Hybrid

This course focuses on methods of planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool age children (3-5 years old). Topics include theories of preschool curriculum development, children's play, curriculum objectives, lesson planning, daily schedules, assessing child development through the curriculum, evaluation of curriculum effectiveness, and the role of the teacher in facilitating curriculum for preschool children. Curriculum development in all content areas is explored including art, science, literature, music and movement, sensory, language arts/literacy, blocks, dramatic play, woodworking, cooking, math, social studies, multiculturalism, and outdoor play. This course requires 35 hours of field experience in an early childhood classroom. Field experiences are focused learning opportunities that require the student to practice specific skills working with young children. * Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in courses with field experience. If a student fails to meet these requirements, or if the background check is not approved, the student will not be permitted to participate in courses with field experience. * Students must work with the instructor to arrange a field experience schedule and placement site.

The anatomy and physiology of the head and neck are included. Embryology, histology, tooth morphology, occlusion, and periodontal tissues are studied with special emphasis on tooth forms. Developmental and structural defects involving the oral cavity and teeth. Three (3) hours lecture are required per week.

A survey of dental careers to include the legal, ethical, moral and professional responsibilities of dental personnel in the practice of dentistry. Personal requirements, professional conduct, interpersonal relationships, methods of acquiring and training certification of the dental assistant, recognition of dental forms, an introduction to dental and medical terminology, cultural considerations in patient care and interprofessional practice. Two (2) hour of class time per week.

Course covers all aspects of food service sanitation, but focuses on causes and prevention of food-borne illness and the implementation of HACCP quality assurance systems. Instruction includes lecture, demonstrations and special projects. Each student takes the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam. Passing this confers both NRA (Nevada Restaurant Association) and Washoe County Food Service Manager certification.

Course covers all aspects of food service sanitation, but focuses on causes and prevention of food-borne illness and the implementation of HACCP quality assurance systems. Instruction includes lecture, demonstrations and special projects. Each student takes the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam. Passing this confers both NRA (Nevada Restaurant Association) and Washoe County Food Service Manager certification.

Study of blood collection methods with emphasis on patient preparation, order of draw, identification, sample collection, and selected diagnostic tests performed in the clinical laboratory. This course must be taken concurrently with CLS 152, Applied Phlebotomy. If certification as a Phlebotomy Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and licensure as a Lab Assistant in Nevada is desired, CLS 153 must be taken in addition to CLS 151 and CLS 152.

A first semester general chemistry course which focuses on the chemical principles of atomic structure, electron configurations, inorganic nomenclature, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, gas laws, and Lewis structures. Course includes a weekly lab.

A lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the morphology and physiology of archaea, bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, helminthes, and viruses; principles of infectious disease and host immune response; and skills in aseptic procedured, isolation and identification. Satisfies the general education requirements for the AS Nursing degree and is recommended for all allied health students.

A lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the morphology and physiology of archaea, bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, helminthes, and viruses; principles of infectious disease and host immune response; and skills in aseptic procedured, isolation and identification. Satisfies the general education requirements for the AS Nursing degree and is recommended for all allied health students.

A lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the morphology and physiology of archaea, bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, helminthes, and viruses; principles of infectious disease and host immune response; and skills in aseptic procedured, isolation and identification. Satisfies the general education requirements for the AS Nursing degree and is recommended for all allied health students.