Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

y and influence other people. These reciprocal influencesinclude attention to the social and cultural environment.Predominant themes for the course include individualinterpretation and social cognition, the influence and powerof situations on individuals, and social relationships. Genderand cultural influences are examined from a variety ofperspectives as well. Specific topics that will be studiedinclude social cognition and perception, self-knowledge andself-esteem, attitudes, social influence, conformity,obedience, aggression, prejudice, interpersonal attraction,and prosocial behavior. (Prerequisite: PY 105)PY 226 Special topics courses listed under PY 226 SpecialTopics in PsychologyCourses under this heading will provide the opportunity tofocus on topical issues in the field of psychology will bepresented with an interdisciplinary approach. Faculty presentmaterial not normally covered in regular course offerings.Students must have taken PY 105 or SO 105 with a grade of“C” grade or higher. (Prerequisites: PY 105 or SO 105 or othersocial science course with a grade of “C” or higher)PY 226A Sport and Exercise Psychology 3-0-3This course examines theory and research of psychology asapplied to athletics. It reviews the history of sport psychologyas well as its application in both individual and team sports.Concepts to be discussed include individual philosophies ofsports, motivation, personality of coaches and athletes,training and learning principles, mind-body relationships, andthe effects anxiety, motivation, arousal and relaxation haveon performance of athletes at the professional, amateur andyouth levels. The sport psychology techniques used by eliteathletes to improve sport performance will also be explored.The class will discuss why elite athletes like Tom Brady, AdamVinateri, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez perform so wellunder pressure. Students will be asked to apply theirpsychological knowledge and critical thinking abilitiesthrough class participation and open discussions onprofessional, amateur and youth sports. Outsideobservations of sports from youth to professional levels willalso be required. This class will benefit students as they learnhow to apply performance techniques used by athletes totheir own lives with rewards of personal growth andincreased physical and mental health. Students must havetaken PY 105 or SO 105 with a grade of “C” grade or higher.(Prerequisites: PY 105 or SO 105 or other social sciencecourse with a grade of “C” or higher)PY 280 Individual Counseling: Theory and Practice 3-0-3Discussion of the most widely used theories of counselingoffering students the opportunity to integrate the theorieswithin their own value systems. Counseling practice willconsist of peer counseling process, audio and video recordingcritiques, and role-playing in a seminar setting.(Prerequisites: MH 187 and PY 105)PY 283 Group Counseling 3-0-3A study of therapeutic intervention as carried out in andthrough a group. The course design includes academicdiscussion of group processes and participation in aconcomitant laboratory experience. (Prerequisites: MH 187and PY 105)Radiation TherapyRTH 101 Introduction to Radiation Therapy 3-0-3Content is designed to provide the student with an overviewof the foundations in radiation therapy and the practitioner'srole in the health care delivery system. Principles, practicesand policies of the educational program, health careorganizations, principles of radiation and health safety andprofessional responsibilities, as well as ethics, law andmedical terminology of the radiation therapist will bediscussed and examined.RTH 110 Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I 3-2-4Content is designed to provide an overview of cancer and thespecialty of radiation therapy. The medical, biological andpathological aspects as well as the physical and technicalaspects will be discussed. The roles and responsibilities of theradiation therapist, the treatment prescription, thedocumentation of treatment parameters and delivery willalso be discussed.RTH 115 Patient Care 1-0-1Content is designed to provide the student with foundationconcepts and competencies in assessment and evaluation ofthe patient for service delivery. Psychological and physicalneeds and factors affecting treatment outcome will bepresented and examined. Routine and emergency careprocedures will be presented.RTH 150 Medical Imaging and Processing 2-0-2Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factorsthat govern and influence the production and recording ofradiographic images for patient simulation, treatmentplanning and treatment verification in radiation oncology.Radiation oncology imaging equipment and related deviceswill be emphasized. Content will also include qualitymanagement programs and continuing quality improvementsin radiation oncology. (Prerequisites: RTH 101 and RTH 110)RTH 190 Clinical Practice I 0-16-3Content is designed to provide sequential development,application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation ofconcepts and theories in radiation therapy. Throughstructured sequential assignments in clinical facilities,concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practiceand professional development will be discussed, examinedand evaluated. (Prerequisites: RTH 101 and RTH 110)RTH 195 Clinical Practice II 0-12-2A continuation of Clinical Practice I requiring two 8-hour daysof clinical over 11 weeks designed to provide sequentialdevelopment, application, analysis, integration, synthesis andevaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy.Through structured sequential assignments in clinicalfacilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinicalpractice and professional development will be discussed,examined and evaluated. (Prerequisite: RTH 190)RTH 200 Radiation Protection and Biology 3-0-3Content is designed to present basic principles of radiationprotection and safety for the radiation therapist. Radiation8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 52