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EMSP 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Current BCLS (CPR) certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Enrollment in, or prior completion within no more than 6 months of EMSP 1501. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (5 Ext.) |
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EMSP 1164 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program. Successful completion of EMSP 1501. Course Description: An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (7 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Care Attendant This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program; current BCLS (CPR) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Course Description: The course covers the knowledge and skills for basic emergency medical care. Emphasis is on requirements of nation and state accrediting agencies. Preparation for certification as an Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)/Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 1338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Introduction to Advanced Practice This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current CPR certification preferred, (2) Completion of Texas Department of State Health Services approved Emergency Medical Technician course or certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry of EMT as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Demonstrated competency in math, reading, and writing. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration and related topics. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 1438. The student may register for either EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 1355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Trauma Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Successful completion of EMSP 1356. This course is required for students pursuing the Paramedicine program at Brookhaven College. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 1356 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Patient Assessment and Airway Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: (1) Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses, (2) Concurrent enrollment in or prior successful completion of SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402. Course Description: This course provides a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program; current BCLS (CPR) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 1501 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Emergency Medical Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (2 Lec., 9 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level. Course Description: A skills-laboratory based learning experience concentrating on the practice of medical skills and application of critical thinking abilities. Topics include a variety of skills appropriate to the student’s training level. Required verifications of specific skills may be included. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2143 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Assessment Based Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Successful completion of EMSP 2160 or EMSP 2260, (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level. (2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Completion of Department of State Health Services approved Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course, or certification by Department of State Health Services as Emergency Medical Technician, (2) current CPR certification as health care provider, (3) demonstrated competency in reading and math, and (4) Anatomy and Physiology course for Paramedics or equivalency. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: EMSP 2160. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2164 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level. Course Description: An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2165 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level. Course Description: An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2206 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level. Course Description: An introduction to pharmacology with emphasis placed on drug administration for medical emergencies. Topics include actions, interactions, adverse effects, implications of drug classifications, and the roles and responsibilities of the EMS professional in the safe administration of medications. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2237 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Current BCLS (CPR) certificate. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Instruction in a laboratory environment concentrating on practical medical skills and critical thinking abilities. Topics include a variety of skills appropriate to the student's training level. Required verifications of specific skills may be included. (4 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2265 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level. Course Description: An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (19 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2266 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level. Course Description: An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (19 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC EMS Operations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356. EMSP 1356 and EMSP 1438 are required for students pursuing the Paramedicine Program at Brookhaven College; (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2362 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the following courses: EMSP 2534, EMSP 2544, EMSP 2430, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355 and EMSP 2161. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Special Populations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356, (EMSP 1356 is required for students pursuing the Paramedicine program at Brookhaven College) and (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics and other related topics. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Medical Emergencies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356, (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Successful completion of SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 is required to enroll in EMSP 2434. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: This course provides a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2534. The student may register for either EMSP 2434 or EMSP 2534 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2444 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Cardiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Heart Association (AHA); (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or 1438 and EMSP 1356; (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or Registration by the National Registry of EMT as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 is required to enroll in EMSP 2444. Course Description: A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. In addition to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of a cardiac crisis, it includes dysrhythmia recognition and 12 Lead ECG interpretation for field diagnosis, as well as pharmacological and electrical interventions for treatment. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2544. The student may register for either EMSP 2444 or EMSP 2544, but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2544. The student may register for either EMSP 2444 or EMSP 2544 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: Applied clinical human anatomy and physiology designed specifically to prepare Paramedics in determining proper care plans of critical care injuries and medical emergencies. Normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology will be covered with a focus on how disease and trauma impacts the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, endocrine, reproductive, skeletal and muscular systems. Labs will simulate field conditions where knowledge gained can be applied to emergency medical treatments necessary to achieve homeostasis. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2534 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Medical Emergencies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Successful completion of EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2544. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2434. The student may register for either EMSP 2534 or EMSP 2434 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2544 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Cardiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Completion of Department of State Health Services approved Emergency Medical Technician Course, or certification by Completion of Department of State Health Services or National Registry of EMT's as Emergency Medical Technician, (2) current CPR certification as health care provider, (3) demonstrated competency in math and reading, and (4) Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics course or equivalency. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2444. The student may register for either EMSP 2444 or EMSP 2544 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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EMSP 2553 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Medical Services Certification for Health Care Professionals This is a WECM Course Number. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment, or successful completion, in EMSP 2237. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Preparation of the R.N., R.R.T., or P.A. (licensed to practice in Texas) for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification. Students must meet program documentary requirements. Students must meet Department of State Health Services (DSHS) listed requirements to be eligible to apply for certification as a Paramedic. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2563 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the following courses: EMSP 2338, EMSP 2143 and EMSP 2362. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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RNSG 1105 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Nursing Skills I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (4 Lab.) |
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RNSG 1118 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Transition Semester. Course Description: Transition to professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan. Validates proficiency in psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lab.) |
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RNSG 1125 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Professional Nursing Concepts I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Course Description: Introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: member of profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team. Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, health information technology, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (1 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1126 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Professional Nursing Concepts II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1125. Course Description: Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Applying concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration to the exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts II course. Introduces concepts of leadership and management. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (1 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1128 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Introduction to Health Care Concepts This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Course Description: An introduction to concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications. Concepts include acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, immunity, gas exchange, perfusion, metabolism, coping, and tissue integrity. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (1 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Professional Nursing Concepts III This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1126. Course Description: Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork and collaboration. Introduces the concepts of quality improvement, health information technology, and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (1 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Nursing Skills II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (4 Lab.) |
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RNSG 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.) |
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RNSG 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, NLC Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program; SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401, PSYC 2301, ENGL 1301, MATH 1314 and HPRS 1204 making a grade of "C " or better. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1271, RNSG 1170, RNSG 1470, RNSG 1171, SCIT 1408, BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314. Course Description: A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.) |
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RNSG 1216 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Professional Nursing Competencies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Course Description: Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. This course takes place in a laboratory setting. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (8 Lab.) |
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RNSG 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Minimum grade of "C" in SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and concurrent enrollment or completion of SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken after the completion of RNSG 1311. At MVC, this course must be successfully completed prior to entering Semester III of the nursing program. Registered nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses may enroll for refresher purposes. Course Description: Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Introduction to Nursing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105. Course Description: Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient safety advocate, and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Nursing Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402. Registered nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses may enroll for refresher purposes. Course Description: Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. (3 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1324 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Course Description: Integration of previous health care knowledge and skills into the role development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making for patients and their families. Review of selected health care and professional nursing concepts with application through exemplars. Health care concepts include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, sleep, coping, thermoregulation, tissue integrity, acid-base balance, clotting, cognition, fluid and electrolyte balance, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, grief, and perfusion. Professional nursing concepts include clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, health promotion, health information technology, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, teamwork and collaboration. Introduces concepts of leadership and management. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.,1 Lab.) |
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RNSG 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Common Concepts of Adult Health This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RNSG 1331, RNSG 1561, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1301. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2561. Course Description: Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Complex Concepts of Adult Health This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RNSG 1341, RNSG 2561. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1562. Course Description: Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient-safety advocate, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1360 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Co-requisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1105. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience in a medical-surgical setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.) |
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RNSG 1362 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1413. Course Description: A health-related work-based clinical experience in a medical-surgical adult setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.) |
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RNSG 1413 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Foundations for Nursing Practice This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL 1301, CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411, BIOL 2401 or SCIT 1407, and PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of "C." Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program or administrative approval. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1105. Course Description: This course introduces the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. The mechanisms of disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and how the nursing process helps manage the patient through these issues. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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RNSG 1430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Health Care Concepts I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Course Description: In-depth coverage of foundational health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, sleep, thermoregulation, grief, and tissue integrity. Emphasizes development of clinical judgment skills in the beginning nurse. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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RNSG 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Common Concepts of Adult Health This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1105 “C” or better in previous semester courses. Corequisite/Concurrent: Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training, RNSG 1144. Course Description: Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within legal/ethical framework. Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Complex Concepts of Adult Health This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: All semester 1, 2 and 3 courses as listed in the current nursing curriculum pattern. All must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of the health care team, and member of a profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1533 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Health Care Concepts II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1430. Course Description: In-depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include acid-base balance, coping, clotting, cognition, fluid and electrolytes, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, comfort, and perfusion. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (5 Lec.) |
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RNSG 1538 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Health Care Concepts III This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1533. Course Description: In-depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts include cellular regulation, end of life, immunity, interpersonal relationships, grief, human development, intracranial regulation, mood/affect, comfort, sexuality, mobility, and reproduction. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (5 Lec.) |
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RNSG 2138 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Professional Nursing Concepts IV This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1137. Course Description: Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, leadership and management, patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration through exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts courses. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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RNSG 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.) |
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RNSG 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.) |
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RNSG 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Care of Children and Families This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1462, and an introductory nursing theory course with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (2 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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RNSG 2208 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women's Health This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1462, and an introductory nursing theory course with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for normal childbearing families and those at risk, as well as women''s health issues; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework, including a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the childbearing family during the preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods; and consideration of selected issues in women''s health. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (2 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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RNSG 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC Mental Health Nursing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1462, and an introductory nursing theory course with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities relating to the nursing care of clients and their families. Emphasis is on assessment, communication techniques, promotion of mental health, caring, ethical/legal aspects, collaborative roles of nurse in a variety of settings. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (2 Lec.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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RNSG 2360 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: A health-related work-based clinical experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.) |
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RNSG 2362 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval. Course Description: A health related clinical work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply nursing theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The course utilizes systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to provide nursing care of adults with common care needs in diverse health care settings. Focus is on health promotion, work, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on performance of an adult assessment, pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and the collaboration in course-related and basic workplace interventions. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.) |
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RNSG 2363 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, NLC Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: RNSG 2572, RNSG 2172, RNSG 2362, BIOL 2420 making a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2573 and RNSG 2173. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.) |
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RNSG 2539 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Health Care Concepts IV This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1538. Course Description: In-depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts include, cognition, immunity, clotting, fluid and electrolyte balance, gas exchange, metabolism, nutrition, perfusion, tissue integrity, and interpersonal relationships. Continuing development of clinical judgment with integration of all health care concepts. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Licensing/certification Agency: Texas Board of Nursing (BON). (5 Lec.) |
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SCIT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cell structure and function; tissues; body organization; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasis on homeostasis. This course is cross-listed as SCIT 1407. The student may register for either SCIT 1307 or SCIT 1407 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: SCIT 1307. Course Description: A continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health field. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, and reproductive. Emphasis is on homeostasis. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: An applied systematic study of the structure and function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Includes anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Emphasis on homeostasis. This course is cross-listed as SCIT 1307. The student may register for either SCIT 1407 or SCIT 1307 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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SCIT 1408 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407. Course Description: A continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health field. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, reproductive, and an expansion of endocrine function. Emphasis is on homeostasis. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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SCIT 1420 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Physics for Allied Health This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
