Pre-requisite courses to the Practical Nursing Program:

• Fundamentals of Computer (32 hours)
• English Composition (48 hours)
• Mathematics for Healthcare Professionals (48 hours)
• Psychology for Healthcare Professionals (48 hours)
• Medical Terminology (48 hours)

Fundamentals of Computer
32 hours
COMP 100

Course Description

This course will provide basic computer training. The course’s aim is to develop the computer skills needed to adequately assist your team in a health care environment.

Pre-requisites:
None

Who Needs to Attend:

Anyone interested in knowing how the computer terms and its usages can register for this course.

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Mathematics for Healthcare Professionals
48 hours
MATH 112

Course Description

Mathematics for Health Care Professionals covers adult drug preparation, dosage calculation, and intravenous fluids and medications administration. Measurement requirements, system conversions, oral and parenteral dosage calculations, and intravenous fluid flow rates are covered in detail. Nursing implications for drug administration are emphasized in every unit including a brief overview of drug label interpretation, and pediatric and geriatric dosage considerations.

Pre-requisites

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Who Needs to Attend

Anybody who is interested in starting a career in the medical services can register for this course.

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Psychology for Healthcare Professionals
48 hours
PSY 101

Description

Psychology for Healthcare Professionals gives an introduction to basic knowledge of psychological behavioral patterns, in order to assist the practical nurse in meeting the emotional needs of his of her patient.

Pre-requisites

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Who Needs to Attend

Anybody who is interested in starting a career in the medical services can register for this course.

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Medical Terminology
48 hours
MT 103

Course Description

This course aids student in developing a working knowledge of medicinal language. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Pre-requisites

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Who Needs to Attend

Anybody who is interested in starting a career in the medical services can register for this course.