2012-2013 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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NUR 130 - Nursing Clinical Practicum 2 Cr.
An intensive one week elective that provides reality-oriented nursing practice based upon knowledge and skills accrued by nursing students during previous semesters. This elective course is intended to permit the nursing students the curricular freedom to identify their own unique and personal learning needs and provide experiences to meet these needs under the guidance of a clinical nursing instructor in an acute care hospital setting. This course offers the student the unique exposure to a full day’s shift of clinical experience for a week’s time; thereby allowing for continuity and intensity of clinical learning not provided in other nursing clinical laboratory courses.
Restricted to Nursing students. (Offered Summer session.)
Pre-Requisites: NUR 112
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NUR 132 - College Success: Nursing 1 Cr.
The student’s success in college is increased by assisting the student in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to reach his/her educational objectives. The following topics will be addressed as they relate to student success within the Nursing curriculum: Orientation to College and the Nursing Curriculum; Time Management; Study Skills; Library/Research Skills for the Nursing Major; Communication/Verbal and Non-Verbal in the Nursing Major; Careers in Nursing; and Stress Management.
Restricted to Nursing Students (Usually offered Fall semester.)
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NUR 212 - Nursing IV 10 Cr.
Nursing IV is a continuation of Nursing III. Emphasis is placed on commonalities of needs and nursing care which arise in various age groups when common recurring interruptions occur in needs related to protective mechanisms, (cancer), sexuality, nutrition, elimination, and higher level needs. Long term goals and the evaluation step of nursing process are emphasized. Medical-surgical, psychiatric, and oncological nursing experiences are provided in local agencies. Student participation in a variety of acute and community health settings provides an overview of the health care delivery system. Psychomotor skills will be developed and assessed through the use of the college, clinical, and simulation laboratory. The Simulation Lab will be used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques will be correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. A leadership/delegation component provides an opportunity for integration of prior learning, mid-management, and organization of priority needs in multi-patient assignment.
Restricted to Nursing students, (Offered Spring semester.)
Pre-Requisites: BIO 221E, BIO 221L, ENG 101, and NUR 211.
Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213 and SOC 101 or ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations.
Co-Requisites: NUR212L, NUR212C
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NUR 213 - Nursing Perspectives 2 Cr.
The structure and nature of the nursing profession as it relates to today’s society is presented, including: historical perspectives, ethical and legal responsibilities, employment preparation, career opportunities, educational pathways and legislation affecting nursing practice. Additionally, patient advocacy, health care delivery patterns, nursing informatics, performance/quality improvement initiatives, concepts of management, research utilization, role transition and professional nursing organizations are also presented.
Restricted to Nursing students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-Requisites: NUR 211
Co-Requisites: NUR 212
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NUR 231 - Nursing Clinical Practicum 2 Cr.
An intensive one week elective that provides reality-oriented nursing practice based upon knowledge and skills accrued by nursing students during previous semesters. This elective course is intended to permit the nursing students the curricular freedom to identify their own unique and personal learning needs and provide experiences to meet these needs under the guidance of a clinical nursing instructor in an acute care hospital setting. This course offers the student the unique exposure to a full day’s shift of clinical experience for a week’s time; thereby allowing for continuity and intensity of clinical learning not provided in other nursing clinical laboratory courses.
Restricted to Nursing students. (Offered interim session, in January.)
Pre-Requisites: NUR 211
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NUR 232 - Intra-Operative Nursing Practicum 2 Cr.
An intensive one week elective that provides reality-oriented nursing practice in the intra-operative phase of peri-operative nursing based upon knowledge and skills accrued by nursing students during previous semesters. This elective course is intended to familiarize the nursing students with the multiple roles of the RN in the operating room, provide experiences in the operating room utilizing acquired skills under the guidance of a clinical nursing instructor and preceptor in the intra-operative hospital setting. This course offers the student the unique exposure to a full day’s shift of clinical surgical experience for a week’s time; thereby allowing for continuity and intensity of clinical learning not provided in other nursing clinical laboratory courses.
Restricted to Nursing students who have successfully completed NUR 211. (Usually offered Interim session, in January.)
Pre-Requisites: NUR 211E, C, and L
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Office Technology |
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OFT 230 - Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance 4 Cr.
In this course the student will learn to enter data into the computer and perform computerized account management duties. Students will use a medical practice management software program to schedule patient appointments, create superbills, post patient charges and payments, produce patient ledgers, complete insurance claim forms, prepare daily deposit slips, age accounts receivable and compile a variety of reports. Students will be introduced to coding using ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding books.
Students will learn how to use numerical designations in place of the usual medical terminology to describe diseases of a patient and medical services and procedures provided by the physician. Usually offered Spring semester
Pre-Requisites: OFT 121 or CIS 100,
BIO 213 or BIO 117
or permission of instructor
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Pharmacy |
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Philosophy |
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Phlebotomy |
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Physical Education |
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HPE 115 - Country/Folk Dance 1 Cr.
This course is designed to practice and learn the dances of countries concentrating on a variety of folk, square and line dances with some application to the principles of movement of Rudolf Laban. Additionally, elements of creative movement and dance will be explored. Topics covered include historical, geographical and cultural influences upon folk and square dance, terminology, mechanics of various individual and group steps, rhythm patterns, movement concepts and teaching strategies. Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression, partner and small group episodes, common missteps and their corrections and differentiated instruction.
Restricted to Physical Education Studies majors. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
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HPE 123 - Co-Ed Gymnastics-Tumbling 1 Cr.
Emphasis will be on learning proper technique for performance of select tumbling skills. Individual skills will be taught in progression of difficulty so that students are able to combine them into performance routines in the men’s and women’s floor events. Also covered will be demonstration routines. Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression, partner and small group drills, common missteps and their corrections, and differentiated instruction.
Restricted to Physical Education Studies Majors. (Usually offered fall semester.)
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HPE 135 - Adventure Education 1 Cr.
This course is designed to encourage participants to develop greater self-confidence and at the same acquire a sense of trust and commitment to their classmates. Students are given the opportunity to test themselves against physical and emotional limits through exploration of a series of group and personal challenges to attain higher levels of performance. The curriculum is connected to participant’s ability to appreciate the application of experiences to the entire Physical Education curriculum. Experiences include: initiatives, trust activities, team building experiences, problem solving and cooperative games. Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression in spotting techniques, partner and small group episodes, common misunderstandings and their corrections, and differentiated instruction.
Restricted to Physical Education Majors. (Usually offered fall and spring semesters.)
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HPE 157 - Badminton 1 Cr.
This course is designed to review the game of basketball and promotes its instruction at the intermediate and commencement levels. It includes a review of the basic skills: serving and receiving, overhead strokes, underhand strokes and smash returns. Also incorporated into the course are BWF rules, offensive and defensive tactics, balance and quickness, safety, equipment, principles of officiating and principles of conduct. Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression, partner and small group drills, common missteps and their corrections and differentiated instruction.
Restricted to Physical Education Majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
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HPE 179 - Soccer Skills and Theory 1 Cr.
This course is designed to review the game of soccer and promotes its instruction at the intermediate and commencement levels. It includes a review of the basic skills: passing and trapping, dribbling, shooting, goal keeping and defending. Also incorporated into the course are the FIFA laws/rules, offensive and defensive tactics, agility skills, safety, equipment, principles of officiating and principles of conduct. Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression, partner and small group drills, common missteps and their corrections and differentiated instruction.
Restricted to Physical Education Majors. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
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HPE 180 - Basketball Skills and Theory 1 Cr.
This course is designed to review the game of basketball and promotes its instruction at the intermediate and commencement levels. It includes a review of the basic skills: serving and receiving, overhead strokes, underhand strokes and smash returns. Also incorporated into the course are BWF rules, offensive and defensive tactics, balance and quickness, safety, equipment, principles of officiating and principles of conduct. Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression, partner and small group drills, common missteps and their corrections and differentiated instruction.
Restricted to Physical Education Majors. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
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Physical Science |
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTA 116 - Introduction to the PT Profession 2 Cr.
This course provides the student with an orientation to the NCCC’s PTA program’s academic and clinical policies, and an introduction to the field of physical therapy. Topics include a historical perspective of the field of physical therapy, state practice acts, medical-professional ethics and conduct, the role of the PTA as part of the health care team, and an orientation to the psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Techniques for effective interaction and intervention between the physical therapist assistant and the patient will be emphasized. Students will be instructed in HIPAA and the rights, dignity, and individuality of the patients they encounter. The role and significance of the American Physical Therapy Association, the ADA, and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice will be examined. This is a 10 week modular course which takes place during the first 10 weeks of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, BIO 213, and BIO 213L
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PTA 130 - Clinical Orthopedics 4 Cr.
This lecture course presents the normal anatomy and kinesiology of each of the peripheral joints and the spine. With this foundation, pathophysiological and pathokinesiological factors which may result in musculo-skeletal dysfunction are examined. The course organization parallels that of PTA 131L, in that, study of the specific regions of the body for both courses will be sequenced as follows: spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, PTA 131L, BIO 214, and BIO 214L
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PTA 131L - Clinical Orthopedics Lab 2 Cr.
This laboratory course requires the physical therapist assistant student to apply the knowledge gained in PTA 112 and PTA130 to specific regions of the body. Students will gain experience by role-playing the part of the physical therapist assistant and also acting as surrogate patients. Students will engage in extensive laboratory practice in palpation, goniometry, flexibility testing, manual muscle testing, therapeutic exercise, stretching, sensation testing, deep tendon reflex testing, and limb length and girth measurement. An overview of selected orthopedic special tests commonly utilized in physical therapy is covered, and students are exposed to concepts of joint mobilization. The course organization parallels that of PTA130 in that study of the specific regions of the body for both courses will be sequenced as follows: spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Rehabilitation for common orthopedic conditions, and observation and correction of postural and gait deviations utilizing stretching and strengthening techniques will be covered. Documentation for the PTA will be studied with emphasis on documenting the data collected and therapeutic interventions provided in an orthopedic setting.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, PTA 131L, BIO 214, and BIO 214L
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PTA 210 - Physical Agents 2 Cr.
Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy modalities. As a precursor to the application of physical agent modalities, massage and electrotherapy in the laboratory and clinic, this course covers important aspects of normal and abnormal physiology. Thermoregulation, skin functions and responses, sensory system functions, pain and pain modulation, and circulatory responses are covered. Methods of classifying health and wellness consistent with the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice are also covered. This is a 10 week modular course offered the first 10 weeks of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215
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PTA 211L - Physical Agents Laboratory 2 Cr.
In this course, the indications, precautions, contraindications, methods of application and effects of physical therapy modalities are covered. Physical therapist assistant students are provided the opportunity to practice application of therapeutic heat and cold, mechanical traction, external compression, ultrasound and phonophoresis, massage, hydrotherapy, ultraviolet light, electromyographic biofeedback, and the various forms of electric current therapy. Students will experience the modalities as surrogate patients as well. Case studies, and attempts to otherwise simulate the clinical environment are emphasized throughout, as are written documentation of pertinent aspects of these physical therapy interventions and other necessary forms of communication with the patient, physical therapist, and other members of the multi-interdisciplinary team. This is a 10 week modular course offered the last 10 weeks of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students only. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215
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PTA 220 - Clinical Medicine I 1 Cr.
Investigation of pathology, pharmacology and other medical management of cardiac, vascular, integumentary, pulmonary, and endocrine diagnoses commonly seen in physical therapy clinical practice. Includes burn injury and other wounds, diabetes, and amputation. This is a 5 week modular course which begins the eleventh week of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
Pre-Requisites: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215
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PTA 221L - Clinical Medicine I Laboratory 1 Cr.
This laboratory companion course for PTA220 provides the student with instruction in physical therapy management of patients with cardiac, vascular, integumentary, pulmonary, and endocrine diagnoses commonly seen in physical therapy clinical practice. The course includes simulated practice of treatment of cardiac and pulmonary patients, burn injuries and other wounds. Additionally, clinical concerns and interventions when working with patients with diabetes, therapeutic exercise protocols, residual limb care, prosthetic application, and functional training for patients with amputation will be addressed. This is a five week modular course which begins the eleventh week of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 226, and BIO 215
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PTA 226 - Clinic Operations and Management 1 Cr.
Topics for this course include historical perspectives on delivery of health care, clinic operations management, delegation and supervision, policies and procedures, performance appraisal, quality assurance/continuous quality improvement, and reimbursement issues such as the uninsured and underinsured, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation and commercial insurance. Includes current issues and trends in physical therapy such as continuing competency, specialty certification for physical therapists, and possibilities for recognition for the PTA with exceptional experience or skills.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, and BIO 215
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PTA 230 - Pediatrics 2 Cr.
Topics of this course include infant and child typical and atypical growth and development, acquisition of motor milestones, selected developmental disabilities commonly seen in pediatric physical therapy, physical therapy in schools, orthotics, adaptive equipment, measures of functional status and change. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Spring semester. )
Pre-Requisites: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 231L, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215
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PTA 231L - Pediatrics Laboratory 1 Cr.
The physical therapist assistant student will be exposed to activities and techniques to utilize when working with pediatric patients, including basic handling and facilitation of movement in the developmental sequence. Students will learn about the influence of typical and atypical primitive reflexes on posture and movement, righting and equilibrium responses, and abnormal balance responses and coordination. Opportunities to practice interventions to alleviate difficulties with motor control will be emphasized. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered in the Spring semester.)
Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215
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PTA 232L - Neurorehabilitation Laboratory 2 Cr.
Knowledge of motor learning and motor control gained from PTA230 and PTA 231 will be developed as more in-depth theory, principles, and practices of physical therapy pertinent to patients with neuromuscular conditions are studied. Topics include: specialized interventions and philosophies for treatment of patients with neuropathology and subsequent disorders of movement, accessibility, environmental assessment, and specialty wheelchair applications. This is a four week modular course which begins the 8th week of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. ((Usually offered in the Spring semester.))
Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, PTA 250, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215
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PTA 240 - Clinical Medicine II 2 Cr.
The content of this course includes the pathophysiological changes resulting from disease processes including the etiology of diseases and disruption of the integrity of bodily functions due to traumatic, immunological, genetic, inflammatory, and degenerative causes. This course emphasizes pathology and pharmacology for diagnoses affecting the neuromuscular systems which are commonly encountered in physical therapy practice, for example, stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. Oncology and changes associated with advanced age are also covered. This course is the final classroom experience for the PTA program. Therefore, composition of resume and cover letters, mock interviews, and a mock licensing exam are included. This is a 3 week modular course which begins the ninth week of the semester.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 250, PTA 275, and BIO 215
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PTA 250 - Clinical Practicum II 3 Cr.
This second clinical education course will provide students with hands-on application of the advanced skills acquired to this point in the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete 4 weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, and BIO 215
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PTA 275 - Clinical Practicum III 4 Cr.
This third clinical education course will provide students with further hands-on application of the advanced skills acquired to this point in the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete 5 weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 231L, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 250, and PTA 275
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PTA 295 - Clinical Practicum IV 4 Cr.
This fourth and final clinical education course will provide students with further hands-on application of all of the skills acquired in the program. This terminal clinical education course ensures that students are prepared to enter the workforce as entry level physical therapist assistants. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete 5 weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site.
Restricted to PTA students. (Usually offered Summer Session I.)
Pre-Requisites: PTA 275
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