Health Sciences degree programs consist of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. The limited enrollment courses are offered during the technical portion of the program that includes clinical, practicum, or professional practice experience. The technical section of a program has restrictions on the number of students that may start the limited enrollment courses each term (or year), based on space availability and accreditor guidelines, for example, objective quantitative factors. As a result of this limited class size, there may be a waiting period between completion of the prerequisites and other program requirements for entry into the limited enrollment courses, and the start of those courses. Some programs have instituted a competitive selection process for entry to the limited enrollment/restricted courses. To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the Applicant Information packet found on the Health Sciences webpage: http://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/hs/
This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: The first course in a two-semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. Topics include introductory terminology, biochemistry, cells, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system and the endocrine system. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT 0100 or MAT 0600 or MAT 1130
Corequisites: BIO 1147
Description: Lab for the first course in a two semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body.
Corequisites: BIO 1141
Description: In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics. Note: Students who have not successfully completed the pre-requisites listed can register for ENG 1101 together with the co-requisite course ENG 0101 - English Composition I Booster.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score)
Description: Solve health science applications; convert within and between metric, household and apothecary systems; read and interpret health science labels and graphs; calculate and apply statistical concepts; solve problems involving parenteral, pediatric and/or intravenous administration and dosage calculations. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Notes: Students should contact their Academic Advisor to discuss the recommended MAT course. Choose from MAT 1130, MAT 1450 or any Mathematics, Statistic & Logic elective from the approved Ohio Transfer 36 list. View electives at: http://www.sinclair.edu/ot36
Prerequisites: MAT 0050 or Other (Satisfactory score on math placement test)
Description: General principles of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, actions and effects presented according to conventional drug classification with emphasis on the prototype of each class; for registered nursing and medical assistant technology students but may be of interest to other allied health students or general studies students majoring in biological sciences. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Prerequisites: BIO 1121 or BIO 1141 or BIO 2211
Term hours subtotal:
13
Description: The second course in a two-semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. Topics include the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, metabolism, the urinary system, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance and the reproductive system. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 1141
Corequisites: BIO 1248
Description: Lab for the second course in a two-semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body.
Corequisites: BIO 1242
Description: Advanced placement for RN pathway containing the first year nursing concepts and exemplars of health and illness across the lifespan. Uses knowledge from preceeding nursing education, or military equivalent training, and general education courses to care for individuals, families and populations experiencing heath issues across the lifespan. Focuses on RN scope of practice, clinical judgement, and refinement of psychomotor skills. Total clock hours for theory: 37.5; Total planned clinical hours: 112.5; Total planned lab hours: 37.5; Clinical and lab hours combined: 150.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall and Spring only.
Prerequisites: BIO 1141 and ALH 2202 and ENG 1101 and MAT 1130 and Restricted to Majors and Other (Approved by ALH Dept Chair and ALH 2202 faculty for students to take BIO 1141 and ALH 2202 concurrently)
Corequisites: NSG 1750
Description: Using LPN or military equivalent experience as a base, students learn about the scope and practice of the registered nursing profession. Examines the role of the nurse in the health care team including communication and collaboration. Applies legal, ethical, and safety principles to the practice of nursing. Explores current federal and state laws, practice standards and organizational regulations that impact healthcare delivery and nursing practice. Identifies the importance of economic resources, ethical principles, and evidence-based practice in improving quality and safety to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a variety of healthcare settings. Ohio LPN license or military training transcripts, or military rank equivalency required. A minimum of 25 class hours. This is a blended course containing both face-to-face and online elements.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall and Spring only.
Prerequisites: BIO 1141 and ALH 2202 and ENG 1101 and MAT 1130 and Restricted to Majors and Other (Permission from ALH Dept. Chair and ALH 2202 faculty for students to take BIO 1141 and ALH 2202 concurrently)
Corequisites: NSG 1700
Term hours subtotal:
13
Description: Integrates nursing concepts and utilizes the nursing process to plan and provide nursing care to individuals and families experiencing complex physiologic and psychosocial health issues across the lifespan. Develops care competencies to enhance patient outcomes in a variety of settings. Total clock hours for theory: 37.5; Total planned clinical hours: 112.5; total planned lab hours: 37.5; Clinical and lab hours combined: 150 hours.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall and Spring only.
Prerequisites: NSG 1600 and NSG 1650 or NSG 1700 and NSG 1750 and Restricted to Majors
Description: Facilitates development of leadership and management skills, with an emphasis on prioritization, delegation, supervision, and collaboration with the health care team. A minimum of 25 class hours. This is a blended course containing both face-to-face and online elements.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall and Spring only.
Prerequisites: NSG 1600 and NSG 1650 or NSG 1700 and NSG 1750 and Restricted to Majors
Description: Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.
Term hours subtotal:
12
Description: Synthesizes professional nursing and health and illness concepts to manage and plan collaborative care for individuals and families in a variety of settings. Facilitates the transition from student to beginning associate degree nurse, managing the care of a group of patients with the healthcare team. Total clock hours for theory: 37.5; Total planned clinical hours: 150; Total planned lab hours: 37.5; Clinical and lab hours combined: 187.5.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall and Spring only.
Prerequisites: NSG 2400 and NSG 2450 and Restricted to Majors
Description: University-parallel course covering topics such as history and systems of psychology, behavioral research methods, physiology of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, cognition, personality, lifespan development, gender, social psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, mental disorders and therapies.
Term hours subtotal:
11