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To view LCCC credit course descriptions, please select your area of interest below:
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ALHN
110
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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3
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This course will introduce medical terminology including common medical word roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms. It will include common medical abbreviations, pronunciation, spelling and definitions of medical terminology related to the human body systems. People who are pursuing an allied health or nursing program, or who are reentering health care professions or persons working in health care related agencies will enhance their knowledge of medical terminology in this course. (IN2)
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ALHN
112
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INTRO TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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This course provides an introduction to medical terminology including common medical word roots, prefixes, suffixes and their combining word forms and common medical abbreviations, A course intended for persons considering a career in allied health or nursing or those re-entering the health care profession. Required course for students entering Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (not required for advanced placement students). (IN2)
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ALHN
113
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INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE
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1
(2) |
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This course introduces the student to the health care delivery system, exploring methods of providing basic patient-care skills, infection control, patient safety, and an introduction to healthcare worker safety in a medical environment. A course intended for person considering a career in allied health or nursing, or those re-entering the health care profession. Labortory required. (A special fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent. (IN1, IN2, IN3)
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ALHN
114
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NURSE AIDE TRAINING
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5
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This approved Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Training Competency Evaluation Program (TCEP) course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills to function as a nurse aide. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to perform nursing related services to patients and residents in a long term care facility and be eleligble to take the state certification test. Laboratory Required. (A special fee will be asscessed.) A "C" or better must be achieved in this course in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. Prerequisite: communication skills, written and verbal communication skills. (IN2, IN5)
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Prerequisites:
CNSL 101
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ALHN
118
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PHARMACOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH/NURS
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3
(3) |
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This course is designed to enable Allied Health students to acquire knowledge about pharmacology. General pharmacological concepts, such as drug medication preparation, drug calculations, drug classification and administration, drug interaction, will be presented. Drugs that are commonly given for diseases of the body systems will also be discussed. (IN1, IN4, IN5)
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Prerequisites:
BIOG 115
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Divisional approval required
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BIOG 122
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BIOL 132
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ALHN
121
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GENERAL PATHOLOGY
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2
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Basic principles of pathogenesis are explored. This also includes the study of the clinical manifestations of diseases according to body systems, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical intervention for the specific disease processes. Previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOG 122. (IN5)
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ALHN
125
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APPLIED CLINICAL ETHICS HEALTHCARE
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3
(3) |
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This course addresses ethical decision-making in professional healthcare practice. Basic definitions, theories, concepts, and issues of applied clinical ethics will be presented. Ethical decision-making models will be explained and applied. Resources for the healthcare professional will be identified and utilized. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5)
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ALHN
192
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CULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE
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3
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This course is designed to increase awareness of the effects of cultural diversity on health status, health care, and the healthcare system in the United States. The role of the health care provider in caring for culturally diverse clients is addressed. Basic concepts, theories, and issues related to transcultural health care are addressed along with strategies for incorporating culturally appropriate care into the health care setting. Teaching strategies are varied to promote cognitive, behavioral and affective changes in the student related to cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, and cultural sensitivity.
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ALHN
192G
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CULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE
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3
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This course is designed to increase awareness of the effects of cultural diversity on health status, health care, and the healthcare system in the United States. The role of the health care provider in caring for culturally diverse clients is addressed. Basic concepts, theories and issues related to transcultural health care are addressed along with strategies for incorporating culturally appropriate care into the health care setting. Teaching strategies are varied to promote cognitive, behavioral and affective changes in the student related to cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, and cultural sensitivity. (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN5)
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Prerequisites:
PSYH 151
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SOCY 151
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PSYC 151
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SOCI 151
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Divisional approval required
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ALHN
193
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MEDICATION AIDE TRAINING
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5
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This approved Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN)course is designed to provide State TestedNurse Aides with the knowledge and technicalskills to function as a medication aide. Atthe conclusion of this course, theparticipant will be able to take the OhioBoard of Nursing state competency test forCertification Medication Aide in order topass medications, the participant must takean OBN approved course and pass the statecompetency test. Laboratory required. (Aspecial fee will be assessed.) A letter gradeof "C" or better in lecture, as well as aSatisfactory (S) grade in lab and clinicalmust be achieved in this course, in order toreceive a Certificate of Completion.Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED andacceptance into the Medication Aide program.(Must be 18 years of age or older, activestatus as a State Tested Nurse Aide perNurse Aide Registry or worked in a residential care facility, as defined by division (A)(7) of section 3721.09 of the Ohio Revised Code, as an aide who provided direct resident care for one full year or more, demonstrated math, written and verbal communication skills, and current standard First Aid and Basic Life Support CPR.)
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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ALHN
221
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HEALTH CARE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
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4
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This elective allied health & nursing and surgical technology course is designed for any student interested in the culture and health care of citizens of rural developing nations. The course focuses on cultural aspects of surgical and medical care, comparing health care in the United States with care of the poor of developing countries who have little or no medical access. Students enrolled in any Division of Allied Health & Nursing program are invited to participate, and will engage in research in a topic of their choice. This class includes a college classroom portion and a two-week clinical experience in a developing country (i.e. Dominican Republic) with a Medical and Surgical Missionary Team. This course is co-listed with SRGT 221. (A special fee will be assessed.) (IN1, IN2, IN3, IN5)
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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ALHN
221G
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HEALTH CARE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
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4
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This elective allied health and nursing andsurgical technology course is designed forany student interested in the culture andhealth care of citizens of rural developingnations. The course focuses on culturalaspects of surgical and medical care,comparing health care in the United Stateswith care of the poor of developing countries who have little or no medical access.Students enrolled in any Division of AlliedHealth and Nursing program are invited toparticipate and will engage in activeresearch in a topic of their choice. Thisclass includes a college classroom portionand a two-week clinical experience in adeveloping country (i.e., Dominican Republic) with a medical and surgical missionary team. This course is co-listed with SRGT 221. (Aspecial fee will be assessed).
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Prerequisites:
Divisional approval required
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ALHN
287
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WORK-BASED LEARNING I
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1
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This course provides supervised workexperience with approved employer(s) in anarea related to the student's program.Emphasis is placed on integrating classroomlearning with work experience. Students willbe able to evaluate career selection,demonstrate employability skills, andsatisfactorily perform work-relatedcompetencies. Activities are coordinated andevaluated by college personnel. Course willbe graded on the S/U basis. Prerequisite: Astudent must be pursuing an approved programat LCCC; have completed 15 semester hourswith a minimum of six semester hours in thediscipline of the placement; have a minimumGPA of 2.5 in the discipline and a 2.0overall GPA; and have divisional approval.
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ALHN
290
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HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
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3
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This course has been designed to meet the growing demand for healthcare manager leadership development. The role of the health care manager is essential in healthcare facilities of all types. Effective and targeted professional development for healthcare managers includes quality of patient care, patient satisfaction, finance, and core competencies for healthcare managers in their practice. Provides ongoing professional development to enhance skill sets and in assisting new managers personal goals and objectives. This online course provides a unique and interactive learning experience designed to create personal and professional transformations in hospitals and healthcare facilities by helping new and aspiring managers to develop the core skills essential for success.
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