Catalog 05-06 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

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Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course Descriptionsmeet with the sponsor to initiate the project and then will write a specificationto define the project. (Prerequisite: CP 107 and Corequisites: CP235 and CP 260; or permission of department head of Computer EngineeringTechnology)CP 303 Computer Project 1-4-3The student will complete the project defined in CP 301 while maintaininglogbook documentation, providing the advisor with progress reports.In addition, a formal oral presentation describing the project and a demonstrationis required. (Prerequisites: CP 301 during the preceding semester,CP 107, CP 235 and CP 260; or permission of the department headof Computer Engineering Technology. Strongly recommend having previouslytaken or to be concurrently taking CP 222, CP 240 and CP 252.)Criminal JusticeCJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3-0-3This course presents the history, development and current status of thecriminal justice system in the United States, and the challenges it faces.When appropriate, the opportunity is taken to visit relevant agencies.CJ 121 Criminal Procedure 4-0-4This course analyzes the constitutional issues in the United States whichhave direct bearing on the role and policies of criminal justice agencies.Application of these issues as they relate to investigation, arrest, pre-trialand appeal will be emphasized. The course is a combination of the caselaw and lecture method.CJ 123 Criminal Law 4-0-4This course combines an examination of the general principles of criminalliability and excuse therefrom with a review of the substantive law ofcrimes in the United States. The course uses a combination of the Socratic/case law and lecture approach.CJ 150 Criminology 3-0-3This course is a detailed analysis of the development of criminologicaltheory, embracing the contributing disciplines of biology, psychology,sociology, political science and integrated theory combining those disciplines.Attention is also paid to the offender/victim relationship.CJ 205 Police Administration and Operations 3-0-3This course covers the principles of police organization, administration,along with community policing, as well as the selection, training, promotionand socialization of officers. It deals with the conflicting roles thatthe police and individual officers face in today’s society as part of thejustice system. It also examines issues involving the influence of research,police deviance, minorities, the use of force, and the general hazards ofpolice work.CJ 210 Juvenile Justice Administration 3-0-3Theories, causation and prevention programs are studied. Rehabilitativetheories and treatment programs of public institutions and public andprivate agencies are included. Case studies are made available to thestudent for analysis. Adolescent behavior, peer pressure, and the role ofthe family will be examined.CJ 215 Corrections Operations 3-0-3This course is a study of correctional processes and services, standards,personnel and principles of management; allocation of resources, trainingand staffing; the role of sentencing and work release programs; specialprograms and the use of outside contracts.CJ 225 Drug Abuse and the Law 3-0-3In the first part of this course, the historical use of the major drug groups(including alcohol) will be reviewed. In the second part, the reaction ofthe criminal justice system to illegal involvement with drugs and alcoholand methods of treating substance abusers will be reviewed.CJ 227 Victimology 3-0-3This course examines those issues in the criminal justice system whichdirectly pertain to the system’s interaction with victims. It examines howpeople become victims, and how the criminal justice system and relatedagencies deal with these people once that victim status is identified.CJ 230 Justice and the Community 3-0-3This course deals with the interaction of the various components of thejustice system with the community. It involves an analysis of the way thework of police departments, courts, correctional institutions and communitycorrections agencies appear to the public. The image of thejustice system in the media is examined: specific attention is paid to theissues of the young, minorities and community organizations.CJ 270 Internship 0-9-3The internship offers the student the opportunity to put learned theory topractical application. The student is responsible for seeking out the agencyplacement, with the assistance of the course instructor. The internshiprequires the completion of a mandatory minimum number of hours. Alog is kept, and the final grade is based on a combination of the log,supervising agency assessment, and final analytical report.CJ 275 Senior Project 3-0-3In this course, through on-going and individualized contact with thesupervising instructor, the student develops a topic pre-approved througha prospectus presented to the instructor. The student may develop anytopic raised in any major class and is not limited by category. Empiricalstudies, surveys, literature reviews are among the acceptable categories ofresearch. The final grade is determined by a review of the final productand the extent to which the student has followed the course guidelines.Allied Dental EducationDN 100 Dental Hygiene I 2-0-2An introduction to the theories and principles of the delivery of dentalhygiene care, including evaluation of the patient, professional and clinicalservices. Emphasis will be placed on current concepts in preventive dentistry.DN 103 Dental Hygiene II 2-0-2An introduction to common systemic diseases with emphasis on dentalhygiene treatment planning and management of medical and dental emergencies.Topics discussed during seminar include substance abuse, stress,occupational and environmental hazards and special needs patients. (Prerequisites:BI 195, DN 100, DN 113 and DN 134)DN 105 Dental Radiology for Dental Assisting 2-3-3Lectures and demonstrations are coordinated with laboratory practice onmannequins to develop mastery of dental radiographic techniques toinclude digital radiography, processing, mounting and evaluating films.Emphasis will be placed on client and operator protection, exposure andprocessing errors, asepsis protocol, radiographic techniques and equipmentfunction. Two clients will be scheduled near the end of the termwhen students exhibit acceptable and safe skills.DN 110 Dental Assisting Science I 3-0-3A study of the anatomy of the head, emphasizing the osteological landmarksand the structures of the oral cavity. Both the permanent andprimary dentitions are studied, including embryonic development anderuption patterns. In addition, an introduction to the structure andfunction of the human body systems in health and disease will be presented.DN 111 Dental Assisting Science II 2-0-2An introductory study of drugs with specific consideration of those usedin dentistry. Emphasis on drug origin, properties, dosages and therapeuticeffects. Studies in oral pathology will include signs and symptoms of the94
Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course Descriptionsdiseases common to the oral cavity to include neoplastic disease and theinflammatory response. (Prerequisite: DN 110)DN 113 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 1-8-3A pre-clinical course for the development and application of informationrelating to preventive dental hygiene services. Includes topics on asepsis,infection control, gathering and evaluating patient medical and dentalhistories, legal and ethical considerations, body mechanics, intra and extraoral exams, and instrumentation. Use of adjunct dental hygiene aids isalso taught. Skills will be practiced on student partners. A classroomseminar for learning activities and group discussion is included.DN 114 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 1-8-3Clinical Dental Hygiene II is a continuation of Clinical Dental Hygiene I.Students will apply techniques learned in Clinical Dental Hygiene I directlyon clinical patients. Emphasis is placed on the introduction ofadditional dental hygiene instruments, as well as dental health educationtechniques. A classroom seminar for learning activities and group discussionis included. (Prerequisites: DN 100, DN 113, and DN 134).DN 126 Nutrition 2-0-2Essentials of adequate diet, vitamin and nutritional balances/imbalances,emphasizing total body health and dental care are discussed. Emphasis isplaced on oral manifestations of nutritional diseases, dietary analysis andcounseling for the prevention of cavities and periodontal disease.DN 134 Oral Anatomy I 2-1-2A detailed study of the anatomy of the deciduous and permanent dentitions.Also included is tooth eruption and basic dental terminology. Thiscourse includes laboratory sessions which are coordinated with lecturesto provide practical applications of dental anatomy.DN 136 Oral Anatomy II 2-0-2A detailed study of the embryonic development and anatomy of the hardand soft tissues of the face and oral cavity. Study of the anatomicalstructure of the head and neck with emphasis on the cranial nerves,muscles of mastication and facial expression, temporomandibular joint,vascular and lymphatic systems, tooth development and histology ofdental tissues and supporting structures. (Prerequisites: BI 195, DN 113,and DN 134)DN 140 Dental Radiology for Dental Hygiene 2-3-3Lectures and demonstrations are coordinated with laboratory practice onmannequins to develop mastery of dental radiographic techniques as wellas processing, mounting and evaluating films. Other topics include theprinciples of digital radiography, radiographic interpretation, radiographiclandmarks and localization techniques. Emphasis will be placed on patientand operator protection and equipment function. Patients will bescheduled near the end of the term when students exhibit acceptableskills. (Prerequisites: DN 100 and DN 134; corequisites: DN 136 and DN114)DN 155 Oral Hygiene Education/Nutrition 2-0-2Methods of preventive oral hygiene education, including patient motivation,will be discussed. Lectures in nutrition will stress the importance ofgood eating habits in maintaining optimal general and dental health. Emphasiswill be given to the essential role of the dental assistant in counselingthe patient in these disciplines. (Prerequisite: DN 110)DN 161 Dental Materials—DA 2-3-3Study of the composition and properties of materials used in dentistry.Laboratory sessions emphasize practice in manipulation of various materials.DN 162 Dental Materials—DH 2-3-3An introduction to the composition and properties of dental materialswith emphasis on materials currently utilized in dental and dental hygienetreatments. Laboratory sessions are coordinated with lectures to providepractice on manipulation of materials with emphasis on impression takingand preparation of study casts. (Prerequisites: DN 100, DN 113, DN134, CH 110 or permission of department head of Allied Dental Education)DN 175 Dental Assisting Theory I 2-0-2A course designed to teach the dental assisting student clinical techniques.Includes information on sterilization and disinfection techniques, charting,and the use of dental equipment and instruments. Students areintroduced to four-handed chairside assisting as it pertains to all types ofdental procedures including oral evacuation, instrument transfer, tray setups,and completing dental clinical records. Emphasis is placed on thedental health team concept. Ethics and jurisprudence will also be discussed.DN 182 Office Procedures and Managementwith Computer Applications 1-0-1Development of working knowledge of office procedures to includetelephone techniques, appointment scheduling and filing systems. Lectureswill include fundamentals of bookkeeping systems, prepaid dentalcare plans, payroll and inventory control. Information from lecture topicswill be integrated into Dental Assisting Theory II with the use ofspecialized office management software. (Prerequisite: DN 110)DN 191 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I 0-4-1Clinic sessions are coordinated with lectures in preclinical theory. Demonstrationand practice of all procedures in simulated clinical situations.DN 196 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience II 0-15-5Experience in a dental office performing chair-side assisting, laboratoryprocedures, office procedures, and exposing, processing and mountingradiographs. (Prerequisites: DN 105, DN 110, DN 161, DN 175 and DN191)DN 201 Dental Hygiene III 2-1-2Lectures in periodontology with emphasis on the hygienist’s role in detectionand treatment of periodontal disease. Techniques of patient evaluation,instrumentation and prevention are taught in lecture and implementedin the laboratory/clinic situation. (Prerequisites: DN 103, DN114, DN 136, and DN 140)DN 212 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 1-12-4Practical application of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasison individual patient’s oral health needs and the further developmentof oral prophylactic and radiographic techniques, including thepreparation of diagnostic aids and patient education. Students will gainexperience through work in their on-campus clinical assignments. (Prerequisites:DN 114 and DN 201)DN 221 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 1-12-4Practical application of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasison individual patient’s oral health needs and the further developmentof oral prophylactic and radiographic techniques, including thepreparation of diagnostic aids and patient education. Students will gainexperience through work in their on-campus clinical assignments. (Prerequisite:DN 212)DN 225 Dental Hygiene Specialty Clinic 0-4-1Practical application of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasison the oral health needs of special patient populations. Studentswill gain experience in a variety of educational and public health settings.(Prerequisites: DN 114 and DN 201)DN 227 Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence 1-0-1A study of the ethical and legal issues involved in dental care delivery aswell as office management procedures.DN 239 Medical Emergencies for the Dental Assistant 2-0-2Identification of signs, symptoms and action recommended in emergenciesencountered in the dental office. Students will actively participate inrole playing each emergency situation. (Prerequisite: DN 110)95
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