Numbering System
The course numbering system consists
of a two (2) letter and a three (3)
digit number combination for each
course. The letters indicate subject
area as identified below:
AC Accounting
BA Business Administration
CS Computer Science
DT Dictation/Transcription
EN English
FN Finance
HS History
LS Legal Studies
MG Massage Therapy Studies
MN Management
MS Medical Studies
MT Mathematics
OP Office Procedures
OR Orientation
PY Psychology
SC Science
SP Speech
TP Keyboarding/Typing
The numbers indicate course level
as identified below:
100 Level – 1st Year Coursework
200 Level – 2nd Year Coursework
ACCOUNTING
AC 101A-ACCOUNTING I: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
None. Introduction to accounting and
the accounting cycle. Credits, debits,
journal, general ledger, adjustments,
closing entries and financial statements
are covered.
AC 101B-ACCOUNTING II: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: AC 101A. A continuation
of AC 101A, stressing accounting for
sales, purchases, payables, cash receipts,
payroll, accruals, financial statements
and closing procedures.
AC 102A-ACCOUNTING III: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Continuation of AC 101B
stressing accounting analysis of assets
and liabilities using accounting principles
and reporting standards; accounts
such as: accounts receivable, uncollectible
accounts, notes payable, and notes
receivable; merchandise inventory;
and property, plant, and equipment.
AC 103A-PEACHTREE ACCOUNTING: 1.5
credits. Prerequisite: CS 102 and
AC 101A. Peachtree Accounting software
is used to perform standard accounting
functions including analyzing transactions,
journalizing, posting, adjusting entries
and financial statements.
AC 201-QUICKBOOKS: 1.5 credits. Prerequisite:
CS 102 and AC 101A. An introduction
to the financial accounting software.
AC 202-ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102, AC
101A, and CS 204. Students, through
the use of computers, will complete
a simulation of a mock company. Students
will utilize previous training in
accounting and computers during this
simulation.
AC 207-COMPUTER ACCOUNTING: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: AC 101A and CS 102.
This course is designed to familiarize
the student with computerized accounting
programs. Applications, such as, QuickBooks,
Peachtree, etc. are covered as they
relate to utilization in the business
community.
AC 220-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All accounting classes completed or
substantially completed with Instructor/Director
of Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her
learning to the test in a real world
setting. The student must complete
a minimum of 120 hours in a typical
accounting office setting. The externship
is required to be completed in the
student’s last quarter.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BA 201-INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 4.5
credits. Prerequisite: None. This
course provides an insight into the
economic understanding of business.
An analysis of the functional areas
of business, including a business
plan, will be completed.
BA 215-BUSINESS MASTERY – ORGANIZATION
AND MANAGEMENT: 1.95 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. Provide the students with
the most pertinent business information
and knowledge necessary to open a
successful and conscious massage practice
and/or to prepare students to practice
massage within existing businesses
and in working with other health care
professionals. Emphasis is placed
on business organization and management.
BA 216-BUSINESS MASTERY - MARKETING:
1.95 credits. Prerequisite: OR 101.
Provide the students with the most
pertinent business information and
knowledge necessary to open a successful
and conscious massage practice and/or
to prepare students to practice massage
within existing businesses and in
working with other health care professionals.
Emphasis is placed on business marketing.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS 102-INTRODUCTION TO PCs: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: None. This course will
introduce the student to the essential
concepts of computer hardware and
software; basic concepts of Windows
and Microsoft Internet Explorer. The
student will use hands-on applications
to apply concepts learned.
CS 204-MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD/EXCEL:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102. Reviews
Windows fundamentals and trains in
the fundamentals of the Microsoft
Office family including Microsoft
Word and Microsoft Excel applications.
CS 205-MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT/ACCESS:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102. Training
in the Microsoft Office family using
Microsoft PowerPoint and Access applications.
CS 207-ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:
3 credits. Prerequisites: CS 204,
CS 205. The student will perform increasingly
complex modifications and integrations
of Microsoft Office applications.
CS 208-ADVANCED WORD: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 204. This course
is designed to expand the student’s
knowledge of Microsoft Word from the
entry level to prepare student for
beginning Word MOS Certification.
CS 215-ADVANCED POWERPOINT: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 205. Microsoft PowerPoint
features and functions are used to
develop, customize and deliver a presentation
using basic and advanced techniques.
CS 216-COMMUNICATION AND TELEPHONY:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102 and
CS 204, or approval of instructor.
This course is designed to give students
the opportunity to use practical applications
to understand fundamental data communications
concepts and communication networks.
It presents the student with challenges
on business data communications, Internet,
and various types of communication
networks.
CS 217-ADVANCED EXCEL: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 204. Microsoft Excel
features and functions are used to
develop worksheets, change appearances,
incorporate formulas, advanced printing,
graphics and linking using basic and
advanced techniques.
CS 218-ADVANCED ACCESS: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 205. Microsoft Access
features and functions are used to
build a database, obtain information,
print reports and view information
using basic and advanced techniques.
CS 219-PC DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE:
3 credits. Prerequisite: Instructor
approval. The student will learn to
install new software, peripherals
and some chip upgrades. Troubleshooting
using software diagnostics and board
substitution will be performed.
CS 220-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All computer classes completed or
substantially completed with Instructor/Director
of Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her
learning to the test in a real world
setting. The student must complete
a minimum of 120 hours in Information
Technology. The externship is required
to be completed in the student’s last
quarter.
CS 221-FUNDAMENTALS OF THE INTERNET:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102. Internet
Browsers and E-mail basics are covered.
Also, search techniques, communication
tools and basic web page design are
discussed.
DICTATION TRANSCRIPTION
DT 101-MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111. This course
introduces the student to the basics
of machine transcription. It presents
the student with challenges of developing
their listening, proofreading, and
communication skills, vocabulary,
grammar, self-discipline, as well
as the overall use of transcription
equipment and procedures. An introduction
and/or review of word processing is
presented based on the needs of the
students.
DT 102-LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111, LS 111. This
course introduces the student to the
basics of machine transcription. It
presents the student with challenges
of developing his/her listening skills,
communication skills, vocabulary,
self-discipline, as well as the overall
use of transcription equipment and
procedures. The student is introduced
to specific legal procedures and report
formats. An introduction and/or review
of word processing is presented based
on the needs of the students.
DT 103-MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111, MS 102. This
course introduces the student to the
basics of machine transcription. It
presents the student with challenges
of developing his/her listening skills,
communication skills, vocabulary,
self-discipline skills, as well as
the overall use of transcription equipment
and procedures. The student is introduced
to specific medical procedures and
report formats. An introduction and/or
review of word processing is presented
based on the needs of the students.
DT 111-INTERMEDIATE MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 101. This
course is a continuation of beginning
business transcription. It presents
the student with challenges of developing
skills necessary to transcribe business
correspondence and documents in correct
format, understanding the importance
of standards for preparing business
documents, and becoming familiar with
business terms and specialized rules
of punctuation. A review of word processing
formats and commands is presented
to ensure success with the documents.
DT 112-INTERMEDIATE LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 102. This
course is a continuation of beginning
legal transcription. It presents the
student with challenges of developing
skills necessary to transcribe legal
correspondence and documents in correct
format, understanding the importance
of standards for preparing legal documents,
and becoming familiar with Latin and
legal terms and specialized rules
of punctuation. A review of word processing
formats and commands is presented
to ensure success with the documents.
DT 113-INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 103. A
continuation of beginning medical
transcription. Medical reports will
be transcribed from individual case
studies, each of which concerns a
specific system of the body. The case
studies have been taken from hospital
medical records. A review of word
processing formats and commands is
presented to ensure success with the
documents.
DT 203-ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 113. This
course is a continuation of intermediate
medical transcription. It continues
to present challenges of developing
skills necessary to transcribe medical
documents in correct format: specialized
rules of punctuation, creating report
templates using macros, and merging
parts of reports. The focus will be
to master the above with increased
speed.
ENGLISH
EN 111-COLLEGE ENGLISH: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: None. This course will
give students a thorough review of
basic sentence fundamentals, punctuation,
mechanics, and grammar. Spelling and
the Five C’s of Good Business Writing
will also be included.
EN 221-COMPOSITION: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: EN 111. The primary
purpose of this course is to provide
a basic framework that will allow
the student to write the five-part
college essay effectively. Principles
of writing, reading, grammar and spelling
are integrated, and concurrent activities
are keyed to on-going lectures. Required
writing assignments ensure that the
student becomes familiar with several
writing strategies and practices planning,
organization, and correct usage of
language. The course includes keeping
a weekly journal.
FINANCE
FN 201-PERSONAL FINANCE: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: None. This course exposes
the student to financial management,
money management skills, taxes, consumer
credit, insurance, investing, and
retirement planning.
HISTORY
HS 111-CONTEMPORARY HISTORY: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: None. This course helps
students appreciate the importance
of global history and how it has influenced
current affairs. The twentieth century
is the focus of this course.
LEGAL STUDIES
LS 111-INTRODUCTION TO LAW & THE
LEGAL SYSTEM: 4.5 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course provides an introduction
to law and the American legal system.
It is designed to stimulate students
to exercise their powers of reasoning
through an analysis of facts of various
real-world case situations, along
with descriptions of the numerous
approaches. An appreciation is stressed
for the theory of legal problem-solving.
LS 211-LEGAL RESEARCH: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: LS 111 and 9 Credit
Hours of Legal Credits or Approval
of Instructor. The student is introduced
to practices and procedures in finding
and utilizing primary and secondary
resources for legal research. A variety
of tools are studied, including bibliographic
procedures for both print- and computer-based
research services. Theory and practice
are combined to provide a solid foundation
for the student.
LS 212-LEGAL WRITING: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: LS 111, 9 Credit Hours
of Legal Credits and EN 221 or Approval
of Instructor. This course focuses
on the legal analysis and written
procedures of law practice, including
fundamental principles of legal writing;
analyzing facts, identifying legal
problems, defining and developing
a research plan; analyzing briefs
for research; statutory interpretation
and analysis; editing and proofreading;
and persuasive writing.
LS 213-LEGAL INVESTIGATION AND INTERVIEWING:
4.5 credits. Prerequisites: LS 111.
The purpose of the course is to provide
a foundation for developing facility
in factual analysis and case investigation,
applicable to a full range of litigated
disputes. Content includes objectives
of investigation; evaluating probative
worth of evidence; identifying evidence
and building hypotheses; and oral
interrogation and evidence extraction.
LS 216-TORT LAW: 4.5 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course provides a foundation
of knowledge for the paralegal to
understand intentional torts, negligence,
and strict liability torts. In addition,
this course examines the relationship
between tort law and other areas of
the law, including the scope of tort
law and practice, trial and appeal,
judgment enforcement, foreseeability
in tort law, duty, breach of duty,
proximate cause, damages, defenses
of negligence claims, medical and
legal malpractice, wrongful death
and product liability.
LS 218-EVIDENCE: 2.25 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course provides the student
with an in-depth study of the rules
and procedures of evidence. Topics
covered include evidence presentation,
relevancy, exclusion, writings, hearsay,
disclosure and non-disclosure privileges
and burdens of proof.
LS 219-CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: 2.25 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. The Constitution
is studied in its original intent,
and how it is applied today. This
course covers the basics including
the allocation of powers, individual
rights, liberties, responsibilities,
and freedom.
LS 222-CRIMINAL LAW: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. This course
provides an introduction to the field
of criminal law. Topics of study include
the following: general considerations
of statutory crimes, and common law
crimes including the Model Penal Code;
definition of crime; justifications
and excuses of collateral defenses;
parties; inchoate crimes; criminal
homicide; and constitutional limits
on punishment for crime.
LS 224-CIVIL PROCEDURE/LITIGATION:
4.5 credits. Prerequisites: LS 111.
This course is designed to introduce
the student to understanding and applying
Federal rules in civil procedural
outline of activities in a civil action.
Specific areas of study include the
following: principles of litigation;
lawyer and client relationships; causes
of action, remedies, and defenses;
jurisdiction; pleadings; gathering
evidence and investigation; depositions;
trial preparation; and juries, judgments,
and appeals.
LS 225-CONTRACT LAW: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. The objective
of this course is to provide an accurate
general analysis and overview of common
problems of contract law. Topics of
concern include the following: offer;
acceptance; consideration; statute
of frauds; mistake, capacity, and
misrepresentation; duress and undue
influence; assignment and delegation;
performance, discharge, and contract
remedies.
LS 231-REAL ESTATE: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. This course
provides a core foundation of knowledge
for the legal assistant to use effectively
for participating in real estate transactions.
The broad scope of information included
here insures a thorough understanding
of the entire transaction, as well
as its individual components. Topics
studied include the following: basic
concepts of real property; titleholders;
buying and selling real estate; surveys;
deeds; title abstracts and insurance;
mortgages; settlements and closings;
and leasing.
LS 233-DEBTOR/CREDITOR: 2.25 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. This course
is designed to provide a brief introduction
to debtor-creditor relationships and
to the federal laws of bankruptcy
and bankruptcy rules, emphasizing
the Bankruptcy Reform Acts of 1979
(BRA). Discussion will include forms
of debt relief, and bankruptcy relief;
bankruptcy courts; bankruptcy jurisdiction;
trustees; commencement of a bankruptcy
proceeding under Chapter 7, Chapter
11, and Chapter 13.
LS 234-WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES:
4.5 credits. Prerequisites: LS 111.
This course identifies the responsibilities
and duties of a legal assistant working
under the supervision of an attorney
handling an estate. General and related
law and terminology are covered, as
well as a chronological study of the
procedural steps required for administering
an estate. Specific areas of study
include estate planning; laws of succession;
drafting and executing valid, legal
wills; trusts; personal representatives;
formal and informal probate; and tax
considerations in estate administration.
LS 235-FAMILY LAW: 2.25 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course is designed to
provide an overview of civil law regarding
marriage and the family. Topics include:
the nature of marriage; marriage requisites;
divorce and separation agreements;
child support obligations; child custody;
children's rights; legitimacy, illegitimacy,
and paternity; and adoption and procreation.
LS 251-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All legal course work completed or
substantially completed with Instructor/Director
of Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her
learning to the test in a real world
setting. The student must complete
a minimum of 120 hours in a typical
legal administrative assistant setting.
The externship is required to be completed
in the student’s last quarter.
LS 252-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All legal secretarial classes completed
or substantially completed with Instructor/Director
of Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put his/her learning
to the test in a real world setting.
The student must complete a minimum
of 120 hours in a typical legal office
setting. The externship is required
to be completed in the student’s last
quarter.
MANAGEMENT
MN 201-PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: 4.5
credits. Prerequisite: None. The basic
functions and skills of management
and supervision are covered. These
include planning, organizing, staffing,
and controlling.
MASSAGE THERAPY STUDIES
MG 111-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
- TORSO: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This Swedish course is designed
to teach the student how to perform
an excellent professional massage
that includes all of the fundamental
Swedish strokes with particular focus
on the torso area of the body. Students
learn Deep Tissue techniques. History
and Ethics is designed to teach the
student the historical context of
the massage therapy profession as
well as an ethical code of conduct.
Alternative Treatment Modalities is
designed to provide students with
a foundation of knowledge in some
of the most popular and effective
bodywork therapies. In many instances
these modalities can be used in conjunction
with massage therapy. All of these
modalities can be practiced independently
from massage therapy.
MG 112-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
- UPPER EXTREMITIES: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This Swedish course is designed
to teach the student how to perform
an excellent professional massage
that includes all of the fundamental
Swedish strokes with particular focus
on the upper extremities of the body.
Students learn Deep Tissue techniques.
History and Ethics is designed to
teach the student the historical context
of the massage therapy profession
as well as an ethical code of conduct.
Alternative Treatment Modalities is
designed to provide students with
a foundation of knowledge in some
of the most popular and effective
bodywork therapies. In many instances
these modalities can be used in conjunction
with massage therapy. All of these
modalities can be practiced independently
from massage therapy.
MG 113-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
- LOWER EXTREMITIES: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This Swedish course is designed
to teach the student how to perform
an excellent professional massage
that includes all of the fundamental
Swedish strokes with particular focus
on the lower extremities of the body.
Students learn Deep Tissue techniques.
History and Ethics is designed to
teach the student the historical context
of the massage therapy profession
as well as an ethical code of conduct.
Alternative Treatment Modalities is
designed to provide students with
a foundation of knowledge in some
of the most popular and effective
bodywork therapies. In many instances
these modalities can be used in conjunction
with massage therapy. All of these
modalities can be practiced independently
from massage therapy.
MG 114-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
- HEAD, FACE, & NECK: 1.6 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This Swedish
course is designed to teach the student
how to perform an excellent professional
massage that includes all of the fundamental
Swedish strokes with particular focus
on the head, face, and neck area of
the body. Students learn Deep Tissue
techniques. History and Ethics is
designed to teach the student the
historical context of the massage
therapy profession as well as an ethical
code of conduct. Alternative Treatment
Modalities is designed to provide
students with a foundation of knowledge
in some of the most popular and effective
bodywork therapies. In many instances
these modalities can be used in conjunction
with massage therapy. All of these
modalities can be practiced independently
from massage therapy.
MG 115-ASSESSMENT SKILLS: 1.75 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. Provide student
with tools to evaluate a musculoskeletal
condition with which a client presents
and determine whether to treat or
refer the client, where to begin to
treat, and to be able to document
to what degree the client is making
progress with their massage treatment.
Teach the student how to perform a
visual inspection and postural analysis
of the entire body, to perform myofascial
palpation, range of motion analysis,
muscle function analysis and several
special musculoskeletal tests for
each region of the body.
MG 116-DOCUMENTATION SKILLS: 1.2
credits. Prerequisite: OR 101. This
course covers the documentation requirements
for health care professionals with
regard to massage therapy treatments
- Client history and SOAP charting.
You will complete homework assignments
which utilize the SOAP form. You will
learn the basic abbreviations to SOAP
charting.
MG 121-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND
KINESIOLOGY - TORSO: 1.0 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course
will cover the Axial skeleton and
the muscles that cover the torso.
This course will is designed to provide
students with the factual knowledge
of origins, insertions and actions
of each skeletal muscle. The student
will also gain palpatory skill to
locate and identify each muscle and
skeletal landmark on the human body.
MG 122-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND
KINESIOLOGY - UPPER EXTREMETIES: 1.25
credits. Prerequisite: OR 101. This
course will cover the Upper Extremity
and the muscles that cover the Upper
Extremity. This course will is designed
to provide students with the factual
knowledge of origins, insertions and
actions of each skeletal muscle. The
student will also gain palpatory skill
to locate and identify each muscle
and skeletal landmark on the human
body.
MG 123-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND
KINESIOLOGY - LOWER EXTREMETIES: 1.25
credits. Prerequisite: OR 101. This
course will cover the Lower Extremity
and the muscles that cover the Lower
Extremity. This course will is designed
to provide students with the factual
knowledge of origins, insertions and
actions of each skeletal muscle. The
student will also gain palpatory skill
to locate and identify each muscle
and skeletal landmark on the human
body.
MG 124-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND
KINESIOLOGY - HEAD, FACE, & NECK:
1.0 credits. Prerequisite: OR 101.
This course will cover the Head/Neck
and the muscles that cover the Head/Neck.
This course will is designed to provide
students with the factual knowledge
of origins, insertions and actions
of each skeletal muscle. The student
will also gain palpatory skill to
locate and identify each muscle and
skeletal landmark on the human body.
MG 131-CHAIR MASSAGE: 1.8 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course
offers theory, practical techniques
and business principles designed for
seated massage. The course will approach
the application of seated massage
from three vantage points: as a relaxation
tool, as a marketing tool and as a
therapeutic tool. The student is expected
to have a basic knowledge of the anatomy
of the muscular and skeletal system
and be able to identify the attachments
of the superficial muscles.
MG 132-HYDROTHERAPY: 1.35 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. Introduce the
valuable use of adjunctive modalities
in massage therapy such as hot and
cold treatments. Provide an understanding
of the cycles of muscle spasm and
dysfunction, the physiology of pain
and a comprehensive massage therapy
approach to injury management.
MG 134-ORIENTAL MEDICINE: 2.25 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course
is designed to introduce the student
to Eastern medical philosophy. Explain
the theoretical foundations of Oriental
Medicine. Explore several methods
of oriental diagnosis and several
treatment modalities. Provide an understanding
of the importance of self-cultivation
and the concept of Chi, the principles
and practice of Tai Chi Chuan and
Chi Kung, the theory of Yin/Yang and
the theory of the Five Elements.
MG 151-AIDS EDUCATION: .35 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course
introduces the student to the pathological
and immunological aspects of AIDS
and provides information about universal
precautions, the characteristics of
the AIDS disease process, the effect
treatment protocols may have on the
selection of appropriate massage techniques
and how the massage therapist should
conduct themselves to prevent harm
to their client and themselves.
MG 152-CPR/FIRST AID: .7 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. The course is
designed to meet the training requirements
as established by the American Heart
Association for Adult Heartsaver.
A certificate will be issued upon
successful completion. The goal of
this course is to provide the knowledge
and skills necessary in an emergency
until professional medical help arrives.
Students learn to recognize emergencies,
make appropriate decisions regarding
care and the necessary skills of a
citizen responder acting as the first
link in the emergency medical services
system. Students will receive information
on the prevention of injury and illness,
with a focus on personal safety.
MG 202-ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: .45 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, MG 111-114.
This course is designed for the advanced
student. Basic knowledge of Swedish
and Deep Tissue massage is necessary.
Class time will be spent learning
specialized techniques for unique
situations.
MG 203-REFLEXOLOGY: 1.8 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course
introduces the beneficial uses of
Reflexology in the practice of massage
therapy. The student will learn a
systematic treatment routine for influencing
the energy pathways for the nervous,
endocrine, circulatory, respiratory
and musculoskeletal systems. This
course will provide the foundation
of knowledge that will enable the
graduate therapist to utilize the
practical, scientific and clinical
information presented in their massage
practice.
MG 211-CASE MANAGEMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL
PATHOLOGIES – UPPER BODY: 1 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, MG 11-114,,
MG 115, MG 121-124. Allow student
therapists to review common musculoskeletal
conditions that are frequently encountered
in clinical practice. Allow student
therapists to practice developing
treatment plans, applying massage
skills and practice clinical skills
they have learned in an integrated
manner.
MG 212-CASE MANAGEMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL
PATHOLOGIES – LOWER BODY: 1 credits.
Prerequisite: 101, MG 11-114,, MG
115, MG 121-124. Allow student therapists
to review common musculoskeletal conditions
that are frequently encountered in
clinical practice. Allow student therapists
to practice developing treatment plans,
applying massage skills and practice
clinical skills they have learned
in an integrated manner.
MG 221-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - TORSO:
2.25 credits. Prerequisite: OR 101,
OR 102, MG 111-114, MG 121-124. This
course includes lectures, which review
anatomy and related physiology, using
PowerPoint, anatomical models and
other media for comprehension of information.
Techniques are demonstrated in a step-by-step
fashion, and video is employed to
enhance visual learning. Demonstrations
and lectures are followed by hands-on
practice by students with instructor
supervision. Clinical information
is incorporated regarding NMT in practice
and various approaches to clinical
conditions.
MG 222-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - UPPER
EXTREMETIES: 2.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114, MG 121-124.
This course includes lectures, which
review anatomy and related physiology,
using PowerPoint, anatomical models
and other media for comprehension
of information. Techniques are demonstrated
in a step-by-step fashion, and video
is employed to enhance visual learning.
Demonstrations and lectures are followed
by hands-on practice by students with
instructor supervision. Clinical information
is incorporated regarding NMT in practice
and various approaches to clinical
conditions.
MG 223-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - LOWER
EXTREMETIES: 2.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114, MG 121-124.
This course includes lectures, which
review anatomy and related physiology,
using PowerPoint, anatomical models
and other media for comprehension
of information. Techniques are demonstrated
in a step-by-step fashion, and video
is employed to enhance visual learning.
Demonstrations and lectures are followed
by hands-on practice by students with
instructor supervision. Clinical information
is incorporated regarding NMT in practice
and various approaches to clinical
conditions.
MG 224-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - HEAD,
FACE, & NECK: 1.8 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114, MG 121-124.
This course includes lectures, which
review anatomy and related physiology,
using PowerPoint, anatomical models
and other media for comprehension
of information. Techniques are demonstrated
in a step-by-step fashion, and video
is employed to enhance visual learning.
Demonstrations and lectures are followed
by hands-on practice by students with
instructor supervision. Clinical information
is incorporated regarding NMT in practice
and various approaches to clinical
conditions.
MG 226-REHABILITATION PROTOCOLS:
1.6 credits. Prerequisite: OR 101.
Introduce the valuable use of rehabilitation
protocols in massage therapy such
as: strengthening, stretching, mobilization
exercises. This course provides the
foundation of knowledge that will
enable the graduate therapist to utilize
the practical, scientific and clinical
information presented in their massage
therapy practice.
MG 231-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY –
BASIC CHEMISTRY, INTEGUMENTARY AND
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMS: 1.25 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102. This
class explores the structure and function
of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover:
Basic Chemistry; Integumentary System;
Skeletal System and Muscular System.
In addition to learning all the facts,
emphasis is placed on clinical and
applied information relevant to the
massage therapist.
MG 232-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY -
THE SENSES, THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE
SYSTEMS: 1.5 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, OR 102. This class explores
the structure and function of the
human body in a system-by-system approach.
This course will cover: Nervous System;
Senses and Endocrine System. In addition
to learning all the facts, emphasis
is placed on clinical and applied
information relevant to the massage
therapist.
MG 233-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY -
THE BLOOD, THE HEART, AND THE VASCULAR
AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS: 1.5 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102. This
class explores the structure and function
of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover:
Blood; Heart; Vascular System and
Lymphatic System. In addition to learning
all the facts, emphasis is placed
on clinical and applied information
relevant to the massage therapist.
MG 234-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY -
BODY TEMPERATURE AND FLUIDS, AND THE
RESPIRATORY, DIGESTIVE, URINARY, AND
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS: 1.5 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102. This
class explores the structure and function
of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover:
Respiratory System; Digestive System;
Body Temperature; Urinary System;
Reproductive System and Fluid Electrolyte
and Acid Base Balance. In addition
to learning all the facts, emphasis
is placed on clinical and applied
information relevant to the massage
therapist.
MG 241-CLINICAL PATHOLOGY - INTEGUMENTARY,
MUSCULOSKELETAL, NERVOUS, AND CIRCULATORY
SYSTEMS: 1.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, OR 102. Provide students with
a fundamental understanding of common
dermatological disorders, common musculoskeletal
and neurological conditions, common
circulatory disorders, endangerment
sites and hygienic methods for massage
therapists.
MG 242-CLINICAL PATHOLOGY - DIGESTIVE,
ENDOCRINE, URINARY, AND REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEMS: 1.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, OR 102. Provide students with
a fundamental understanding of common
dermatological disorders, common disorders
of the lymph and immune systems, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, endocrine and
reproductive systems, endangerment
sites and hygienic methods for massage
therapists. Basic understanding of
alcoholism, cancer, fatigue, insomnia,
postoperative situations and substance
abuse.
MG 251-CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114.
This course is designed to assist
the student in developing their hands-on
skills in massage therapy as well
as their paperwork skills. The student
is expected to complete 15 hours of
massage, complete client history and
SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, and filing will
be practiced.
MG 252- CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114.
This course is designed to assist
the student in developing their hands-on
skills in massage therapy as well
as their paperwork skills. The student
is expected to complete 15 hours of
massage, complete client history and
SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, and filing will
be practiced.
MG 253- CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114.
This course is designed to assist
the student in developing their hands-on
skills in massage therapy as well
as their paperwork skills. The student
is expected to complete 15 hours of
massage, complete client history and
SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, and filing will
be practiced.
MG 254- CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, OR 102, MG 111-114.
This course is designed to assist
the student in developing their hands-on
skills in massage therapy as well
as their paperwork skills. The student
is expected to complete 15 hours of
massage, complete client history and
SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, filing will be practiced.
MG 256-COMMUNITY EVENT: .1 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, 102, MG 131.
Student to volunteer for public chair
massage. The student is to market
themselves through business cards
and flyers. Student will perform 15
minute chair massages for free. Student
can design their own “community event”
or choose from a selection posted
on Gwinnett College’s Community Event
Board.
MG 257-COMMUNITY EVENT: .1 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, 102, MG 131.
Student to volunteer for public chair
massage. The student is to market
themselves through business cards
and flyers. Student will perform 15
minute chair massages for free. Student
can design their own “community event”
or choose from a selection posted
on Gwinnett College’s Community Event
Board.
MG 258-COMMUNITY EVENT: .1 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, 102, MG 131.
Student to volunteer for public chair
massage. The student is to market
themselves through business cards
and flyers. Student will perform 15
minute chair massages for free. Student
can design their own “community event”
or choose from a selection posted
on Gwinnett College’s Community Event
Board.
MATHEMATICS
MT 103-BUSINESS MATH: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course will give the student
a review of basic mathematical operations
and their application to business
activities. Developing knowledge and
skill in the use of electronic ten-key
calculators is included.
MT 201-COLLEGE ALGEBRA: 3.5 credits.
Prerequisite: MT 103. This course
is an introduction to algebra and
covers equations, functions, graphing,
linear and quadratic equations.
MEDICAL STUDIES
MS 101-MEDICAL LAW & ETHICS: 2
credits. Prerequisite: None. This
course is designed to provide information
on the medical assistant's legal and
ethical responsibilities as it relates
to litigation, the office environment,
patient relations and jurisprudence.
MS 102-MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: None. Emphasis is placed
on root words, common medical abbreviations,
symbols, and prefixes/suffixes.
MS 103-PHARMACOLOGY: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
MT 103. Introduction to drug administration,
use of Physician's Desk Reference,
drug classifications, and the actions
and adverse effects on body systems.
MS 104-MEDICAL BOOKKEEPING: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 102. Basic bookkeeping
is studied including manual and computerized
systems. Emphasis is placed on practical
applications of patient scheduling,
billing, and record- keeping.
MS 105-MEDICAL LAB PROCEDURES I:
3 credits. Prerequisite: None. Triage
skills (vital signs, patient interviewing
and preparations), OB/GYN assistance,
care of the infant child, infection
control and barrier precautions are
studied. Minimum grade of “C” or better
needed to exit this course.
MS 107-FIRST AID & CPR: 1.5 credits.
Prerequisite: None. The student will
learn to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
on adults, infants and children, and
minor medical office first aid procedures.
Upon successful completion, the student
will have the skills to be certified
in CPR. Minimum grade of “C” or better
needed to exit this course.
MS 109-MEDICAL INSURANCE & CODING:
3 credits. Prerequisite: None. Both
ICD-9 and CPT coding will be taught
as well as Champus, Medicare, Medicaid,
Workers' Compensation, and private
insurance claims.
MS 112-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY:
4 credits. Prerequisite: MS 102. This
course covers the structure and functions
of the 12 body systems.
MS 205-MEDICAL LAB PROCEDURES: 3
credits. Prerequisite: MS 105. This
course concentrates on 12-lead electrocardiography;
sterile tray setup for minor office
surgical procedures; intramuscular,
intradermal, and subcutaneous injections.
Minimum grade of “C” or better needed
to exit this course.
MS 207-PHLEBOTOMY: 1.5 credits. Prerequisite:
MS 105. Students will learn to perform
venipuncture using the vacutainer,
syringe, and capillary methods. Minimum
of grade of “C” or better needed to
exit this course.
MS 208-DISEASES: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
None. The student learns basic information
about many common diseases including
testing procedures, recognizing signs
& symptoms, and prevention.
MS 209-ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING I:
3 credits. Prerequisite: MS 102, MS
109, MS 112. ICD-9 and CPT coding
is applied to examples to simulate
the professional coding experience.
MS 210-MEDICAL INSURANCE & CODING:
3 credits. Prerequisite: MS 209. Continuations
of coding practices and principles
to prepare the student with the skills
necessary to sit for the National
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
exam..
MS 215-MEDICAL LAB PROCEDURES: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: MS 105. Introduction
to clinical laboratory, including
basic hematology, serology and microbiology.
Colon procedures and radiology are
also covered. Students will perform
common reagent tests, hematocrit,
glucometer tests and sedimentation
rate as well as physical, chemical
and microscopic urinalysis. Minimum
grade of “C” or better needed to exit
this course.
MS 220-EXTERNSHIP: 8 credits. Prerequisite:
All medical classes completed or substantially
completed and all clinical classes
completed with Director of Education
and/or President approval. The students
will put all of their learning to
the test in a real world setting.
The students work 240 hours in a typical
medical assistant setting. The externship
is required to be completed in the
student’s last quarter.
MS 251-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All medical classes completed or substantially
completed with Director of Education
and/or President approval. The students
will put all their learning to the
test in a real world setting. The
student must complete a minimum of
120 hours in a typical medical office
setting. The externship is required
to be completed in the student’s last
quarter.
OFFICE PROCEDURES
OP 220-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All secretarial classes completed
or substantially complete with Instructor/Director
of Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her
learning to the test in a real world
setting. The student must complete
a minimum of 120 hours in a typical
office setting. The externship is
required to be completed in the student’s
last quarter.
OP 221-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/OFFICE
PROCEDURES: 3.5 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course transitions the
student from student to employee and
concludes with a mock job interview.
Work ethics, job search, resume writing,
application completion, job interview
skills and continuing education are
emphasized. Also, provides students
with basic training in records management
and telephone techniques.
ORIENTATION STUDIES
OR 101-ORIENTATION 1: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
None. The Orientation I class is designed
to introduce the student to the basic
terminology, muscles, bones and Swedish
hands-on strokes that the student
will need to begin classes in Massage
Therapy.
OR 102-ORIENTATION 2: 1.65 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, MG 111-114,
MG 121-124. The Orientation 201 class
is designed to introduce the student
to basic Anatomy and Physiology, NMT
trigger points, basic background and
theories and an orientation into Clinic
practicum.
PSYCHOLOGY
PY 111-INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY:
4.5 credits. Prerequisite: None. This
course introduces the student to the
science of psychology. The student
will acquire the basic knowledge and
understanding of human behavior, the
mental process and how they affect
everyday human interactions.
SCIENCE
SC 211-PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: MT 103. This course
enables students to understand and
gain a conceptual awareness of the
science around us in our everyday
lives.
SPEECH
SP 201-INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING:
4.5 credits. Prerequisite: None. This
course exposes the student to the
basic elements of many types of verbal
and nonverbal communication, thus
preparing the student for speaking
in front of other people. Emphasis
is placed on the many different types
of speeches and how to present them
effectively.
KEYBOARDING/TYPING
TP 111-KEYBOARDING/ TYPING I: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: None. This course is
designed as an introduction to basic
typing skills. It presents the student
with the challenges of basic computer
skills and mastering the keyboard.
Minimum typing speed of 20 words per
minute required to exit course.
TP 112-KEYBOARDING/TYPING II: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111. This course
is designed to continue the development
of typing and a working knowledge
of document development. It presents
the student with challenges of accuracy
and speed, letter styles, memorandums
and reports. An introduction and/or
review of word processing is presented
based on the needs of the students.
A minimum of 30 words per minute required
to exit course.
TP 113-KEYBOARDING/TYPING III: 3
credits. Prerequisite: TP 112. This
course is designed to increase the
student's typing speed with accuracy
and reinforce the student's skills
in the following areas: formatting
tables, generating reports, administrative
and employment communications, and
mastery of business forms. A review
of word processing formats and commands
is presented to ensure success with
the documents. A minimum of 40 words
per minute required to exit course.
TP 114-KEYBOARDING/TYPING IV: 3 credits.
Prerequisites: TP 113. This course
is designed for the student to apply
his/her knowledge and skill to different
environments. Each simulation will
demonstrate the student's abilities
and stress the importance of meeting
deadlines. The student will be challenged
with various tasks and responsibilities
as if he/she were working in that
particular office environment. A review
of word processing formats and commands
is presented to ensure success with
the documents. A minimum of 50 words
per minute required to exit course.
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