Health Professions     Standard Associate Mobility LPN to Associate Standard Practical Home Health Aide Nursing Assistant Dental Assisting - Degree General Areas of Study Emergency Medical Assistant Dental Assisting - Short Certificate       Standard Associate Degree Nurse Curriculum   First Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Mathematical Requirement MTH 100 or higher   3       3   3 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 *BIO 201 3 1    4 5 Fundamentals of Nursing  NUR 102 3 2 1 6 12 Health Assessment NUR 103   1   1 3 Introduction to Pharmacology NUR 104   1   1 3 Term Total 9 5 1 15 26 Second Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact English  ENG 101   3       3   3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 202 3 1   4 5 Adult Nursing NUR 105 5 1 2 8 14 Maternal and Child Nursing NUR 106 4   1 5 7 Term Total 15 2 3 20 29  Third Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Psychology PSY 200 3     3 3 Microbiology   BIO 220 2  2   4 6 Nursing Through the Lifespan I NUR 201 3    2 5 9 Term Total 8 2 2 12 18  Fourth Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Speech SPH 106 or SPH 107 or SPH 116 3     3 3 Human Growth and Development   PSY 210 3     3 3 Nursing Through the Lifespan II NUR 202 3    3 6 12 Term Total 9   3 12 18 Fifth Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Human Elective 3     3 3 Nursing Through the Lifespan III NUR 203 4   2 6 10 Role Transition for the Registered Nurse NUR 204 (Preceptor 3:1) 2    2 4 8 Term Total 9   4 13 21   Program TOTAL Total Credit Hours   72 Hours Total Contact Hours   1680 General Education Hours   30 Hours Nursing Hours   42   NOTE:  Please be advised that Financial Aid WILL NOT cover (pay) the tuition of courses that students have already taken and have passed.  Therefore, if students wish to retake a course that they received a grade of:  "A", "B", "C", or "D" in, they can do so, but will be responsible for payment of the course.    NOTE:  The federal; government views a grade of "D" as passing.  Lawson State nursing programs will not accept a grade of "D" as passing.  Students who receive a "D" in classes are required to retake the course if part of their degree requirements.  However, financial aid will not be applied. 5   ______________________________   LPN TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE CURRICULUM   Prerequisite Courses Prior to NUR 201: MTH 116, MTH 100  or Higher Level Mathematical Applications (3 credit hours) BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I  (4 credit hours) BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours) ENG 101 English Composition (3 credit hours) Must hold a valid unencumbered Alabama Practical Nursing License with documentation of employment and an LPN for a minimum of 500-clock hours within 12 months prior to admission.   *Courses must be taken within the last five years at the time of application.   Total Prerequisites:  14 credit hours prior to NUR 201   First Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Nursing Career Mobility Assessment NUR  200 3  3   6 12 Term Total 3 3   6 12 Second Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Psychology PSY 200 3     3 3 Microbiology   BIO 220 2  2   4 6 Nursing Through the Lifespan I NUR 201 3    2 5 9 Term Total 8 2 2 12 18 Third Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Speech SPH 106 or SPH 107 or SPH 116 3     3 3 Human Growth and Development   PSY 210 3     3 3 Nursing Through the Lifespan II NUR 202 3    3 6 12 Term Total 9   3 12 18 Fourth Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Humanities Elective 3     3 3 Nursing Through the Lifespan III NUR 203 4   2 6 10 Role Transition for the Registered Nurse NUR 204 (Preceptor 3:1) 2   2 4 8 Term Totals 9   4 13 21    Program TOTAL Total Credit Hours   57 Total Contact Hours   1 General Education Hours   30 Nursing Hours   27   NOTE:  Please be advised that Financial Aid WILL NOT cover (pay) the tuition of courses that students have already taken and have passed.  Therefore, if students wish to retake a course that they received a grade of:  "A", "B", "C", or "D" in, they can do so, but will be responsible for payment of the course.    NOTE:  The federal; government views a grade of "D" as passing.  Lawson State nursing programs will not accept a grade of "D" as passing.  Students who receive a "D" in classes are required to retake the course if part of their degree requirements.  However, financial aid will not be applied.   5   Standard Practical Nurse Curriculum   First Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Mathematical Requirement MTH 116,  MTH 100 or higher level   3       3   3 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 BIO 201 3 1    4 5 Fundamentals of Nursing  NUR 102 3 2 1 6 12 Health Assessment NUR 103   1   1 3 Introduction to Pharmacology NUR 104   1   1 3 Term Total 9 5 1 15 26   Second Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact English  ENG 101   3       3   3 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 202 3 1   4 5 Adult Nursing NUR 105 5 1 2 8 14 Maternal and Child Nursing NUR 106 4   1 5 7 Term Total 15 2 3 20 29    Third Term Course Theory Lab Clinical Credit Contact Adult /Child Nursing NUR 107 5   3 8 14 Psychosocial Nursing   BIO 220 2   1 3 5 Role Transition for the Practical Nurse NUR 109 2 1   3 5 Term Total 9 1 4 14 24    Program TOTAL Total Credit Hours   49 Hours Total Contact Hours   1185 Hours General Education Hours   14 Hours Nursing Hours   35   NOTE:  Please be advised that Financial Aid WILL NOT cover (pay) the tuition of courses that students have already taken and have passed.  Therefore, if students wish to retake a course that they received a grade of:  "A", "B", "C", or "D" in, they can do so, but will be responsible for payment of the course.    NOTE:  The federal; government views a grade of "D" as passing.  Lawson State nursing programs will not accept a grade of "D" as passing.  Students who receive a "D" in classes are required to retake the course if part of their degree requirements.  However, financial aid will not be applied. 5 _________________   HOME HEALTH AIDE The Nursing Assistant program is a nine (9) semester hour certificate program that will prepare a person to work under the supervision of a RN or LPN and give direct patient or client care in home setting. Successful completion of the program allows eligibility to write the State Nursing Assistant Certification Examination. COURSE NAME COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT HOUR PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this program WorkKeys pre-assessment is required FIELD OF CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS NAS 113 Fundamentals of Home Health Care 5 NAS 114 Fundamentals of Home Health Care Clinicals 2 NAS 115 CPR and Basics First Aid 2 TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 9 5 NURSING ASSISTANT The Nursing Assistant program is a nine (9) semester hour certificate program that will prepare a person to work under the supervision of a RN or LPN and give direct patient or client care in a variety of health care settings. Successful completion of the program allows eligibility to write the State Nursing Assistant Certification Examination.       COURSE NAME COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT HOUR PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this program WorkKeys pre-assessment is required FIELD OF CONCENTRATION COURSES SEMESTER HOURS NAS 111 Fundamentals of Long-Term Care 5 NAS 112 Fundamentals of Long-Term Care Clinicals 2 NAS 115 CPR and Basics First Aid 2 TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 9 NAS100 is a Nursing Assistant course that will prepare a person to work under supervision of a RN or LPN and give direct patient or client care in a variety of health care settings. Successful completion of the program allows eligibility to write the State Nursing Assistant Certification Examination. 5 DENTAL ASSISTING (DAT) The mission of the Dental Assisting program is to provide the academic and clinical learning experiences that assist students in developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for successful and effective functioning in the biological, behavioral, and clinical aspects of dental assisting and to encourage graduates to continually seek personal and professional growth opportunities. The Dental Assisting program awards the certificate and offers an option to complete the Associate in Occupational Technologies degree. Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting program, students exhibit proficiency in office management skills, laboratory procedures, radiography, infection control, manipulation of dental materials, and the provision of patient care. Clinical experience is facilitated through internships at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Veteran's Hospital, and private dental offices. The Dental Assisting program awards the certificate and the Associate in Occupational Technologies degree and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, Council on Occupational Education, and the State Board of Dental Examiners. Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.   DENTAL ASSISTING Associate in Occupational Technologies Degree COURSE NAME COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT HOUR Note: PSY 100 Orientation and WKO 107 Workplace Skills Preparation are required during the first semester of attendance for all students entering this program. The A.O.T. degree requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. The general education requirement for the A.O.T. degree is RDG 114 Critical Reading for College (Depending upon placement scores). Minor: Business (BUS) General Studies Courses Semester Hours 24 Area I Written Composition 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 Area II Humanities & Fine Arts 6 SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3 Area III Natural Science & Mathematics 12 Two 1-hour PED activity courses 2 Natural Science Course 4 DPT 114 Microcomputer Applications 3 Select one of the following courses: 3 MTH 110 Finite Mathematics   MTH 112 Pre-Calculus Algebra   Area IV History, Social, & Behavioral Sciences 3 History, Social, or Behavioral Science Course Select one of the following courses: ECO 231 Principles of Macroeconomics   PSY 200 General Psychology   Area V MajorDental Assisting Diploma MinorOffice Administration Select 12 credit hours from the following courses: OAD 101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 OAD 104 Advanced Keyboarding 3 OAD 125 Basic Word Processing 3 OAD 130 Electronic Calculations 3 OAD 138 Records and Information Mgmt. 3 OAD 211 Medical Terminology 3 OAD 217 Office Management 3 OAD 218 Office Procedures 3 OAD 243 Spreadsheet Application 3 OAD 246 Office Graphics and Presentations 3 OAD 247 Special Projects 3  5 DENTAL ASSISTING (DAT) Certificate General Studies Courses Semester Hours COURSE NAME COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT HOUR Communications: ENG 101 English Composition I 3 Computers: DPT 114 Microcomputer Applications 3 Mathematics: *Select ONLY ONE mathematics course: MTH 116 Mathematical Applications 3 (MTH116 is non-transferable) MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 (recommended & transferable) MTH 110 Finite Mathematics 3 Speech: SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Field of Concentration Courses: DAT 100 Introduction to Dental Assisting 2 DAT 101 Pre-Clinical Procedures 3 DAT 102 Dental Materials 3 DAT 103 Anat../ Phys. for Dental Assist. 3 DAT 104 Basic Sciences for Dental Assisting 2 DAT 112 Dental Radiology 3 DAT 113 Dental Health Education 2 DAT 115 Clinical Practicum I 5 DAT 116 Pre-Clinical Procedures Il 2 DAT 122 Clinical Practice II 4 DAT 123 Dental Assisting Seminar 4 DAT 124 Clinically Applied Infection Control & OSHA Standards 1 DAT 131 Business and Industrial Psychology for Dental Assisting 1 5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to prepare individuals to provide basic health care assistance at the scene of an illness or traumatic injury.  EMT classes are offered day and evening hours. The Basic Level can be completed in one semester. The faculty is committed to providing academic and clinical learning experiences that will enable the student to develop the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the EMT. Many graduates are employed by the Birmingham are Fire, Rescue and Ambulance Service. Program graduates use the knowledge and skills they obtain to prepare them to serve their communities in Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services. Program graduates are awarded a certificate and are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT Basic Examination. The Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and the Alabama Department of Public Health approve the program. Admission Criteria: 1. Meet all institutional requirements. 2. Meet the Essential Functions or Technical Standards required for EMS. 3. Receipt of completed application for the EMT-Basic program. 4. PSY100 is a prerequisite for this program. 5. Work-keys pre-assessment is required. 5 Emergency Medical Technician Short Certificate COURSE NAME COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT HOUR EMS116 EMS Basic Theory and Lab 9 EMS117 Basic Clinical Competencies 1 EMS234 Decision Making in EMS 3 Total Credit Hours: 13 5 GENERAL STUDIES HEALTH RELATED MAJORS For additional health related majors, see the following listings under the General Studies listings within this catalog. Listings begin on page 83. Other majors include the following: Biology Biomedical Engineering Clinical Lab Sciences / Medical Tech Pre-Dentistry Exercise Science and Wellness Health Education Health Information Management Health Promotion Health Services Laboratory Technology Pre-Medicine Nuclear Medicine Technology Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Speech Therapy Public Safety and Health Administration Radiologic Sciences Rehabilitation Sciences Respiratory Therapy/Cardio Science Surgical Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine