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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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+
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34+
2.00
66.67%
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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.
Michael Zawisky, CEO/President
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