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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

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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.

Computed Tomography (SWCC)

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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

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Applicants must be ARRT or CNMT registered.

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

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Emergency Medical Services Technology (146)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)

SDV

100

College Success Skills

1

 

EMS

111

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

7

Co-req EMS 120

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 Co-req EMS 126
EMS 126 Basic Pharmacology Lab 1 Co-req EMS 125
EMS 127

Airway, Shock and Resuscitation

 1 Co-req EMS 128
EMS 128

Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab

 1 Co-req EMS 127
EMS 135 Emergency Medical Care 2 Co-req EMS 136
EMS 136 Emergency Medical Care Lab 1 Co-req EMS 135
EMS 137 Trauma Care 1 Co-req EMS 138
EMS 138 Trauma Lab 1 Co-req EMS 137
Eligible to take National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Exam
FIRST YEAR SPRING  
EMS 139 Special Populations 1 Co-req EMS 140; Pre-req EMS 121,123,125,126,127,128
EMS 140 Special Populations Lab 1 Co-req EMS 139
EMS 141 Cardiovascular Care 2 Co-req EMS 142; Pre-req EMS 121,123,125,126,127,128
EMS 142 Cardiovascular Care Lab 1 Co-req EMS 141
EMS 175 Paramedic Clinical Experience I 2 EMS 121,123,125,126,17,128
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 125,126,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142
EMS 203

Advanced Patient Care

 2 Co-req EMS 204; Pre-req EMS 125,126,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142
EMS 204 Advanced Patient Care Lab 2 Co-req EMS 203
EMS 206

Pathophysiology for Health Professions

 3 BIO 145 or 141&142
EMS 247

Paramedic Clinical Experience II

 1 EMS 135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,175
EMS 248

Paramedic Comprehensive Field Experience

  2 EMS 135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,175
SECOND YEAR SPRING
EMS 210 EMS Operations 1 EMS 135,136,17,138,139, 140,141,142
EMS 212

Leadership and Professional Development

 1 EMS 135,136,17,138,139, 140,141,142
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 EMS 202,203,204,206, 247, 248
   

General Education Elective

 3  
   

Humanities Elective 

 3  

Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Exam
Total Minimum Credits for Degree 66  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

BIO 141 and 142 or 231 and 232 will substitute for BIO 145 and the additional credits may satisfy the general education elective.

 

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 Technician Advanced

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Career Studies (221-146-08)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1  
EMS 111 Emergency Medical Technician 7 Co-req EMS 120
EMS 100 CPR for Healthcare Providers 1  
Students Earn AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
EMS 120 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Clinical 1 Co-req EMS 111
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 Co-req EMS 126
EMS 126 Basic Pharmacology Lab 1 Co-req EMS 125
EMS 127

Airway, Shock and Resuscitation

 1 Co-req EMS 128
EMS 128

Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab

 1 Co-req EMS 127
EMS 135 Emergency Medical Care 2 Co-req EMS 136
EMS 136 Emergency Medical Care Lab 1 Co-req EMS 135
EMS 137 Trauma Care 1 1 Co-req EMS 138
EMS 138 Trauma Care Lab 1 Co-req EMS 137
EMS 170 ALS Internship I 1  
Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Exam
Total Program Credits 23  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

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 276.964.7729

 

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

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Career Studies  (221-146-01)

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

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

EMS 100 or HLT 100 will substitute for HLT 105.

 

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences
 kdorton@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 356

 

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Plus

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Career Studies  (221-146-02)

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

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

1ENG 111-1st 8 wk course; ENG 112-2nd 8 wk course.

Effective Fall 2020.

 

For Further Information, Contact:

Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences
 kdorton@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 356

 

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

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Career Studies (221-146-05)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1  
EMS 213 ALS Skills Development 2 Program Director approval
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 Internship 2 EMS 202, 203, 204, 206, 247, 248
Eligible to take National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Exam
Total Program Credits 29  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

Program only available for EMT Intermediates with a minimum of three years of documented experience per Operational Medical Director.

 

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 276.964.7729

 

Health Sciences

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Career Studies (221-190-01)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 BIO 141
    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  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Mammography Advanced Studies (SWCC)

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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

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information. Applicants must be ARRT registered.

This curriculum is typically offered in a 10-week summer semester. Students have the option of NOT completing the RAD 196 clinical class requirement; however, without clinical competencies, the student is ineligible to apply to sit for the ARRT Registry examination, nor does the student complete MQSA rquirements. Students can complete those competencies through employment, if their employer provides those cross-training opportunities.

 

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

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Medical Laboratory Technology

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR FALL
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 MDL 101
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 MDL 101 & 127
BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology 4  
MDL 261 Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation I 4 MDL 101 & 127
SECOND YEAR SUMMER  
    Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3  
    Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3  
MDL 199 Supervised Study in Phlebotomy & Lab Math 2 Completion of first year
MDL 130 Basic Clinical Microbiology 3 MDL 101 & 127
SECOND YEAR FALL  
MDL 190 Coordinated Practice 2 Completion of first year
MDL 225 Clinical Hematology II 3 MDL 126
MDL 240 Clinical Microscopy II 2 MDL 261
MDL 252 Clinical Microbiology II 3 MDL 130
MDL 262 Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation II 4 MDL 261
SECOND YEAR SPRING  
MDL 227 Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology II 3 MDL 126
MDL 263 Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation III 3 MDL 262
MDL 275 Clinical Hematology III 3 MDL 225
MDL 279 Clinical Microbiology III 2 MDL 252
MDL 290 Coordinated Practice 2  
Eligible to take a national registry examination for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Total Program Credits 72  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

BIO 231 will substitute for BIO 141 and BIO 231 will substitute for BIO 142.

 

For Further Information, Contact:

Dr. Lorri Huffard, Program Director, WCC
 lorri-huffard@wcc.vccs.edu 276.223.2827
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

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Nursing (157) Practical Nursing

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER 

Course #

Course Title

Credit

Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
SDV

100

College Success Skills

1

PNE

161

Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic hours — 24 Geriatrics)

6

Acceptance into Practical Nursing program

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

Acceptance into Practical Nursing program

PNE

173

Pharmacology for PN’s

2

Acceptance into Practical Nursing program

PNE

155

Body Structure & Function

3

Working on courses for or acceptance into Practical Nursing program
SECOND SEMESTER   
PNE 162 Nursing in Health Changes II (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 MS/GERI/PEDI/MENTAL) 10 SDV 100, ENG 111, PNE 161, MTH 126, PNE 143, PNE 173, PNE 155
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3  
PNE 158 Mental Health  1 SDV 100, ENG 111, PNE 161, MTH 126, PNE 143, PNE 173, PNE 155
PNE 159 Care of Pediatric Clients  2 SDV 100, ENG 111, PNE 161, MTH 126, PNE 143, PNE 173, PNE 155
THIRD SEMESTER   
ENG 111 College Composition* 3  
PNE 164 Nursing-Health Changes IV (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 OB/Advanced Clinical) 10 PNE 162, PSY 230, PNE 158, PNE 295
PNE 132 Care of Maternal and Newborn Clients   2 PNE 162, PSY 230, PNE 158, PNE 295
PNE 145 Trends 1 PNE 162, PSY 230, PNE 158, PNE 295
HLT 130 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2  
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and subsequent licensure.
Total Program Credits  51  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

Completion of both PSY 231 and PSY 232 will substitute for PSY 230. Completion of BIO 145, or both BIO 141 and 142, or completion of both BIO 231 and 232, will substitute for PNE 155.

 

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 Assistant

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Career Studies (221-157-06)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 Co-Req HCT 102
HCT 102 Health Care Technician II 4 Pre- or Co-Req HCT 101
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  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

 

For Further Information, Contact:

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
Mitzi Jones, Program Director
 mjones@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 686

 

Nursing Track 1: Two Year Plan

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Nursing Track 1: Two-Year Plan (156)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 BIO 141
NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 BIO 141
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 BIO 141
NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts 1 BIO 141
NSG 200 Health Promotion & Assessment 3 BIO 141
FIRST YEAR SPRING  
BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology 4  
NSG 152 Health Care Participant 3 BIO 142, NSG 100, NSG 106, NSG 130, NSG 200
NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts 6 BIO 142, NSG 100, NSG 106, NSG 130, NSG 200
SECOND YEAR FALL  
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 ENG 111
NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I 5 BIO 150, NSG 152, NSG 170
NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II 5 BIO 150, NSG 152, NSG 170
SECOND YEAR SPRING  
NSG 230 Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts 2 NSG 210, NSG 211
NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
NSG 270 Nursing Capstone 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
    Humanities Elective 3  
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and subsequent licensure.   
Total Minimum Credits for Degree 67  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

 

 For Further Information, Contact: 

Deborah Clarkston, Program Coordinator 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
Kim Rasnick krasnick@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 426
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences kdorton@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 356

 

 

Nursing Track 2: LPN to RN Transition Curriculum

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Nursing
Track Two LPN to RN Transition Curriculum (156)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR SUMMER
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 BIO 141
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3  
FIRST YEAR SPRING  
BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology 4  
SECOND YEAR SUMMER  
NSG 115 Health Care Concepts for Transition 5

Acceptance to the Advanced Placement Option for LPN Transition

Program , BIO 141, BIO 142, ENG 111, PSY 230, SDV 100
NSG 200 Health Promotion & Assessment 3 BIO 141
SECOND YEAR FALL  
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 ENG 111
NSG 210 Health Concepts I 5 BIO 150, NSG 152, NSG 170
NSG 211 Health Concepts II 5 BIO 150, NSG 152, NSG 170
SECOND YEAR SPRING  
NSG 230 Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts 2 NSG 210, NSG 211
NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
NSG 270 Nursing Capstone 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
    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

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

PROGRAM OF STUDY

FIRST YEAR FALL
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 BIO 141
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 BIO 141
NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts 1 BIO 141
NSG 200 Health Promotion & Assessment 3 BIO 141
SECOND YEAR SPRING
NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 BIO 141
NSG 152 Health Care Participant 3 BIO 142, NSG 100, NSG 106, NSG 130, NSG 200
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 BIO 142, NSG 100, NSG 106, NSG 130, NSG 200
THIRD YEAR SPRING
NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I 5 BIO 150, NSG 152, NSG 170
THIRD YEAR SUMMER  
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 ENG 111
    Humanities Elective 3  
FOURTH YEAR FALL
NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II 5 BIO 150, NSG 152, NSG 170
NSG 230 Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts 2 NSG 210, NSG 211
FOURTH YEAR SPRING
NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
NSG 270 Nursing Capstone 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-Rn examination and subsequent licensure. 
Total Program Credits 67  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

 

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

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

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR FALL
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 BIO 141
ITE 119 Information Literacy 3

Acceptance to the Advanced Placement Option for LPN Transition

Program, BIO 141, BIO 142, ENG 111, PSY 230, SDV 100
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 BIO 141
FIRST YEAR SUMMER
BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology 4  
SECOND YEAR FALL
NSG 115 Health Care Concepts for Transition 5 BIO 150
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 ENG 111
   

Humanities Elective

 3  
THIRD YEAR FALL
NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II 5 BIO 150, NSG 115
NSG 230 Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts 2 NSG 210, NSG 211
THIRD YEAR SPRING
NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
NSG 270 Nursing Capstone 4 NSG 210, NSG 211
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and subsequent licensure.  
Total Program Credits 56  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

*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

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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 177 Upper Extremity Anatomy & Kinesiology 2
    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 66

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

 

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

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PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER (SUMMER OR  FALL)
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 I 3  
MDL 105 Phlebotomy 3  
SECOND SEMESTER (FALL OR SPRING)  
HIM 112 Medical Terminology II 3  
SDV 107 Career Education 3  
Students Eligible to Take the Work Ethic Proficiency Certification Exam
ITE 119 Information Literacy 3  
MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy 4 HIM 111, HLT 145, MDL 105
Students Eligible to Take the National Phlebotomy Association Certification Exam
Total Program Credits 28  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

Proof and record of clinical affiliate required vaccinations and titers are required for program admission. Please see an advisor for details.

 

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

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Physical Therapy Assistant (WCC)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR FALL
Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)
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 105 and 110
PTH 121 Therapeutic Procedures I 5 PTH 105 and 110
PTH 151 Musculoskeletal Structure and Function 5 PTH 105 and 110
SECOND YEAR SUMMER  
PTH 131 Clinical Education I 2 PTH 105 and 110
PTH 210 Psychological Aspects of Therapy 2 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151
PTH 227 Pathological Conditions 3 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151
SECOND YEAR FALL  
PTH 122 Therapeutic Procedures II 5 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151
PTH 225 Rehabilitation Procedures 5 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151
PTH 226 Therapeutic Exercise 4 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225
SECOND YEAR SPRING
PTH 245 Professional Issues 3 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225
PTH 251 Clinical Practicum I 3 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225
PTH 252 Clinical Practicum II 4 PTH 105, 110, 115, 121, 131, 151, 210, 227, 122, 225
    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)

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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 6 0 6
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 0 3
RAD  246 Special Procedures 2 0 2
RAD 270 Digital Image Acquisition & Display 2 3 2
    TOTAL 6 33 13
SECOND YEAR SPRING
RAD 290 Coordinated Internship 0 30 6
EEE 240 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective** 3 0 3
RAD 240 Radiographic Pathology 3 0 3
RAD 215 Correlated Radiographic Theory 2 0 2
    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

For More Course Information

Click Here: SWCC-VHCC Cooperative Program/Radiography 

 

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

Completion of both PSY 231 and PSY 232 will substitute for PSY 230. Completion of either HIM 111 or HIM 112 will substitute for HLT 143. Completion of BIO 231 will substitute for BIO 141. Completion of BIO 232 will substitue for BIO 142.

 

For Further Information, Contact:

Christy Lee, Program Coordinator
 clee@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 208
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

 

Respiratory Therapy

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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
RTH 135 Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures I 2
RTH 224 Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills I 3
RTH 253 Advanced Clinical Procedures III 3
    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  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