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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Career Studies (221-146-08) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
EMS	111	Emergency Medical Technician	7
EMS	100	CPR for Healthcare Providers	1
Students earn AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
EMS	120	Emergency Medical Technician – Clinical	1
Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam
SECOND SEMESTER
EMS	121	Preparatory Foundations	2
EMS	123	EMS Clinical Preparation	1
EMS	125	Basic Pharmacology	1
EMS	126	Basic Pharmacology Lab	1
EMS	127	Airway, Shock and Resuscitation	1
EMS	128	Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab	1
EMS	135	Emergency Medical Care	2
EMS	136	Emergency Medical Care Lab	1
EMS	137	Trauma Care	1
EMS	138	Trauma Care Lab	1
EMS	170	ALS Internship I	1
Eligible to take National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Exam
Total Program Credits			23

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Bill Akers, Program Director	bill.akers@sw.edu	Southwest Virginia Paramedic Program at SVCC

Computed Tomography (SWCC)

March 27, 2015/in Career Studies Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Career Studies PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL
Course #		Course Title	Credit
RAD	247	Cross Sectional Anatomy for CT/MR	3
RAD	242	CT Procedures and Instrumentation	2
RAD	195	Topics in Pharmacology for Technologists	1
RAD	196	Clinical Internship in CT	1
FIRST YEAR SPRING
RAD	295	Topics in CT Registry Preparation	3
RAD	196	Clinical Internship in CT	2
HLT	143	Medical Terminology I	3
HLT	145	Ethics for Healthcare Personnel	2
Eligible for the National Registry examination leading to advanced certification as a Registered Technology in Computed Tomography by the ARRT
Total Program Credits			17

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Note: Students who can provide documentation of continuous employment in CT for a minimum of 1 year prior to the application deadline have the option of NOT completing the RAD 196 clinical class requirements.

This certificate is awarded by Southwest Virginia Community College.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Christy Lee, Program Coordinator	clee@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 208

Emergency Medical Services Technology

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Bill Akers, Program Director	bill.akers@sw.edu	Southwest Virginia Paramedic Program at SVCC

Emergency Medical Services Technology (146) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
EMS	111	Emergency Medical Technician	7
EMS	100	CPR for Healthcare Providers	1
Students earn AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification
EMS	120	Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Clinical	1
Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam
BIO	145	Human Anatomy & Physiology	4
FIRST YEAR FALL
EMS	121	Preparatory Foundations	2
EMS	123	EMS Clinical Preparation	1
EMS	125	Basic Pharmacology	1
EMS	126	Basic Pharmacology Lab	1
EMS	127	Airway, Shock and Resuscitation	1
EMS	128	Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab	1
EMS	135	Emergency Medical Care	2
EMS	136	Emergency Medical Care Lab	1
EMS	137	Trauma Care	1
EMS	138	Trauma Lab	1
Eligible to take National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Exam
FIRST YEAR SPRING
EMS	139	Special Populations	1
EMS	140	Special Populations Lab	1
EMS	141	Cardiovascular Care	2
EMS	142	Cardiovascular Care Lab	1
EMS	175	Paramedic Clinical Experience I	2
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Exam
SECOND YEAR FALL
EMS	202	Paramedic Pharmacology	2
EMS	203	Advanced Patient Care	2
EMS	204	Advanced Patient Care Lab	2
EMS	206	Pathophysiology for Health Professions	3
EMS	247	Paramedic Clinical Experience II	1
EMS	248	Paramedic Comprehensive Field Experience	2
SECOND YEAR SPRING
EMS	210	EMS Operations	1
EMS	212	Leadership and Professional Development	1
EMS	165	Advanced Cardiac Life Support	1
EMS	163	Prehospital Trauma Life Support	1
EMS	167	Emergency Pediatric Care	1
EMS	164	Advanced Medical Life Support	1
EMS	216	Paramedic Review	1
EMS	249	Paramedic Capstone Internship	2
		General Education Elective	3
		Humanities Elective	3
Total Minimum Credits for Degree			66

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

March 27, 2015/in Career Studies Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Career Studies (221-146-01) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL OR SPRING
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV 100 or HLT 105		College Success Skills or CPR	1
EMS	111	EMT- Basic	7
EMS	120	EMT – Clinical	1
Students earn AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification and eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam
Total Program Credits			9

EMS 100 or HLT 100 will substitute for HLT 105.

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences

kdorton@mecc.edu

276.523.2400 ext. 356

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Plus

February 13, 2020/in Career Studies Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Jason Kilgore

Career Studies (221-146-02) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
EMS	100	CPR for Healthcare Providers	1
ENG	111	College Composition 1	3
ENG	112	College Composition 2	3
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
EMS	111	Emergency Medical Technician	7
EMS	120	EMT- Clinical
Students earn AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification and eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam
Total Program Credits			19

ENG 11-1st 8wk course; ENG 112- 2nd 8wk course

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences

kdorton@mecc.edu

276.523.2400 ext. 356

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

March 27, 2015/in Career Studies, Gainful Employment Programs Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Career Studies (221-146-05) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
EMS	213	ALS Skills Development	2
EMS	123	EMS Clinical Preparation	1
BIO	145	Human Anatomy & Physiology	4
FIRST YEAR FALL
EMS	202	Paramedic Pharmacology	2
EMS	203	Advanced Patient Care	2
EMS	204	Advanced Patient Care Lab	2
EMS	206	Pathophysiology for Health Professions	3
EMS	247	Paramedic Clinical Experience II	1
EMS	248	Paramedic Comprehensive Clinical Experience	2
FIRST YEAR SPRING
EMS	210	EMS Operations	1
EMS	212	Leadership and Professional Development	1
EMS	165	Advanced Cardiac Life Support	1
EMS	163	Prehospital Trauma Life Support	1
EMS	167	Emergency Pediatric Care	1
EMS	164	Advanced Medical Life Support	1
EMS	216	Paramedic Review	1
EMS	249	Paramedic Capstone Interhship	2
Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Exam
Total Program Credits			29

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Bill Akers, Program Director	bill.akers@sw.edu	Southwest Virginia Paramedic Program at SVCC

Health Sciences

July 6, 2015/in Career Studies, Gainful Employment Programs Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor	sclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 665

Career Studies (221-190-01) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills I	1
HLT	105	CPR	1
Student Receives AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
ENG	111	College Composition	3
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
		Humanities Elective	3
SECOND SEMESTER
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
		Electives	10
Student eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Exam Student eligible to take the Virginia Board of Nursing Certified Nurse Aide Exam **Student eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam
Total Program Credits			29

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Please see your advisor as selective admission healthcare programs require different electives.

Mammography Advanced Studies (SWCC)

June 18, 2018/in Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Mammography Advanced Studies (SWCC) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SPRING
Course #		Course Title	Credit
RAD	233	Anatomy and Positioning of the Breast	1
RAD	234	Breast Imaging/Instrumentation	1
RAD	235	Quality Assurance in Mammography	1
RAD	196	Clinical Internship in Mammography	1
Eligible for the National Registry examination leading to advanced certification as a Registered Technology in Mammography by the ARRT
Total Program Credits			4

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions. Applicants must be ARRT registered.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor	sclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 665
Christy Lee, Program Coordinator	clee@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ex. 208

Medical Laboratory Technology

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Medical Laboratory Technology PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL
Course #		Course Title	Credit
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
CHM	111	College Chemistry I	4
MDL	101	Introduction to Medical Lab Techniques	3
MDL	127	Hematology	3
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	142	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
MDL	126	Clinical Immunohematology/ Immunology I	4
BIO	150	Introductory Microbiology	4
MDL	261	Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation I	4
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
		Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
MDL	199	Supervised Study in Phlebotomy & Lab Math	2
MDL	130	Basic Clinical Microbiology	3
SECOND YEAR FALL
MDL	190	Coordinated Practice	2
MDL	225	Clinical Hematology II	3
MDL	240	Clinical Microscopy II	2
MDL	252	Clinical Microbiology II	3
MDL	262	Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation II	4
SECOND YEAR SPRING
MDL	227	Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology II	3
MDL	263	Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation III	3
MDL	275	Clinical Hematology III	3
MDL	279	Clinical Microbiology III	2
MDL	290	Coordinated Practice	2
Eligible to take a national registry examination for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Total Program Credits			72

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

James Gibberson, Program Director	jgibberson@wcc.vccs.edu
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor	sclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 665
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356

Nursing – LPN

March 27, 2015/in Certificates, Gainful Employment Programs Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Lena Whisenhunt , Program Director	lwhisenhunt@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 421
Sabrina Cowden	scowden@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 672
Mitzi Jones	mjones@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 686

Nursing (157) Practical Nursing PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
PNE	161	Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic hours — 24 Geriatrics)	6
SAF	130	Safety for Healthcare	1
Students cans earn AHA Heartsaver OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certification. Option: After successful completion of PNE 161 and 40 clinical hours students are able to challenge the Certified Nurse Aide Exam.
MTH	133	Mathematics for Health Professions	3
PNE	143	Applied Nursing Skills	1
PNE	173	Pharmacology for PN’s	2
PNE	155	Body Structure & Function	3
SECOND SEMESTER
PNE	162	Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 MS/GERI/PEDI/MENTAL)	10
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
PNE	158	Mental Health	1
PNE	159	Care of Pediatric Clients	2
THIRD SEMESTER
ENG	111	College Composition	3
PNE	164	Nursing-Health Changes I (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 OB/Advanced Clinical)	10
PNE	132	Care of Maternal and Newborn Clients	2
PNE	145	Trends	1
HLT	130	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	2
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and subsequent licensure.
Total Program Credits			51

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Nursing Assistant

March 27, 2015/in Career Studies, Gainful Employment Programs Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Career Studies (221-157-06) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
HLT	105	CPR	1
Students receive AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification
HCT	101	Health Care Technician I	3
HCT	102	Health Care Technician II	4
Students are eligible to take the Virginia Board of Nursing Certified Nurse Aide exams
HCT	115	Medication Administration Training	3
Students are eligible to take the Virginia Board of Nursing Certified Medication Aide exam
		Electives (from approved list)	7
Students may be eligible to take the Virginia Board of Nursing Certified Medication Aide exam, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam, the National Phlebotomy Association Certification exam, or the CCI exam for certification as an EKG Technician
Total Program Credits			16

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Mitzi Jones, Program Director	mjones@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 686

Nursing Track 1: Two Year Plan

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Nursing Track 1: Two-Year Plan (156) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
FIRST YEAR FALL
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
NSG	100	Introduction to Nursing Concepts	4
Option: After successful completion of NSG 100 (which includes 45 direct patient care hours), students are eligible to challenge the Certified Nurse Aide Exam
NSG	106	Competencies for Nursing Practice	2
NSG	130	Professional Nursing Concepts	1
NSG	200	Health Promotion & Assessment	3
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	150	Introductory Microbiology	4
NSG	152	Health Care Participant	3
NSG	170	Health/Illness Concepts	6
SECOND YEAR FALL
ENG	112	College Composition II	3
NSG	210	Health Care Concepts I	5
NSG	211	Health Care Concepts II	5
SECOND YEAR SPRING
NSG	230	Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts	2
NSG	252	Complex Health Care Concepts	4
NSG	270	Nursing Capstone	4
		Humanities Elective	3
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and subsequent licensure.
Total Minimum Credits for Degree			67

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Deborah Clarkston	dclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 222
Donna Cluesman	dcluesman@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 300
Jada Oakes	joakes@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 275
Amanda Robbins	arobbins@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 425
Deborah Wright	dwright@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 457

Nursing Track 2: LPN to RN Transition Curriculum

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Nursing Track Two LPN to RN Transition Curriculum (156) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
FIRST YEAR FALL
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	150	Introductory Microbiology	4
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
NSG	115	Health Care Concepts for Transition	5
NSG	200	Health Promotion & Assessment	3
SECOND YEAR FALL
ENG	112	College Composition II	3
NSG	210	Health Concepts I	5
NSG	211	Health Concepts II	5
SECOND YEAR SPRING
NSG	230	Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts	2
NSG	252	Complex Health Care Concepts	4
NSG	270	Nursing Capstone	4
		Humanities Elective	3
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and subsequent licensure
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS			56

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

*Upon completion of NSG 115 credit will be awarded for NSG 100, 106, 130, 152, 170 (16 credits). These credits will appear on the student’s official transcript.

For Further Information, Contact:

Deborah Clarkston	dclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 222
Donna Cluesman	dcluesman@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 300
Jada Oakes	joakes@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 275
Amanda Robbins	arobbins@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 425
Deborah Wright	dwright@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 457

Nursing Track 3: Part-Time Evening & Weekend

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Nursing Track Three Part-Time Evening & Weekend (156) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
FIRST YEAR SUMMER
BIO	150	Introductory Microbiology	4
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
SECOND YEAR FALL
NSG	106	Competencies for Nursing Practice	2
NSG	130	Professional Nursing Concepts	1
NSG	200	Health Promotion & Assessment	3
SECOND YEAR SPRING
NSG	100	Introduction to Nursing Concepts	4
NSG	152	Health Care Participant	3
Option: After successful completion of NSG 100 (which includes 45 direct patient care hours) students are eligible to challenge the Certified Nurse Aide Exam
SECOND YEAR SUMMER No Scheduled Courses
THIRD YEAR FALL
NSG	170	Health/Illness Concepts	6
THIRD YEAR SPRING
NSG	210	Health Care Concepts I	5
THIRD YEAR SUMMER
ENG	112	College Composition II	3
		Humanities Elective	3
FOURTH YEAR FALL
NSG	211	Health Care Concepts II	5
NSG	230	Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts	2
FOURTH YEAR SPRING
NSG	252	Complex Health Care Concepts	4
NSG	270	Nursing Capstone	4
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-Rn examination and subsequent licensure.
Total Program Credits			67

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Deborah Clarkston	dclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 222
Donna Cluesman	dcluesman@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 300
Jada Oakes	joakes@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 275
Amanda Robbins	arobbins@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 425
Deborah Wright	dwright@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 457

Nursing Track 4: Part-Time Evening & Weekend LPN to RN Bridge

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Nursing Track Four Part-Time Evening & Weekend LPN to RN Bridge (156) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
FIRST YEAR SUMMER
BIO	150	Introductory Microbiology	4
SECOND YEAR FALL
NSG	115	Health Care Concepts for Transition	5
NSG	200	Health Promotion & Assessment	3
SECOND YEAR SPRING
NSG	210	Health Care Concepts I	5
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
ENG	112	College Composition II	3
		Humanities Elective	3
THIRD YEAR FALL
NSG	211	Health Care Concepts II	5
NSG	230	Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts	2
THIRD YEAR SPRING
NSG	252	Complex Health Care Concepts	4
NSG	270	Nursing Capstone	4
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and subsequent licensure.
Total Program Credits			56

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

*Upon completion of NSG 115, credit will be awarded for NSG 100, 106, 130 and 152, 170 (16 credits). These credits will appear on the student’s official transcript.

For Further Information, Contact:

Deborah Clarkston	dclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 222
Donna Cluesman	dcluesman@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 300
Jada Oakes	joakes@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 275
Amanda Robbins	arobbins@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 425
Deborah Wright	dwright@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 457

Occupational Therapy Assistant

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Occupational Therapy Assistant (SWCC) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL
Course #		Course Title	Credit
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
HLT	143	Medical Terminology	3
OCT	100	Introduction to OT	3
PSY	230	Development Psychology	3
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
OCT	195	Topics in OT for Physical Dysfunction	2
OCT	201	OT with Psychosocial Dysfunction	3
OCT	205	Therapeutic Media	2
NAS	195	Kinesiology	1
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
OCT	190	Coordinated Practice in OT I – Level I Fieldwork	1
OCT	207	Therapeutic Skills	3
OCT	220	OT for the Adult	2
SECOND YEAR FALL
OCT	190	Coordinated Practice in OT II – Level I Fieldwork	1
OCT	202	OT with Physical Disabilities	4
OCT	203	OT with Developmental Disabilities	4
OCT	208	OT Service Management & Delivery	3
OCT	210	Assistive Tech. in OT	2
SECOND YEAR SPRING
OCT	290	Coordinated Practice in OT III – Level II Fieldwork	6
OCT	290	Coordinated Practice in OT IV – Level II Fieldwork	6
OCT	298	Seminar and Project in OTA	1
Eligible to Sit for NBCOT Certification
Total Program Credits			68

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor	sclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 665
Annette Looney, Program Director SVCC	annette.looney@sw.edu

Phlebotomy

March 27, 2015/in Career Studies, Gainful Employment Programs Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Career Studies (221-151-02)

PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST SEMESTER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills I	1
HIM	111	Medical Terminology I	3
HLT	100	First Aid & CPR	3
Students Earn AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification and AHA Heartsaver First Aid Certification
HLT	145	Ethics/Healthcare Personnel	2
ENG	111	College Composition	3
MDL	105	Phlebotomy	3
SECOND SEMESTER
HIM	112	Medical Terminology II	3
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
SDV	107	Career Exploration	3
Students Eligible to Take the Work Ethic Proficiency Certification Exam
MDL	106	Clinical Phlebotomy	4
Students Eligible to Take the National Phlebotomy Association Certification Exam
Total Program Credits			28

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Noelle Culbertson	nculbertson@mecc.edu	276.523.7456
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356
Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor	sclarkston@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 665

Physical Therapy Assistant

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Physical Therapy Assistant (WCC) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR FALL
Course #		Course Title	Credit
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3
PTH	105	Introduction to Physical Therapy	3
PTH	110	Medical Reporting	2
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
FIRST YEAR SPRING
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
PTH	115	Kinesiology for the Physical Therapy Assistant	4
PTH	121	Therapeutic Procedures I	5
PTH	151	Musculoskeletal Structure and Function	5
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
PTH	131	Clinical Education I	2
PTH	210	Psychological Aspects of Therapy	2
PTH	227	Pathological Conditions	3
SECOND YEAR FALL
PTH	122	Therapeutic Procedures II	5
PTH	225	Rehabilitation Procedures	5
PTH	226	Therapeutic Exercise	4
SECOND YEAR SPRING
PTH	245	Professional Issues	3
PTH	251	Clinical Practicum I	3
PTH	252	Clinical Practicum II	4
		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
Eligible for Licensure Exam as a PTA
Total Program Credits			68

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

For Further Information, Contact:

Julia Jackson-King, Program Director

jjacksonking@wcc.vccs.edu

Sarah Clarkston, Health Sciences Advisor

sclarkston@mecc.edu

276.523.2400 ext. 665

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences

kdorton@mecc.edu

276.523.2400 ext. 356

Radiography (SWCC)

July 13, 2015/in Certificates Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

For Further Information Contact:

Christy Lee, Program Coordinator
276.523.2400 ext. 208
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences
276.523.2400 ext. 356

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Radiography (SWCC) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course #		Course Title	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credit
RAD	105	Introduction to Rad. Protection & Patient Care	3	0	3
SDV	100	College Survival Skills	1	0	1
RAD	195	Ethics & Teamwork (Term II)	1	0	1
ENG	111^*	College Composition I^*	3	0	3
		TOTAL	8	0	8
FIRST YEAR FALL
MTH	154	Quantitative Reasoning	3	0	3
BIO	141	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3	3	4
RAD	110	Imaging Equipment & Protection	3	0	3
RAD	121	Radiographic Procedures I	3	3	4
		TOTAL	12	6	14
FIRST YEAR SPRING
HLT	143	Medical Terminology	3	0	3
BIO	142	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3	3	4
RAD	112	Radiologic Science II	3	3	4
RAD	221	Radiologic Procedures II	3	3	4
		TOTAL	12	9	15
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
RAD	205	Radiation Protection & Radiobiology (Term I)	3	0	3
₁RAD	190	Coordinated Internship (Term I)	0	10	2
₂RAD	190	Coordinated Internship (Term II)	0	15	3
		TOTAL	3	25	8
SECOND YEAR FALL
RAD	290	Coordinated Internship	0	15	3
RAD	290	Coordinated Internship	0	15	3
RAD	246	Special Procedures	2	0	2
RAD	270	Digital Image Acquisition & Display	1	3	2
PSY	230	Developmental Psychology	3	0	3
		TOTAL	6	33	13
SECOND YEAR SPRING
RAD	290	Coordinated Internship	0	15	3
RAD	290	Coordinated Internship	0	15	3
RAD	240	Radiographic Pathology	3	0	3
RAD	215	Correlated Radiographic Theory	2	0	2
EEE		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective**	3	0	3
		TOTAL	8	30	14
Students are Eligible to apply to take the National Registry Examination Leading to Certification as a Registered Technology in Radiography by the ARRT
Total Program Credits					72

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Respiratory Therapy

March 27, 2015/in Associate of Applied Science Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear

Respiratory Therapy (181) PROGRAM OF STUDY FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course #		Course Title	Credit
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
NAS	171	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
RTH	102	Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care	3
RTH	110	Fund. Theory & Procedures for Respiratory Care	3
AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification earned; AHA Heartsaver OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certification earned
		Social Science/Humanities Elective	3
FIRST YEAR FALL
ENG	111	College Composition	3
RTH	111	Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System	3
RTH	131	Respiratory Care Theory & Procedures I	4
RTH	145	Pharmacology for Respiratory Care	2
RTH	151	Fundamental Clinical Procedures I	4
FIRST YEAR SPRING
RTH	112	Pathology of the Cardiopulmonary System	3
RTH	121	Cardiopulmonary Science	3
RTH	132	Respiratory Care Theory & Procedures II	4
RTH	152	Fundamental Clinical Procedures II	4
SECOND YEAR SUMMER
		Humanities/Fine Art Elective	3
		Social Science Elective	3
SECOND YEAR FALL
ITE	119	Information Literacy	3
RTH	226	Theory of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care	2
RTH	254	Advanced Clinical Procedures IV	3
RTH	227	Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills I	2
RTH	267	12-Lead EKG Diag.	3
RTH	265	Current Issues in Respiratory Care	2
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Earned Eligible for Certification Testing as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Total Program Credits			72

*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.

Core competencies for HLT 105, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, are covered within RTH 110. Students will receive a BLS Healthcare Provider Card.

For Further Information, Contact:

Wes Mullins	jmullins@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 277
Roger Thompson	rthompson@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 302
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences	kdorton@mecc.edu	276.523.2400 ext. 356

Career Studies (221-146-08)

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Career Studies

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Emergency Medical Services Technology (146)

Career Studies (221-146-01)

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Career Studies (221-146-02)

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Career Studies (221-146-05)

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Career Studies (221-190-01)

Mammography Advanced Studies (SWCC)

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Medical Laboratory Technology

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Nursing (157) Practical Nursing

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Nursing Track 1: Two-Year Plan (156)

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Nursing Track Two LPN to RN Transition Curriculum (156)

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Nursing Track Three Part-Time Evening & Weekend (156)

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Nursing Track Four Part-Time Evening & Weekend LPN to RN Bridge (156)

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Occupational Therapy Assistant (SWCC)

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Career Studies (221-151-02)

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Physical Therapy Assistant (WCC)

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Click Here: SWCC-VHCC Cooperative Program/Radiography

Radiography (SWCC)

Respiratory Therapy (181)

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Nursing
Track Two LPN to RN Transition Curriculum (156)

Nursing Track Four
Part-Time Evening & Weekend LPN to RN Bridge (156)