Course Description: An introduction to practical nursing and the roles of the practical nurse as well as profession and client related concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and an introduction to the nursing process provides a framework for decision making.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: The evolving role of the practical nurse in the health-care system. Essential techniques for success as a practical nursing student.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation, cardiac output and tissue perfusion, regulation and metabolism, and integument. Principles of pre and post-operative care and IV therapy are also addressed.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and Summer semester for the part-time programs.
Course Description: Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, and children. Emphasis is placed on care of the pregnant woman and newborn, normal growth and development, and common pediatric disorders.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full-time program and the Fall semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: An introduction to the skills required to practice nursing. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and the student is given the opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a clinical laboratory setting. Students are also given an opportunity to practice application of the nursing process to client-related situations.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Course schedule will vary during the week of September 8-12, 2025 due to Kansas State Fair clinical activities.
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients with common medical/surgical health alterations. The clinical laboratory experience provides the student an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts from Nursing Care of Adults I and implement safe client care in selected settings.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time and part-time program.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time and part-time program.
Course Description: An introduction to the principles of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on nursing care related to safe calculation and administration of medications to clients across the life span.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: Explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the client with a mental health disorder.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full and part-time programs.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full and part-time programs.
Course Description: A survey of the fundamental principles of behavior including physiological, perceptual, historical, methodological, learning, memory, development, motivational, emotional, social and applied perspectives.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid class - additional classwork to be completed online. Textbook provided. High School students only.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: NEWTON HS STUDENTS ONLY, BLACK DAYS, TEXTBOOK PROVIDED BY FREE TEXTBOOK PROGRAM.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HALSTEAD HS STUDENTS ONLY. TEXTBOOK PROVIDED BY FREE TEXTBOOK PROGRAM.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler High School students only. Textbook supplied to student.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler High School Students Only. Textbook Supplied to Student.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Salina South High School students only. Textbook provided. Class meets on Green days, Block 1, 7:45 AM - 9:10 AM.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Salina South High School students only. Textbook provided. Class meets on Green days, Block 3, 9:15 AM - 10:40 AM.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Salina Central High School students only. Textbook provided. Class meets on White days, Block 6, 10:45 AM - 12:40 PM.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Smoky Valley High School students only. Hybrid class - additional classwork to be completed online. Textbook provided.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: HESSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. TEXTBOOK PROVIDED BY FREE TEXTBOOK PROGRAM.
Course Description: Psychological principles applied to everyday living with an emphasis on self-understanding and on building successful relationships.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: A survey of the theories of and current research into the psychological development of individuals from birth to death focusing on the progressive changes experienced in the physical, cognitive and social-emotional domains of life.
Course Notes: PS100 General Psychology.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: An examination of psychoanalytic, behavioral, trait, cognitive, humanistic and other contemporary theories of human personality including personality research, assessment and applications.
Course Notes: PS100 General Psychology with grade of C or higher.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Mental abnormalities and minor maladjustments, their causes and methods of treatment; an approach to understanding one's self.
Course Notes: PS100 General Psychology.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Advanced anatomy of the musculoskeletal systems of the body; overview of the structure and movement of the human body including basic joint structure, muscles, muscular origins, insertions, innervations, articular function and structure; segmental length, girth and volume measurements.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Basic health care skills used in physical therapy including practice in activities of daily living, use of assistive and adaptive devices, gait and locomotion training, wheelchair management and range of motion as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Development of basic therapy skills in physical therapy using modalities including heat and cold techniques, hydrotherapy, fluid therapy, paraffin, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared light,iontophoresis,phonophoresis, TENS, biofeedback, diagnostic test and massage; interpersonal communication skills, patient interactions and time management.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Basic principles of therapeutic exercise including planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating programs for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Initial opportunity to implement a variety of physical therapy treatment plans; orientation to the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant with supervised contact with clients having physical dysfunctions.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Full-time for 3-4 weeks.
Course Description: The history of physical therapy, legal and ethical issues and the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant; structure and organization of the health care system in general, as well introduction to the role and purpose of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); instruction for appropriate documentation required to meet guidelines for the facility, and third party payers as well other vested parties; introduction to interpersonal communication skills, cultural diversity, disab ility awareness and professional behavior.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: The earth's structural and dynamic features, materials of the earth, processes and a brief history of the earth.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Requires proctored exams.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Requires proctored exams.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Class requires proctored exams.