240 Northwest Mall Houston, Texas Catalog Addenda

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1 240 Northwest Mall Houston, Texas Catalog Addenda Effective February 5, 2015

2 The College of Health Care Professions 240 Northwest Mall, Houston, Texas ADDENDUM A- Holiday Schedule / Hours of Operation Supplement to School Catalog HOLIDAY AND BREAK SCHEDULE (In most instances holidays that are observed on a scheduled class day will require a mandatory Friday makeup day as indicated below. Failure to attend the make-up day will result in an absence for the day which will be counted towards the cumulative absences for attendance.) Holiday Date(s) observed Make-Up Day Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 27-28, 2014 Nov 21, 2014* Holiday Break Dec 24, 2014 Jan 2, 2015 n/a Martin Luther King s Birthday Jan 19, 2015 Friday, Jan 23, 2015 Memorial Day May 25, 2015 Friday, May 29, th of July Week Break June 29- July 3, 2015 n/a Labor Day Sept 7, 2015 Friday, Sept 11, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 26-27, 2015 Friday, Nov 20, 2015 Holiday Break Dec 24, 2015 Jan 1, 2016 Friday, Dec 18, 2015 * Day classes only Break Schedule (Modular 4 Week Day Schedule) Phlebotomy Technician Sterile Processing Technician Break Schedule (Modular 7 ½ Week Evening Schedule) DA, MA, MAA, LMRT-Cert, MCBHIT, PFT November 24-26, 2014 November 26, 2014 December 22-23, 2014 Business Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The office is not open on weekends. All business transactions should be handled during business hours. Education, Externship, and Placement Department Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. The office is not open weekends. Instructors are available after 2:30pm for remedial and tutoring by appointment only. The College of Health Care Professions is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas The information contained in this supplement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Eric Bing, CEO Revised September 2014

3 (AUS) 6505 Airport Blvd., Suite 102 Austin, Texas (DAL) 8390 LBJ Frwy, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas (FW) 4248 North Frwy Fort Worth, Texas (NW)(NW- Online) 240 NW Mall, Houston, Texas (SA) 4738 NW. Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas (SW) 7322 Southwest Frwy, Suite 110 Houston, Texas ADDENDUM B Tuition and Fee Schedule Addendum to School Catalog Effective date July 1, 2014 A registration fee which is calculated as part of the total program cost is due at the time of enrollment. All tuition payments must be made before completion of a program, unless other arrangements have been made via the enrollment agreement or finance plan. Each student will receive an enrollment agreement, which will outline the payment schedule. The College has the right to charge a student/graduate a $25.00 late fee in the event his/her monthly payment(s) should become delinquent more than 4 business days. Students must be current on monthly payments to begin externship. Students who are not current on monthly payments by the completion of classroom training may be delayed in beginning their externship. For more details on this policy, see the catalog regarding externship attendance. Transcripts and certificates of completion are not issued to graduates until all monies due the College have been paid in full. In the event that a student does not meet the terms of the enrollment agreement or finance plan, the College will negotiate an alternative payment plan. If the student does not meet the terms of the alternative plan, the student s account will be turned over to a collection agency or sold to a bank. The following are the costs for each program: Dental Assistant Certificate Program (NW, SA, SW, AUS, DAL, FW) Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Degree Program (NW, AUS, SA, FW) Health Care Management AAS Degree Program (NW online) Health Care Management BS Degree Program (NW online) Health Information Management AAS Degree Program (NW online) Health Informatics BS Degree Program (NW online) Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks/eBooks: Tuition Total Program Cost Day Program $16, $17, $ $39, $39, $28, $28, $52, $52, $31, $31, $52, $52, Evening Program $15, $15,300.00

4 Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist Certificate Program (NW, SA, SW, AUS, DAL, FW) Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist AAS Degree Program (DAL, FW, AUS) Massage Therapy Certificate Program (NW, FW) Medical Assistant Certificate Program (NW, SA, SW, AUS, DAL, FW) Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Program (NW, SA, SW, AUS, DAL, FW) Medical Assistant AAS Degree Program (NW online) Medical Coding and Billing Health Information Technology Certificate Program (NW, SA, SW, AUS, DAL, FW) Medical Office Specialist AAS Degree Program (NW online) Nursing (VN to ADN) - AAS Degree Program (NW hybrid program) Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate Program (NW, AUS, FW) Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program (AUS, SA) Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Books/Printed Materials: Lab Fee: Total Program Cost: Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks/eBooks: Tuition Total Program Cost Textbooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks/eBooks: Tuition Total Program Cost Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks: Total Program Cost Textbooks: Total Program Cost Day Program $ $24, $25, $ $29, $29, $ $ $ $10, $10, Day Program $16, $17, $13, $13, $28, $28, Day Program $16, $17, $28, $28, $41, $42, $ $12, $12, $10, $10, Evening Program $ $22, $22, Evening Program $15, $15, Evening Program $15, $15,300.00

5 Radiological Science Education BS Degree Program (NW online) Radiological Science Management BS Degree Program (NW online) Radiologic Technology Completion Program AAS Degree Program (NW online) Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program (NW, SA) Surgical Technology Program- AAS Degree Program (NW and SA hybrid program) Vocational Nurse Certificate Program (NW only) Other Charges Repeat Course Fees Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost Textbooks: Total Program Cost Textbooks/eBooks: Total Program Cost: Textbooks: Tuition Total Program Cost Transcript Copy: Late Payment Fee: Certificate Program (First repeated course) Certificate Program (Any additional repeated course(s)) AAS and BS Degree Programs $29, $29, $29, $29, $19, $19, $14, $15, $34, $35, $ $29, $30, $5.00 $25.00 $ $ Cost per Credit Online Program Optional Charges Laptop Computer Software $ $ The College of Health Care Professions is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin Texas The information contained in this addendum is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Eric Bing, CEO

6 THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS 240 Northwest Mall, Houston, Texas ADDENDUM C Faculty and Staff Supplement to School Catalog dated July 2014 Revised July 1, 2014 CORPORATE Name Eric Bing Karen Bryant Karen Bryant Bill Kohlhoff Dr. S. David Vaillancourt Kendria White Sylwia Trzesniowska Dave Urcinoli Position Chief Executive Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief Financial Officer Senior VP of Accreditation and Compliance VP of Academic Affairs VP of Career Services Corporate Director of Financial Aid Director of Information Technology Terri Lowery Campus President Full-time Kellie Herrin Director of Education Full-time Stacy Shaffer-Gray Evening Coordinator Part-time Greg Williams Director of Admissions Full-time John McMillan, Jr. Admissions Representative Full-time Jacqueline Gonzalez Admissions Representative Full-time Tawwab Mubarak Admissions Representative Full-time Troy Fisher Admissions Representative Full-time Matthew McGee Admissions Representative Full-time Elena Lopez Admissions Representative Full-time Peter Perez Admissions Representative Full-time Kimberly Sonnier Admissions Representative Full-time Chrystal McDonald Admissions Representative Full-time Shanyse Anderson Receptionist Day Full-time Shanequa Cormier Receptionist/Financial Aid Assistant Full-time Melanie Hines Financial Aid Manager Full-time Sandra Ayala Financial Aid Administrator Full-time Ivorie Love Financial Aid Administrator Full-time Yessica Galindo Financial Aid Administrator Full-time Mathea William LMRT Clinical Coordinator Full-time Sandra Burk Registrar Full-time Cynthia Barrancotto Librarian Full-time Dennis Monien Career Services Coordinator Full-time Debbie Veltcamp Career Services Coordinator Full-time Sharon Jourdan Clinical Coordinator Full-time Jacqueline Brown Student Services Coordinator Full-time

7 GROUND CAMPUS STAFF Faculty Name Position Full/Part Education/Credentials Pedro Estrella Instructor, LMRT, Part Bronx Community College, Radiography AAS Syed Imaduddin Instructor, DMU Full Osmania University, MBBA, UDS, Houston, ARDMS AB/OB Mei Zhang Instructor, DMU Part University of New South Wales,MS Biopharmaceuticals, ARDMS AB/OB, RVT Nablia Mason Instructor, DMU Part Beirut Arab University, psychology/philosophy, University of Phoenix, Psychology Bo Zhou Instructor, DMU Part China Medical University, Bachelor of Preventative Medicine, AHCP, DMU Cert ARDMS: AB, OB/GYN Bernardo Casteneda Program Director DA Full El Salvador University, DDS Maritza Villanueva Instructor, DA Part University of Carabobo, Venezuela,DDS Stacy Roberts Instructor, DA Part Astrodome Dental LaKeisha Davis Program Director, MA-MCB/HIT Full DeVry University-Health Care Management Bachelors Degree Texas School of Business, Medical Assistant Carlos DeJesus Instructor, MCB Part Monroe College, NJ, AAPC, AHIMA member Yaima Melendrez Garcia Instructor, LVN Part American Intercontinental Un, MBA; Faculty of Medical Science, Bachelor of Medicine Francisco Rengifo Instructor, MA & ST Part Metropolitan University-Medical Doctor-1981 Sabrina Ambroise Instructor, MAA Part Texas Southern University, MPA University of Houston, BS Certified Medical Administrative Assistant-NHA. Diana Galvan Instructor, MA Part Ashworth College, AAS Healthcare Management Linda Hill Program Director, ST Full American Intercontinental University, CST Robert Kelly Clinical Coordinator, Full San Jacinto College, CST ST Laura Monthy Instructor ST Part San Jacinto College, CST Dorothy Crosby Clinical Instructor Part Houston Community College, CST Ron Kerr Program Director, Full San Jacinto College AAS RT, ARRT LMRT Angela Ferguson Instructor, LMRT Part Houston Community College AAS, LMRT, ARRT Wanda Spratt Program Director, VN Full California State University, MSN Lori Cama Instructor, VN Full Texas Tech University, MSN Velma Lynn Bailey Instructor, VN Full University of Phoenix-BSN, Illinois Central College-MSN Anna Marie Johnson Instructor, VN Full Lafayette Regional Institute, Nursing Stephen Tolliver Instructor, PFT Full Texas A & M University, BS Psychology,CPT Amer Qatanani Instructor, PFT Part United Nations Jordan University, BS Van Holland University, Post Grad-Sports Methods Mitchell Dane Program Director, Full European Institute of Massage Sonnier Massage Therapy Nicole Hinton- Instructor, MA Part Touro University International, Bachelors Health Education Steptoe James Reagan Davis Instructor, Massage Therapy Part Houston Baptist University-B.S. Botany American College of Acupuncture-Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine Academy of Health Care Professions Alfred Jackson Instructor, Massage Therapy Part Katy Jimenez Instructor, LMRT Part Academy of Health Care Professions Holly Haynes Instructor, VN Full Lone Star College, Associates in Nursing University of Texas Arlington-BSN Wendy Cockron Program Director, LVN-RN Full University of Texas-Tyler, MSN

8 HOUSTON NORTH LOOP ONLINE DIVISION STAFF Adams, Brittany Admissions Advisor Full Time Alba, Mark Financial Aid Manager Full Time Barrett, Craig Director of Military and Veterans Affairs Full Time Bass, Tamika Assistant VP of Admissions Full Time Bing, Eric CEO, Online Division Full Time Blackburn, Benjamin Admissions Advisor Full Time Brown, Alan Senior Lead Trainer Full Time Cantave, Jean Admissions Advisor Full Time Chargois, Joseph Student Services Advisor Full Time Chargois, Tina Financial Aid Administrator Full Time Chesser, Jason Admission Advisor Full Time Christensen, Paula Admissions Advisor Full Time Garcia, Margarita Registrar/ Office Manager Full Time Garza, Sylvia Admissions Advisor Full Time Guillory, Evan Student Services Advisor Full Time Hamby, Brian Admissions Advisor Full Time Hamilton, Brandon Financial Aid Administrator Full Time Hernandez, Nydia Financial Aid Administrator Full Time Holcombe, Randy Student Services Advisor Supervisor Full Time Holcombe, Sue Admissions Advisor Full Time Houston, Annisha Admissions Advisor Full Time Joseph-Yates, Carol Admissions Advisor Full Time McCoy, Lauren Admissions Advisor Full Time Middleton, Dameon Career Services Director Full Time Mouton, Joshua Admissions Advisor Full Time Squyres, Ann LMS Administrator / Instructional Technologist Full Time Turner, Vivian Director of Business Development Full Time Williams, Candice Student Services Advisor Full Time Williamson, Yolanda Admissions Advisor Full Time

9 HOUSTON NORTH LOOP ONLINE DIVISION FACULTY Faculty Name Position Full/Part Education/Credentials Barraford, Maureen HCM Part Time BS Palm Beach Atlantic University; AAS Middlesex Community College Bohn, John MA Part Time M.D. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine; BS University of Wisconsin Burkhalter, Sarah HITM/MA Part Time Ph.D. & MS The University of Texas Austin Part Time JD Thomas M. Cooley Law school; BS Oklahoma State Cudjoe, Aundrea HCM University Darwin Scott, Kimberly HITM Part Time MA University of Phoenix; BS Northwood University Degrate, Tarrin HITM Part Time MA University of Phoenix; BS Texas State University Dewalt, Serina MA Part Time MA TX Womens University; BS Prairie A&M University; Certified Case Mananger; CPR & AED Certified Ferguson, Derrick HCM Part Time JD South Texas College of Law; BSN U.T.M.B School of Nursing Ferrier, Calvin HITM/MA Part Time MA Renesselear Polythetic Institute Fisher, George HITM Part Time MA Keller Graduate School of Mgt; BS Texas State University; RHIA Flagg, Catina MA Part Time MBS Ashford University; Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Hargrove, Diana HITM/MA Part Time BS Miles College; AAS Sullivan; Education Tech Certificate American Intercontinental University Head, Aldrena HITM Part Time MS Grambling State University; BS Louisiana Tech University; RHIA; AIIM Electronic Records Certified Hunter, Byron HITM Part Time MS Yale University; BS Dillard University Ihekere, RoShawna HITM Part Time BS Texas State University; RHIA Jantz, Kristina MA Part Time MS University of Houston in Humanities and Biological Sciences Jimmerson, Yvette HITM Part Time MS University of Phoenix; BS Dallas Baptist University; AAS Dallas Baptist University; RHIT Jones, Lance HITM Part Time BS & AAS University of Phoenix; CPC Certified Kazeem, Chantee MA Part Time MS & BS Prairie View A&M University Maldonado, Melissa MA Part Time MS Liberty University; BS Marymount Manhattan College Malone Hicks, Evelyn HITM Part Time MBA University of Houston Clear Lake; BSN University of Texas Miller, Valerie MA Part Time MS Capella University; BS Concordia University Montoya, Sara HCM Part Time MS & BS University of Texas at Austin Pace, Ramonica HITM Part Time BS Texas Southern University Reese, Karen HITM Part Time MS Amberton University Sette-Roach, Zara HITM Part Time JD Quinnipac University, School of Law; MPS SUNY Stony Brook; BS SUNY Potsdam Shrader, Virginia Gen Ed Part Time MS Fordham University; BS & AAS Florida State University Stewart, Michelle MA Part Time MBA University of Phoenix; BS Troy University; Diploma, Medical Coding & Billing Penn Foster Career School; Certificate Professional Meditation Lakewood College Swanson, Kyle MA Part Time D.C Chiropractic College West; Board Certified Chiropractor Thompson, Stephanie HITM/MA Part Time M.Ed University of West Georgia; BS Elon University Part Time MA National Louis University; BS National Illinois Toppel, Hollie MA University

10 Zelenak, Erika Gen Ed Part Time MS University of Texas; BS Texas State University Mushett, Cynthia Gen Ed Part Time MS & BS University of Virginia Part Time Jones, Patricia HITM HITM/GEN Part Time McCurry, Brandon ED MS & BS University of Texas Part Time James, Roderick Gen Ed MS Grand Canyon University; BS Judson College; AAS Rock Valley College Ph.D. & MS in Electrical Engineering- University of Missouri; BS University of the West Indies Lofton, Crystal HITM Part Time MS & BS The University of Texas at Arlington Navarro, Juan HCM Part Time BS Ashford University Fanniel, Michael GEN ED Part Time BS Texas Southern University; MAR Liberty University Sustaita, Arturo HCM Part Time AAS Ramussen College Norris, Kim GEN ED Part Time BS University of Phoenix; AAS University of Phoenix Finke, Cristal HITM Part Time MS Walden University Peka, Juanita MA-Labs Part Time BS University of Phoenix, Everest Institute Eady, Ann DOE Full Time Doctorate of Medicine- St. Christopher s College of Medicine Louisiana State University Cone, Bret PD/RT Full Time MBA Wayland Baptist University; BS Midwestern State University Full Time M.Ed- & BBA American InterContinental Univ; AAS Ashworth University; Certificate in Medical Assistant Galvan,Val Hargest Voc. & Tech. College Walker, Lakeshia McCleveland, Rickey PD/HCM Online Faculty Coordinator- HITM PD/HITM Full Time Full Time BS Texas Southern University; RHIA MBA South University; BS Texas Southern University; RHIA Thierry, Jacqueline PD/MA Full Time MS University of Phoenix; BS University of St.Thomas The College of Health Care Professions is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas The information contained in this supplement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Revised September 2014 Eric Bing, CEO

11 THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS 240 Northwest Mall, Houston, Texas ADDENDUM D 2014 Programmatic Start Schedule Supplement to School Catalog Day Schedule DENTAL ASSISTANT, MEDICAL ASSISTANT MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) Evening Schedule DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM, MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL ULTRASOUND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SEMESTER START SEMESTER END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Semester Start Date) * * * * - Term date ONLY no new student enrollments

12 Day Schedule LIMITED MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATE MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) Evening Schedule LIMITED MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATE MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date)

13 MODULE START Day Schedule MASSAGE THERAPY MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) MODULE START Evening Schedule MASSAGE THERAPY MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date)

14 SEMESTER START VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM SEMESTER END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Start Date) HOUSTON NORTH LOOP CAMPUS Full Online and Hybrid Programs Hybrid Program DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - AAS DEGREE PROGRAM SEMESTER START SEMESTER END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Semester Start Date) Full Online HEALTH AND MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AAS Degree Program MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date)

15 Full Online HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AAS Degree Program MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST AAS Degree Program MEDICAL ASSISTANT AAS Degree Program MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) Full Online HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AAS Degree Program MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) SEMESTER START Hybrid Program NURSING (LVN to RN) AAS DEGREE PROGRAM SEMESTER END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Start Date) * * /13/ * * * Start of a new module - no new students

16 Full Online RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY COMPLETION PROGRAM AAS Degree MODULE START MODULE END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Module Start Date) SEMESTER START Hybrid Program SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY AAS DEGREE PROGRAM SEMESTER END ESTIMATED GRADUATION (For Corresponding Start Date) /13/ The College of Health Care Professions is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin Texas The information contained in this supplement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Eric Bing, CEO Revised September 15, 2014

17 Catalog Addendum Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate of Applied Science Degree Program (Offered at Houston-NW Online only) Program Description: The Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate of Applied Science Degree bridge program at The College of Health Care Professions was created to provide the student with a broad overview of the administrative aspects of healthcare. The focus of the program is to prepare students with general education and didactic theory necessary to bridge the gap from an allied health diploma level to the Associate of Applied Science degree. Courses also provide the students with the opportunity to demonstrate effective communication, customer relations and organizational and administrative skills. The program includes a Core Bridge Credit, five general education courses and three core courses. Upon completion of the program students are eligible for entry level administrative positions such as Medical office managers, Executive medical, administrative assistants, Admissions coordinators, Medical record managers, and a variety of entry level administrative positions in Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing homes, Assisted living facilities, Medical offices, Insurance companies, Rehab facilities, Surgery centers This program is delivered 100% online Program length: 32 additional weeks after the completion of a900-hour allied health certificate or diploma program Program Outline General Education Credits POFT103 Interpersonal Communication Skills... 3 ENGL101 English Composition... 3 POFM114 College Math... 3 PSYT101 Introduction to Psychology... 3 POFT201 Business Communication and Report Writing... 3 General Education (15 semester credit hours) 15 Core Requirements AHBC300 Allied Health Core Bridge Credit BUSG101 Introduction to Business... 3 HRPO106 Human Resource Management LTCA105 Principles of Management and Leadership... 3 Total Core Requirements (45 semester credit hours) 45 Total Credits Required for Graduation 60

18 Program Sequence LECTURE LAB EXTERN TOTAL SEMESTER MODULE I POFT 103 Interpersonal and Communication Skills ENGL 101 English Composition MODULE II POFM114 College Mathematics PSYT 101 Introduction to Psychology MODULE III LTCA105 Principles of Management and BUSG101 Introduction Leadership to Business MODULE IV HRPO106 Human Resources Management POFT201 Business Communications and Report Writing Total Hours/Credits Allied Health Core Bridge Credit The College of Health Care Professions-Online Campus will accept 36 semester credits from an applicant s approved Healthcare Diploma program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (earned a C or better average). These credits will be assigned to the student s transcript as AHBC300 - Allied Health Bridge Credit. No more than 75% of the program may be accomplished with transfer credits and students transferring shall complete at least 20 academic semester credit hours at CHCP. Additional Admissions Requirements Applicants to the Health and Medical Administrative Services Program are required to have a High School Diploma or GED. The student must have obtained a certificate or diploma in an Allied Health program from an institution of higher education accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. The student must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 ( C average) in the certificate or diploma program from which they have graduated. The participant should also be able to read and write English, have good coordination and be professional at all times. This program is provided in an entirely online format.

19 Course Descriptions POFT103 INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients, teachers and co-workers. Prerequisites: None ENGL 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION This is a course in the principles of effective writing. The course is designed to develop the student s ability to write effective sentences, paragraphs and themes; and to develop the ability to read with understanding of rhetorical forms and devices with critical awareness. Prerequisites: None POFM114 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS This course covers basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Also covered is fraction notation and mixed numerals, decimals, ratios, rates and unit prices, proportions, solving various problems using percent equations and proportions, sales tax, commissions and discounts, interest, data, graphs, and statistics, measurements, geometry, real numbers, algebra, and equations. Prerequisites: None PSYT101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY This course covers the interrelationship between biology and human behavior. Included in the course are theories involved in sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, thought, language, mental abilities, motivation and emotion, effects of stress, personality traits, social psychology, and psychological disorders and their treatments. Prerequisites: None LCTA105 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP This course is designed to provide the student with information required to work as a manager. Included in the course is strategic planning, managing decision making, entrepreneurship, new ventures, human resources, groups, and teams. Also covered is organizational structure and design, change and innovation, motivating employee performance, leadership processes, and communication in organizations. Prerequisites: None BUSG101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Course includes delving into economic systems, competition, and legal, ethical, and financial issues found in business. Also covered are forms of business ownership, labor relations, organizational structure, marketing management, technology and information, and managing personal and business finances. Prerequisites: None HRPO106 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT This course covers the strategic, legal, and global human resources environment. Included in the course is human resource planning and job analysis, recruiting, performance management, training and development, career planning, compensation, payroll, incentives and rewards, employee benefits, and managing labor relations. Prerequisites: None POFT201 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT WRITING Course includes those concepts and information required to develop business communications, including spelling, proofreading, sentence structure and the parts of speech. Also covered in this course is developing effective oral and written communications that are used in business. Prerequisites: None

20 Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program Offered at HNW and SA Objective: The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Certificate Program will prepare and train the student to work as a sterile processing technician. Sterile processors ensure that surgical equipment and instrumentation are in optimal condition before and during surgical procedures. Students will learn to inspect, decontaminate and sterilize medical instruments, as well as equipment and surgical trays. Students will also learn how to manage inventory control, sterilize instruments and assemble equipment. SPT s will also retrieve equipment or instruments from intensive care units, operating rooms or emergency rooms and dispose of any contaminated waste. The students will learn about preparing special packages of equipment for specialty procedures such as angiograms and heart valve replacements. The SPT program will provide students with an understanding of how central processing works in a hospital or outpatient facility. They will learn SPT s responsibilities when it comes to storage and maintaining of the instruments and equipment, until the items are needed. Upon successful completion of the program, students may be eligible to take the CBSPD certification exam for sterile processing technicians. Employment opportunities include working as a Sterile Processing Technician in hospitals, and various outpatient surgical centers. Program Requirements: Each program participant must have at least a high school diploma or GED, and should be able to read and write English. All entrants must pass the Scholastic Level Exam with a minimum score of 14. Participants should also have good coordination, be neat, professional, and have excellent customer service skills. Program Length: The program length is 41 weeks for both day and evening students. Students will attend classes 4 days a week, 5 hours each day, and then complete 5 weeks of externship at 32 hrs a week, returning each Friday for Cert Exam Review, and to review externship course work. LECTURE LAB EXTERN TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS MODULE I SP100 Safety in Healthcare SP110 Sterile Processing Technician Roles and Responsibilities Total MODULE II SP120 Medical Terminology SP130 Anatomy and Physiology Total MODULE III SP200 Microbiology and Sterile Processing Total MODULE IV SP210 Medical Equipment Decontamination Total MODULE V SP220 Surgical Instruments Decontamination Total MODULE VI SP230 Care and Handling of Medical Equipment Total Module VII SP240 Care and Handling of Surgical Instruments Total Module VIII SP250 Procedures for Sterilization Total Module IX SP260 Storage, Inventory, and Transportation of Sterile Products SP270 SPT Clinical Readiness Practicum Total Module X SP300 Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) Review SPX310 Sterile Processing Technician Externship Total Program Total

21 Total Program Hours = 900/39.0 Semester Credits Note: The length of time that is normally required to complete this program is 41 weeks. If one does not pass a course(s) necessary for completion of the program, the student must retake the failed course(s) the next time it is offered provided that space is available. Upon satisfactory completion of all course work, externship, and payment of all monies due, the student is awarded a certificate of completion. Successful completion of course work is defined as completing the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course descriptions include the course number, title, and synopsis, a listing of lecture, laboratory, externship hours, total clock hours and academic credits. For example, the listing 15/30/0/45/2.0 indicates that the course consists of 15 hours of lecture, 30 hours of laboratory, 0 externship hours, 45 total clock hours and 2.0 academic credits. NOTE: Students must successfully complete all prerequisite courses in sequence before advancing. Other courses may not be offered in the sequence listed below. SP100 SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE 10/30/0/40/1.5 This course addresses employee and patient safety concerns in the healthcare environment. First aid training, medical office emergencies, CPR, OSHA, MSDS, and Personal Protective Equipment are among topics taught and practiced. No Prerequisite. SP110 STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 40/0/0/40/2.5 Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Technician, to include policies and procedures that relate to sterile processing, professional standards, function and the workflow through each department, the specific requirements for processing instruments. Students will also learn about the history of sterile processing. No Prerequisite. SP120 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 40/0/0/40/2.5 Students will learn the study of the word roots, prefixes, suffixes as well as abbreviations and symbols that are necessary for building a medical vocabulary. No Prerequisite. SP130 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 40/0/0/40/2.5 This course is an introduction to the human body and includes chemistry and the human body, the structure and function of membranes, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. Additionally, mechanisms of disease, human development, inheritance, weights and measures, and normal physiological values are studied. No Prerequisite. SP200 MICROBIOLOGY AND STERILE PROCESSING 30/50/0/80/3.5 Students will learn microbiology concepts as they apply to cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical equipment and surgical instrumentation. Disease transmission, agents to reduce or eliminate microbial growth, modes of cross contamination, types of organisms and their growth conditions. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses. SP210 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION 30/50/0/80/3.5 Students will learn about the different types of detergents, the basics of cleaning, including various types of mechanical cleaning equipment, manual cleaning, and processing of specialty devices. Students will also learn about the types of disinfectants, their uses and best practices are also covered. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses. SP220 SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS DECONTAMINATION 30/50/0/80/3.5 Students will learn the basics of cleaning surgical instruments; will learn about the types of detergents available to utilize for cleaning, they will learn about the various ways to clean surgical instruments, types of disinfectants and best practices for decontaminating surgical instruments. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses. SP230 CARE AND HANDLING OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 30/50/0/80/3.5 Students will learn the basic principles of packaging, processing, inspection and testing, as well as the different types of sterilizers, and methods of sterilization monitoring. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses.

22 SP240 CARE AND HANDLING OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 30/50/0/80/3.5 Students will learn how to sterilize surgical instruments, including record keeping, sterilization parameters, sterilization functions, monitoring processes, federal regulations, infection control practices, and sterility maintenance concepts. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses. SP250 PROCEDURES FOR STERILIZATION 30/50/0/80/3.5 Students will learn about the various sterilization procedures for medical equipment, Mechanical techniques for monitoring sterilization, Chemical and Biological indicators, including how often biological monitoring should be performed. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses. SP260 STORAGE, INVENTORY, AND TRANSPORTATION OF STERILE PRODUCTS 40/0/0/40/2.5 Students will learn about storing sterile products, they will learn about proper and improper storage, environment controls, inventory control, and types of distribution of sterile products. Prerequisites: All SP100 Courses. SP270 SPT CLINICAL READINESS PRACTICUM 20/20/0/40/2.0 Students will complete skills competencies check off, prior to attending externship. Students will also complete all necessary clinical readiness orientations, and complete the externship clearance process. Prerequisites: All SP Courses, with exception to SP300 and SPX310. SP300 CERTIFIED BOARD FOR STERILE PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION, INC. 20/0/0/20/1.0 (CBSPD) REVIEW The course will prepare the student to take the CBSPD Sterile Processing and Surgical Instrument Processor certification examination. Prerequisite: All program course work with exception to SPX310. SPX310 STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN EXTERNSHIP 0/0/160/160/3.5 The externship will provide an opportunity for students to gain experience in a practical setting. Students will integrate the theoretical knowledge of a sterile processor into a practical setting. Students will be supervised and evaluated by site personnel and program faculty. Students will be asked to document procedures they have observed or performed on a weekly basis. Prerequisite: All other program course work. Prerequisite: All program course work with exception to SP300.

23 LVN to ADN Associate of Applied Science Nursing Program (Offered at Houston NL Only) Objective: The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) offers a pre-licensure Associate of Applied Science Nursing Degree Program that leads to eligibility to apply and to take the NCLEX - RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Students of the program will be conferred the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing, upon graduation. This program is specifically designed as an LVN to RN Transition program using a concept based curriculum. Once accepted, the student is enrolled in a full-time course of study. The program is comprised of nine, eight week modules and a final four week module. Graduates of this program may find employment in areas such as hospitals, clinics, home health-care agencies, and physician offices. Program Requirements: See Admissions Section below for Specific Nursing Requirements. Program Length: The entire program including general education courses is 60 semester credit hours with a total of 1468 contact hours. The student can complete the program in 19 months of full-time study; length of the program is 76 weeks. Classroom, simulation laboratory and skills laboratory instruction is scheduled during daytime hours, while patient care clinical instruction will occur on a flexible schedule between day and evening shifts as coordinated with each clinical agency. Delivery Method: Blended Program delivered by both residential and distance education. Courses with a (*) are delivered via distance education. LECTURE LAB EXTERN TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS MODULE I BIOL2401* Anatomy and Physiology I ENGL1301* Composition I MODULE II POFM114* College Mathematics RNSGl 205 Nursing Skills MODULE III PSYC2314* Lifespan Growth and Development RNSGl300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan MODULE IV BIOL2402* Anatomy and Physiology II IPCO1000* Interpersonal Communication MODULE V RNSG1327 Transition to Professional Nursing RNSG1360 Transition to Professional Nursing Clinical MODULE VI RNSG1240 Professional Nursing Skills for Articulating Students BIOL2420* Microbiology RNSG2206 Nursing Informatics MODULE VII RNSGl517 Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice I for Articulating Students RNSG1361 Professional Nursing Practice I Clinical MODULE VIII RNSGl542 Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice II for Articulating Students RNSG1362 Professional Nursing Practice II Clinical MODULE IX RNSG2502 Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice III for Articulating Students RNSG2360 Professional Nursing Practice III Clinical MODULE X RNSG2130 Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation Total Hours/Credits Total Program Hours = 1468 / 60 Semester Credits

24 Course Descriptions:Course descriptions include the course number, title, and synopsis, a listing of lecture, laborato1y, extemship hours, total clock hours and academic credits. For example, the listing "15/30/0/45/2.0" indicates that the course consists of 15 hours of lecture, 30 hours of laborato1y, 0 extemship hours, 45 total clock hours and 2.0 acade111ic credits. NOTE: Students must successfully complete all prerequisite courses in sequence before advancing. Other courses may not be offered in the sequence listed below. BIOL2401 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I 48/32/0/80/4.0 This course focuses on structure and function of the human body emphasizing blood, growth, development, genetics, special Senses and the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urogenital and reproductive systems. Prerequisites: None, Co-requisites: None ENGL1301 COMPOSITION I This course provides the student with instruction and practice in expository writing and emphasizes grammatical and mechanical accuracy and proper essay form. Emphasis is placed on clarity, logical organization, unity and coherence of central idea and supporting material. Prerequisites: None, Co-requisites: None POFM114 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS College Math instructs the student in several fundamental areas of mathematics using analytical and critical thinking skills. Topics include logic, graphs, ratios, rates, geometry, set theory, measurements, algebra, probability and statistics. Prerequisites: None, Co-requisites: None RNSG1205 NURSING SKILLS 4/64/0/68/2.0 This course focuses on the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of caring interventions, clinical decision making, communication, care coordinator, professional behavior, and safety. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL 1301, Co-requisites: POFM114 PSYC2314 LIFESPAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT This course is intended to be an introduction to the field of study that examines patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occur throughout the entire lifespan. Prerequisites:Eng1301, BIOL2401, POFM114, RNSG1205, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, BIOL2402, IPC01000, RNSG1327, RSNG1360 Co-requisites: RNSG1240, RSNG2206 RNSG1300 HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 16/64/0/80/3.0 This course focuses on the development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment of patients across the lifespan: newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric. Includes assessment of patients' health promotion and maintenance, illness and injury prevention and restoration, and application of the nursing process within a legal/ethical framework. The following concepts will be explored in this course: evidenced-based practice, clinical decision making, communication, care coordinator, professional behavior, and safety. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, POFM114, RNSG1205 Co-Requisites: PSYC2314 BIOL2402 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 48/32/0/80/4.0 This course focuses on structure and function of the human body emphasizing blood, growth, development, genetics, special senses and the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urogenital and reproductive systems. Prerequisites: Eng1301, BIOL2401 Co-requisites: None IPCO1000 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION This course focuses on the theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small-group and public speech. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None

25 RNSG132 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING This course focuses on key concepts related to transitioning from the LVN role to the RN role, to include: professional behaviors; communication; evidence-based practice; clinical decision making; caring interventions; teaching and learning; managing care; collaboration; leadership and safety. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205 Co-requisites: RNSG1360 RNSG1360 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING CLINICAL 0/32/96/128/3.0 This course provides practical application of theoretical content in RNSG1327 Transition to Professional Nursing, RNSG1205 Nursing Skills I, and RNSG1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan. Students will provide nursing care on simulated patients in the lab setting and live patients in a variety of community-based settings to demonstrate competence in clinical judgment and patient safety. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205 Co-requisites: RNSG1327 RNSG1240 PROFESSIONAL NURSING SKILLS FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS 4/64/0/68/2.0 This course focuses on the concepts and principles necessary to perform professional nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competency in the performance of intermediate and advanced nursing procedures while utilizing critical thinking skills in a systematic problem-solving process. The following concepts will be explored in this course: evidenced-based practice, clinical decision-making, communication, care coordinator, professional behavior, and safety. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360 Co-Requisites: BIOL2420, RNSG2206 BIOL2420 MICROBIOLOGY 48/32/0/80/4.0 This course is an introduction to microorganisms with emphasis on those of importance in patient care. Principles of disinfection, sterilization, immunity. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, BIOL2401, POFM114,RNSG1205, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, BIOL2402, IPC01000, RNSG1327, RSNG1360 Co-Requisites: RNSG1240 & RSNG2206 RNSG2206 NURSING INFORMATICS 0/32/0/32/1.0 This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in information systems and documentation tools utilized in professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360 Co-Requisites: RNSG2420, RNSG1240 RNSG1517 CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE I FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS 64/0/0/64/4.0 This course focuses on concepts of nursing practice related to patient-centered care across the lifespan including: quality improvement, advocacy, legal issues, health policy, health care systems, ethics, culture, diversity, and grief and loss. Additionally, health and illness concepts related to fluids and electrolytes, acid base balance, comfort, and tissue integrity will be emphasized utilizing common disease exemplars across the lifespan. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206 Co-Requisites: RNSG1361 RNSG136 PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE I CLINICAL 0/32/96/128/3.0 This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in RNSG1517 and RNSG1240. Simulated and on site clinical instruction in acute care hospitals, supervision and evaluation are provided. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206 Co-Requisites: RNSG1517

26 RNSG1542 CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE II FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS 64/0/064/4.0 This course focuses on concepts of nursing practice related to patient-centered care across the lifespan including: developmental; spiritual; health/wellness/illness; reproduction; sexuality; family; stress and coping; mood and affect; addiction; cognition; and violence. Concepts are illustrated utilizing common disease/condition exemplars across the lifespan. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361 Co-Requisites: RNSG1362 RNSG1362 PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE II CLINICAL 0/32/96/128/3.0 This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in RNSG1542 and RNSG1240. Simulated and on site clinical instruction in acute care hospitals, supervision and evaluation are provided. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361 Co-Requisites: RNSG1542 RNSG2502 CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE Ill FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS 64/0/64/4.0 This course focuses on concepts of nursing practice related to patient-centered care across the lifespan including: oxygenation; perfusion; elimination; metabolism; intracranial regulation; thermoregulation; cellular regulation; inflammation; infection; immunity; mobility; and sensory perception. Concepts are illustrated utilizing common disease/condition exemplars across the lifespan. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361, RNSG1362, RNSG1542 Co-Requisites: RNSG2360 RNSG2360 PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE Ill CLINICAL 0/32/96/128/3.0 This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in RNSG2502 and RNSG1240. Simulated and on site clinical instruction in acute care hospitals, supervision and evaluation are provided. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL 1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361, RNSG1542, RNSG1362 Co-Requisites: RNSG2502 RNSG2130 PROFESSIONAL NURSING REVIEW AND LICENSURE PREPARATION 4/32/0/96/1.0 This course focuses on review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. Includes application of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and remediation. Prerequisites: BIOL2401, ENGL 1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361, RNSG1362, RNSG1542, RNSG2502, RNSG2360 Co-Requisites: None Associate Degree Nursing Program LVN-RN Transition Admission criteria and the selection process for admission of students. The competitive selection process is designed to give all qualified applicants an opportunity to be a member of the class while ranking the individuals that have the best potential for success. Each applicant is interviewed by an admissions representative, provided detailed information about the program and screened regarding their qualifications for the nursing program. Once the applicant completes all the admission steps, they are ranked according to the following criteria: minimum composite score of 80% on the Elsevier HESI A2Admission Assessment exam; score on the HESI LPN to RN Entrance Exam and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from their vocational nursing program. Consideration will also be given if the qualified applicant (based on the above criteria) was a former graduate of CHCP vocational nursing program. The first twenty applicants with the highest ranking scores will be offered a position in the class. Applicants who apply to re-enter school after a previous drop for whatever reason, are admitted on a space available basis and are placed at the bottom of the waiting list if the class is already filled with new students. During the first three days of a new nursing class start, students may be added to the class if previously accepted students either do not show for classes or decide to drop the program. No new students from the waiting list will be added to the class after the third day of school.

27 Students applying to the nursing program must complete the following admissions steps: A. Show evidence of standard high school graduation or general education development certificate. B. Complete the required admissions documents and application and submit the necessary fee(s) stated on the tuition and fee schedule. C. Complete an informational interview with an admissions representative and tour the school s facilities. D. Provide official transcripts for their vocational nursing program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. E. Provide proof of current, active, unencumbered LVN license. F. May provide official transcripts for the required general education courses on the AAS in Nursing degree plan which may have been previously taken. Only courses with a grade of C or higher are accepted for credit and science courses cannot be greater than five years old. G. Complete the nursing program entrance exam, HESI A2.This exam is developed by Elsevier Assessment and is administered online at the college campus. The HESI A2 tests reading comprehension, math, and grammar. The applicant may take the HESI A2 twice and no less than two weeks apart. The minimum composite score required is an 80%. It is highly recommended that the applicant prepare for the HESI A2 by obtaining the study manual. If needed, the applicant may choose to re-test if they scored below the composite benchmark. Applicants who have previously taken the HESI A2 may provide their scores for consideration for admission as long as they are not greater than one year old. H. Complete the HESI LVN to RN Entrance Exam. This exam is developed by Elsevier Assessment and is administered online at the college campus. This exam tests current vocational nursing knowledge. The applicant can only take this exam one time. A minimum composite score is not required. I. Complete a panel interview with the nursing program acceptance committee. The applicant may bring letters of recommendation for the program from current or former nursing supervisors. Contact information should be listed if the panel desires to communicate with the supervisor. J. Consent to a criminal background check. Applicants with a felony conviction will be disqualified from admission. Applicants with misdemeanors or deferred adjudication will be instructed to submit the declaratory order of license eligibility petition to the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) prior to acceptance. The student will be placed on the waiting list for the class until the response from the TBON is determined. A copy of the TBON s letter indicating the final decision will be placed in the academic record as evidence of approval to take the licensure exam. The applicant will then be admitted to the next available class if they have met all other admission criteria. K. Provide a urine drug screen result that is negative. The drug screen will be completed by module III, Applicants are allowed to test only once. If the result is positive, the applicant is removed from the program and deferred from reapplying for one year at which time they may re-apply and repeat the entire admission process. L. The nursing acceptance committee will meet periodically to review and make selections for the class from the applicant files of all qualified individuals that have completed steps A-J of the process. The committee will be comprised of no less than three academic representatives and at least two members of campus/college administration: the AAS in Nursing Program Director, a nursing faculty member, Director of Education or their designee, Director of Admissions and Campus President or their designee. M. Submit, within 30 days of the class start, proof of a physical exam not greater than 90-days old. Exam must be signed by a Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner. N. Submit, within 30 days of the class start, proof of vaccination by titer for: measles; mumps; rubella; hepatitis B; varicella; proof of vaccination by paper for tetanus, influenza (seasonal) and tuberculosis skin test (or chest x-ray & questionnaire if history of positive test), & hepatitis A (depending on facility). O. Submit, within 30 days of the class start, proof of American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification. P. Complete the required forms and information for the financial aid officer (if the applicant is seeking assistance).

28 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY During the Admissions and Selection Process students are notified of the regulations (Sections of the Texas Administration Code) for nurses who have criminal histories. The following histories will disqualify an individual from entrance into the Associate Degree Nurse Program: Felony convictions Misdemeanor convictions or felony deferred adjudications involving crimes against persons (physical or sexual abuse, etc.) Misdemeanor convictions related to moral turpitude (prostitution, public lewdness/exposure, etc.) Felony deferred adjudications for the sale, possession, distribution, or transfer of narcotics or controlled substances Registered sex offenders Criminal background checks on all students are done prior to enrollment or prior to clinical rotation. Students, who have criminal histories, must have already completed the Declaratory Order of Eligibility (DOE) for licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing and provide a copy of the Texas Board of Nursing eligibility letter prior to acceptance into the program. The process takes a minimum of three to six months to complete. Fees are associated with the DOE process. Students will not be allowed to start clinical or progress in the program of they do not have a blue card, operations outcome letter, enforcement outcome letter, or eligibility order prior to clinical rotations beginning.

29 Health Information Management AAS Degree Program Offered at the HNL Online Campus Objective: Health Information Technology AAS degree program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to comprehend and apply them in the Health Information Management field. Students learn to, organize, analyze and evaluate health information in the medical record. In addition, students gain a general knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology in addition to working with technology based medical management software (i.e. electronic health record, encoder) which is utilized to transfer information. Lastly, students learn the practical application of CPT and ICD codes on coding forms and payer claim forms. Upon completion of the program, students will earn the Health Information Management AAS degree and have the necessary entry level job skills to work in physician office, clinics, critical access hospitals and acute care hospitals. Program Requirements: Each applicant to the Health Information Technology AAS Degree Program are required to have a High School Diploma or GED (Diplomas issued outside of the United States must be translated, evaluated and notarized prior to enrollment). All students to the Health Information Management AAS degree program must also pass the Scholastic Level Exam (admissions test) with a minimum score of 17. Program Length: The length of the distance education program is 96 weeks. LECTURE LAB EXTERN TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS MODULE I POFT103 Interpersonal and Communication Skills ENGL101 English Composition MODULE II POFT101 Computer Applications in Health Care POFM114 College Mathematics MODULE III HITT101 Introduction to Health Information Management HPRS101 Medical Terminology MODULE IV SCIT104 Anatomy and Physiology I PSYT101 Introduction To Psychology MODULE V SCIT203 Anatomy and Physiology II HITT200 Introduction to Pharmacology MODULE VI PATH114 Pathophysiology HITT205 Electronic Health Record Management MODULE VII HITT201 Coding I HITT290 Professional Practice Experience I MODULE VIII HITT209 Health Care Law and Ethics HITT210 Health Informatics MODULE IX HITT211 Coding II HITT216 Health Care Delivery Systems and Organization MODULE X HITT221 Coding III HITT385 Health Care Reimbursement Methodologies

30 MODULE XI HITT220 Health Care Statistics HITT121 Health Care Organization and Supervision MODULE XII HITT122 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement HITT390 Professional Practice Experience II HITT380 HIT Competency Review PROGRAM TOTAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course descriptions include the course number, title, and synopsis, a listing of lecture, laboratory, externship hours, total clock hours and academic credits. For example, the listing 15/30/0/48/2.0 indicates that the course consists of 15 hours of lecture, 30 hours of laboratory, 0 externship hours, 48 total clock hours and 2.0 academic credits. NOTE: Students must successfully complete all prerequisite courses in sequence before advancing. Other courses may not be offered in the sequence listed below. POFT103 ENGL101 POFT101 POFM114 HITT101 HPRS101 SCIT104 INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients, teachers and co-workers in an ambulatory care or hospital setting. Prerequisites: None ENGLISH COMPOSITION This is a course in the principles of effective writing. The course is designed to develop the student s ability to write effective sentences, paragraphs and themes; and to develop the ability to read with understanding of rhetorical forms and devices with critical awareness. Prerequisites: None COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE Students will learn and become familiar with basic word processing and other programs within the Microsoft Office Suite. Student is taught to create, save, and retrieve work in Word, Excel, etc. in an effort to be able to demonstrate basic commands and functionality of the programs. Prerequisites: None COLLEGE MATHEMATICS The students will identify and operate with absolute value equations and inequalities, will acquire graphing skills, inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, polynomial and rational functions, piece-wise defined functions, theory of equations and matrices. Prerequisites: None INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT This course includes an overview of the Health Information Management profession, and the study of systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. Students will explore datasets, data sources and health technology functions as well as the content of health record documentation requirements, registries, indices and licensing. Prerequisites: ENGL101, POFT101, POFT103, POFM114 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system that includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. Prerequisites: None ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I This course is an applied systematic study of the structure and function of the human body. Includes anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Prerequisites: None 48/12/0/60/3.0

31 PSYT101 SCIT203 HITT200 PATH 114 HITT205 HITT201 HITT290 HITT209 HITT210 HITT211 HITT216 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Students will explore psychology, in the context of health care delivery, with an emphasis on cognitive development, perception, behavior, emotion, attitudes and prejudices. Prerequisites: None ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II This course is a continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, and reproductive. Prerequisites: SCIT104 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focus on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant. Prerequisites: HPRS 101 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY This course is an introduction to the human body and its functions, diseases, etiology, treatment and pathophysiologic nature. Medical complications and manifestations of disease states are also emphasized. Prerequisites: HPRS 101, SCIT203 ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MANAGEMENT This course reviews the history of and current state of the electronic health record, trends, healthcare information applications such as clinical information systems, administrative information systems, and management support systems. Students will explore the transition from a paper based health record to an electronic health record and the associated issues. Prerequisites: HITT 101 CODING I This course covers an introduction to the principles and guidelines for using ICD to code diagnoses and procedures. Key concepts are explored, as well as use of the coding manual, symbols and structure. Prerequisites: HITT200, HITT205, PATH114 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE I This course allows the student to practice health information functions utilizing an integrated health care technology systems and case studies. Prerequisites: HITT201, PSYT101 HEALTH CARE LAW AND ETHICS This course includes a study of health care law and ethics including the study of confidentiality, privacy, security, ethics, and key health care legislation. Students will learn how to apply local, state and federal standards and regulations for the control and use of health information. Prerequisites: HITT290 HEALTH INFORMATICS This course focuses on the collection and organization of patient health information, the effective management of information using computer technology, and the impact of such technology on medical research, education, and patient care. Prerequisites: None CODING II This covers the principles and guidelines for using ICD to code diagnoses and procedures. This course covers the concept of clinical vocabularies and classifications systems. Students will gain an understanding of ICD in relation to inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as use of cases and health record documentation. Prerequisites: HITT201 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATION This course reviews health care delivery systems including organization, finance, accreditation agencies and regulatory agencies. Students will learn about settings, types of patients, types of caregivers, regulatory issues, unique documentation requirements, data sets and reimbursement structure by type of care. Prerequisites: None 15/60/75/3.0

32 HITT221 HITT385 HITT220 HITT121 HITT122 HITT390 HITT380 Coding III The course will focus on conventions and guidelines for ICD and CPT coding, in to identify and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes. The student will use case scenarios, sample health records, encoder and other coding resources to assign diagnosis and procedure codes. In addition, techniques for validating coded clinical information and severity of illness data will be addressed. Prerequisites: HITT 211 HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES This course focuses on clinical documentation improvement and the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings and managed care. Students will learn how to analyze source documents to properly code and process required information for billing and subsequent reimbursement, maintain a Chargemaster, and evaluate fraudulent billing practices. Prerequisites: HITT 221 HEALTH CARE STATISTICS This course introduces the student to basic allied health statistics and analysis. Students will learn how to collect data, calculate key healthcare statistics, and prepare reports, including analysis. Students will also compute common Health Information Department Management statistics. Prerequisites: HITT 101 HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION This course covers supervisory skills for the new supervisor. Students will learn about organization and supervision of human, financial and physical resources. Students will also learn basic management principles of planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling. The course also focuses on customer service, human resource requirements relative to recruitment, training, motivation and cultural diversity. Prerequisites: HITT 101, HITT 216 QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT This course studies quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, medical staff data quality issues, approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems. Prerequisites: HITT121, HITT220 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE II In this course, students will apply the theory, concepts and skills learned throughout the program at a directed practice site and by any assigned course projects. Prerequisites: HITT121, HIT122, HITT209, HITT210, HITT216, HIT220, HITT221, HITT290, HITT385 HIT COMPETENCY REVIEW This course reviews Health Information Technology competencies, skills, and knowledge. Prerequisites: HITT390 0/0/90/90/2.0 15/0/0/15/1.0