Health Science Center at Redfield

Radiological positioning, related anatomy, considerations for the various problems encountered during positioning and pediatric radiography are discussed. This course covers chest, abdomen, upper extremities to include shoulder girdle and lower extremities to include hip; the study and identification of anatomical structures on X-ray film. Radiation safety measures concerning both patient and technologist are covered. Five (5) hours of class time per week are required.

This course covers nursing procedures and practices relative to radiological technology with emphasis on patient handling, safety, comfort and communications as employed by the radiological technologist. Aseptic techniques and procedures used to maintain a sterile field are explained. Etymology of disease terms, nomenclature of surgical procedures and use of prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms and plurals of medical terms are covered. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required.

A planned clinical experience is provided which gives the student the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical principles while performing radiographic procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Progression in the program is dependent on the student demonstrating clinical competence on a specified number of competency evaluations (the number to be identified in the syllabus).

The focus of this course is the culmination of the care and management of the holistic, diverse, acutely-ill client across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the refinement of clinical decision making skills, achievement of clinical competence, and demonstration of professional nursing practice. The capstone experience of this course provides opportunities to incorporate informatics, to explore quality improvement opportunities using the National Patient Safety Goals.

This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore and apply the principles of pathophysiology to the nursing care of diverse patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between physiological, psychological, and developmental variables in the care of patients.

The focus of this course is on nursing care and management of the individual across the health wellness illness continuum using the nursing process. Student will integrate knowledge of the diverse and holistic needs of the individual. Students will apply and implement communication strategies through collaboration, and teaching and learning; topics include stress and coping and grief and loss. The childbearing and child rearing family are also included as a population.

A review of basic properties of solids, liquids and gases and the storage, handling, law, standards and firefighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials.

The academy covers all of the National Fire Protection Association and Nevada State Firefighter I requirements. The curriculum covers fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose and appliances, nozzles, fire streams, basic building construction, ladders, ropes and knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, hazardous material mitigation to the operational level, basic terrorism, and wildland firefighting (S-110, 130, 190).

This course prepares the Paramedic student to identify single and multi-lead cardiac rhythms and treat those rhythms considered to be life-threatening with electrical therapy. The skills taught include defibrillation, cardioversion, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. It will also prepare the student to assess, manage and treat various cardiovascular emergencies that includes ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, hypertension, PEA (pulseless electrical activity), and asystole.

This course introduces the Paramedic student to a comprehensive physical examination and assessment, which includes history taking, clinical decision making, communications, and documentation. * This course satisfies 10 hours of Human Relations general education requirement. This course satisfies 16 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirements.