Course Descriptions and Objectives

ABE 035 - Career and College Computer Skills

1. Develop and apply a more precise and sophisticated vocabulary.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write, proofread, and edit a response to assigned reading.
3. Participate in group reading assignments and discussion.
4. Make inferences based on evidence in the readings and on experience.
5. Comprehend, analyze, develop, and write opinions regarding contemporary current events.
6. Read, summarize, and take notes on college level material for developing mastery over key concepts.
7. Develop and apply study skills necessary for comprehending and retaining college level material and concepts.

ABE 043 - Read and Write in Content Areas

1. Develop and apply a more precise and sophisticated vocabulary.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write, proofread, and edit a response to assigned reading.
3. Participate in group reading assignments and discussion.
4. Make inferences based on evidence in the readings and on experience.
5. Comprehend, analyze, develop, and write opinions regarding contemporary journalism.
6. Read, summarize, and take notes on college level material for developing mastery over key concepts.
7. Develop and apply study skills necessary for comprehending and retaining college level material and concepts.

ABE 047 - College Prep Math

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply the concepts and procedures of arithmetic, including whole number operations, fraction and decimal operations, proportions, percents, and signed number operations.
2. Convert numbers from one form to another, among percentage, decimal, and fraction forms.
3. Evaluate a numerical expression by applying the order of operations.
4. Solve linear equations of one variable.
5. Set up, solve, and assess the results of applications.
6. Use common financial and geometric formulas to write and solve equations.
7. Demonstrate solutions to problems and interpret results.

ABE 052 - Advanced Math

1. Read, write, and interpret a wide variety of algebraic complex mathematical information.
2. Select and apply sophisticated, multi-step mathematical concepts and procedures.
3. Evaluate the degree of precision needed for a solution.
4. Create appropriate visual or graphic representations.
5. Select and use formulas to solve problems.

ABE 081 - Social Studies/Writing

1. Analyze social studies text to create an evidence based argument.
2. Describe basic principles of one or more of the following: US Constitution, economics, civics, sociology, political science, or international relations.
3. Apply a variety of reading and writing strategies to analyze social studies content.
4. Read to deduce information from visual representations such as maps, charts, graphs, or pictures.
5. Produce writing that logically develops and supports key ideas and arguments using standard English conventions.

ABE 082 - Fiction and Nonfiction Reading/Writing

1. Produce writing, using standard English conventions, that logically develops and supports key ideas and arguments.
2. Gather relevant information from multiple sources to convey in writing similar themes or topics which may include structure, tone, point of view, or sufficiency of evidence.
3. Analyze and identify rhetorical fiction and non-fiction readings for structure and technique.
4. Apply a variety of reading strategies.

ABE 083 - Math In Science

1. Plan and conduct scientific investigation to formulate solutions.
2. Use scientific method to collect evidence and data to make predictions.
3. Express, summarize, and interpret scientific information numerically or symbolically.
4. Use multistep computational processes.
5. Design mathematical research; then collect, organize, and represent comparative data that explain outcomes.

ABE 087 - Bridges Math

1. Write expressions and use units to solve systems of equations.
2. Represent relationships and solve equations and inequalities graphically.
3. Interpret, summarize, and represent linear models and solve problems involving slope-intercept methods.
4. Build a function and use function notation that models a relationship between two variables.
5. Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials and rational expressions.
6. Construct and compare quadratic and exponential models using logarithms or technology.
7. Make inferences and justify conclusions on statistical data from random processes, surveys, models, and studies.

ABE 088 - HS21+ Portfolio

1. Create an educational plan for obtaining a high school diploma.
2. Draft, edit, and produce a written document to demonstrate competencies in at least one subject area required for high school completion based on state guidelines.
3. Explore career and educational opportunities.
4. Identify and assess current abilities, learning characteristics, styles, readiness to learn, and how diverse cultural influences affect our thought processes.
5. Evaluate personal, educational, employment backgrounds, and interests to create short and long term academic and/or career goals.
6. Utilize technology in navigating the online course delivery system to access necessary class components and resources.

ABE 095 - Keys to Academic Success

1. Identify and assess current abilities, learning characteristics, styles, and readiness to learn.
2. Evaluate personal, education, employment backgrounds, and interests to create short and long term academic and/or career goals.
3. Utilize technology to locate resources for academic and career development.

CYFS 310 - Introduction to Child, Youth and Family Studies

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Examine the intersection between early childhood education and social and human services programs, and the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to enhance the well-being of children, youth, and families.
2. Formulate knowledge of important concepts and terminology commonly used in the fields of early childhood education, family support, and social and human services.
3. Construct the historical and socio-political contexts of significant theories related to child and family studies and their effects on policy and programs.
4. Analyze current models and trends at the local and national level that support the integration of service delivery for systems involved with children, youth, and families.
5. Distinquish barriers and challenges that influence the ability of systems to provide integrated services for children, youth and families, and ways to facilitate change across the system as a whole.
6. Discuss and compile professional opportunities and careers that use an integrated model for delivering educational and social services support for children, youth, and families.

CYFS 320 - Resources and System Navigation

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct an understanding of the mission, professional roles, and services of community agencies and programs that serve, support, and advocate on behalf of children, youth, and families.
2. Analyze factors that influence the effectiveness and availability of community programs in order to remove barriers and successfully provide resources to meet the needs of children and families.
3. Examine the importance of providing individuals with support in navigating the complex systems they are involved with, including the value of consistent, up-to-date information in expanding personal choice and comfort with service options.
4. Formulate the role of the early childhood educator or social service professional in participating in or facilitating inter-agency communications and teams for families with complex service needs.
5. Design skills in providing navigation and referrals that have cultural relevancy and are appropriate and respectful of the population of children, youth, or families served in the educational or social services setting.
6. Evaluate various methods used to support others in accessing resources and negotiating systems for themselves to increase empowerment and the development of self-advocacy.

CYFS 330 - Applied Family Systems Theories

Upon successful completion of this course students will able to:

1. Examine the family systems perspective, systems theories, and how they contribute to the understanding of child and family development.
2. Explain the purpose and practice the use of a genogram to understand family patterns through creation of a schematic diagram of a family’s relationship system.
3. Construct how the ecological perspective can influence educational and social services for children and families through the interconnectedness of individuals, families, children’s programs, community settings, social institutions, structures, and cultural values.
4. Analyze the professional’s role as an educator of young children or a social service worker within the family system, as well as, the potential role in the interaction between the systems to support the development and learning of children, youth, and families.
5. Synthesize knowledge of systems theories in program development in early childhood education, youth, and family services, that is inclusive of cultural diversity and ethnic identity, and respectful of the unique qualities and circumstances of each individual and family.
6. Evaluate how the family systems framework applies to best practices in strengths-based programs in early childhood, youth, and family services.

CYFS 340 - Professional Practice in Child, Youth, and Family Studies

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze how professionalism in programs for young children, youth, and families is established in equity for individuals and families in the framework of culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual identity, and exceptionality.
2. Examine knowledge and value of the laws and policies that specifically guide educational and social service programs for the health and well-being of young children, youth, and families.
3. Analyze the Code of Ethics in the profession of Early Childhood Education, and the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals in Social Services and Family Support; construct how ethical codes and standards provide a framework for professionalism for specific roles in a discipline.
4. Develop communication skills that build trust and respect in relationships with children, youth, and adults, as well as, staff members, in educational and social service programs; create understanding of interactions, boundary setting, and confidentiality required in specific professional roles.
5. Analyze values, beliefs, and assumptions from students’ life experiences that can influence understanding of themselves in a professional role to optimally support the unique qualities and circumstances of young children, youth, and families.
6. Formulate problem-solving and decision-making scenarios in early childhood education and social services that uses professionalism that is informed by laws, policies, ethics, established standards, and knowledge of working with a diverse population.
7. Design a description of professional practice that integrates knowledge of self with knowledge of professionalism applicable to the education of young children or social services for youth and families.

CYFS 350 - Social Policy Issues and Advocacy

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze social policy as it relates to educational and social services programs, and give relevant examples.
2. Examine historical influences on the development of social policy and how the values and goals of individuals and groups impact the process.
3. Discuss how policies affecting children and families at the local, state, and federal level are developed, measured, evaluated, and modified.
4. Analyze current social policies affecting children and families from the public and private sector, and their impact on the well-being of children, youth, and families.
5. Evaluate how advocacy methods can be used to influence social, political, and economic systems to bring about changes in policies and programs affecting children, youth, and families.
6. Define the components and purpose of an advocacy plan, including desired goals and outcomes for agency, legislative, legal, community, and personal advocacy activities.
7. Construct various methods for advocating for an issue using verbal, written, and interpersonal modes of contact, and the relative benefits of each method in achieving a successful outcome.
8. Develop advocacy skills that are appropriate for educational and social services programs, including clear communication, self-awareness, and strategies for presenting requests to others.
9. Design strategies necessary to encourage and support others to advocate for themselves or family members.

CYFS 390 - Practicum I

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct reasoning and professional principles that inform and guide educators or social service workers in their respective roles in supporting children, youth, and families in their community settings.
2. Apply understanding of competencies of development of children, youth, and families to the specific context of the identified program and practicum site.
3. Apply knowledge and skills from coursework to roles and responsibilities in community settings in early learning or social services.
4. Analyze strategies that facilitate intentions of program design for the individual and group through practice and evaluation.
5. Create a personal and professionally-defined philosophy that guides implementation of programs for the benefit of children and families that are served.
6. Synthesize understanding of the value of integration of the disciplines of early childhood and social services in gaining further knowledge of children, youth, and families that enhances successful outcomes based on equity and inclusion.

CYFS 410 - Social Justice in Child, Youth, and Family Studies

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Examine the development of social identities in children, youth, and families, and how they are impacted by social justice and equity.
2. Analyze the complex dynamics of culture, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities, in societal struggles affected by prejudice and bias.
3. Examine professional goals to increase awareness and understanding of: one’s own social identity, human connections and differences, biases related to advantages or disadvantages, and advocacy for social justice.
4. Construct strategies that recognize and address the effects of overt and covert oppression, power, and privilege that impact the lives of children, youth, and families.
5. Formulate how early learning and social services programs move beyond stereotypes and biases to actively promote an environment of belonging and safety, inclusive of all children, youth, and families.
6. Determine the role of an early childhood educator or social services provider to educate children in anti-bias learning, and educate youth, families, colleagues, and community partners about institutional prejudice and discrimination.
7. Defend a professional philosophy of social justice for programs that support children, youth, and families that promote and reflect societal equity.

CYFS 420 - Applied Research Methods and Information Literacy

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct basic designs, methods, and data analysis techniques employed in psychological and behavioral research.
2. Evaluate existing research studies in the areas of child and youth development, family studies, early childhood education, and social sciences.
3. Design effective strategies for accessing information and performing library-based research.
4. Analyze relevant information to apply to work with children, youth, and families using systemic methods.
5. Evaluate how to incorporate best practices and evidence-based interventions into programming and planning in integrated early education and social services settings.
6. Determine an understanding of the ethical use of information and research, including copyright, proper citations, and interpretation of results.
7. Construct effective technological skills to appy to educational and social service professions, established in evidence-based research.

CYFS 440 - Leadership in Child, Youth, and Family Programs

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Examine the roles of supervisor, mentor, and coach, connected to leadership in programs for children, youth, and families; explain the benefits of the roles in fulfilling the mission of educational and social services settings.
2. Create strategies that support the professional development of staff members; acknowledge strengths; join with individuals in observation, inquiry, and application of ideas; and formulate the mutuality of learning between a supervisor and colleague.
3. Develop knowledge of interpersonal skills that encourage constructive growth and learning for staff members as both an individual and as a member of a team.
4. Construct conflict management skills applicable to communication with colleagues, parents, and partners in the community.
5. Design a leadership philosophy and its application of professional practices and standards to an educational setting for young children or social services programs for youth, or families.
6. Determine how a leadership philosophy is applied in a program with knowledge of the influences of family, society, culture, gender, and socioeconomic status and dedication to inclusion.
7. Evaluate a personal and professional leadership plan that utilizes reflective supervision in carrying out leadership for change, in various positions of leadership: teacher, program supervisor or director, facilitator, case manager, or coordinator of services.

CYFS 490 - Practicum II

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Adapt competencies in applying principles of child, youth, and family development to inform curriculum or service planning, for implementation of an early learning or social service program.
2. Appraise professional knowledge and skills in a leadership role in an early learning classroom or social services program in interactions and building of relationships with children, youth, parents, and other professionals.
3. Elaborate on inclusive strategies that create trust and respect for the diversity of children, youth, and families in a setting of early childhood or social services.
4. Synthesize learning of courses, previous experiences with children, youth, and families, and professional standards that inform optimum practices in early learning or social services.
5. Evaluate the reasoning of a personal and professional philosophy that guides all areas of a program in early learning or social services, providing the foundation for future growth, strengthened with knowledge and perspective of the integration of disciplines.

CYFS 495 - Program Development and Capstone Project

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct the vision and mission of an identified program in relation to outcomes developed or required for: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, prevention services for youth, and support services for adults and families.
2. Formulate how to be inclusive and representative of the community in program design and implementation, that are adaptive to individual and group settings, determined by the discipline and emerging needs of the population.
3. Determine content of program to optimally create the environment and that encourages learning and development appropriate to the specific best practices and responsibilities of programs in early childhood or social services.
4. Create intentionality in program design through strategies of observation, assessment, and reflection that informs planning that is responsive to program goals and learning frameworks of individual children, youth, and families.
5. Recommend skills and benefits of collaboration and integration of service in programs for young children, youth, and families that strengthen quality and invite innovation.
6. Assess knowledge of strategic planning for non-profit and for-profit programs, grant support, in-kind contributions, and other community funding sources and partnerships.
7. Evaluate how quality early learning and social services programs benefit the community through the positive support of child and youth development and facilitation of individuals and families successfully fulfilling their goals.
8. Create and defend an individual research-based project in program development with professional application to early education or social services settings.

DRMA& 101 - Introduction to Theater

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic elements of theater.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of standard acting methods.
3. Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of skills to perform limited projects.
4. Demonstrate in writing an understanding of specific elements of theater and basic acting techniques.

ESL 009 - English As A Second Language - Pre Literacy

1. Demonstrate understanding of simple written words and phrases using phonemic awareness, context, and visual clues.
2. Write simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
3. Demonstrate understanding of and write phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices.
4. Demonstrate understanding of and appropriately respond to classroom instructions, questions about personal information, and other simple oral statements and questions.

ESL 010 - English as a Second Language Level 1

1. Demonstrate understanding of simple written words and phrases using phonemic awareness, context, and visual clues.
2. Write simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
3. Demonstrate understanding of and write phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices.
4. Demonstrate understanding of and appropriately respond to classroom instructions, questions about personal information, and other simple oral statements and questions.

ESL 011 - English as a Second Language Level 1A

1. Read simple written words and phrases using phonemic awareness, context, and visual clues.
2. Write simple words and phrases using basic writing conventions.
3. Read and write phone numbers, addresses, dates, time, and prices.

ESL 012 - English As A Second Language Level 1B

1. Demonstrate comprehension of very short, simple sentences about familiar topics using phonemic awareness, vocabulary knowledge, and grammar knowledge.
2. Write short, simple sentences using level-appropriate grammar and writing conventions.
3. Appropriately respond to classroom instructions, personal information, and statements and questions about a number of simple, everyday topics.
4. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 020 - English as a Second Language Level 2

1. Demonstrate comprehension of short, simple paragraphs about familiar topics using phonemic awareness, vocabulary knowledge, grammar knowledge, and other strategies.
2. Write and make simple edits of simple sentences using level-appropriate grammar and writing conventions.
3. Demonstrate understanding of and appropriately respond to classroom instructions, personal information, and statements and questions about a number of simple, everyday topics.
4. Speak using learned phrases and short sentences about familiar topics in predictable, straightforward situations.
5. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 021 - English as a Second Language Level 2A

1. Demonstrate comprehension of very short, simple paragraphs about familiar topics using phonemic awareness, vocabulary knowledge, and grammar knowledge.
2. Write simple sentences using level-appropriate grammar and writing conventions.
3. Appropriately respond to classroom instructions, personal information, and statements and questions about a number of simple, everyday topics.
4. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 022 - English As A Second Language Level 2B

1. Read level appropriate text with purpose and understanding, read orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression, and use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
2. Write and with teacher support, edit simple sentences using level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions.
3. Participate in short conversations relating to familiar, predictable, and everyday topics using somewhat limited vocabulary.
4. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds and respond to explanations, conversations, instructions, and narratives of short length and familiar topics.

ESL 030 - English as a Second Language Level 3

1. Demonstrate comprehension of reading passages of one to three paragraphs using decoding skills, vocabulary development skills, grammar knowledge, and other reading strategies.
2. Write and edit simple and basic compound sentences and three to seven sentence paragraphs using level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions.
3. Demonstrate understanding of explanations, conversations, instructions, and narratives of modest length and on familiar topics.
4. Respond appropriately in everyday situations (including phone conversations) to keep a conversation going, including altering language when not understood and asking for clarification when unable to understand.
5. Carry on a conversation and participate in a group discussion relating to familiar, predictable, everyday topics and personal experience using somewhat limited vocabulary and basic awareness of appropriate register.
6. Speak with enough fluency, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation control to make oneself understood, possibly with difficulty, by a skilled, supportive listener.
7. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 031 - English as a Second Language Level 3A

1. Read passages of one to two paragraphs using decoding skills, vocabulary development skills, and grammar knowledge.
2. Write and edit simple and basic compound sentences and three to five sentence paragraphs using level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions.
3. Appropriately respond to explanations, conversations, instructions, and narratives of modest length and on familiar topics.
4. Respond appropriately in many everyday situations to keep a conversation going.
5. Carry on a conversation relating to familiar, predictable, and everyday topics using somewhat limited vocabulary.
6. Speak with enough fluency, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation control to make themselves understood, possibly with difficulty, by a skilled, supportive listener.
7. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 032 - English as a Second Language Level 3B

1. Read passages of two to three paragraphs using decoding skills, vocabulary, and grammar knowledge and other reading strategies.
2. Write and edit simple and basic compound sentences and three to seven sentence paragraphs using level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions.
3. Appropriately respond to explanations, conversations, instructions, and narratives of modest length and on familiar topics.
4. Respond appropriately in everyday situations (including phone conversations) to keep a conversation going, including altering language when not understood and asking for clarification when unable to understand.
5. Carry on a conversation and participate in a group discussion relating to familiar, predictable, and everyday topics and future plans using somewhat limited vocabulary and basic awareness of appropriate register.
6. Speak with enough fluency, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation control to make themselves understood, possibly with difficulty, by a skilled, supportive listener.
7. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 040 - English as a Second Language Level 4

1. Demonstrate comprehension of short- to medium-length reading passages (and multiple pages of simple text) on common, high-interest topics using prior knowledge, knowledge of word parts and parts of speech, and other strategies.
2. Demonstrate ability when writing to draft and organize support around a single idea, according to a given, highly structured plan (steps, instructions, commands, or a paragraph).
3. Reread and revise writing to conform with level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions, using tools such as simplified dictionaries and checklists.
4. Demonstrate understanding of somewhat complex explanations, conversations, instructions, and short narratives on familiar topics which may be conveyed on the phone or through electronic media.
5. Repair gaps in understanding when listening and use strategies such as note-taking, summarizing, and sharing with others to determine a speaker’s intent.
6. Participate effectively in classroom situations and other familiar settings using level-appropriate grammar and some rephrasing when not understood.
7. Self-monitor when speaking and use strategies such as changing pace and correcting some pronunciation errors to be understood by a skilled, supportive listener.
8. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 041 - English as a Second Language Level 4A

1. Read passages of one to two pages in length on common, high-interest topics using prior knowledge, knowledge of word parts, and knowledge of parts of speech.
2. Demonstrate ability to draft and organize writing according to a given, highly structured plan (steps, instructions, commands, or a simple paragraph).
3. Reread and make basic edits of writing to conform to level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions, using tools such as simplified dictionaries and checklists.
4. Appropriately respond to somewhat complex explanations, conversations, instructions, and short narratives on familiar topics in the classroom.
5. Participate effectively in classroom situations and other familiar settings using level-appropriate grammar and some rephrasing when not understood.
6. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 042 - English as a Second Language Level 4B

1. Read passages of two or more pages in length on common, high-interest topics using prior knowledge, knowledge of word parts and parts of speech, and other strategies.
2. Demonstrate ability when writing to draft and organize support around a single idea, according to a given, highly structured plan for a paragraph.
3. Reread and revise writing to conform to level-appropriate grammar and English writing conventions, using tools such as simplified dictionaries and checklists.
4. Appropriately respond to somewhat complex explanations, conversations, instructions, and short narratives on familiar topics which may be conveyed on the phone or through electronic media.
5. Repair gaps in understanding when listening and use strategies such as notetaking, summarizing, and sharing with others to determine a speaker’s intent.
6. Self-monitor when speaking and use strategies such as changing pace and correcting some pronunciation errors to be understood by a skilled, supportive listener.
7. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 050 - English as a Second Language Level 5

1. Demonstrate comprehension of adapted and some authentic reading passages up to a few pages in length which contain some unfamiliar and specialized words, using strategies such as word analysis, inference, adjusted pace, and restatement.
2. Organize a limited number of ideas in writing to support a single purpose in a few short paragraphs or steps/instructions/commands.
3. Revise multiple drafts for clarity, descriptiveness, sentence structure, grammar, and English writing conventions using tools such as simplified dictionaries and checklists.
4. Demonstrate understanding when listening to authentic extended explanations and narratives, detailed instructions, and complex conversations with varied speakers and in varied contexts.
5. Repair gaps in understanding and respond appropriately using strategies such as comparing, integrating, and categorizing information for others to determine a speaker’s literal and implied intent.
6. Speak with sufficient vocabulary (including idioms), grammar control, sentence variety, and appropriate register in familiar and somewhat unfamiliar or unpredictable tasks, using strategies such as selecting and organizing information and self-monitoring.
7. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 051 - English as a Second Language Level 5A

1. Use strategies such as word analysis and application of prior knowledge to read adapted passages up to a few pages in length which contain some unfamiliar and specialized words.
2. Organize a limited number of ideas in writing to support a single purpose in a paragraph or list of steps, instructions, and commands.
3. Revise multiple drafts for sentence structure, grammar, and English writing conventions using tools such as simplified dictionaries and checklists.
4. Respond appropriately to authentic extended explanations and narratives, detailed instructions, and complex conversations with varied speakers and in varied contexts.
5. Speak with sufficient vocabulary, grammar control, sentence variety, and appropriate register in familiar tasks, using strategies such as selecting and organizing information and self-monitoring.
6. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 052 - English as a Second Language Level 5B

1. Use strategies such as inference, adjusted pace, and restatement to read adapted and some authentic passages up to a few pages in length which contain some unfamiliar and specialized words.
2. Organize a limited number of ideas in writing to support a single purpose in a few short paragraphs.
3. Revise multiple drafts for clarity, descriptiveness, sentence structure, grammar, and English writing conventions using tools such as simplified dictionaries and checklists.
4. Respond appropriately when listening to authentic, extended explanations and narratives, detailed instructions, and complex conversations with varied speakers and in varied contexts.
5. Repair gaps in understanding and respond appropriately using strategies such as comparing, integrating, and categorizing information for others to determine a speaker’s literal and implied intent.
6. Speak with sufficient vocabulary (including idioms), grammar control, sentence variety, and appropriate register in somewhat unfamiliar or unpredictable tasks, using strategies such as selecting and organizing information and self-monitoring.
7. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

ESL 060 - English as a Second Language Level 6

1. Demonstrate comprehension of authentic reading passages up to several pages in length using a variety of advanced reading strategies.
2. Produce writing of different lengths, register, and formats that demonstrates attention to the purpose for writing and the audience.
3. Select and use a variety of advanced strategies to improve and edit one’s own writing.
4. Select and use appropriate strategies to understand and respond appropriately to most discourse.
5. Demonstrate the ability to discuss common issues, current events, and contemporary topics in familiar and unfamiliar settings, using a variety of advanced strategies to enhance the effectiveness of communication.
6. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
7. Use online course software to effectively communicate with peers and the instructor.

ESL 061 - English as a Second Language Level 6A

1. Demonstrate comprehension of authentic reading passages up to several pages in length using a variety of advanced reading strategies.
2. Produce writing of different lengths, register, and formats that demonstrates attention to the purpose for writing and the audience.
3. Select and use a variety of advanced strategies to improve and edit one’s own writing.
4. Select and use appropriate strategies to understand and respond appropriately to most discourse.
5. Demonstrate the ability to discuss common issues, current events, and contemporary topics in familiar and unfamiliar settings, using a variety of advanced strategies to enhance the effectiveness of communication.
6. Accurately use level-appropriate grammar in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
7. Use online course software to effectively communicate with peers and the instructor.

ESL 062 - English as a Second Language Level 6 Prep for Allied Health Education

1. Recognize and interpret healthcare vocabulary using word analysis and inference.
2. Select and use a range of strategies to read, interpret, and analyze health-care-related texts.
3. Access resources online to learn about college programs, developing understanding of healthcare topics, and research current events in healthcare.
4. Select and use a range of strategies to produce a legible and comprehensible draft of writing using vocabulary, language, and style suited to a college-level audience.
5. Apply linguistic, sociocultural, and other background knowledge and strategies to understand the intent of the speaker, to respond appropriately, and to meet the listening purpose, especially in a college classroom or medical setting.
6. Communicate effectively with peers and the instructor in small and large group discussions and projects as well as through online course management software.
7. Recall and use a range of everyday and healthcare vocabulary in a variety of complex sentences and a range of communicative tasks.
8. Apply knowledge of pronunciation patterns and rules, including intonation, rhythm, and stress, to enhance intelligibility in college classroom and medical settings.
9. Select and use a range of strategies to close gaps in understanding, ask questions to deepen understanding, and give appropriate feedback in college classroom and medical settings.

ESL 063 - ESL Level 6 Preparation for Early Childhood Education

1. Recognize and interpret early childhood education vocabulary using word analysis and inference.
2. Select and use a range of strategies to read, interpret, and analyze early childhood education texts.
3. Access resources online to learn about college programs, developing understanding of early childhood education topics, and research current events in early childhood education.
4. Select and use a range of strategies to produce a legible and comprehensible draft of writing using vocabulary, language, and style suited to a college-level audience.
5. Apply linguistic, sociocultural, and other background knowledge and strategies to understand the intent of the speaker, to respond appropriately, and to meet the listening purpose, especially in a college classroom or an early childhood education setting.
6. Communicate effectively with peers and the instructor in small and large group discussions and projects.
7. Recall and use a range of everyday and early childhood education vocabulary in a variety of complex sentences and a range of communicative tasks.
8. Apply knowledge of pronunciation patterns and rules, including intonation, rhythm, and stress, to enhance intelligibility in college classroom and early childhood education settings.
9. Selecting and using a range of strategies to close gaps in understanding, ask questions to deepen understanding, and give appropriate feedback in college classroom and early childhood education settings.

ESL 073 - English as a Second Language Skills Lab

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities, and identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
2. Demonstrate progress in one or more English skill areas.

ESL 075 - English as a Second Language - Language Lab

1. Identify areas of strength and weakness in their English abilities, and identify methods of improving areas of weakness.
2. Demonstrate progress in one or more English skill areas.
3. Use online course software to effectively communicate with peers and the instructor.
4. Use computer software and the Internet to improve English language skills and access community resources.

ESL 085 - ESL Preparation for College and Careers

1. Recognize and interpret vocabulary in the area of interest using word analysis and inference.
2. Select and use a range of strategies to read, interpret, and analyze textbooks and short articles in the area of interest.
3. Access resources online to learn about college programs, develop understanding of topics, and research current events in the area of interest.
4. Select and use a range of strategies to produce a legible and comprehensible draft of writing using vocabulary, language, and style suited to a college-level audience.
5. Apply linguistic and sociocultural strategies to understand the intent of the speaker and respond appropriately in a college classroom setting.
6. Apply knowledge of pronunciation patterns and rules to improve intelligibility in college tasks.
7. Recall and use a range of vocabulary relevant to the area of interest in a variety of complex sentences and a range of communicative tasks.

ESL 095 - English as a Second Language Introduction to College

1. Find information about educational programs in the community and college technical system.
2. Access resources and services in the college system, learn the steps to enroll in college, and use that information to set realistic training and education goals.
3. Articulate requirements of college programs of study such as prerequisites and assessment procedures.
4. Determine whether they have the language skills necessary to transition to the college classes they are interested in.
5. Identify personal strengths, barriers, and supports for transitioning to college.

ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals

1. Use the rules of the fundamental accounting equation to analyze and explain accounting information.
2. Use spreadsheets to input, manage, and interpret information to meet the needs of a single proprietorship.
3. Use analytical skills to support business transactions of a single proprietorship.
4. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
5. Create professional and accurate financial documents.
6. Work independently to apply reasoning skills and critical thinking.
7. Perform in ways that reflect ethics and standard bookkeeping expectations related to a single proprietorship.

ACCT 116 - QuickBooks For Beginners

1. Demonstrate how to set up QuickBooks files, create invoices, pay bills, record deposit and prepare bank reconciliations.
2. Prepare and communicate Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statement, Accounts Receivable aging report and Accounts Payable aging report.

ACCT 155 - Special Topics: Accounting

1. Explore areas of current interest in Accounting.

ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I

1. Recognize accounting transactions and record them in journals using proper formats.
2. Apply the concepts of accrual accounting to transactions that span fiscal periods.
3. Trace the effects of those transactions to financial statements.
4. Record accounting transactions for merchandising operations and understand how to cost inventories using a variety of methods.
5. Journalize transactions specific to managing cash and accounts receivable.
6. Record transactions for uncollectible accounts using generally accepted principals.
7. Prepare financial statements including income statements, statements of retained earnings, and balance sheets.
8. Calculate and explain the significance of liquidity and profitability ratios.

ACCT& 202 - Principles of Accounting II

1. Allocate the cost of long term assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Measure and record the disposal, sale and exchange of long term assets.
3. Utilize time value of money techniques to value assets and liabilities.
4. Journalize transactions for the issuance and repayment of bonds and installment obligations.
5. Analyze and journalize transactions involving stockholder’s equity accounts.
6. Prepare and explain a formal statement of cash flows.
7. Analyze the financial condition and performance of a corporation using several financial analysis techniques.
8. Journalize transactions involving definitely determinable and estimated liabilities and identify contingent liabilities.
9. Write clear organized short informational reports using correct format and report writing principles.
10. Calculate and explain the costs and benefits of simple financial choices encountered in strategic decision making.

ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III

1. Calculate and explain the costs and benefits of financial choices encountered in financial planning and strategic decision making.
2. Describe how accounting is used to develop an information system for use by management in the process of making decisions.
3. Define different types of costs and explain the flow of costs from the point of their incurrence to the sale of completed products.
4. Describe the similarities and the differences between job-order and process costing, and develop schedules to report manufacturing costs to management.
5. Describe the benefits and limitations of activity-based costing, and identify types of quality costs.
6. Identify variable, fixed, and mixed costs, and explain cost-volume-profit relationships.
7. Define and describe the budgeting process and prepare budgets for a manufacturer.
8. Develop standard costing systems and compute price and quantity variances for materials, labor, and overhead costs.
9. Perform short-term decision and capital investment analysis.

ACCT 214 - Individual Income Tax Preparation

1. Analyze, apply and evaluate tax information by preparing individual tax returns and related forms.
2. Identify and analyze problems and options, select and implement appropriate solutions based on current tax law.
3. Use mathematics to solve quantitative business issues and problems as relating to taxes.
4. Use personal computers and other tools most commonly used by business to obtain, store, organize and communicate quantitative information. Specifically in this course the ability to use tax software.
5. Explain the rules for determining the deductibility of common expenditures.
6. Classify deductions as for, or from, adjusted gross income.
7. Identify the types of income that are taxable and the types of expenses that are deductible.
8. Explain the costs and benefits of simple financial choices encountered in strategic decision making as relating to taxes.
9. Research websites for tax forms, information and current events in tax and business.

ACCT 215 - Federal Income Tax Preparation

1. Identify the types of income that are taxable.
2. Determine where to report certain income items on the tax return.
3. Explain the difference between the standard deduction and itemized deductions.
4. Apply the rules for determining the deductibility of itemized deductions.
5. Determine when taxpayers qualify for certain tax credits.
6. Determine when the taxpayer is liable for certain other taxes.
7. Prepare an individual tax return from interview data and compile it correctly.
8. Effectively interview clients to obtain information necessary to prepare a federal income tax return.
9. Provide clear and concise information to clients in a nonthreatening, confidential and responsible manner.
10. Demonstrate professional and responsible behavior when interviewing clients.

ACCT 216 - QuickBooks

1. Demonstrate how to set up a new QuickBooks file, backup Quickbooks files, and restore Quickbooks files.
2. Demonstrate how to create invoices, pay bills, record deposits, and prepare bank reconciliations.
3. Process payroll information into Quickbooks and general payroll reports.
4. Generate and interpret Quickbooks reports, including accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports.

ACCT 254 - Business and Payroll Tax Accounting

1. Observe, analyze and apply business information necessary to maintain payroll accounting systems.
2. Identify arguments, evaluate claims, and form conclusions based on current payroll practices, procedures and laws.
3. Identify and analyze problems and options, then select and implement appropriate solutions, and evaluate outcomes based on legal requirements relating to payment of wages and salaries.
4. Accurately calculate gross and net wages and all taxes and deductions applicable.
5. Accurately calculate amounts due on state and federal payroll tax forms.
6. Use personal computers to obtain, store, organize and communicate information needed for payroll accounting and state and federal report filing.
7. Explain the basic payroll accounting process and procedures used in the payroll profession.
8. Identify all legal requirements relating to the payment of wages and salaries.
9. Prepare payroll tax returns.

ACCT 255 - Special Topics: Accounting

1. Explore areas of current interest in Accounting.

ACCT 298 - Individual Project in Accounting

1. Implement, with guidance, a comprehensive activity which supplements the learning of the student.
2. Complete an independent study project on specific areas of interest in accounting adhering to established procedures and due dates.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of specific concepts relevant to the accounting industry.

BUS 130I - Business Math

1. Solve word problems using whole numbers fractions, and decimals. Performing addition, subtraction multiplication and division when appropriate.
2. Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions; convert fractions and decimals to percents.
3. Estimate answers by rounding.
4. Solve equations for unknowns.
5. Solve word problems using simple algebraic equations.
6. Use percents applying the portion formula to solve business problems.
7. Calculate trade discounts-single and chain; cash discounts, credit terms and partial payments; markdowns and selling price of perishables; simple interest and maturity value of financial instruments.
8. Define promissory notes and calculate interest, discount and maturity value.

BUS 155 - Special Topics: Business

1. Explore areas of current interest to the business students.

BUS 162 - Business Credit Principles

1. Describe the basic operation of a commercial credit department.
2. Analyze and set up credit accounts for commercial customers.
3. Describe and demonstrate the process of basic commercial account collections.
4. Demonstrate ability to make presentations to and develop reports for management with confidence.

BUS 163 - Credit Management Law

1. Identify and describe of the purpose and use of the law in credit management.
2. Identify and describe the basic concepts of the Uniform Commercial Code (articles dealing with credit transactions).
3. Identify and describe the basic procedures needed in order to set up a secured credit transaction.
4. Identify and describe the basic use of the court system, arbitration, and mediation, and bankruptcy in credit management problems.

BUS 164 - Financial Accounting for Credit Managers

1. Record transactions in a general journal format and to post to a general ledger.
2. Prepare trial balances and basic financial statements.
3. Reconcile cash and bank accounts and compute cash flows.

BUS 165 - Financial Statement Analysis I for Credit Management

1. Describe the purpose and use of financial statements in credit management.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret the basic concepts of financial statements.
3. Demonstrate the use of financial statement analysis in assessing credit risk.

BUS 166 - Advanced Credit Management

1. Interpret the role of the Credit Department within the organization and the business world.
2. Define the functions of management and interpret the operational requirements of each as they relate to the Credit Department.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and utilize the skills required to successfully manage the Credit Department.
4. Demonstrate the ability to establish and manage a Credit Department.

BUS 167 - Financial Analysis for Credit Management II

1. Interpret, at an intermediate level, how to interpret financial statements used by corporations, through analyzing financial information, synthesizing the results and evaluating credit risk.
2. Apply the above objectives on selected organization’s financial information from major corporations in the fields of manufacturing, retailing, and service including regulated and nonregulated industries.
3. Demonstrate higher level knowledge of financial reporting.
4. Prepare for the NACM-CBF (National Association of Credit Management-Credit Business Fellow) Professional Certification examination, the second level in the certification program.

BUS& 201 - Business Law

1. Read and analyze fact patterns in accordance with the legal professional case analysis method; apply appropriate vocabulary and substantive legal principles; and then analyze, compare and evaluate the logic, reasoning, and arguments of other students in accordance with established legal principles.
2. Read, analyze, compare and evaluate the merits and logic of the arguments presented in a case and critically examine how social/cultural attitudes and values affect and are affected by the court’s holding in a case.
3. Work cooperatively and as a team with other students in debating ideas, including listening attentively to other opinions, viewpoints, and cultural perspectives and weigh the merits of same.
4. Describe the basic principles of business law subjects such as constitutional authority to regulate business; common law contracts; the Uniform Commercial Code; agency; business associations; real and personal property and business related torts.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the law, its historical development, judicial process and the role of law in a complex social system, with emphasis on the American legal system and its institutions.
6. Analyze and evaluate ideas of ethics, social responsibility, and justice, and, when confronted with an ethical dilemma, weigh the arguments for alternative courses of action and logically persuasively argue for a particular course of conduct.

BUS 255 - Special Topics Business

1. Explore areas of current interest to the business students.

BUS 290 - Professional Development Seminar

1. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary for job seeking and successful entry-level employment in business.
2. Demonstrate ability to use on-campus resources and Internet based resources, including; networking, use of professional organizations; utilization of web-based career software; career resource room; job fairs; and job search techniques.
3. Complete updated professional career portfolio.
4. Present oral and written summary and evaluation of internship/work experience in group setting.
5. Interview local businesses regarding industry trends and hiring practices and present written findings.
6. Describe the professional workplace issues, challenges, and rewards working in a dynamic business environment.

BUS 291 - Business Internship

1. Identify, discuss, and write specific learning objectives and develop career and educational plan to reach the career goals of the internship.
2. Demonstrate understanding of workplace trends and opportunities.
3. Evaluate self and create options to achieve greater success in the experiential learning environment.
4. Develop positive work habits and skills in interpersonal relations while interning at the internship site.
5. Experience both oral and written communications at work-site.
6. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes; understanding of work environment; job descriptions and performance objectives; interpersonal work skills, work site leadership, group interaction, conflict management, and workplace cultural diversity.
7. Experience a new dynamic working community at the given internship site.
8. Work among a variety of colleagues, vendors, and customers/clients to gain an overall understanding of workplace cultural diversity and ethics in the workplace.
9. Gain and/or improve job-specific technical skills and soft skills at the internship.
10. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional, and ethical attitudes.

AHE 100 - Success Strategies for the Health Professions

1. Identify personal challenges that could affect school and career success and develop methods for dealing with these personal challenges.
2. Develop a plan to balance the challenges of work, family, and school/future employment in the health professions.
3. Define and set goals toward a commitment to a new career in the health professions.
4. Explain and navigate college resources such as the library and learning support center, advising, and college support systems.
5. Apply effective note-taking, textbook reading, and test taking strategies to allied health course content.
6. Develop technology skills to access instructional information and support for college success and apply this knowledge to information systems and technology used in the healthcare environment.
7. Understand the need for effective oral and written communication skills as they relate to college success and the provision of high quality care.
8. Demonstrate skills challenging environment of healthcare education, and the commitment needed to become a successful nursing or allied health professional.

AHE 110 - The Human Body: Structure and Function

1. Describe the structure and function of the body systems listed in the course description.
2. Describe the structure, function, and organization of the human body in terms of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
3. Describe the causes/processes of common diseases/disorders in each body system.

AHE 114 - Electrocardiography Technician

1. Describe cardiovascular disease and its related risk factors.
2. Describe the major cardiac veins and arteries, heart chambers, valves, cardiac muscle, and coronary blood supply.
3. Locate and determine heart position to accurately place electrodes.
4. Describe the physiological processes governing the cardiovascular system.
5. Determine the origin and measurement of common EKG intervals, segments, heart rate, and normal sinus rhythm.
6. Identify commonly used cardiac drugs.
7. Demonstrate safe and effective EKG testing procedures, patient preparation, and explanation of test to patient.
8. Explain why different leads are included in the standard twelve-lead EKG.
9. Describe the electronic concept of twelve-lead, three-channel and single channel EKG machines, patient and equipment grounding, maintenance, and repair.
10. Identify common cardiac arrhythmias.

AHE 115 - AHE Healthcare Provider: CPR

1. Demonstrate the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mouth to mouth and bag-mask ventilation.
2. Demonstrate the use of automated external defibrillator.
3. Demonstrate the relief of foreign body airway obstruction for responsive and unresponsive victims.

AHE 116 - Introduction to Healthcare

1. Compare and contrast the various healthcare careers available to determine which careers are of interest.
2. Discuss factors that should be considered when seeking a healthcare occupation, such as duties, educational and credentialing requirements, job satisfaction, working environment, and career advancement.
3. Explore the differences and similarities among healthcare settings, services and providers.
4. Discuss current issues and trends in healthcare.
5. Identify behaviors and attitudes consistent with those of successful healthcare professionals.
6. Discuss interpersonal communications and demonstrate the process of language, listening skills, and nonverbal communications.
7. Demonstrate basic problem solving skills.
8. Recognize legal and ethical standards that affect workers within the healthcare industry.
9. Explain the key concepts of patients’ rights and the laws that govern patient confidentiality.
10. Describe the fundamentals of wellness and its impact on the disease process.
11. Discuss and/or demonstrate basic skills required for a variety health occupations (i.e., safety, asepsis, and body mechanics).

AHE 117 - Monitor Technician

1. Explain the role and reporting structure of the Monitor Technician in the clinical environment.
2. Describe the principles of electronic monitoring in the clinical environment and explain the purpose of monitoring on an ongoing basis.
3. Describe the principles of electronic monitoring in the clinical environment and explain the purpose of monitoring on an ongoing basis.
4. Measure and calculate heart rate and rhythm in standard EKGs.
5. Differentiate between artifact and abnormal rhythm.
6. Recognize lethal and nonlethal rhythms and state the appropriate actions to be taken.
7. Access medical resources to acquire up-to-date data.

AHE 119 - Electrocardiography Technician Externship

1. Participate as a member of the healthcare team.
2. Apply all principles and skills learned in the classroom and lab to direct patient testing.
3. Perform diagnostic EKG tests in a clinical setting.
4. Be able to interpret arryhthmias in a clinical setting.
5. Demonstrate compassion and understanding for all patients.
6. Demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical environment.

AHE 121 - Introduction to Health Unit Coordinator/Management

1. Describe the various hospital units and the roles and responsibilities of the nursing, professional, paraprofessional and support personnel in the hospital environment.
2. Explain the history of the Health Unit Coordinator profession and the role of the Health Unit Coordinator today. List the career opportunities available for the health unit coordinator.
3. Explain certification as it relates to the health unit coordinator including the steps taken to prepare for NAHUC certification.
4. Demonstrate professionalism as they relate interpersonal communications and relationships (e.g., listening skills, verbal/nonverbal communication).
5. Demonstrate and describe the use of communication devices including the telephone, intercom, paging systems, copy and fax machines, computers, shredders and pneumatic tube systems.
6. Analyze and demonstrate the practice and development of culturally competent care.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of workplace behavior, ethics, employment issues, legal concepts and HIPAA laws.
8. Describe the purpose, history, standards, and code of ethics of the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC).

AHE 122 - Health Unit Coordinator Procedures I

1. Manage the clerical tasks on the nursing unit as it relates to admissions, discharges, internal and external transfers and analyze their importance with regard to positive patient outcomes.
2. Assemble and maintain the medical chart.
3. Log on and enter orders using the practice activity software.
4. Accurately transcribe physician orders.
5. Manage, analyze and prioritize urgent and nonurgent physician orders.
6. Analyze and demonstrate how to accurately transcribe observation, dietary, medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders.
7. Input medication orders onto the medication profile/medication administration record.
8. Identify which department to contact to order treatment, dietary, medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders.
9. Explain the purpose of the patient’s chart including its importance as a legal document.
10. Explain the importance of confidentiality in assembling and handling the patient charts.

AHE 123 - Health Unit Coordinator Procedures II

1. Contact the appropriate department to restock supplies on the nursing unit.
2. Explain the chain of infection and demonstrate appropriate methods to control the spread of pathogens, including personal protective equipment.
3. Correctly graph and /or correct errors in vital signs graphing.
4. List five guidelines for filing records on a patient’s chart.
5. Explain and demonstrate the process of retrieving diagnostic test results using the computer.
6. Describe the health unit coordinator’s responsibilities regarding the completion of incident reports.
7. Describe the health unit coordinator’s responsibilities in emergencies, such as fire or disaster situations.

AHE 124 - Health Unit Coordinator Externship

1. Participate as a member of the healthcare team.
2. Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in the workplace.
3. Perform technical procedures and demonstrate proper use of available equipment at the work site including computers, phone systems, monitoring systems, and other miscellaneous equipment as required by the assigned facility.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of order transcription to include requests, notification, and processing.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of coordination of health unit to include admissions, patient results processing, discharges and transfers, clerical responsibilities, reports and record keeping, personnel management, safety and security, and confidentiality and patient rights.

AHE 130 - Acute Care Nurse Assisting

1. Define terms related to communicable diseases.
2. Identify selected types of microorganisms, common methods of isolation, and principles of infection control such as patient isolation.
3. Describe the principles of specimen collection and processing, transport media, and storage of supplies.
4. Perform point of care testing, including blood glucose monitoring, urine dipstick, and stool guaiac.
5. Describe and demonstrate the principles of wound care, including wound drains.
6. Describe the purposes for urinary catheterization and demonstrate the involved procedures.
7. Describe the purpose for bladder ultrasound and demonstrate correct procedure in simulated exercises.
8. Describe the purpose for supplementary oxygen and discuss involved procedures of equipment monitoring, care, and patient teaching.
9. Describe the purpose for tube feeding and bowel management.
10. Demonstrate skill in assisting with IVs.

AHE 131 - Acute Care Nurse Assist Externship

1. Participate as a member of the healthcare team to plan and deliver direct client care.
2. Apply all principles and skills learned in the classroom and laboratory.
3. Under the supervision of the clinical instructor, demonstrate competence in providing all client care skills.

AHE 132 - Emergency Room Technician

1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Room Technician as a member of the emergency medical team.
2. Assess emergency situations and demonstrate effective treatment skills.
3. Assist with wound care, orthopedic splinting, and specimen collection.
4. Assist with patient monitoring for cardiac, respiratory, nervous, and genito-urinary emergencies.
5. Utilize specialized medical equipment and technology as necessary.
6. Demonstrate clear oral and written communication.
7. Perform duties within the legal and ethical guidelines of the profession.

AHE 133 - Emergency Room Technician Externship

1. Participate as a member of the healthcare team to plan and deliver direct patient care.
2. Apply all principles and skills learned in the classroom and laboratory environments to procedures and treatments in the emergency room setting.
3. Under supervision, demonstrate competence in performing all patient care skills.
4. Perform duties within the legal and ethical guidelines of the profession.

AHE 141 - Phlebotomy Technician

1. Recognize common lab tests (e.g., glucose, cbc).
2. Select appropriate blood collection tubes for lab tests ordered.
3. Apply proper labeling, documentation methods, and preparation for specimen transport.
4. Evaluate quality control procedures, possible sources of error, and corrective actions.
5. Identify the additive by the evacuated tube order.
6. Identify special precautions necessary during blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
7. List and apply criteria that would lead to rejection or recollection of a patient sample.
8. Identify and report pre-analytical errors that may occur during specimen collection, labeling, and transporting and processing.
9. Describe medical lab procedures and policies.
10. Discuss the major points of the American Hospital Association’s Bill of Rights.
11. Apply knowledge of safety measures, infection control, and first aid for phlebotomy.
12. Perform blood draws in compliance with National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) requirements, CLSI standards (Clinical Laboratory Science Institute), with the knowledge to pass the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) national exam, and with consideration of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandates.
13. Demonstrate accepted practices for infection control, isolation techniques, aseptic techniques, and methods for disease prevention.
14. Demonstrate the ability to collect blood by capillary puncture.

AHE 143 - Phlebotomy Technician: Clinical Externship

1. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the blood and circulatory system.
2. Access and select most appropriate vein for venipuncture for standard or difficult blood draws.
3. Apply antiseptic or aseptic preparation techniques when appropriate.
4. Apply proper labeling, documentation methods, and preparation for specimen transport.
5. Evaluate quality control procedures, possible sources of error, and corrective actions.
6. Explain procedures to clients prior to performing them.
7. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team in a medical laboratory or clinical setting.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of a full service medical laboratory, including group interaction, written and oral communication, and critical thinking/problem solving.
9. Apply knowledge of safety measures, infection control and first aid for phlebotomy for individual clinical site.
10. Describe medical lab policies and procedures for individual clinical site.
11. Successfully perform 100 or more blood draws in the clinical setting.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of a full service medical laboratory, including group interaction, written and oral communication, and critical thinking/problem solving.

AHE 144 - Clinical Lab Assistant I

1. Describe the process of how patients, specimens, and requests for lab services arrive in the laboratory.
2. List and explain the basic tests run on specimens received by the laboratory.
3. Identify laboratory equipment and explain its use.
4. Demonstrate the ability to perform and record vital sign measurements.
5. Demonstrate a functional understanding of general medical terminology and specific laboratory terminology.
6. Describe total quality management as it relates to the medical laboratory environment.
7. Define the Clinical Laboratory Assistant role in the healthcare delivery system as it relates to the point of care or clinical laboratory environment.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety practices.

AHE 145 - Clinical Lab Assistant II

1. Prepare body fluid and blood specimens for analysis according to standard operating procedures.
2. Perform appropriate tests at the clinical assistant level, according to standard operating procedure.
3. Identify and report potential pre-analytical errors that may occur during specimen collection, labeling, transporting, and processing.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use laboratory machinery as appropriate for the CLA position.
5. Demonstrate complete understanding of the basic tests run on specimens.
6. Explain central processing and collection techniques for blood, urine, body fluid, stool.
7. Accurately access and use an online test directory.
8. Apply correct usage of laboratory vocabulary.
9. Comfortably and accurately apply order entry, specimen login, and result retrieval skills using a laboratory information system in a clinical setting.

AHE 146 - Clinical Lab Assistant III

1. Use common clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis terminology as it relates to the point-of-care or clinical laboratory environment.
2. Determine suitability of specimens for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and/or urinalysis.
3. Perform quality control procedures.
4. Assemble and prepare reagents, standards and controls for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis testing.
5. Report results of procedures using predetermined criteria.
6. Follow established quality control procedures specific to chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis tests, including maintenance and instrument calibration.
7. Maintain inventory control and supplies for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis tests.
8. Prepare and stain slides for further analysis.
9. Prepare slides for microscopic examination.
10. Recognize technical errors for each test performed.
11. Follow special safety procedures and aseptic technique required for processing microbiology specimens.
12. Verbally instruct patients in the proper collection and preservation for various urine samples.
13. Document and relay written and computer generated test results.
14. Perform appropriate tests at the clinical assistant level, according to standard operating procedures.

AHE 147 - Clinical Lab Assistant Externship

1. Apply knowledge of specimen collection and set up procedures.
2. Apply knowledge of safety measures, infection control, and first aid for clinical laboratory.
3. Evaluate, document, and apply quality control procedures.
4. Identify sources of error and corrective actions.
5. Apply proper labeling, documentation methods, and preparation for specimen transport.
6. Describe the laboratory policies and procedures related to their clinical site.
7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate (verbally and nonverbally) effectively and appropriately with both clients and team members in the workplace.
8. Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in the workplace and realize (through journals) the importance of professional development by pursuing and maintaining certification.

AHE 155 - Special Topics: Allied Health

1. Explore current topics of interest in Allied Health.

AHE 162 - Certified Nursing Assistant-Basic Patient Care

1. Describe the nursing assistant’s legal scope of practice and function on the healthcare team.
2. Employ communication skills appropriate to various situations.
3. Use medical terminology and abbreviations appropriately.
4. Perform with accuracy and judgment in observing, recording, and sharing client data.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in all skills needed for client care, as listed on skills check off sheet and in Washington Nursing Assistant Candidate Handbook.

AHE 164 - Certified Nursing Assistant-Clinical Externship

1. Participate as a member of the healthcare team to plan and deliver direct client care.
2. Under supervision of the clinical instructor, perform all patient care skills as outlined in the skills checklist.
3. Complete clinical journal assignments as required.

AHE 170 - Orientation to Pharmacy Practice

1. Document the history of pharmacy and evolution of the pharmacist’s role in the profession.
2. List the major settings in which pharmacy is practiced.
3. State the purpose and history of the policy and procedure manual.
4. Describe the role of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commision and the PTCB.
5. Describe the trends in national healthcare expenditures and the nature of healthcare coverage in the United States.
6. Outline the differences in responsibilities of pharmacy technicians and licensed pharmacists.
7. Define Pharmaceutical Care, Managed Care, Medicare, and Medicaid.
8. Define accreditation and understand how it plays a role in the promotion of quality healthcare.
9. Define the differences between licensing and certification.
10. Describe the general layout of the pharmacy department.
11. List some current and future trends in the practice of pharmacy.
12. List the major functions that pharmacy technicians perform in various pharmacy settings.
13. State the importance of confidentiality and accuracy to the practice of pharmacy.

AHE 171 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics

1. Apply legal and ethical standards to a pharmacy setting.
2. Describe the legal and ethical implications within a pharmacy setting.

AHE 172 - Pharmacy Terminology

1. Describe the dangers and/or appropriate or inappropriate use of abbreviations.
2. Define selected medical and pharmacy terminology (e.g., diseases, medical specialties, pharmacology, pharmacy, weights, and measures).
3. Describe the various types of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
4. Name selected chemical compounds in terms of their elemental symbols and chemical formulas.
5. Define the symbols and abbreviations used in pharmacy.
6. Learn the value of a computerized pharmacy medication record.
7. List the components of a prescription and apply that information to the preparation of prescription labels for the patient’s indoctrination.

AHE 173 - Applied Pharmacology I

1. Spell, pronounce, define, and identify drug classification and names.
2. Provide an example of a representative drug when given a specific drug class.
3. Identify common medications related to body systems, their classifications, side effects, indications, and common interactions.
4. Provide brand and generic names for representative drug classes.
5. Incorporate the use of textbook and reference materials to identify a drug and its uses, dosage form, side effects, contraindication, and warnings (patient education).
6. Identify sound alike drugs and problem identification within prescriptions, as well as knowing what the medications are used for and be able to prevent medication errors.

AHE 174 - Applied Pharmacology II

1. Spell, pronounce, define, and identify drug classification and names.
2. Provide an example of a representative drug when given a specific drug class.
3. Identify common medications related to body systems, their classifications, side effects, indications, and common interactions.
4. Provide brand and generic names for representative drug classes.
5. Incorporate the use of textbook and reference materials to identify a drug and its uses, dosage form, side effects, contraindications, and warnings (patient education).
6. Demonstrate familiarity with medication use ot help prevent medication errors.

AHE 175 - Pharmaceutical Calculations

1. Demonstrate adequate proficiency in calculating with the following numerical values: fractions, decimals, percents; ratios and proportions; weights and measure metric apothecary and household system measurements; conversations between systems; and Roman numerals.
2. Calculate dosages, directions, and final quantity needed for a prescription given an order and appropriate drug label(s).
3. Determine the final strength of a diluted solution when given the original strength, the volume and the final volume.
4. Calculate pediatric dosages.
5. Determine the cost, selling price, markup, and percent markup of a prescription order.