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This course includes studies of the circulatory system and performance of proper techniques using standard
precautions for these blood collections: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin punctures,
butterfly needles, blood cultures, and specimen collections from adults, children and infants. Emphasis is on
infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling,
processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics and terminology. Students will practice skills on manikins
and each other. All students are responsible for informing TVCC of any personal medical conditions that
would put other students at risk during live blood draw clinical experiences.
Students are required to sign a Medical Training Consent form acknowledging that they agree to participate
in medical at-risk tasks related to training.
This course is the first of two courses required to meet the requirements for national certification as a
phlebotomist. Certification eligibility includes semester grades of A or B for both phlebotomy courses and
the student must document a literacy level of 10th grade on a TVCC approved test. Lab fees: $95 (includes
lab supplies, drug testing and liability insurance).
POFI 1104 Computer Fundamentals (1-1-0-0)
(Course Syllabus contains specific information and
requirements)
This is a lecture course held in a computer lab.
Basic computer applications specific to business-related software. Emphasis on the concurrent
development of office skills and computer knowledge. This is a hybrid course with teacher/student
interaction and independent student work
POFM 1317 Medical Administrative Support (Front Office)
(3-2-3-0) (Course syllabus contains specific
information and requirements.)
Prerequisite: Must: provide an acceptable criminal history background check; and, students must be capable
of college level academic work.
Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, personnel and medical records
creation and maintenance, telephone communications, introduction to coding, billing, collecting,
introduction to electronic medical records and third party reimbursement. Emphasis is on customer
service, accuracy and attention to detail. May be offered as a hybrid course with instructor/student
interaction and online instruction. Computer/web access required. Lab Fee: $95.
POFT 1120 Job Search Skills (1-1-1-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific requirements)
This is a lecture/lab course.
This course includes skills to seek and obtain employment: resume preparation, interviewing skills, job
search, retaining employment. This course is often scheduled to meet four times on Fridays, only. General
lab fee only.
PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY
NURA 1301. Nurse Aide for Health Care (3-2-4-0)
Corequisites: NURA 1407, HPRS 1105, 1106, NUPC 1320, 1125, 1291 and 1164
Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long term care facilities. Topics
include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in
maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the healthcare
team, restorative services, mental health and social services needs. Lab fee.
NURA 1407. Body Systems. (4-3-4-0)
Corequisites: NURA 1401, HPRS 1105, 1106, NUPC 1320, 1125, 1291, and 1164
A basic study of the structures and functions of the human body. Lab fee.
NUPC 1164. Practicum – Patient Care Assistant/Aide. (1-0-0-7)
Corequisites: NURA 1301, l407, HPRS 1105, 1106, NUPC 1320, 1125 and 1291
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college and student. Lab fee: $52. Lab fee includes liability insurance premium and drug
screening. Fee is subject to change if insurance premium changes.
