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PST-189 NCDOJ Professional Certification Program
This course is a mechanism for awarding prior learning credit for industry-recognized training and/or credentials. The prior learning source is the Professional Certificate program regulated by NCDOJ. A certificate of completion and associated transcript for the program must be provided and retained on file.
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PSY-150 General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.
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PSY-241 Developmental Psychology
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.
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PSY-259 Human Sexuality
This course provides the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human sexuality and related research. Topics include reproductive biology, sexual and psychosexual development, sexual orientation, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual disorders, theories of sexuality, and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an overall knowledge and understanding of human sexuality.
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PSY-281 Abnormal Psychology
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.
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RCP-110 Introduction to Respiratory Care
This course introduces the role of the respiratory care practitioner within interprofessional teams and interacting with diverse populations. Topics include medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology using proper written and oral communication methods to prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.
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RCP-111 Therapeutics/Diagnostics
This course provides emphasis on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Topics include applying problem solving strategies in the patient care setting, applying ethical principles in decision making, and practicing professional responsibilities, which will prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.
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RCP-112 Patient Management
This course provides entry-level skills in respiratory care procedures in acute and non-acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic modalities and physiological effects, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and problem-solving strategies based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.
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RCP-113 RCP Pharmacology
This course covers the drugs used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on the uses, actions, indications, administration, and hazards of pharmacological agents. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence though written evaluations.
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RCP-114 C-P Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation.
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RCP-115 C-P Pathophysiology
This course introduces the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnoses, prognoses, complications, and management of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory care plans based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in cardio-pulmonary disease concepts through written evaluations.
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RCP-122 Special Practice Lab
This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.
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RCP-123 Special Practice Lab
This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.
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RCP-145 RCP Clinical Practice II
This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.
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RCP-153 RCP Clinical Practice III
This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.
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RCP-210 Critical Care Concepts
This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the application and management of mechanical ventilation, assessment underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.
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RCP-211 Advanced Monitoring/Procedures
This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional using evidence-based respiratory care protocols. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring, special procedures, respiratory care protocols, and disease management. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, recommend, and independently modify respiratory care protocols through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.
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RCP-214 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
This course provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, patient assessment and special therapeutic needs of neonates and children based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.
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RCP-215 Career Preparation
This course provides an overview of respiratory therapy concepts in preparation for credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on registry preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy and be prepared for successful completion of the credentialing process.
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RCP-223 Special Practice Lab
This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.
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RCP-235 RCP Clinical Practice IV
This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.
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RCP-245 RCP Clinical Practice V
This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.
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REL-110 World Religions
This course introduces the world's major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.
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RLS-3512A Property Management
This course is designed for people wishing to pursue employment as a rental agent within an apartment complex and licensed real estate agents who wish to update their knowledge of property management rules and regulations. Topics to be covered included working with the lessor, writing a lease, deposits and fees, building design, operation and maintenance, recordkeeping, inspections of the property, handling late payments, evictions, maintaining vacant property, and a review of state laws that affect property management.
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RLS-3700C Rls Broker Prelicensing Crse
The Real Estate Prelicensing class is required by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission as the first step in preparing to become a fully licensed real estate broker in North Carolina. The NC Broker License is a multi-status license. Upon course completion and passing the final exam students qualify to take the NC real estate exam. After passing the NC real estate exam a provisional Broker license is issued. The provisional status is removed upon successful completion of three required Post-Licensing courses taken within 18 months. It is highly recommended that students review the requirements on the NC Real Estate Commission website before registering for this course.
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RLS-3702B Postlicensing #1: Broker Relationships and Responsibilities
Topics include the agent's duties to principals and third parties, pre-listing and listing practices and procedures, preparing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement, working with a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Multiple Listing Service (MLS) rules and procedures, marketing listed property, working with buyers, and license status and education issues. Prerequisite: License issued after October 1, 2005. Proof is required at the first class meeting. Textbook required. 30 hours.
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RLS-3703A Postlicensing #2: Contracts & Closings
The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance to licensees. Topics addressed in this course include selected basic contract law concepts, real estate sales contracts and addenda, and closing procedures and statements. Prerequisite: License issued after October 1, 2005. Proof is required at the first class meeting. Textbook required. 30 hours.
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RLS-3706A Postlicensing #3: NC Laws
The Post 303 - NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts course is one of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Post-licensing education program. At least one course must be completed annually by North Carolina provisional brokers within three (3) years after initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Pre-licensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include general North Carolina licensing requirements, brokerage compensation issues, the disciplinary process, specialized types of real estate, property management in NC, and miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts. Students must be able to verify their identity and provide their NC real estate license number to the instructor at the start of class.
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SAB-3029A Substance Use Treatment I
Substance Use Treatment I is one of three courses in the Substance Use Treatment Program. This course, which includes 6 hours of ethics, will focus on the 12 core functions and ethics of substance use treatment, providing students with information and resources necessary to assist individuals in any substance use work capacity. Completion of all three courses fulfills the 270 educational/training hours required by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for initial certification or renewal as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). This course can also be used to fulfill certain requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) for persons with a Master's or other advanced degree in a human services field. For more information on certification and/or licensure, visit the NCSAPPB website. Prerequisites: 1) Must be at least 18 years old, AND 2) High School Diploma, GED/Equivalent, or college transcripts. Please email bhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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SAB-3029B Substance Use Treatment II
Substance Use Treatment II is one of three courses in the Substance Use Treatment Program. This course will focus on client education, stages of change, and types of recovery methods with special populations, as well as provide students with information and resources to improve their knowledge in the field and for the substance use certification exam. The course includes 6 hours each on the following topics: HIV/AIDS; STDs; bloodborne pathogens; and treating the military. Completion of all three courses fulfils the 270 educational/training hours required by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for initial certification or renewal as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). This course can also be used to fulfil certain requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) for persons with a Master's or other advanced degree in a human services field. For more information on certification and/or licensure, visit the NCSAPPB website. Prerequisites: 1) Must be at least 18 years old, AND 2) High School Diploma, GED/Equivalent, or college transcripts. Please email bhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.