Health Science Center at Redfield

This course is designed to provide more in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help students build a foundation when entering the paramedic academy. This course has a lecture and lab component where the structure and function of all of the body systems will be discussed and applied. This course satisfies the science credit for the Associates in Applied Science- Prehospital Emergency Services only. This course is also a prerequisite to enter into the paramedic program.

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual posses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transport. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. At the successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to receive EMT Certification from the National Registry of EMTs and the State of Nevada Health Division. Students must be 18 years old upon completion of this class. * This course satisfies 18 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

The focus of this course is a continuation of the nursing care and management of patients/clients with an altered health status that affects both individuals and families across the lifespan. The child-bearing and child rearing family are also included as a population. The course applies the concepts of clinical pharmacology, psychopathology, pathophysiology, health maintenance, promotion and restoration to the care of patients/clients. The lab/clinical portion of this course include selected observation, clinical assignments and the use of computer simulation and skills laboratory.

This introductory course provides the students with the foundations of the arts and science of nursing. Students are exposed to the core competencies that define the roles and responsibilities of an associate degree nurse. Focus is placed on acquiring proficiency to carry out basic independent and interdependent nursing actions that assist clients across the lifespan in meeting their health-care needs. Each student identifies care planning activities and develops an individualized care plan and assessment focusing on unique client/patient needs. Emphasis is on assessment, teaching and learning, and communication in health and wellness.

This introductory course provides the student with an understanding of the professional nurse's role within the health care system. Emphasis is placed on ethics, professional obligations, values, expectations of the profession and accountability for lifelong learning. Students will learn the methods of communicating professionally and effectively with individuals, significant support persons, and as members of the interdisciplinary heath care team. The impact of family will be included.

The focus of this course is the culmination of the care and management of the holistic, diverse, acutely-ill client across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the refinement of clinical decision making skills, achievement of clinical competence, and demonstration of professional nursing practice. The capstone experience of this course provides opportunities to incorporate informatics, to explore quality improvement opportunities using the National Patient Safety Goals.

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore and apply the principles of pathophysiology to the nursing care of diverse patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between physiological, psychological, and developmental variables in the care of patients.

The focus of this course is on nursing care and management of the individual across the health wellness illness continuum using the nursing process. Student will integrate knowledge of the diverse and holistic needs of the individual. Students will apply and implement communication strategies through collaboration, and teaching and learning; topics include stress and coping and grief and loss. The childbearing and child rearing family are also included as a population.

A general review and integration of all aspects of medical radiological technology is obtained through the use of simulated registry examination and the use of computer review programs. Preparation for the national A.R.R.T. examination. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required.

This course will investigate the evolution of radiographic equipment and provide a knowledge base of routine equipment utilized in modern imaging departments.