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270 Prerequisites: BIOL 114, 161, 163 and PRNU 101. PRNU 109 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 7-8-9 Concurrent theory and clinical experience applying nursing process in care of patients with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and fluid and electrolyte balance. Concepts of perioperative nursing and of dosage calculation and medication administration. An eight-week block course following successful completion of PRNU 105. Prerequisite: PRNU 105. PRNU 120 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 9-24-15 Concurrent theory and clinical experience applying nursing process in care of patients with alterations in musculoskeletal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, integumentary, immune and neurological systems. Concepts of oncological nursing and intravenous therapy. Prerequisite: PRNU 109. Corequisite: NURS 115. PRNU 126 Special Needs: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health Nursing 7-8-9 Current theory and clinical experiences to introduce practical nursing student to care of: (1) the childbearing family, (2) the neonate and child, and (3) patients with psychological or behavioral alterations. Prerequisites: PRNU 116, 120. Corequisite: PRNU 127. PRNU 127 Career Readiness 2-0-2 Strategies for seeking and retaining position as practical nurse. Self-appraisal, resume, applications for employment, interviewing techniques and letters of resignation highlighted. Post-graduate continuing education, practice issues, professional organizations and networking. Prerequisites: PRNU 116, 120. Corequisite: PRNU 126. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Ms. Kelly, Associate Professor and Program Director NOTE: Prerequisite to all courses is acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 201 Introduction to Occupational Therapy 3-0-3 Reviews history of profession, scope of practice. Examines wellness model, health maintenance, stress management; professional relationships and roles of occupational therapist. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 202 Group Skills 3-0-3 Interactive processes, communication, observation writing and group techniques. Dyadic, small and large group planning. Teaching activities and treatment goals in therapeutic setting. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 203 Kinesiology and Occupational Applications 3-2-3 Structure and function of neuromusculoskeletal system with emphasis on functional aspects of human motion and application to therapeutic exercise. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 204 Conditions and Applications I 3-0-3 Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and management of various pathological and injury-related problems treated in occupational therapy. Emphasizes effect of various conditions in acute care setting. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 205 Occupational Theory and Applications I 3-0-3 Application of theory to acute-care setting. Examines psychosocial patient dysfunction, types of assessment, factors limiting function, considerations in patient adaptation. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 206 Therapeutic Media I 2-3-3 Explores a variety of media as treatment in teaching activities to people of all ages; activities include leisure, creative arts, and daily tasks. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. OCTA 207 Community Occupations 1-6-2 Develops observation skills in clinical areas and applies theory of material in concurrent semester. Emphasizes development of

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