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BIO205: Microbiology – 4 credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

SUN# BIO2205

COM100: Introduction to Human Communication – 3 credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1100

DMS155: Introduction to Clinical Care for Sonography – 1 credit

Observation of correct hospital policies and procedures in clinical simulation. The job description, duties, and functions of the sonographer. Career opportunities in ultrasound. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

DMS240: Ultrasound Case Studies: Part II – 2 credits

Medical terminology, anatomy, physical principles, and technology for determining proper technical factors. Anatomical variants, normal, and pathological sonographic findings in diagnostic ultrasound case presentations. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

DMS255: Pediatric Sonography – 3 credits

Ultrasound imaging of the pediatric population. Includes terminology, technique, physics and instrumentation. Embryology, anatomy, physical examination and procedure findings. Pathology and correlation with other imaging modalities. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credentialed and permission of Program Director.

PSG275: Clinical Polysomnography III – 3 credits

Clinical polysomnography testing. Emphasis on independent function and decision making, time management, record review, scoring and report preparation. Prerequisites: Admission into the Polysomnography Technology program.

PTA214: Electromodalities – 2.5 credits

Electrical currents for physical therapy. Types of human muscular contractions. Safety stressed. Application of electrical currents for physical therapy. Uses and implications of electrical nerve tests. Biophysical effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Use of low volt, high volt, and interferential electrical stimulation devices. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Use of biofeedback in physical therapy. Perform physical therapy interventions using including relevant data collection in a time efficient manner following the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Communicate effectively with patients and the supervising physical therapist. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better (PTA206 and PTA207) or permission of the Program Director.

RES133: Respiratory Care Clinical Seminar – 2 credits

Clinical application of concurrent respiratory care course work with emphasis on professionalism, medical record evaluation, communication, universal precaution, infection control, patient safety, patient assessment, age related care, cultural competence, routine hospital regulations, patient education and introduction to respiratory disease and treatment. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program.