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An online course offering complete understanding of using two different measuring systems in medical practice to determine converting one system to the other, dosages in multiple dosage forms, dosages based on weight and routes of administration. The course will include workforce applicable calculations of flow rates for intravenous administration. This course will allow practicing health care professionals a review and also an avenue of students to receive credit for dosage calculations when taking a 3 credit hour pharmacology course at another institution. NOTE: Mandatory final exam schedule last day in testing center.
Online Course meets the specification of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for Didactic Content of a nurse refresher course. Designed for (1) the vocational nurse who is applying to the BON for reinstatement of licensure or (2) the currently licensed vocational nurse who has been away from the clinical setting for a period of time, or (3) the vocational/practical nurse who is licensed in another state and applying for Texas licensure. Vocational Nurses are referred to the BON for complete information concerning licensure. Content of the online course covers review of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, BON rules and position statements, scope of practice, patient safety, problem solving in healthcare, pharmacology review, medication administration, documentation, quality assurance and legal implications for vocational nursing practice. The course is scheduled over the semester time frame with weekly assignments. There are no prerequisites for the online course. Vocational Nurses seeking to reinstate their license are required by the BON to complete 80 hours of Clinical Practice under the supervision of a Qualified Nurse.
Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation, labeling, packaging, and administration of common veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents. Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these agents. Prerequisite: Prior to registration for this course, applicants are required to complete an online orientation and meet with the program coordinator.
Development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Topics include counseling techniques such as intake interviewing, relationship building, problem identification and resolution. Emphasis on importance of effective oral communications. Integrated with college credit SCWK 2311.
Introduction to the theory and application of skills necessary to perform Swedish massage to meet the first minimum 125-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Online HIPAA Required. The classical Swedish massage technique, incorporating effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement, and joint movements are presented. Students develop a full-body routine specifically designed to increase range of motion, reduce stiffness, and stretch connective tissues in order to help their clients achieve a greater sense of relaxation. As well as an understanding of the history of complementary healthcare. The superior Swedish massage skills you develop enable you to advance to our next level of study. Prerequisite: Online HIPAA training, and completed program application.
Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions. Health Information Coding Specialists apply ICD-9-CM, ICD10-CM and CPT-4 codes used in the reporting and billing of medical services and procedures. Most specialists will be employed in hospitals, but job growth will be faster in offices and clinics of physicians, nursing homes and home health agencies. Prerequisite: HITT 1013.
