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1) la Implementación de actividades de libereción, entrega y posteriores a la entrega.
Introductory Courses
(Listed below are required courses we suggest students choose from during their first semester in this program.)
Course # Course Name Credits
BIOL 1127 Human Biology . . . .3.00 BTEC 1010 Fundamentals of Business Computers . . .2.00 BTEC 1060 Keyboarding . . . .3.00 BTEC 1125 Medical Terminology
and Disease Condition 1 . . . .3.00 BTEC 2375 Written Business Communications . . . . .3.00
Advanced Courses
(Listed below are additional courses required for completion of this program.)
Course # Course Name Credits
BTEC 1080 Microsoft Word . . . .3.00 BTEC 1275 Medical Office Procedures . . . .3.00 BTEC 1700 Medical Insurance Coding . . . .3.00 BTEC 1770 Claims and Reimbursement. . . .3.00 BTEC 2100 Microsoft Excel . . . .3.00 BTEC 2125 Medical Terminology
and Disease Condition 2 . . . .3.00 BTEC 2825 Career Management . . . .2.00 General Education Courses (see below) . . . .3.00 Elective Courses (see below) . . . .3.00 First semester courses will generally be selected with the assistance of a counselor or advisor during Orientation. Students are encouraged to visit with a counselor or advisor for planning beyond the first semester in the program.
General Education Courses (3 credits)
To complete the Medical Office Assistant diploma, students are required to successfully complete BIOL 1127 and 3 additional credits from MnTC Goal Area 1. Program electives may be selected from any ACCT, BTEC or BUSN courses. Internship is suggested.
Course # Course Name Credits
BTEC 2450 Internship . . . 1.00–4.00
Course Descriptions
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Programs &
Credentials
Nursing
The Nursing Programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: 404-975-5000 | www.nlnac.org), and approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Practical Nursing Diploma—36 credits
• Nursing Mobility Program A.S. Degree—73 credits Option A. MCTC First Year Practical Nursing
Students
Option B. Licensed Practical Nurses What You Will Learn
MCTC’s Nursing Program prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become a practical and/or a registered nurse. Each serves a vital function as a member of the healthcare team.
MCTC’s accomplished faculty are committed to providing a high quality educational experience. The curriculum follows a leveled four semester sequence that allows you to continue through one or both years of the program on a full- or part-time basis. You will have the option to earn a diploma in Practical Nursing after successful completion of the first two semesters of the program. You may then continue into the second year of the curriculum and, upon successful completion, be eligible to earn an A.S. Degree in Nursing. This format allows you the flexibility required to fit your schedule, career choice, and specific interests. If you choose to obtain a Practical Nursing Diploma, you will be taught to collect date regarding a client’s physical and mental functioning, administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor client status, and perform delegated nursing care, all under the supervision of a registered nurse. You also will learn to develop rapport with patients and maintain client confidentiality.
If you choose to continue your studies in the second year of the Nursing Mobility Program (Option A), in order to obtain an A.S. Degree in nursing and prepare to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become a registered nurse, you will be taught how to promote health, prevent disease, and help clients cope with illness. You will also learn to act as a client advocate, health educator; provide direct patient care; develop and manage plans of care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
Students in the nursing program take numerous general education courses and receive instruction in nursing theory, as well as complete specialized courses in health assessment, family nursing, and psychosocial nursing. You will learn to
care for clients across the life span and the health-illness continuum. You will also receive clinical instruction under the guidance and supervision of experienced MCTC nursing faculty in a variety of hospitals and healthcare agencies in the metropolitan area.
Since it is vital to maintain high standards in all healthcare facilities, students must adhere to strict health polices and meet specific criteria to enter the program. Admitted students must submit a completed health examination form, immunity form, meet specific health requirements, and pass a criminal background check requirement as detailed in separate program documents.
You will need to maintain these high standards throughout the program to be employment-eligible when applying for positions in the nursing field upon graduation. Further, you will need to pass a criminal background check, pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and be licensed by the Minnesota State Board of nursing for employment in Minnesota.
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse, the Nursing Mobility Program (Option B) enables you to earn an A.S. Degree in Nursing upon successful completion of two transition courses and semesters three and four of the Nursing Mobility Program.
MCTC has articulation agreements with Metropolitan State University and the MnSCU consortium, as well as with many private institutions, to permit seamless progression into Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree programs. Where You Could Work
• Hospitals • Clinics
• Extended-care facilities • Home healthcare agencies • Ambulatory surgery centers • Urgent care centers How You Apply
To apply to this program, students must submit an MCTC Nursing Program Application. There is a separate application process for the Nursing Mobility Option B program. Students are accepted into the Nursing Program program fall or spring semester. Students must place into college-level reading and writing, and either complete MATH 0070 or above or place into MATH 0080 or above. Applicants must take the reading assessment tests regardless of degrees held. See the Nursing Application or the MCTC website at www. minneapolis.edu for specific assessment cut scores.