Program Modification - South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
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Program Modification - South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Addendum No. 5, Effective: March 29, 2016 The following STVT – McAllen and STVT – Corpus Christi programs have had a modification in the credit hours awarded based on the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges calculation of credit hours. There has been no change in curriculum or instructional time. The Satisfactory Academic Progress measurements have been updated to reflect the credit hour adjustments. Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration (Offered at the San Antonio and Corpus Christi campuses) The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) diploma program is designed to prepare the student for a career in the residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, refrigeration fields. Classes combine theory with practical application of hands-on skills. Students will learn the use of hand and specialty tools and emphasize equipment and shop safety procedures as well as customer service skills. They will learn troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. The ACHR program is intended for persons who desire a career in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration field. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. The ACHR graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment as an installer, repairer, or service technician within the service, property management, and industrial companies and contractors. Total Quarter Credit Hours: Total Clock Hours: Length of Program: 60 960 40 or 48 weeks (depending on the selected schedule) Intro to Climate Control & Safety Lecture Clock Hours 60 Lab Clock Hours 60 Total Clock Hours 120 Quarter Credit Hours 7.5 AC130A Basic Electricity 42 42 84 5.0 AC131A Electrical Controls & Motors 60 60 120 7.5 AC230A Air Conditioning Systems 60 60 120 7.5 AC231A Air Conditioning Design and Controls 60 60 120 7.5 AC332A Heating Systems and Controls 42 42 84 5.0 AC333A Heating and Heat Pumps 42 42 84 5.0 AC432A Refrigeration Systems 60 60 120 7.5 WFS101A Technical Mathematics 36 0 36 2.5 WFS105A Technical Customer Service 36 0 36 2.5 36 534 0 426 36 960 2.5 60.0 Course # Course Title AC121A WFS107A Career Planning Program Totals Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the course above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. www.stvt.edu 1|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Combination Welding (Offered at the San Antonio and Corpus Christi campuses) The Combination Welding (CW) diploma program is designed to equip the graduate with skills and knowledge in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and plasma arc cutting (PAC). Through classes which combine theory with practical application of hands-on skills, the student is prepared to take welding certification exams meeting the Nation Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards. All shop courses include the use of hand and specialty tools and emphasize equipment and shop safety. The CW program is intended for persons who desire a career in the Welding industry. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. The CW graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment in building construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, gas and oil field services, and as welding operators. Total Quarter Credit Hours: Total Clock Hours: Length of Program: Course # CW102A CW160A 56.50 960 40 weeks Course Title Basic Craft Skills, Tools, Materials and Methods Welding Safety, Cutting, Materials and Methods Lecture Clock Hours Lab Clock Hours Total Clock Hours Quarter Credit Hours 60 60 120 7.5 30 90 120 7.0 CW230A SMAW Open V Groove Welds 30 90 120 7.0 CW260A Symbol Drawing, SS Groove, Air Carbon, Plasma Arc 50 70 120 7.0 CW330A GMAW, FCAW, GTAW Plate 30 90 120 7.0 CW360A GMAW & GTAW Pipe 30 90 120 7.0 CW430A GTAW Carbon & Low Alloy Steel Pipe 30 90 120 7.0 CW460A GTAW Aluminum Pipe and Plate 21 63 84 4.5 WFS107A Career Planning 36 0 36 2.5 317 643 960 56.5 Program Totals Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the course above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. www.stvt.edu 2|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Computer Accounting Specialist (Offered at the McAllen Campus) This program provides specialized training in the computerized accounting. Instruction in computer theory and computer entry techniques such as word processing, spreadsheet, and data base management with accounting emphasis is provided. The successful CAS graduates will learn to perform general office duties, moderate computer work, and moderate accounting duties, including payroll. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as an accounting, bookkeeping, and/or auditing clerk in an accounting office or department. Successful graduates of this program are eligible to challenge the Registry Exam for CPA Assistant and Bookkeeper. Total Quarter Credit Hours: Total Clock Hours: Length of Program: 55.0 912 42 or 60 Weeks (depending on selected schedule) Course # Course Title Lecture Clock Hours Lab Clock Hours Extern Clock Hours Total Clock Hours Quarter Credit Hours BUS165A Business Communication 96 0 0 96 6.5 SEC101A Keyboarding I 24 24 0 48 3.0 SEC102A Keyboarding II 24 24 0 48 3.0 COMP110A Introduction to Computer Applications 24 24 0 48 3.0 COMP202A Computer Spreadsheets 48 48 0 96 6.0 COMP103A Database Management 24 24 0 48 3.0 COMP201A Word Processing 48 48 0 96 6.0 ACCT151A Business Mathematics/ 10 Key 24 24 0 48 3.0 ACCT101A Accounting I 24 24 0 48 3.0 ACCT201A Intermediate Accounting 48 48 0 96 6.0 ACCT301A Computer Accounting 48 48 0 96 6.0 BUS107A Professional Development/ Career Planning 36 12 0 48 3 BUS162A Business Office Practicum 0 0 96 96 3.5 468 348 96 912 55.0 Program Totals Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the course above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. www.stvt.edu 3|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Dental Assisting (Offered at the McAllen and Corpus Christi Campuses) The Dental Assisting Diploma program is designed to prepare the student for a dental assisting career which combines dental office administration, laboratory procedures, and assisting the dentist with direct patient care. Skills include dental office business procedures, dental laboratory techniques, dental radiology, CPR, four-handed and six-handed chairside assisting, word processing and other computer skills. The Dental Assisting program is intended for persons who desire a career in the dental field, working with patients or in the dental office administration. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. The Dental Assisting graduate will expect to find entry-level employment with a dental office or clinic as a receptionist, insurance clerk, and/or chairside assistant. Effective September 1, 2006, to apply to become a registered dental assistant, a student must complete a mandatory short course approved by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. An approved provider list can be found on the TSBDE website: http://www.tsbde.state.tx.us. By law a dental assistant must be registered with TSBDE in order to take x-rays at a dentist’s office. STVT will pay for this course and the first attempt of successful completion of this course for all Dental students that have completed the academic requirements of this program. Any student with a history of misdemeanor or felony must disclose that fact on the RDA application. If a student feels his/her criminal background will affect the RDA application, an Application to Request Evaluation of a Criminal History will be made available from the Admissions Department prior to enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program. Total Quarter Credit Hours: Total Clock Hours: Length of Program: Course # DA111RA DA111OA DA111YA DA111GA DA111TA DA111VA DA113RA DA113OA DA113YA 48.5 968 40 or 48 Weeks (depending on selected schedule) Course Title Dental History, Law and Ethics, Dental Team and Specialties Dental Patient Relations and Office Equipment Dental Patient Records Dental Appointments and Scheduling Dental Accounting and Insurance Dental Inventory Control Keyboarding and Dental Software as part of the Dental Team Keyboarding and using Dental Software to aid in Patient Relations Keyboarding and Dental Software for Patient Records Lecture Clock Hours Lab Clock Hours Externship Clock Hours Total Clock Hours Quarter Credit Hours 22 10 0 32 2 22 10 0 32 2 22 10 0 32 2 22 10 0 32 2 22 10 0 32 2 22 10 0 32 2 6 10 0 16 .5 6 10 0 16 .5 6 10 0 16 .5 www.stvt.edu 4|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA113GA DA113TA DA113VA DA211RA DA211OA DA211YA DA211GA DA211TA DA211VA DA311RA DA311OA DA311YA DA311GA DA311TA DA311VA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Appointments and Scheduling Keyboarding and Dental Software for Accounting and Insurance Keyboarding and Dental Software for Inventory Control Preventative Dentistry and Infection Control General Anatomy and Physiology and Hazardous Materials Head and Neck Anatomy and Preparation for Patient Care Embryology, Histology and Pharmacology Tooth Morphology and Microbiology Management of Common Dental Emergencies and CPR Clinical Dental Assisting/Instruments and Trays Clinical Dental Assisting/Pain Anxiety and Management Clinical Dental Assisting/Dental Radiology Clinical Dental Assisting/Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Orthodontics Clinical Dental Assisting/Pediatrics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics Clinical Dental Assisting/Restorative and Advanced Functions 6 10 0 16 .5 6 10 0 16 .5 6 10 0 16 .5 20 12 0 32 2 20 12 0 32 2 20 12 0 32 2 20 12 0 32 2 20 12 0 32 2 15 17 0 32 1.5 10 30 0 40 2 10 30 0 40 2 10 30 0 40 2 10 30 0 40 2 10 30 0 40 2 8 32 0 40 2 DA402A Externship 0 0 200 200 7.5 AGEN148A Career Planning 12 36 0 48 2.5 Program Totals 353 415 200 968 48.5 Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the course above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. www.stvt.edu 5|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Medical Administrative Assisting Technology (Offered at the McAllen) The Medical Administrative Assisting Technology diploma program is designed to prepare students for a career in medical office administration working with patient scheduling, billing, coding, and medical records. The Medical Administrative Assisting Technology diploma program is intended for persons who desire a career in a medical office. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. The Medical Administrative Assisting Technology graduates will expect to find entry-level employment with a medical office as a receptionist, insurance clerk or administrative assistant. Total Quarter Credit Hours: Total Clock Hours: Length of Program: Course # MA111RA MA111OA MA111YA MA111GA MA111TA MA111VA MA211RA MA211OA MA211YA 41.5 720 30 or 36 Weeks (depending on selected schedule) Course Title Professionalism, Medical Office Environment and Keyboarding Ethics Liability, Interpersonal Communications and Keyboarding Oral and Written Communications and Keyboarding Medical Office Management and Keyboarding Records Management and Keyboarding Billing and Collections, Insurance and Coding and Keyboarding Fundamentals of Body Structure and Muscular System Nervous system, Senses, Integumentary and Skeletal Systems Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Lecture Clock Hours Lab Clock Hours Extern Clock Hours Total Clock Hours Quarter Credit Hours 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 20 12 0 32 2 20 12 0 32 2 15 17 0 32 1.5 MA211GA Reproductive Systems 20 12 0 32 2 MA211TA Immune System 20 12 0 32 2 MA211VA Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems 20 12 0 32 2 MA321RA Entering Patient Information and Career Planning 8 32 0 40 2 MA321OA Entering Payment Information, Creating Claims and Career Planning 8 32 0 40 2 MA321YA Posting Insurance Payments, 8 32 0 40 2 www.stvt.edu 6|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Creating Patient Statements and Career Planning MA321GA Printing Reports 10 30 0 40 2 MA321TA Scheduling 10 30 0 40 2 MA321VA Collections 10 30 0 40 2 361 359 0 720 41.5 Program Totals Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the course above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. www.stvt.edu 7|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Medical Assisting (Offered at the Corpus Christi and McAllen campuses) The Medical Assisting diploma program is designed to prepare students for a medical assisting career which combines medical office administration, laboratory procedures, and assisting the physician with direct patient care. Skills include medical office procedures, typing, computers, human anatomy and physiology, medical laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, CPR, first aid, word processing and other computer skills. The Medical assisting diploma program is intended for persons who desire a career in a medical office. Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. The Medical Assisting graduates will expect to find entry-level employment with a medical office, clinic, minor emergency center, or other health care provider as a receptionist, insurance clerk, lab assistant, or physician clinical assistant. Total Quarter Credit Hours: Total Clock Hours: Length of Program: Course # MA111RA MA111OA MA111YA MA111GA MA111TA MA111VA MA211RA MA211OA MA211YA 51.5 968 40 or 48 weeks (depending on the selected schedule) Course Title Professionalism, Medical Office Environment and Keyboarding Ethics Liability, Interpersonal Communications and Keyboarding Oral and Written Communications and Keyboarding Medical Office Management and Keyboarding Records management and Keyboarding Billing and Collections, Insurance and Coding and Keyboarding Fundamentals of Body Structure and Muscular System Nervous System, Senses, Integumentary, and Skeletal Systems Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Lecture Clock Hours Lab Clock Hours Extern Clock Hours Total Clock Hours Quarter Credit Hours 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 32 16 0 48 3 20 12 0 32 2 20 12 0 32 2 15 17 0 32 1.5 MA211GA Reproductive Systems 20 12 0 32 2 MA211TA Immune System 20 12 0 32 2 MA211VA Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems 20 12 0 32 2 MA311RA Sterilization and Infection Control 10 30 0 40 2 10 30 0 40 2 8 32 0 40 2.0 MA311OA MA311YA Prepping Patients for Testing and Exams Prepping Patients for Cardiology Procedures www.stvt.edu 8|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 MA311GA Assisting with Obstetrics and Pediatrics 10 30 0 40 2 MA311TA Pharmacology 10 30 0 40 2 MA311VA Emergency 10 30 0 40 2 MA402A Externship 0 0 200 200 7.5 AGEN148A Career Planning 12 36 0 48 2.5 377 391 200 968 51.5 Program Totals Note – Other than stated prerequisites, the course above do not necessarily have to be taught in the order in which they are outlined above. www.stvt.edu 9|Page Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Course Descriptions Prerequisite: A prerequisite course is a course which must be successfully completed with passing grades (or transfer credits) before any course is attempted which has the identified course as a prerequisite Co-requisite: Co-requisite courses are courses which must be taken together. The only exception is for a co-requisite which has been awarded credit and does not have to be retaken (i.e. previously passed, transfer credit, associated credit) Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration (San Antonio and Corpus Christi campus) AC121A Introduction to Climate Control & Safety 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 60, Lab 60) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn basic safety considerations of the HVAC-R workplace. They will also learn thermodynamics and mechanical principles of operations of refrigeration as applied to any residential, commercial, and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. In addition, student will practice preparing soft copper tubing connections using oxy-acetylene equipment, prepare soft copper lines, test, and repair refrigeration pipings. AC130A Basic Electricity 84 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 42, Lab 42) 5.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn electron theory, magnetism, and Ohm’s Law as applied to circuit fundamentals. Students will also practice connecting basic circuits in series, parallel, and compound circuits. In addition, students will learn how to select electrical materials, test, and install circuit protections and troubleshoot basic circuits and controls. AC131A Electrical Controls and Motors 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 60, Lab 60) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A Students in this course will learn how to read electrical schematic diagrams. Students will compare pictorial, schematic, and ladder diagrams using legends and electrical symbols. Students will also learn how to measure, monitor, and troubleshoot electrical circuit and operate control circuits employing different types of motors used on different HVAC/R applications. AC230A Air Conditioning Systems 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 60, Lab 60) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A Students in this course will learn the operation of refrigeration as applied to air conditioning units. Students will also identify air conditioning units applied to residential and light commercial industries. In addition, students will practice maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of split and unitary systems. www.stvt.edu 10 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 AC231A Air Conditioning Design and Controls 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 60, Lab 60) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A, AC131A Students in this course will learn about the design, construction and operations of various air-conditioning unit applications using psychometric and air properties. In addition, students will practice installation of split and unitary systems. They will also apply psychometric and air properties to examine the design and construction of fiberboard duct air handling systems. AC332 Heating Systems and Controls 84 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 42, Lab 42) 5.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A, AC131A Students in this course will learn about the design, maintenance, and repair of gas, standing pilot, and natural draft gas units, new gas furnaces, and force draft units. Students will also practice the operation, repair and maintenance of heating solid circuitry controls. AC333A Heating and Heat Pumps 84 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 42, Lab 42) 5.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A, AC131A Students in this course will learn about the design, maintenance, and repair of electric heating systems. Students will also practice the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, solid state circuitry, and flame controls. In addition, students will learn the theory, maintenance, and repair of heat pumps. AC432A Refrigeration Systems 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 60, Lab 60) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: AC121A, AC130A, AC131A Students in this course will learn about air conditioning system design, installation, maintenance, and repair including basic chill water systems. They will also learn about refrigerant reclamation, recycling and the technician’s responsibilities defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act. In addition, students will learn about ventilation duct design and installation, air flow characteristics and heat gain/loss calculations. WFS101A Technical Mathematics 36 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 36, Lab 0) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn mathematical functions including fractions, decimals, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures, and certain algebraic/trigonometric functions, as required by specific business and industries for successful on-the job performance. WFS105A Technical Customer Service 36 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 36, Lab 0) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn general principles of customer service within a technical environment, including internal/external customer relationships, time management, best practices, and non-verbal communication skills. www.stvt.edu 11 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 WFS107A Career Planning 36 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 36, Lab 0) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn how to write a resume and cover letter, search job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement. Combination Welding (San Antonio and Corpus Christi campuses) CW102A Basic Craft Skills, Tools, Materials, and Methods 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 60, Lab 60) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn basic craft skills such as safety procedures, use of hand tools, and power tools, rigging, and blueprint terms. Students will also learn about construction materials and methods, pathways and spaces, fasteners and anchors. In addition, students will learn basic mathematical functions and communication skills used in the industry. CW160A Welding Safety, Cutting, Materials and Methods 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 30, Lab 90) 7.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn about job safety equipment, protective clothing and procedures applicable to preparing, cutting and welding of metals. Students will also learn about welding quality, how to set up shielded metal arc equipment, the process of striking an arc make a stringer, weave overlapping beads and fillet welds. In addition, students will learn how to make groove welds and how to make open root pipe welds. CW230A SMAW Open V Groove Welds 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 30, Lab 90) 7.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: CW102, CW160 Students in this course will learn how to set up welding equipment for making open V-groove welds and perform open V-groove welds. In addition, students will learn procedures for making flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead open V-groove welds. CW260A Symbols, Drawings, Stainless Steel Groove and Pipe, Air Carbon and Plasma Arc Cutting 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 50, Lab 70) 7.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: CW102, CW160 Students in this course will learn how to read welding symbols on drawings, specifications and how to use notes on drawing and the bill of materials. Students will also learn how to set up welding equipment for making stainless steel groove welds and how to set up air carbon cutting equipment how to perform air carbon arc washing and gouging activities. In addition, students will learn how to set up a CNC cutting machine and perform plasma arc cutting (PAC) for piercing, slotting, squaring, and beveling metals. www.stvt.edu 12 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 CW330A GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Plate 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 30, Lab 90) 7.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: CW102, CW160 CW360A GMAW and GTAW Pipe 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 30, Lab 90) 7.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: CW102,CW160 Students in this course will learn how to safely set up and use GMAW and FCAW equipment and build a pad of stringer beads and weave beads using filler metals and shielding gas. Students will also learn how to pad in all positions using GTAW and carbon steel filler metal as well as make multi-pass V-butt open-groove welds with carbon steel filler metal in the 1G,2G, 3G, and 4G positions. In addition, students will learn how to make V-groove welding of aluminum pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. Students in this course will learn about equipment for preheating, interpass temperature control, and post-heating procedures in order to preserve weldment strength, ductility, and weld quality. Students will also learn about physical characteristics, mechanical properties, composition, and classification of common ferrous and nonferrous metals. In addition, students will learn how to set up GMAW equipment and the procedures and techniques used to make open-root V-groove welds with GMAW on pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. CW430A GTAW Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Pipe 120 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 30, Lab 90) 7.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: CW102, CW160 Students in this course will learn how to set up GTAW equipment and the procedures and techniques used to make V-groove pile welds with GTAW in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions for carbon steel pipe. Students will also learn the procedures and techniques used to make V-groove pipe welds with GTAW in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions for low-alloy and stainless steel pipe. CW460A GTAW Aluminum Pipe and Plate 84 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 21, Lab 63) 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: CW102, CW160 Students in this course will learn how to set up GTAW equipment and make Vgroove pipe welds in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions for aluminum pipe. Students will also learn how to set up GMAW equipment and build a pad of stringer beads and weave beads using aluminum filler metals and shielding gas. In addition, students will learn how to perform GMAW multiple-pass fillet welds on aluminum plate in the 1F, 2F, 4F, and 4F positions and aluminum pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, and 4G positions. WFS107A Career Planning 36 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 36, Lab 0) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn how to write a resume and cover letter, search for job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement. www.stvt.edu 13 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 Computer Accounting Specialist BUS165A Business Communication 96 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 96, Lab 0) 6.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None The student will learn the importance and purposes of business communication and the role electronic communication plays in today's offices. This course provides an intense review of the rules governing grammar, punctuation, abbreviation, capitalization, and number expression for written business communication. In addition, the student will learn the basics of effective business writing, how to plan and organize messages and systematically how to construct messages - from word selection, sentence construction and paragraph building. Students will review techniques for effective editing and proofreading with a focus on memo writing; including correct formatting of memos, uses and abuses of memos, and guidelines for writing effective memos. SEC101A Keyboarding I 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 24, Lab 24) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn the keyboard and the parts of the keyboard, with emphasis on keyboard control and proper keyboarding techniques. SEC102A Keyboarding II 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 24, Lab 24) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: SEC101 Students in this course will learn how to use margins, letter writing, rough drafts, outlines, and manuscripts aimed at improving keyboard speed and accuracy. COMP110A Introduction to Computer Applications 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 24, Lab 24) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None COMP202A Computer Spreadsheets 96 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 48, Lab 48) 6.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: COMP110 COMP103A Database Management 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 24, Lab 24) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: COMP110 Students in this course will learn the history, terminology, and theory of computer systems. Hardware components, software packages, and operating systems are presented with a focus on software packages. Software programs covered include word processing, computer spreadsheets, and database software. Lab hours furnish students with application training conferred from class concepts. The student will learn the concepts of spreadsheets and its various functions as they pertain to today's common business functions; these concepts will be reinforced by providing various activities for student practice. Additionally, students will learn how to produce and create advanced computer spreadsheets with computer spreadsheet software and tangible examples of relevant concepts - lab hours will provide a higherlevel of training to reinforce these concepts. Students in this course will learn the most commonly used data based software used in the data processing industry. Exposure to business applications will be emphasized. www.stvt.edu 14 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 COMP201A Word Processing 96 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 48, Lab 48) 6.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: COMP110 The student will learn the concepts of word processing and its various functions as they pertain to today's common business functions; these concepts will be reinforced by providing various activities for student practice. Additionally, students will learn how to produce and create advanced word documents with word processing software and tangible examples of relevant concepts - lab hours will provide a higher-level of training to reinforce these concepts. ACCT151A Business Mathematics/ 10 Key 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 24, Lab 24) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: ACCT101 Students in this course will learn mathematics of automation, basic arithmetic review and speed building in the use of figures, fractions, decimals, percentage, interest, discount accounting application, and payroll accounting. This course also teaches the student to use 10-key calculator using the touch system. ACCT101A Accounting I 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 24, Lab 24) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: ACCT151 Students in this course will learn the techniques used in reporting the results of operations and instruction in accrual basis accounting. ACCT201A Intermediate Accounting 96 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 48, Lab 48) 6.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: ACCT101, ACCT151 The student will learn the techniques used in reporting the results of operations and instruction in accrual basis accounting continuing from Accounting 1. Additionally, the student will learn how to do the transition from manual accounting to computer accounting, enabling the student to prepare quarterly payroll tax reports and associated federal ledger and journal entries. The students will explore computer applications of accounting procedures and set up an accounting system for a hypothetical business situation. ACCT301A Computer Accounting 96 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 48, Lab 48) 6.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: ACCT101, ACCT151, ACCT201 The student will learn to record accounting data on the computer and interpret financial information in the form of computer output. The applications and projects cover most of the basic areas of financial accounting and provide intensive experience in the areas of general ledger and payroll. Additionally, students will learn the applications and projects covered most in the basic areas of financial accounting and provide intensive experience in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory. BUS107A Professional Development/ Career Planning 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 36, Lab 12) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn helpful information needed in the areas of personal appearance, professional dress and etiquette, leadership, resume building, successful interview techniques, and office etiquette. www.stvt.edu 15 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 BUS162A Business Office Practicum 96 Total Clock Hours (Externship 96) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Students in this course will be assigned to business offices, accounting firms or related fields for a specific number of externship hours to be indicated by the course outline. Prerequisites: All other courses in this program. Dental Assisting (McAllen and Corpus Christi) DA111GA Dental Appointments and Scheduling 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 22, Lab 10) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 113GA, 211GA, 311GA Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: setting patient appointments, and organizing the patient schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity. DA111RTA Dental History, Law and Ethics, Dental Team and Specialties 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 22, Lab 10) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 113RA, 211RA, 311RA Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: a brief overview of the history of dentistry, an introduction to law and ethics of the dental profession, state law and jurisprudence for dental assistants, members and functions of the dental team, and the specialties in the practice of dentistry. DA111OA Dental Patient Relations and Office Equipment 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 22, Lab 10) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 113OA, 211OA, 311OA Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: relating to and managing patients in the dental office setting, interpersonal communications, leadership qualities as they apply to the dental assistance, and operating commonly used business machines and equipment. DA111TA Dental Accounting and Insurance 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 22, Lab 10) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 113TA, 211TA, 311TA Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, generating daily deposits, and managing and processing dental insurance. www.stvt.edu 16 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA111VA Dental Inventory Control 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 22, Lab 10) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 113VA, 211VA, 311VA Students in this course will learn entry level administration designed to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: dental office supplies and clinical area supplies inventory, ordering and managing dental supply orders, and paying invoices, and maintaining inventory records. DA111YA Dental Patient Records 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 22, Lab 10) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 113YA, 211YA, 311YA Students in this course will learn entry level administration to prepare the student to assist in the dental business office including: the creation and management of patient records, and the recording of the dentist’s diagnoses, and treatment plans. DA113GA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Appointments and Scheduling 16 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 6, Lab 10) .5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 211GA, 311GA Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course also included administrative applications such as appointments and scheduling. DA113RA Keyboarding and using Dental Software as part of the Dental Team 16 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 6, Lab 10) .5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 211RA, 311RA Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as word processing of letters, emails and interoffice memos. DA113OA Keyboarding and using Dental Software to aid in Patient Relations 16 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 6, Lab 10) .5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 211OA, 311OA Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. The course includes administrative applications such as word processing of letters and emails to patients. www.stvt.edu 17 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA113YA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Patient Records 16 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 6, Lab 10) .5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 211YA, 311YA Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as computerized dental charting and patient records. DA113TA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Accounting and Insurance 16 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 6, Lab 10) .5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 211TA, 311TA Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as accounts payable and receivable and dental insurance processing. DA113VA Keyboarding and Dental Software for Inventory Control 16 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 6, Lab 10) .5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 211VA, 311VA Students in this course will learn keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, dental forms and letters. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. Course includes administrative applications such as inventory control. DA211GA Embryology, Histology, and Pharmacology 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 113GA, 311GA Students in this course will learn an overview of embryology and histology, emphasizing the development and structure of the face, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissues. Overview of drugs and drug therapies commonly used in dentistry. DA211OA General Anatomy and Physiology and Hazardous Materials 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 113OA, 311OA Students in this course will learn general anatomy and physiology including an overview of body systems and their relation to dentistry. Also an overview of the source and management of hazardous material in the dental environment. www.stvt.edu 18 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA211RA Preventative Dentistry and Infection Control 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 113RA, 311RA Students in this course will learn oral health and prevention with emphasis on caries and prevention, patient education and home care techniques, and the sources and uses of fluoride; also in this course are the principles of infection control and prevention in the dental setting with emphasis on the requirements and recommendations of OSHA and other agencies. DA211YA Head and Neck Anatomy and Preparation For Patient Care 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 113YA, 311YA Students in this course will learn head and neck anatomy with emphasis on facial and oral landmarks, the teeth, jaws and surrounding tissues. Principles of preparing the patient for dental treatment. DA211TA Tooth Morphology and Microbiology 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 113TA, 311TA Students in this course will learn individual tooth morphology including names, numbers, surfaces, and landmarks of the primary and permanent teeth. Overview of the principles of microbiology with emphasis on the organisms responsible for oral and dental disease. DA211VA Management of Common Dental Emergencies and CPR 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 15, Lab 17) 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 113VA, 311VA Students in this course will learn about most common dental office emergencies, their symptoms and treatment. The course will train the dental student in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the dental healthcare worker. DA311RA Clinical Dental Assisting/Instruments and Trays 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 113RA, 211RA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills designed to introduce the basic dental instruments and accessories, and common tray set ups for various dental procedures. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery. www.stvt.edu 19 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA311OA Clinical Dental Assisting/Pain and Anxiety Management 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 113OA, 211OA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in the management of paint and anxiety in the dental patient. An overview of anti-anxiety drugs and dental anesthetics as well as non-drug therapies is discussed. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery. DA311YA Clinical Dental Assisting/ Dental Radiography 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 113YA, 211YA Students in this course will learn introductory skills in intraoral and extra oral dental radiographic techniques. Included are the production and effects of xrays, types of film, a discussion of digital radiography, safety precautions, patient management, x-ray exposure and processing. This is a preparatory course for state certification in radiology. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery. DA311GA Clinical Dental Assisting/Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Orthodontics 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 113GA, 211GA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills, the course is designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in the specialties of Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, and Orthodontics. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery. DA311TA Clinical Dental Assisting/Pediatrics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 113TA, 211TA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills; the course is designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in specialties of Pediatrics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery. DA311VA Clinical Dental Assisting/Restorative and Advanced Functions 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 8, Lab 32) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 113VA, 211VA Students in this course will learn introductory chairside skills; the course is designed to enable the dental assistant to assist the dentist in amalgam, composite, and bonding procedures. Advances functions delegable to the dental assistant according to state law are covered, including alginate impressions and model preparation, custom impression trays, dental dam, matrix placement, cements and cementing, coronal polish, suture removal, retraction cord placement, sealants, and bleaching trays. Additionally, the clinical skills emphasized as part of Mod X are repeated until mastery. www.stvt.edu 20 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA402TA Externship 200 Total Clock Hours (Externship 200) 7.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: All DA courses In this section the student works in a dental setting performing those tasks and skills that have been learned in class. The externship prepares the graduate for regular employment as Dental Assistant. AGEN148TA Career Planning 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 12, Lab 36) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn to write a resume and cover letter, search for job leads, and prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview and plan for career advancement. Medical Administrative Assisting Technology (McAllen) MA111RA Professionalism, Medical Office Environment and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211RA, 321RA Entry level administrative course that discusses the training opportunities, job responsibilities and desirable personal characteristics of a medical assistant. Includes an overview of the professional organizations that certify medical exams. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Student will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111OA Ethics and Liability, Interpersonal Communications and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211OA, 321OA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with interpersonal communications in the medical office. Includes an introduction to law and ethics of the medical profession, interpersonal communications with patients, doctors and coworkers as they apply to the medical assistant. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111YA Oral and Written Communications and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211YA, 321YA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with oral and written communications skills needed to work functionally in a medical office. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. www.stvt.edu 21 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 MA111GA Medical Office Management and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211GA, 321GA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with managing the finances of the medical office. This module will cover the basics of depositing and spending the office’s money. Includes a brief section on safety and security in the medical office. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111TA Records Management and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211TA, 321TA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with maintaining medical records. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111VA Billing and Collections, Insurance and Coding and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211VA, 321VA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with filing insurance, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA211RA Fundamentals of Body Structure and Muscular System 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 321RA This course is an overview of the structure and function of the body, with particular emphasis on the muscular system. Medical terminology related to body structure and the muscular system is also studied. MA211OA Nervous System, Senses, Integumentary and Skeletal Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 321OA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the nervous, integumentary and skeletal systems as well as the senses. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. www.stvt.edu 22 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 MA211YA Respiratory and Circulatory Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 15, Lab 17) 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 321YA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the respiratory and circulatory systems. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA211GA Reproductive Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 321GA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the reproductive system. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA211TA Immune System 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 321TA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the immune system. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA211VA Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 321VA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the digestive, urinary and endocrine systems. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA321RA Entering Patient Information and Career Planning 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 8, Lab 32) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 211RA Student will learn to enter patient information into currently accepted medical office software. Students will also complete the career planning checklist in order to better prepare them for a successful job search. This checklist includes the resume, cover letter, job leads, interview, interview follow up and career advancement plan. MA321OA Entering Payment Information, Creating Claims and Career Planning 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 8, Lab 32) Student will learn to enter payment information and create claims. Students will also complete the career planning checklist in order to better prepare them for a successful job search. This checklist includes the resume, cover letter, job leads, interview, interview follow up and career advancement plan. www.stvt.edu 23 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 211OA MA321YA Posting Insurance Payments, Creating Patient Statements and Career Planning 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 8, Lab 32) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 211YA Student will learn to post insurance payments and create patient statements. Students will also complete the career planning checklist in order to better prepare them for a successful job search. This checklist includes the resume, cover letter, job leads, interview, interview follow up and career advancement plan. MA321GA Printing Reports 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2. 0Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 211GA Student will learn to print reports in currently accepted medical office software. Students will also complete the career planning checklist in order to better prepare them for a successful job search. This checklist includes the resume, cover letter, job leads, interview, interview follow up and career advancement plan. MA321TA Scheduling 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 211TA Student will learn to schedule appointments in currently accepted medical office software. Students will also complete the career planning checklist in order to better prepare them for a successful job search. This checklist includes the resume, cover letter, job leads, interview, interview follow up and career advancement plan. MA321VA Collections 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 211VA Student will learn to manage collections information in currently accepted medical office software. Students will also complete the career planning checklist in order to better prepare them for a successful job search. This checklist includes the resume, cover letter, job leads, interview, interview follow up and career advancement plan. Medical Assisting (McAllen and Corpus Christi) AGEN148A Career Planning 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 12, Lab 36) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None Students in this course will learn to write a resume and cover letter, search for job leads, prepare for an interview, follow-up after an interview, and plan for career advancement. www.stvt.edu 24 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 MA111RA Professionalism, Medical Office Environment and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211RA, 311RA Entry level administrative course that discusses the training opportunities, job responsibilities and desirable personal characteristics of a medical assistant. Includes an overview of the professional organizations that certify medical exams. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Student will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111OA Ethics and Liability, Interpersonal Communications and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211OA, 311OA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with interpersonal communications in the medical office. Includes an introduction to law and ethics of the medical profession, interpersonal communications with patients, doctors and coworkers as they apply to the medical assistant. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111YA Written Communications and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211YA, 311YA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with oral and written communications skills needed to work functionally in a medical office. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111GA Medical Office Management and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211GA, 311GA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with managing the finances of the medical office. This module will cover the basics of depositing and spending the office’s money. Includes a brief section on safety and security in the medical office. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA111TA Records Management and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211TA, 311TA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with maintaining medical records. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. Course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. www.stvt.edu 25 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 MA111VA Billing and Collections, Insurance and Coding and Keyboarding 48 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 32, Lab 16) 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 211VA, 311VA Entry-level administrative course designed to prepare the student to assist with filing insurance, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This course also emphasizes keyboarding skills. The course includes functions of the keyboard, medical letters and forms. Students will concentrate on speed and accuracy. MA211RA Fundamentals of Body Structure and Muscular System 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 311RA This course is an overview of the structure and function of the body, with particular emphasis on the muscular system. Medical terminology related to body structure and the muscular system is also studied. MA211OA Nervous System, Senses, Integumentary and Skeletal Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 311OA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the nervous, integumentary and skeletal systems as well as the senses. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA211YA Respiratory and Circulatory Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 15, Lab 17) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 311YA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the respiratory and circulatory systems. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA211GA Reproductive Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 311GA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the reproductive system. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA211TA Immune System 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the immune system. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. www.stvt.edu 26 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 311TA MA211VA Digestive, Urinary and Endocrine Systems 32 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 20, Lab 12) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 311VA This course is an overview of the structure and function, diseases and disorders of the digestive, urinary and endocrine systems. Medical terminology related to these systems is also studied. MA311RA Sterilization and Infection Control 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111RA, 211RA Students will demonstrate procedures in Sterilization, Infection Control and Specimen Collection in accordance with health care standards. Students will be able to accurately complete Patient Records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures. MA311OA Prepping Patients for Testing and Exams 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111OA, 211OA Student will demonstrate procedures in Prepping Patients for Diagnostic Testing, X-Ray and Exam procedures. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures. MA311YA Prepping Patients for Cardiology Procedures 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 8, Lab 32) 2.0 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111YA, 211YA Student will demonstrate procedures in Prepping Patients for Cardiology and Respiratory Procedures, CPR and AED training. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures. MA311GA Assisting with Obstetrics and Pediatrics 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111GA, 211GA Student will demonstrate procedures in Assisting with Obstetric Exams and Pediatric Procedures. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures www.stvt.edu 27 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 MA311TA Pharmacology 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111TA, 211TA Student will demonstrate knowledge in Pharmacology, Assisting with Medications, Injections and Immunization procedures. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures. MA311VA Emergency 40 Total Clock Hours (Lecture 10, Lab 30) 2.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: 111VA, 211VA Student will demonstrate procedures in Managing Emergencies, Assisting with Minor Surgical Procedures and First Aid training. Students will be able to accurately complete patient records, Vital Signs and Venipuncture procedures. MA402A Externship 200 Total Clock Hours (Externship 200) 6.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: All other MA courses In this course the student works in a medical setting performing those tasks and skills that have been learned in class. The externship prepares the graduate for regular employment as a Medical Assistant. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Measurement Points Program MAAT Weslaco, Brownsville MAAT McAllen DA*,MA* Weslaco, Brownsville MA* - Corpus Christi, McAllen Length Assessment Level CGPA 3 Term POC Credits Attempted CGPA 3 Term POC Credits Attempted CGPA 4 Term* POC Credits Attempted CGPA 4 Term* POC Credits Attempted 1 1.50 50.00% 3 2.00 66.67% 1-17 1.50 50.00% 2 1.70 57.00% 17.533.5 1.70 57.00% 1-14 1.50 50.00% 14.5-28 1.70 57.00% 28.5+ 2.00 66.67% 1-17 1.50 50.00% 17.5-34 1.70 57.00% 34.5+ 2.00 66.67% 1-14 14.5-28 28.5+ www.stvt.edu 4 34+ 2.00 66.67% 28 | P a g e Addendum to the Catalog Volume 2, 1st Ed. /Calendar Year 2015-2016 DA* - Corpus Christi, McAllen ACHR CW - Weslaco CW - Corpus Christi, San Antonio AST - San Antonio CAS CGPA 1.50 1.70 2.00 50.00% 57.00% 66.67% 4 Term* POC Credits Attempted 1-13 13.5-26 26.5+ CGPA 1.00 1.50 1.70 2.00 50.00% 57.00% 66.67% 66.67% 4 Term POC Credits Attempted 1-15 15.5-30 30.5-45 45.5+ CGPA 1.00 1.50 1.70 2.00 50.00% 57.00% 66.67% 66.67% 4 Term POC Credits Attempted 1-16.5 17-32.5 33-48 48.5+ CGPA 1.00 1.50 1.70 2.00 50.00% 57.00% 66.67% 66.67% 4 Term POC Credits Attempted 1-14.5 15-28.5 29-42.5 43+ CGPA 1.00 1.50 1.70 2.00 50.00% 57.00% 66.67% 66.67% 5 Term POC Credits 29.5Attempted 1-14.5 15-29 43.5 44+ CGPA 1.00 1.50 1.70 2.00 7 POC 50.00% 57.00% 66.67% 66.67% Session Credits Attempted 1-9.5 10-27.5 28-45.5 46+ *SAP must be met before beginning Extern and Career Planning STATEMENT OF TRUTH The information contained in this addendum is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 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