Health

HLTH 1000 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  1 - 0 - 1

This course teaches how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and foreign-body airway obstruction (choking). Students learn to recognize heart attack and stroke symptoms in adults and breathing difficulty in children. This course teaches the skills needed to respond to the emergencies identified. Students learn the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with barrier devices and bag-mask devices), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).

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HLTH 1005 CPR Refresher

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0.5 - 0 - 0.5

This course reviews how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction (choking). Students review how to recognize heart attack and stroke symptoms in adults and breathing difficulty in children. This course teaches the skills needed to respond to the emergencies identified. Students review the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with barrier devices and bag-mask devices), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).

Prerequisites
(1) Current healthcare provider card

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HLTH 1010 Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  1 - 0 - 1

This course teaches rescuers to effectively identify and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes of injury or illness until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course provides basic training solutions for first aid, adult CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) actions.

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HLTH 1020 First Responder Course

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  4 - 0 - 4

This course instructs students to the level of first responder, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the healthcare team. This curriculum includes skills necessary for students to provide emergency medical care with a limited amount of equipment. Successful completion of the program allows students to sit for the certifying exam.

Prerequisites
(1) HLTH 1000

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HLTH 1050 Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  4.5 - 0 - 4.5

Nutrition represents an important health concern throughout the life cycle. This course includes human nutrition, introduction to therapeutic and modified diets, nutrition in healthcare through the life cycle, nutritional assessment, and analysis. This course also covers gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems as related to medical nutrition therapy. This is a transferable course.

Prerequisites
(1) BIOS 1310 or BIOS 2310

Course is offered On-line

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HLTH 1100 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12.5

This course provides an introduction to emergency medical care. Training modules include medical-legal, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, documentation and communication, human body anatomy and physiology of the major human systems, medical terminology, lifting and moving, airway management basic and advanced, patient assessment, medical and trauma, medical emergencies, treatment and use of assisted medications and IV maintenance, bleeding control and shock, trauma emergencies, use of immobilization devices, obstetrical emergencies, childbirth, pediatrics and child emergencies, ambulance operations, hazardous materials, mass casualty, and triage. This course consists of 110 didactic hours, 55 hours of lab, and 15 hours of patient contact.

Prerequisites
(3) Must be 18 years of age to sit for the National Registry Exam; must have high school diploma or GED to apply for State of Nebraska Certification; and must provide proof of current Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider

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HLTH 1105 EMT Refresher

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  3 - 0 - 3

This course reviews the safety, well-being, and medical and legal issues surrounding the EMT. Review topics include basic and advanced airway techniques; medical and trauma assessment; signs, symptoms, treatment, and pharmacology associated with EMT scope of practice; trauma injuries; and care of obstetric and pediatric patients.

Prerequisites
(1) EMT certificate

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HLTH 1110 Intermediate Part 1 of 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course is part one in a sequence of three courses in the intermediate EMS program that must be completed consecutively. This course provides the intermediate's role and the unique aspects of the profession, such as an overview of EMS systems, the importance of personal well-being, and an introduction to ethics and medical and legal issues. The module also provides the understanding of general principles of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medication administration, intravenous access, basic and advanced airway management, patient assessment, and introduction to respiratory emergencies and management.

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HLTH 1112 Intermediate Part 2 of 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course is part two in a sequence of three courses. This course provides an introduction to cardiac, neurological, endocrine, urological, and lymphatic emergencies. This course provides the understanding of anatomy and physiology and signs, symptoms, and medical care of the above mentioned medical emergencies. In conjunction with this course, students are required to complete HLTH 1113.

Prerequisites
(1) HLTH 1110

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HLTH 1113 Intermediate Clinical Part 2

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 10.5 - 3.5

The clinical component of the intermediate program allows students to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. The clinical integrates and reinforces the didactic and skills laboratory component of the intermediate curriculum. Students follow sound educational principles that are logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, being closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors.

Prerequisites
(1) HLTH 1110

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HLTH 1114 Intermediate Part 3 of 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course provides an introduction to ambulance operations, rescue operations and extrication, mass casualty incidents, and crime scene awareness. In conjunction with this course, students must successfully complete HTLH 1115.

Prerequisites
(2) HLTH 1112 and HLTH 1113

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HLTH 1115 Intermediate Clinical Part 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 10.5 - 3.5

This clinical component allows students to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. This course also integrates and reinforces the didactic and skills laboratory component of the intermediate curriculum. Students follow sound educational principles that are logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, being closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors.

Prerequisites
(2) HLTH 1112 and HLTH 1113

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HLTH 1116 Intermediate to Paramedic

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course enables intermediate students to meet the criteria needed to become a paramedic. This course provides the additional knowledge and skills required to function at the paramedic level. This course provides the continued anatomy and physiology required in the DOT curriculum for paramedics. An additional clinical/field co-requisite component must also be successfully completed in order to sit for the paramedic certification exam.

Prerequisites
(3) HLTH 1114; HLTH 1115; and HLTH 1420

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HLTH 1117 Intermediate to Paramedic Clinical

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 6 - 2

This component of the Paramedic program allows students to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. This course integrates and reinforces the didactic and skills laboratory component of the Paramedic curriculum. Students follow sound educational principles that are logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, being closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors.

Prerequisites
(3) HLTH 1114; HLTH 1115; and HLTH 1420

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HLTH 1120 EMT - Paramedic Part 1 of 4

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course is the first in a sequence of four courses that provides an introduction to emergency medical care. The modules in the first session provide knowledge of EMS systems; roles, responsibility and well-being of paramedics; medical, legal and ethical issues; anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology of the normal cell; respiratory system and acid-base balance; general principles of pharmacology; IV access and medication administration; airway management and ventilation; therapeutic communication; patient assessment; communication; and documentation and understanding of respiratory emergencies. Students must successfully pass this course and immediately continue and complete Paramedic parts 2, 3, and 4. An additional clinical/field corequisite - Paramedic Clinical/Field 1, 2 and 3 - must also be successfully completed in order to sit for the paramedic certification exam. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet. Students may substitute BIOS 1310 or its equivalent for the HLTH 1440 corequisite.

Prerequisites
(6) Must show proof of 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED; current EMT-B certification; current CPR certification for healthcare provider or professional rescuer; application on file for entrance into Paramedic program; and must have own transportation. In conjunction with this course the paramedic student is required to successfully complete HLTH 1440 Anatomy and Physiology for EMS although BIOS 1310 or its equivalent may be substituted.

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HLTH 1122 EMT - Paramedic Part 2 of 4

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course is part two in a sequence of four courses in the Paramedic program that must be completed consecutively. This course provides an introduction to medical emergencies. Modules provide the understanding of anatomy and physiology, signs and symptoms, and medical care of the cardiac, neurological, endocrine, gastrointestinal, allergies and anaphylaxis, and urological systems. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet.

Prerequisites
(1) HLTH 1120

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HLTH 1123 Paramedic Clinical Part 1 of 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 20 - 6.5

The clinical or field component of the Paramedic program allows students to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. The co-requisite, HLTH 1122, integrates and reinforces the didactic and skills laboratory component of the Paramedic curriculum. Students follow sound educational principles that are logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, being closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet.

Prerequisites
(1) HLTH 1120

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HLTH 1124 EMT - Paramedic Part 3 of 4

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course is part three in a sequence of four courses in the Paramedic program that must be completed consecutively. This course provides an introduction to hematological, environmental, toxicological, behavioral, trauma, obstetrical, pediatrics, geriatric emergencies, hazardous materials, and weapons of mass destruction. Modules provide the understanding of anatomy and physiology, and the signs, symptoms, and medical care of the above mentioned emergencies. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet.

Prerequisites
(3) HLTH 1120; HLTH 1122; and HLTH 1123

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HLTH 1125 Paramedic Clinical Part 2 of 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 20 - 6.5

The clinical or field component of the Paramedic program allows students to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. This course integrates and reinforces the didactic and skills laboratory component of the Paramedic curriculum. Students follow sound educational principles that are logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, being closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet.

Prerequisites
(3) HLTH 1120; HLTH 1122; and HLTH 1123

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HLTH 1126 Paramedic Part 4 of 4

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12

This course is part four in a sequence of four courses in the Paramedic program that must be completed consecutively. This course provides an introduction to ambulance operations, rescue operations and extrication, mass casualty incidents, and crime scene awareness. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet.

Prerequisites
(1) HLTH 1125

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HLTH 1127 Paramedic Clinical Part 3 of 3

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 21 - 7

The clinical or field component of the Paramedic program allows students to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills. Students follow sound educational principles that are logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks, being closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors. NOTE: This program has special admission requirements. Visit www.mccneb.edu/healthcareers or contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current information packet.

Prerequisites
(2) HLTH 1124 and HLTH 1125

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HLTH 1128 Extended Clinical or Field Rotation

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 6 - 2

This elective clinical or field component of the Paramedic program allows students to develop a level of mastery in cognitive and psychomotor skills. It integrates and reinforces the didactic and skills laboratory component of the Paramedic curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking and team leadership. Students follow sound educational principles, logically sequenced to proceed from simple to complex tasks while closely supervised and evaluated by experienced preceptors. This course may not be taken as an additional elective for students who have otherwise not been able to complete the DOT clinical field requirements in HLTH 1127. HLTH 1128 is not necessary for degree completion.

Prerequisites
(2) HLTH 1126 and HLTH 1127

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HLTH 1129 Advanced Provider Renewal

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  4.5 - 0 - 4.5

This is a course review to maintain a provider's competence in knowledge and skill performance. Designed to meet the hours required to renew certification, it provides remediation to gain certification as well as to provide 24 hours of continuing education for the EMT-B. This course meets the standards of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician renewal requirements.

Prerequisites
(1) Completion of an emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician intermediate or emergency medical technician paramedic course; or certification at state or national registry level

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HLTH 1130 Emergency Medical Service Instructor

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  6 - 0 - 6

This course is designed for emergency medical services providers to become educators who understand how adult students learn and to provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, professional, and personal development.

Prerequisites
(2) Nationally registered EMS provider and healthcare provider instructor

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HLTH 1131 Critical Care Paramedic

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  6.5 - 1.5 - 7

This course gives paramedics the increased knowledge and skills to manage the critically injured or ill patient while being transported from one healthcare facility to another by critical care transport services.

Prerequisites
(1) Current certification as a paramedic

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HLTH 1200 Long-Term Care - CNA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  5 - 4.5 - 6.5

The course meets the Nebraska Health and Human Services System training requirements for nursing assistant certification and employment in long-term care facilities. The course combines classroom lecture, laboratory application, and clinical experience for development of basic skills needed to care for the elderly. Course content focuses on teaching nursing assistants to provide safe, effective, and caring services to the elderly or chronically ill patient of any age in a long-term care facility.

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HLTH 1210 LPN - Certified LPN-C

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  6 - 0 - 6

This course is designed to prepare the licensed practical nurse to perform those duties consistent with the expanded scope of practice as outlined in Title 172, Chapter 102. Upon successful completion of this course, LPNs are eligible to take the Nebraska State LPN-Certification examination.

Prerequisites
(3) Current LPN license in Nebraska or compact state; completion of pharmacology entrance exam with a minimum score of 76 percent; and submission of an application

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HLTH 1300 Medication Aide

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  5 - 0 - 5

This course prepares students to meet the requirements of the Nebraska Medication Aide Act. It includes information regarding medication administration, pharmacology, state rules and regulations, classification of drugs, and documentation of drug administration. The course focuses on the responsibilities of the medication aide in an assisted living facility or a skilled care nursing facility. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the Nebraska state-administered written examination. After successful completion of the state exam and completion of the state application process, students' names are placed on the medication aide registry with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure credentialing division.

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HLTH 1400 Advanced Medical Life Support

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 0 - 2

This course is an in-depth study of medical emergencies for the adult patient. The provider course emphasizes a pragmatic approach and systematic format to patient care. This course combines interactive case study-based lectures with hands-on physical assessment of patients. It is valuable for any healthcare provider; previous health training is strongly encouraged prior to taking this course.

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HLTH 1410 Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 0 - 2

This course provides practicing pre-hospital care providers with a specific body of knowledge related to the pre-hospital assessment and care of the trauma patient. This is a continuing education program and contains information that may be a review for some or all participants. The uniqueness of this program rests not with an entirely new body of knowledge but instead with advances in pre-hospital trauma intervention techniques. Students are using new combinations and applications of existing skills and knowledge to better patients' chances at surviving traumatic events.

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HLTH 1420 Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 0 - 2

This course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, stroke, and hypothermic adult patients. Students review rhythm recognition and how to use the heart monitor in the various modes of electrical therapy. Students learn to recognize the signs and symptoms along with the management algorithm associated with the individual life-threatening rhythm. Advanced providers learn and practice the various forms of advanced airway management along with a review of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with barrier devices and bag-mask devices), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction FBAO).

Prerequisites
(3) Instructor approval; CPR for the healthcare provider; and must be an advanced healthcare provider

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HLTH 1421 Advanced CLS Renewal

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  1 - 0 - 1

This course reviews how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, stroke, and hypothermic adult patients. Students review rhythm recognition and how to use the heart monitor in the various modes of electrical therapy. Students review the signs and symptoms along with the management algorithm associated with the individual life-threatening rhythm. The advanced provider reviews and practices the various forms of advanced airway management along with a review of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with barrier devices and bag-mask devices), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).

Prerequisites
(2) CPR for the healthcare provider; and must be an advanced healthcare provider

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HLTH 1430 Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 0 - 2

This course teaches students how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest in the pediatric patient. Students review rhythm recognition and how to use the heart monitor in the various modes of electrical therapy in the pediatric mode. Students learn the signs and symptoms along with the management algorithm associated with pediatric life-threatening rhythms. The advanced provider learns and practices the various forms of advanced airway management along with a review of CPR for victims of all pediatric patients (including ventilation with barrier devices and bag-mask devices), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).

Prerequisites
(3) Instructor approval; CPR for the healthcare provider; and must be an advanced healthcare provider

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HLTH 1431 Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal (PALS)

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  1 - 0 - 1

This course reviews with pediatric healthcare providers the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently evaluate and manage seriously ill infants and children. Students review how to assess for evidence of respiratory and circulatory compromise, establish treatment priorities, and intervene when necessary to stabilize the child. Students also review treatment of the respiratory and circulatory systems, management of cardiac arrest and arrhythmia, and immediate post-resuscitation care.

Prerequisites
(1) Current PALS provider

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HLTH 1440 Anatomy and Physiology for EMS

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  5 - 0 - 5

This course is designed to give EMS providers an understanding of anatomy and physiology and its correlation with pre-hospital emergency medicine.

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HLTH 1450 Trauma First Response

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  1 - 0 - 1

This course is for those who are responding first to the scene of a trauma. Students do not have to have any previous EMS training. The course takes students through phases of understanding of airway control, breathing assistance, control of bleeding and shock, and understanding closed and open head and spine injury as well as learning a variety of skills. This training prepares first responders for caring for the trauma patient before the ambulance and EMS arrives.

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HLTH 1460 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 0 - 2

This is the Department of Defense Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC/TC3) course as taught to combat medics/corpsmen. This course takes the materials to the civilian setting for those SWAT team members, hostage rescue teams, emergency services units, and special operations units who find themselves caring for casualties in any number of combat situations. The class consists of an introduction to TCCC, pre-test, care under fire, tactical field care, tactical evacuation care, lessons learned, and updates.

Prerequisites
(1) If EMS provider, must have a pre-hospital trauma life support

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HLTH 1470 EMS Safety Course

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  1 - 0 - 1

This course identifies and addresses the safety issues facing today's EMS providers and creates a culture of safety within the EMS profession and the agencies that provide emergency medical care.

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