9. define Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) requirements.

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OFFT 2032 - CPT-4 Coding

1. CPT
2. HCPCS
3. Code Linkage
4. Surgical Procedures
5. Body Systems
6. Evaluation and Management Coding
7. Case Studies
8. Data Quality Reviews
9. National Correct Coding Initiative

1. apply procedural codes to case studies.
2. demonstrate the use of the CPT coding manual.
3. ensure validity of code linkage.
4. explain the CPT classification system.
5. explain the HCPCS classification system.
6. identify surgical procedures by body systems.
7. identify the process of coding evaluation and management services.

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OFFT 2035 - Advanced Coding

1. Case Studies
2. Code Linkage
3. Complex case studies
4. Compliance
5. Computerized encoding system
6. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) coding systems
7. Diagnostic-based prospective payment groupers
8. International Classification of Diseases-10 CM/PCS
9. Reimbursement

1. interpret medical charts.
2. assign International Classification of Diseases-10 CM/PCS codes to complex case studies.
3. verify that coded data are supported by medical record documentation.
4. identify Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG), All Payer Refined-Diagnosis-Related Groups (APR-DRG), & Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs).
5. compare ICD-10 with other coding systems.
6. discuss compliance issues.
7. utilize computerized encoding system.
8. explain official coding guidelines and reporting requirements.
9. describe the impact coding and sequencing has on reimbursement.
10. assign procedure codes to complex case studies.

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OFFT 2041 - Healthcare Documentation Fundamentals

1. Body system terminology
2. Document formatting
3. English spelling and grammar
4. Equipment operation
5. Professional transcription organizations code of ethics
6. Reference material use
7. Organization¿s code of ethics

1. Transcribe commonly dictated reports from a variety of medical specialties.
2. Incorporate medical terminology into medical documents using a body system approach.
3. Demonstrate use of language skills and medical knowledge to edit, revise, and clarify while transcribing dictation, without altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the author¿s style.
4. Operate transcription equipment.
5. Recognize situations requiring assistance from supervisor, coworker, or originator in order to understand dictation and transcribe reports.
6. Demonstrate use of medical references.
7. Describe professional code of ethics.
8. edit speech-recognized medical reports.
9. identify situations requiring assistance from supervisor, coworker, or originator in order to understand dictation and transcribe reports.

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OFFT 2044 - Healthcare Documentation Capstone

1. Professional style guidelines.
2. Medical references
3. Methods to increase speed and accuracy.
4. Medical editing of speech-recognized documents.
5. Techniques for dealing with difficult or inaudible dictation.
6. Registered healthcare documentation specialist (RHDS) exam preparation.

1. demonstrate medical editing of speech-recognized reports.
2. demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
3. evaluate the accuracy of transcribed healthcare documents of advanced difficulty on computer screen and make corrections.
4. meet progressively demanding accuracy and productivity standards while transcribing reports of advanced difficulty.
5. transcribe original healthcare dictation of advanced difficulty.
6. use language skills and medical knowledge to appropriately edit, revise, and clarify dictation.
7. use medical references and other resources while transcribing, proofreading, editing, and reviewing reports of advanced difficulty.

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OFFT 2050 - Introduction to Health Information

1. Data definitions, vocabularies, terminologies, and dictionaries
2. Data monitoring and compliance reporting
3. Data sources (primary/secondary)
4. Data storage and retrieval
5. Data versus information
6. Health record data collection tools (forms, screens, etc.)
7. Health record documentation requirements (such as accreditation, certification, licensure)
8. Healthcare data sets (such as OASIS, HEDIS, DEEDS, UHDDS)
9. National Healthcare Information Infrastructure (NHII)
10. Structure and use of health information (individual, comparative, aggregate)
11. Type and content of health record (paper, electronic computer-based, e-health-personal, web-based)

1. apply organization-wide health record documentation guidelines.
2. maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient record as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards.
3. verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries, and/or databases.
4. apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
5. manage health data (such as data elements, data sets, and databases).
6. apply clinical vocabularies and terminologies used in the organizations¿ health information systems.
7. analyze documentation in health records.
8. report compliance findings according to organizational policy.
9. assist in preparing the organization for accreditation, licensing, and/or certification surveys.
10. apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data

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OFFT 2054 - Health Information Office Management

1. Roles and functions of teams and committees
2. Teams/consensus building and committees
3. Communication and interpersonal skills
4. Team leadership concepts and techniques
5. Orientation and training (such as content, delivery, media)
6. Workflow and process monitors
7. Performance Reviews
8. Budgets
9. Staffing
10. Cost-Saving Measures
11. Coding and Revenue Cycles

1. apply the fundamentals of team leadership.
2. organize and contribute to work teams and committees.
3. conduct new staff orientation and training programs.
4. conduct continuing education programs.
5. monitor staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions.
6. provide feedback to management and staff regarding performance.
7. communicate benchmark staff performance data.
8. prioritize job functions and activities.
9. use quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor, report, and improve processes.
10. make recommendations for items to include in budgets and contracts.
11. monitor and order supplies needed for work processes.
12. monitor coding and revenue cycle processes.
13. recommend cost-saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals.
14. contribute to work plans, policies, procedures, and resource requisitions in relation to job functions.

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OFFT 2055 - Administrative Office Procedures

1. Understanding the changing workplace The work environment Communication skills for a diverse environment
2. Telework
3. Organizing for growth & productivity time management techniques & strategies
4. Application software
5. Processing mail
6. Planning meetings and conferences
7. Business ethics
8. Travel arrangements
9. Supervising and leading
10. Career advancement planning and managing
11. Electronic Portfolio

1. Describe the changing workplace.
2. Use telecommunications, computers, and records management technology.
3. Compose effective correspondence.
4. Plan and manage career goals.
5. Demonstrate effective oral & written communication (language skills).
6. Prepare notices, agendas, and minutes.
7. Determine the role of teams in an organization.
8. Use electronic mail appropriately in the office.
9. build a portfolio of documents.
10. describe equipment and effective techniques for telephone communication.
11. describe meeting responsibilities of executives, leaders, administrative assistants, and other participants.
12. describe ways to handle mail effectively.
13. explain steps for setting and meeting goals and priorities.

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OFFT 2099 - Office Technology Capstone

1. Tables with calculations, merge/split cells, sort data
2. Comments and track changes
3. Custom forms
4. Excel worksheets as word tables
5. Leftbound report with footnotes/endnotes
6. Macros
7. Report with different page number formats
8. Reports with table of contents, index, table of figures
9. Review changes and merge revisions
10. Unbound report with footnotes/endnotes
11. HTML documents
12. Employment and online documents

1. produce error-free documents.
2. produce documents for print and online use.
3. prepare effective employment documents.
4. improve keyboarding speed and accuracy.
5. proofread and edit realistic business documents including e-mails, itineraries, expense reports, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
6. apply language arts skills.
7. enhance report formats with elements that add structure, provide a consistent image, and increase readability.
8. use charts, tables and graphic elements to simplify and enhance newsletters, announcements, and display documents.

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OFFT 2780 - Office Technology Internship

1. Obtain position and interview successfully
2. Complete internship agreement form with internship site supervisor
3. Verify hours for the internship
4. Perform assigned tasks to employer¿s standards

1. identify and interview for internship position.
2. apply office concepts and procedures in an office setting.
3. demonstrate technical skills using a variety of software applications.
4. enhance oral and written communication skills with prospective employers and coworkers.
5. document internship activities in a journal.

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OFFT 2783 - Medical Office Practicum

1. Creative problem-solving on the job
2. Employment seeking and keeping within the medical office and healthcare setting
3. General awareness of the health industry
4. Interpersonal communication skills
5. Office technology skills in a medical office setting
6. Oral and written communication skills under work conditions
7. Student interest and skills inventory
8. Technical training

1. apply medical office concepts and procedures in an office setting, including technical skills such as software application and document preparation.
2. prepare a resume.
3. demonstrate time management techniques.
4. demonstrate effective communication with site supervisor and coworkers.
5. describe the organizational structure of the practicum site.
6. demonstrate compliance with healthcare confidentiality and privacy regulations.
7. demonstrate time management techniques.
8. explain the importance of good interpersonal relationships in the work environment.
9. self-assess technical and interpersonal competencies.

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OPCA 1010 - Introduction to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Lab

1. Roles within the orthotic and prosthetic profession.
   1. Credentialing requirements from the American Board for Certification.
   2. The role/responsibilities of orthotic and prosthetic professionals.
2. Lab safety
   1. Safety precautions while working with tools and equipment
3. Materials
   1. Components and materials that are used in orthotic and prosthetic fabrications
4. Fabrication techniques
   1. Riveting exercises
   2. Sewing practice
   3. Cut, polish, and sandblast metal components
   4. Contouring metal

1. demonstrate ability to safely operate tools and equipment.
2. differentiate between different materials and components.
3. explain the roles within the orthotic and prosthetic profession.
4. perform basic metal-working skills related to orthotic and prosthetic fabrication.

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OPCA 1020 - Foot Orthosis Fabrication and Shoe Modifications

1. Foot Orthosis to support the foot
   1. negative foot impressions
   2. positive foot models
   3. forming foot orthosis material over positive models
   4. foot orthosis trim lines
   5. fitting foot orthoses in shoes
2. Shoe structures and components
   1. shoe structures
   2. shoe components
   3. types of heels
   4. heel nail characteristics
3. Modify orthopedic shoes to a specific prescription.
   1. apply various types heels
   2. apply and finishing wedges
   3. apply crepe build-ups
4. Lower-limb tracings
   1. lower-limb orthometry form
   2. procedure for lower-limb tracing
5. Stirrups to orthopedic shoes fabrication and attachment
   1. stirrup placement diagrams
   2. layout of solid stirrups
   3. layout of split stirrups
   4. attachment to shoe

1. correct tracings of the lower limb.
2. fabricate and attach stirrups to orthopedic shoes.
3. fabricate foot orthoses to support the foot.
4. modify orthopedic shoes to a specific prescription.

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OPCA 1030 - Metal Orthoses Fabrication

1. Ankle-foot orthosis
   1. components
   2. tracings
   3. preparing metal components
   4. assemble components
2. Knee-ankle-foot orthosis
   1. components
   2. tracings
   3. preparing metal components
   4. assemble components
3. Wrist-hand orthoses
   1. components
   2. tracings
   3. preparing metal components
   4. assemble components

1. fabricate a knee-ankle-foot orthosis to a specific prescription.
2. fabricate a metal ankle-foot orthosis to a specific prescription.
3. fabricate a metal wrist-hand orthoses.

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OPCA 1040 - Leatherwork for Lower-Limb Orthoses

1. Leather cuffs for knee-ankle-foot orthoses
   1. pattern making for leather cuffs
   2. fabricating leather cuffs and closures
   3. attaching leather cuffs to knee-ankle-foot orthoses
2. Corrective straps for orthopedic shoes with stirrups
   1. identifying size requirements
   2. fabricating corrective straps
   3. attaching corrective straps to shoes
3. Leather cuffs for ankle-foot orthoses
   1. pattern making for leather cuffs
   2. fabricating leather cuffs and closures
   3. attaching leather cuffs to ankle-foot orthoses
4. Knee control pads
   1. types of knee control pads
   2. pattern making
   3. fabricating knee control pads

1. fabricate and attach corrective straps for an orthopedic shoe with a stirrup.
2. fabricate and attach knee control pads.
3. fabricate and attach leather cuffs of various type for the knee-ankle-foot orthosis.
4. fabricate and attach leather cuffs to the ankle-foot orthosis.

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OPCA 1050 - Thermoplastic Orthoses

1. Model forming
   1. lower-limb, spinal and upper limb models
   2. angular changes to negative models
   3. modifications to plaster models
2. Vacuum form and fabricate thermoplastic orthoses
   1. components
   2. aligning joints to model
   3. vacuum forming thermoplastic
3. Trim lines and finishing edges
   1. rough trim
   2. definitive trim lines
   3. edges

1. establish trim lines and finish edges of thermoplastic orthoses.
2. fabricate a variety of articulating thermoplastic orthoses.
3. vacuum form thermoplastic over a variety of plaster models of lower limb, spinal and upper limb sections.

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OPCA 1060 - Trans-Tibial Exoskeletal Fabrications

1. Interpret Prosthetic Measurement Forms
   1. basic body measurements
   2. lower limb landmarks
   3. trans-tibial amputation remaining structures
2. Fabricate trans-tibial soft insert
   1. plaster model
   2. pattern for insert
   3. mold insert
   4. finish insert
3. Fabricate a trans-tibial socket
   1. plaster of Paris model
   2. trans-tibial socket lamination
4. Waist belt and cuff suspension
   1. waist belt design, cut patterns, and fabricate
   2. knee cuff design, cut patterns, and fabricate
   3. modified knee cuff design, pattern, and fabricate
5. Static alignment and assembly of trans-tibial socket
   1. socket placed in extension block
   2. static alignment
6. Alignment duplication
   1. duplicate alignment
7. Shape, laminate and assemble a trans-tibial prosthesis
   1. shaping
   2. laminating
   3. final assembly

1. design and fabricate soft inserts.
2. duplicate the trans-tibial alignment.
3. fabricate the waist belt and cuff suspension.
4. fabricate trans-tibial sockets.
5. interpret prosthetic measurement forms.
6. shape, laminate, and assemble a trans-tibial prosthesis.
7. statically align and assemble the trans-tibial socket.

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OPCA 1070 - Trans-Tibial Endoskeletal Fabrications

1. Trans-tibial socket using vacuum
   1. fabricate trans-tibial model
   2. lay-up trans-tibial model
   3. laminate trans-tibial socket with vacuum laminating tools
2. Mount joints to PTB socket
   1. static alignment
   2. vertical jig procedures
   3. trans-tibial joint placement
3. Suspension components for PTB prosthesis
   1. thigh corset
   2. trans-tibial fork strap
   3. trans-tibial joint covers

1. fabricate leather suspension components for trans-tibial prostheses.
2. laminate a trans-tibial socket using vacuum techniques.
3. statically align and mount joints to a trans-tibial socket.

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OPCA 1080 - Trans-Femoral Fabrications

1. Trans-femoral amputations and trans-femoral measurement charts
   1. anatomical terms
   2. trans-femoral amputations
   3. trans- femoral information charts
   4. trans-femoral measurement charts
2. Socket for a trans-femoral prosthesis
   1. plaster of Paris model
   2. trans-femoral socket lay-up
   3. trans-femoral socket lamination
3. Static alignment trans-femoral socket on adjustable leg
   1. trans-femoral socket into extension block
   2. trans-femoral prosthesis static alignment
4. Duplicate alignment of trans-femoral prosthesis and attach hip Joint
   1. trans-femoral alignment duplication
   2. trans-femoral flexible leather pelvic belt
   3. hip joint location and application
5. Shape trans-femoral prostheses
   1. proximal section of trans-femoral prostheses to prosthetic prescription
   2. distal section of trans-femoral prostheses to prosthetic prescription
   3. flexion between proximal and distal sections to prosthetic prescription
6. Finished trans-femoral prostheses
   1. finish lamination lay-up procedures
   2. finish laminate trans-femoral prostheses
   3. trans-femoral prostheses final assembly

1. duplicate alignment of trans-femoral prostheses.
2. identify trans-femoral amputations and trans-femoral measurement forms.
3. prepare and laminate sockets for a trans-femoral prostheses.
4. statically align trans-femoral sockets on the adjustable leg.
5. assemble trans-femoral prostheses.
6. attach the hip joint components.
7. laminate and finish trans-femoral prostheses.
8. shape trans-femoral prostheses.

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OPCA 1090 - Trans-Radial/Humeral Fabrications

1. Upper-limb amputation anatomy
   1. upper-limb amputation types
   2. upper extremity arm muscles
   3. bony structures and landmarks of the upper-limb
2. Upper-limb measurement form
   1. prescription criteria
3. Upper-Limb component description
   1. long trans-radial
   2. short trans-radial
   3. trans-humeral amputations
   4. functions of components used for trans-radial and trans-humeral fabrications
4. Long trans-radial prosthesis
   1. long trans-radial plaster model
   2. long trans-radial socket lamination
   3. flexible hinge system assembly
   4. suspension system and control cable
   5. long trans-radial final assembly
5. Short trans-radial prosthesis with a rigid hinge system as prescribed by the prosthetic prescription
   1. short trans-radial plaster model
   2. short trans-radial socket lamination with rigid hinges
   3. short trans-radial shaping and finish lamination
   4. short trans-radial final assembly
   5. suspension system and control cable
6. Trans-humeral prosthesis with positive locking elbow as prescribed by the prosthetic prescription
   1. trans-humeral plaster model
   2. trans-humeral socket lamination
   3. trans-humeral socket turntable location and attachment
   4. trans-humeral prosthesis shaping and lamination
   5. positive locking elbow and forearm attachment
   6. suspension system and control cable

1. describe upper-limb components and uses.
2. fabricate a short trans-radial prosthesis with a rigid hinge system as indicated by the prosthetic prescription.
3. fabricate a trans-humeral prosthesis with a positive locking elbow as indicated by the prosthetic prescription.
4. fabricate long trans-radial prosthesis.
5. identify upper-limb amputation anatomy.
6. interpret upper-limb measurement charts.

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OPCA 1095 - Orthotic Fitter/Prefabricated Orthoses

1. Human anatomy
   1. Gross musculoskeletal anatomy
   2. Gross neuroanatomy
   3. Circulatory system
   4. Basic joint structure and range of motion
   5. Medical terminology
2. Normal human gait
   1. Normal human locomotion
   2. Biomechanics of gait
   3. Gait deviations
3. Pathologies
   1. Spine
   2. Lower extremity
   3. Upper extremity
4. Patient evaluation and fitting
   1. Psychology of the disabled
   2. Examination techniques
   3. Measurement tools and techniques
   4. Orthotic forms
   5. Interpreting referral documents
   6. Prefabricated orthotic designs
   7. Fitting, modifying and adjusting prefabricated orthoses
   8. Evaluating the fit and function of the prefabricated orthoses
   9. Documentation
   10. Follow-up plan

1. identify elements and functions of human anatomy.
2. discuss principles of human locomotion and determinants of normal and pathological gait.
3. describe the major pathologies related to prefabricated orthoses.
4. perform patient evaluations, measurements and fittings of prefabricated orthoses.

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OPCA 1110 - Orthotic and Prosthetic Office Specialist

1. Scopes of Practice
   1. Office Assistant
   2. Pedorthics
   3. Orthotics
   4. Prosthetics
2. Disability Awareness
3. Communication Techniques
   1. Medical Interpreters
   2. Communication devices
   3. PCAs
4. Medical Terminology
   1. Orthotics
   2. Prosthetics
   3. Pedorthics
   4. Orthopedic
   5. Rehabilitation
5. Healthcare Documentation Specific to Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic Care
   1. Record Keeping
   2. Financial Terminology
6. Billing Process
   1. Medical Necessity
   2. Prior Authorization
   3. Coding
   4. Collection
7. Third party payers
   1. Medicare
   2. Diabetic Shoe Bill
   3. Medicaid
   4. Private Insurance
   5. Worker¿s Compensation

1. describe the roles of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic professionals.
2. explain key issues related to working with people with disabilities.
3. identify communication techniques for working with people with disabilities and their caregivers.
4. prepare documents for Medicare and Medicaid billing specific to orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care.
5. prepare patient files for orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic professionals.
6. use orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic terminology.
7. use software for coding and billing developed for the orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics field.

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OPCA 2010 - Clinical Applications of Lower Extremity Foot Orthoses

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course concentrates on the effects of disease, trauma and malformation of the foot complex related to functional loss in the foot and ankle. Projects include the design, fabrication, and fitting of functional and supportive orthotic devices. The skills required to formulate a treatment plan based on a patient evaluation are introduced. MN Human Services background study with no restrictions will be required.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
1. Major pathologies impacting the foot and ankle

1. related anatomy
2. musculoskeletal disorders
3. neuropathic disorders
4. effect on gait

2. Formulate a treatment plan

1. acquire patient history
2. foot and ankle assessment
3. gait analysis
4. foot and ankle impression techniques
5. footwear evaluation
6. footwear modifications

3. Design functional and supportive foot orthoses

1. communicate assessment findings
2. model rectification
3. material selection

4. Fabricate functional and supportive foot orthoses

1. lab safety
2. vacuum forming
3. grinding
4. finishing
5. fit orthosis to footwear

5. Fit functional and supportive foot orthoses

1. verify biomechanical support
2. optimize function
3. educate patient

1. describe the major pathologies of the foot and ankle.
2. design functional and supportive foot orthoses.
3. fabricate functional and supportive foot orthoses.
4. fit functional and supportive foot orthoses.
5. formulate a treatment plan.

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OPCA 2020 - Clinical Applications of Lower Extremity Orthoses

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course covers the pathological effects of disease, trauma, and malformation of the lower limb and relates it to functional loss. Content includes patient evaluation, shape-capturing techniques, measurement acquisition, and lab skills to successfully design, fabricate, and fit several types of lower limb orthoses. Gait is analyzed to evaluate lower extremity function and treatment outcomes.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
1. Major pathologies of the lower limb

1. related anatomy
2. disorders/conditions
3. functional loss
4. pathologic gait

2. Assessment

1. patient history
2. evaluation of impairment
3. gait analysis
4. identify treatment goals
5. medical documentation
6. patient management

3. Formulate a treatment plan

1. evaluate findings
2. synthesize patient information
3. design device
4. material/ component selection
5. communication with team, patient, caregivers

4. Implement a treatment plan

1. shape capturing techniques
2. orthometry forms
3. model rectification
4. fabrication techniques
5. quality control
6. optimize fit/function
7. educate patient
8. coding/billing

5. Follow-up plan

1. device maintenance
2. continuing care plan
3. growth and development

 
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. discuss the major pathologies of the lower limb.
2. assess lower extremity orthotic needs.
3. formulate a lower extremity orthotic treatment plan.
4. implement lower extremity orthotic treatment plans.
5. articulate a follow-up plan.

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OPCA 2030 - Clinical Applications of Upper Extremity Orthoses

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course focuses on the identification of spinal anatomy and pathologies to formulate a spinal orthotic treatment plan. Content includes measurement acquisition, shape-capturing techniques, and fitting of pre-made and custom-fabricated spinal orthoses. Course projects concentrate on specific fitting criteria and orthosis selection to achieve functional biomechanical control of the affected trunk segments.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
1. Major pathologies of the upper-limb

1. related anatomy
2. mechanics of the upper extremity
3. upper extremity functional loss

2. Upper-limb evaluation

1. orthometry forms
2. physical assessment procedures
3. upper-limb prescription criteria
4. orthotic recommendations

3. Formulate a treatment plan

1. casting and measuring
2. differentiating design criteria

4. Fabricate upper-limb orthoses

1. casting and measuring
2. differentiating design criteria

5. Implement a treatment plan

1. casting and measuring
2. differentiating design criteria
3. fitting criteria
4. optimize function
5. medical documentation
6. coding and billing

1. describe the major pathologies of the upper-limb.
2. perform upper-limb patient evaluations.
3. formulate a treatment plan.
4. fabricate hand and wrist-hand orthoses.
5. implement a treatment plan.

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OPCA 2040 - Clinical Applications of Spinal Orthoses

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course focuses on the identification of spinal anatomy and pathologies to formulate a spinal orthotic treatment plan. Content includes measurement acquisition, shape-capturing techniques, and fitting of pre-made and custom-fabricated spinal orthoses. Course projects concentrate on specific fitting criteria and orthosis selection to achieve functional biomechanical control of the affected trunk segments.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
1. Spinal pathologies

1. related anatomy
2. biomechanics of the spine
3. pathologies impacting the spine
4. functional loss

2. Treatment plan formulation

1. evaluate findings
2. synthesize patient information
3. design spinal orthoses
4. communicate with team, patient, caregivers

3. Implement a treatment plan

1. orthometry form
2. differentiate design criteria
3. shape-capturing techniques
4. fabrication
5. fitting criteria
6. biomechanical assessment

1. identify spinal pathologies.
2. formulate a spinal orthotic treatment plan.
3. implement a spinal orthotic treatment plan.

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OPCA 2050 - Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial Prostheses l

1. Role of the Prosthetist
   1. management skills
2. Lower-limb skeletal and muscular anatomy
   1. skeletal system
   2. muscular system
   3. biomechanics
3. Amputation levels and residual limb care
   1. reasons for amputation
   2. amputation surgery procedures
   3. care of the residual limb
   4. weight-bearing considerations for casting
   5. trans-tibial socket design principles
4. Evaluation considerations
   1. clinical evaluation of patient
   2. prescription criteria
   3. evaluation of residual limb
   4. residual limb casting
   5. cast modification
   6. suspension
5. Fitting trans-tibial prostheses
   1. documentation
   2. check socket fitting
   3. static alignment
   4. dynamic alignment
   5. modular components

1. fit trans-tibial.
2. clinical evaluation considerations.
3. describe basic functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.
4. identify the role of the Prosthetist.

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OPCA 2060 - Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial Prostheses II

1. Trans-tibial socket designs and casting considerations
   1. basic trans-tibial prescription criteria
   2. clinical evaluation
   3. record evaluation information
2. Trans-tibial suspension systems
   1. cuff suspension
   2. joint and corset suspension
3. Evaluation considerations
   1. check socket fitting
   2. static alignment
   3. dynamic alignment
4. Fitting trans-tibial prostheses
   1. documentation
   2. check socket fitting
   3. static alignment
   4. dynamic alignment
   5. modular components

1. clinical evaluation of patient and prescription criteria.
2. describe trans-tibial prosthesis suspensions and variation systems.
3. identify basic principles and designs for trans-tibial sockets.
4. trans-tibial fitting.

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OPCA 2070 - Clinical Applications of Trans-Femoral Prostheses

1. Lower-limb skeletal and muscular anatomy
   1. skeletal system
   2. muscular system
   3. biomechanics
2. Principles and design shapes for suction sockets
   1. quad socket design
   2. ischial containment socket design
   3. suction socket design
3. Evaluation considerations
   1. evaluation
   2. casting
   3. static alignment
   4. dynamic alignment
4. Fitting trans-femoral suction socket
   1. documentation
   2. check socket fitting
   3. static alignment
   4. dynamic alignment
5. Characteristics of knee disarticulations, hip disarticulations/hemi-pelvectomies.
   1. socket designs
   2. alignment principles

1. discuss principles and function of the suction socket design.
2. discuss the general characteristics for patients with knee disarticulations, hip disarticulations/hemi-pelvectomies.
3. explain the biomechanics and functional anatomy of trans-femoral amputation.
4. fabricate and fit suction socket with fluid-controlled knee device.

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OPCA 2080 - Clinical Applications of Upper Limb Prostheses

1. Upper-limb skeletal anatomy
   1. basic structures
   2. functional upper-limb anatomy
   3. upper-limb anatomy and pathology
2. Evaluation considerations for trans-radial and trans-humeral prostheses
   1. differences in long and short trans-radial sockets.
   2. trans-humeral sockets
   3. patient evaluation and measurement
   4. check socket fitting
3. Socket considerations
   1. socket designs
   2. socket shapes
4. Components and material science for upper-limb prostheses
   1. component selection
   2. lamination materials
   3. resin
5. Fitting upper limb prostheses
   1. fabricate arm and fit
   2. fitting and checkout procedures

1. clinical evaluation of patient and prescription criteria.
2. discuss principles, socket design and shape considerations for the trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthesis.
3. fabricate and fit trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthesis.
4. identify components and material science for upper limb prostheses.
5. identify upper limb skeletal, muscular anatomy and related pathologies.

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OPCA 2090 - Clinical Applications Practicum

1. Develop plan for professional skills improvement
   1. periodical assessment
   2. need for goal setting
   3. development of 1-2 year plan
2. Discuss host facilities¿ policies and procedures
   1. orientation to the particular facility
   2. safety procedures
   3. customized forms
   4. facility’s policies
3. Formulate treatment plans
   1. documentation
   2. medical history
   3. current status
   4. treatment plan
   5. prognosis and diagnosis
4. Demonstrate assistant / practitioner skills on clients of a habilitation facility
   1. work assignments
   2. goals
   3. interpersonal skills
   4. technical expertise
   5. critical thinking skills

1. demonstrate assistant/practitioner skills on clients of a habilitation facility.
2. develop plan for professional skills improvement.
3. discuss host facilities¿ policies and procedures.
4. formulate treatment plans.

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