GEOL 1557 Physical Geology 4 Credits
This Course provides an introduction to the basic processes which influence the Earth’s crust. Rock types, geologic landscapes and the dynamic processes which produce those landscapes are emphasized.
MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (3) Natural Sciences
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above
(3 Hour Lecture, 2 Hour Lab)
HEALTH
HLTH 1255 Wilderness Emergency Response 1 Credit
This course is designed to introduce first responders or emergency medical technicians to wilderness rescue considerations and patient management in a wilderness setting. The course will address multiple aspects of wilderness emergency response, and include outdoor activities. EMTs and paramedics may use the training for Continuing Education hours.
Prerequisite: First Responder, EMT, or equivalent emergency training (0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1265 Winter Wilderness Emergency Response 1 Credit
This course is designed to introduce EMT’s and First Responders to winter rescue operations in off-road and wilderness areas. The course includes field experiences with snowmobile/sled operation and rescue, non-motorized (ski, snowshoe, dogsled) rescues, and winter outdoor basics. EMS topics include patient care, adapting equipment for winter wilderness situations, and specialized treatment adjustments for winter climates. Participants must complete the State of Minnesota Snowmobile competency online, before the class begins; and they will be able to take the snowmobile skill testing during class.
Prerequisite: Completion of First Responder, EMT, or equivalent training or experience
State of Minnesota Snowmobile competency online test (0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1275 Wilderness First Responder 3 Credits
The ten-day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, search and rescue (SAR) team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. Graduates will receive WFR certification by Wilderness Medical Associates®, valid for three years, as well as Basic Life
Support/ Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
anaphylaxis certification. Students must be at least 18 years of age at time of certification, and have skills in lifting and
communication. Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement
above (1 Hour Lecture, 4 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1425 First Aid for Sports 1 Credit
First Aid for Athletics includes components of American Red Cross training programs in Sports Safety Training, and Community First Aid/CPR/AED. The Sports Safety Training goals of the American Red Cross include focusing on keeping athletes safe, enabling coaches and trainers to prevent, prepare for, and respond to sports-related injuries, and raising awareness of safety issues in athletics.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, participants will receive:
American Red Cross Sports Safety Training Completion
Card
American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification, which is
good for one year American Red Cross Community First Aid Certification, which is good for three years.
Prerequisite: None (0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab) HLTH 1445 Low Angle Technical Rope Rescue 1 Credit
Low Angle Technical Rope Rescue is a physically demanding course with significant time spent on or near steep banks and rugged terrain. Participants will learn technical rescue skills appropriate for individual or departmental responses to medical emergencies involving semi-steep grades and banks. Students will learn skills appropriate for safely and efficiently conducting a rope rescue in a variety of environments, including rugged or irregular terrain and steep banks and slopes up to 400.
Prerequisite: None (0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab) HLTH 1446 High Angle Technical Rope Rescue 1 Credit
High Angle Technical Rope Rescue is a physically demanding course with significant time spent on or near steep to vertical terrain. Participants will learn technical rescue skills appropriate for individual or departmental responses to medical emergencies. Objectives for the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards for Rope Rescue ―Awareness Level‖ and ―Operations Level‖ objectives will be covered. Students will learn skills appropriate for safely and efficiently conducting a rope rescue in a variety of environments, including rugged or irregular terrain, steep banks, and slopes from 400 to 900 .
Course Prerequisite: HLTH 1445
(0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1447 Water, Boat, and Ice Rescue 1 Credit
Water, Boat and Ice Rescue allows participants to learn technical rescue skills appropriate for individual or departmental responses to medical emergencies. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for Water Rescue ―Awareness Level‖ and ―Operations Level‖ will be covered. Students will learn skills for safely and efficiently conducting water rescues in a variety of environments, including ice, calm water, and swift water. Other topics include the safe application of Personal Flotation Devices, immersion suits, inflatable and rigid-hull boats, rope-rescue equipment and other specific equipment special to water rescues.
HLTH 1448 ATV and GPS Land-Based Rescue 1 Credit
ATV and GPS Land-Based Rescue applies technical rescue skills appropriate for individual or departmental responses to medical emergencies involving an All-Terrain Vehicle or an emergency in a remote setting. Participants will learn to safely ride and operate ATV’s and rescue equipment during field scenarios. (Instruction for the safe operation of an ATV (4 Wheeler) will be included in this class). Participants will also participate in the operation of land navigation using a compass and GPS.
Prerequisite: Participants must complete required online pre- course materials in order to complete the skills and activities of the class. (0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1455 Personal and Community Health 2 Credits
A review of basic health information as related to lifetime needs, giving students an opportunity to improve their health decision- making processes. Topics include wellness, stress, sexual health, birth control options, STIs, AIDS, relationships, pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, cancer, communicable and childhood diseases, chemical use, aging, grief, physical fitness, nutrition, consumer health, and current health issues. Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above (2 Hour Lecture)
HLTH 1456 Community First Aid 2 Credits
Community First Aid/CPR/AED is designed to train citizens to help people in emergencies. Participants will receive certification in American Red Cross CPR, which is good for one year, and a certificate in American Red Cross Community First Aid, which is good for three years. This course will also address remote field situations with delayed response times, wilderness care, and the necessity to improvise equipment.
Prerequisite: None (1 Hour Lecture, 2 Hour Lab) HLTH 1457 Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Education 2 Credits
A review of basic historical, economic, and biological facts related to tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. Course topics are recreational drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and medical drugs. This class examines individual, family, community, national and international factors which create and support patterns of recreational chemical use. Discussion regarding ―responsible‖ use is designed to help clarify cultural value systems and how they relate to personal decision-making skills. Drug education concepts are integrated throughout the course materials and include educational concepts relating to dependency, relationships, parenting, and professional expectations. Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above
(1 Hour Lecture, 2 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1458 CPR/AED/Heart Health 1 Credit
American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association CPR include infant, child, and adult skills. Automatic External Defibrillator skills are used for cardiac arrest scenarios. Healthy Heart concepts include the science of exercise, nutrition, smoking, stress, and other health choices. Upon successful completion of skill and national written exams, CPR and AED certifications will be issued. Prerequisite: None (0.5 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1459 Wellness 3 Credits
Wellness offers an opportunity to examine the effects of health habits on short and long-term well-being. Theories and decision- making skills in areas of diet, exercise, stress management, relaxation, communication, relationships and family, emotional reactions and spirituality are emphasized. Wellness topics focus on national and international challenges which confront all people’s health and well-being, and include historical and economic examinations of health challenges. Many labs include physical activities, such as fitness workouts, aerobic workouts, weight training skills, relaxation skills, and other fitness topics.
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above
(2 Hour Lecture, 2 Hour Lab) HLTH 1655 First Responder/CPR 3 or 4 Credits
First Responder courses are designed to train volunteers and professionals to deal with trauma and medical emergencies. Emphasis includes assessing the scene and preventing further harm, assessing patients, following protocols for equipment use, and working within the established EMS systems to access medical care. First Responder Certification for the State of Minnesota requires a skill test and passing a local final exam. National Registry Certification requires passing a skill test, 70% correct on a national written exam, and additional fee payments to the National Registry. This class may be offered as a blended class, with most lectures and tests online, or it may be offered in a traditional classroom format.
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above, First Aid and CPR are recommended, but not required. Students must be able to meet national age, lifting skills, and other requirements such as communication skills to be certified.
(6 or 8 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1656 Basic EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) 6 Credits
The Emergency Medical Technician’s course trains participants to be a part of the nation’s Emergency Medical System. Emphasis includes scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical and trauma situations. Certification requires a hospital clinical experience, skill test competencies, a 70% score on the National Registry Written Exam, and fee payments.
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above, age 18 when testing. Ability to lift and carry 125 lbs., good verbal and written communication skills, tuberculin test or equivalent for clinical experience. Anyone with a felony record needs to have clearance to test and be certified. There are certain disabilities (deafness) which preclude State and National Certification.
(4 Hour Lecture, 4 Hour Lab)
HLTH 1657 Responding to Emergencies 2 Credits
Responding to Emergencies goes beyond basic first aid and CPR to include an understanding of what happens to the physiology of victims of illness and injury. The First Aid assistance in this class includes using basic supplies and assisting victims by improvising equipment. Students who pass the required skills and testing will
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receive a ―Responding to Emergencies‖ card, and a ―Community CPR‖ card. Wilderness skills are included in this class.
Prerequisite: None (1 Hour Lecture, 2 Hour Lab) HLTH 1658 EMT Bridge
3 Credits
The Emergency Medical Technician course trains participants to be a part of the nation’s Emergency Medical System. Emphasis includes scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard ambulance equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical and trauma situations. Certification requires hospital and ambulance time, skill test competencies, and 70% passing on the National Registry Exam. (NEW: The EMT Bridge course may be taken by certified First Responders who have completed the First Responder E-Learning Course, or First Responders with current certification and EMT- level experience (such as military medic experience). Students must provide proof of certification or experience.
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and E-Learning First Responder with EMT Skill Competencies. Tuberculin test or equivalent for clinical experience. If you have a certified disability, see the disability coordinator for State and National EMT testing requirements.
(2 Hour Lecture, 2 Hour Lab)
HISTORY
HIST 1555 History of Western Civilization I 4 Credits
This course is a survey of Western Civilization from the dawn of civilization through the late Middle Ages with special emphasis on the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as the emergence of the three great western religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
(4 Hour Lecture)
HIST 1556 Western Civilization II 4 Credits
This course is a survey of Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present with special emphasis on revolutionary periods, ideologies, scientific discoveries, colonialism and imperialism, and military history.
MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
(4 Hour Lecture)
HIST 1565 American History I 4 Credits
This course is a study of the major economic, social, and political developments in the United States from the prehistoric period through 1860. Emphasis is placed on the interactions between Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans that shaped the
American experience and that influenced issues relating to race, ethnicity, class and gender. MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
(4 Hour Lecture)
HIST 1566 American History II 4 Credits
This course covers the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States from the Civil War through the present. Special emphasis is placed on issues relating to race, ethnicity, class and gender.
MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
(4 Hour Lecture)
HIST 1567 Native American History 3 Credits
This course will cover the pre-history of North America; European contact with Native Americans and its effects; and the history and effects of various United States' relations with and policies toward Native Americans which have led to present day problems and conflicts.
MNTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (7) Human Diversity
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
HIST 1568 Minnesota History 3 Credits
The growth of Minnesota from the prehistoric period through the fur trade, statehood, the logging, farming and iron mining frontiers is covered in this course. Special emphasis is placed on the settlement of the state, its ethnic and racial diversity, the formation of a strong diversified economy, urbanization, and Minnesota’s unique contributions to the political history of the United States. MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
(3 Hour Lecture)
HIST 1575 World History I 4 Credits
A cross-cultural and global study of the rise of civilization to 1500 with emphasis on the Near East including Mesopotamia and Asia, Africa including Ancient Egypt, China, India, Greece & Rome, Early Europe, and the Americas. Emphasis is placed on the origins of the world’s great religions, culture and society, governmental institutions, political theory, and intellectual developments and law and legal institutions.
MnTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
(8) Global Perspectives
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement above
HIST 1576 World History II 4 Credits
A cross-cultural and global study of human civilization from 1500 to the present with emphasis on the Middle East, Africa, China, Asia, India, Europe and the Americas. Emphasis is placed on economics, culture and society, governmental institutions, political theory, and intellectual developments and law and legal institutions as well as Western Imperialism, the World Wars, and the impact of the Cold War on non-Western societies.
MNTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (8) Global Perspectives
Prerequisite: READ 0092 or placement above and ENGL 0092 or placement (4 Hour Lecture)