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Behavioral Health Support

Course Descriptions

BHS 100 Introduction to Behavioral Health Support 3-0-3
This course introduces the student to the behavioral health care profession. An overview of the programs and services offered by Community Behavioral Health Centers are presented. The skills and ethically considerations needed to work with various clients are discussed. Students are oriented to the most prevalent diagnosis, introduced to the recovery/resiliency model, family systems, population management, and additional philosophies within the community support. The course identifies the population being served as well as the personal and profession requirements in order to be successful working in the field. Introduction to the serious mental illness, SUD, confidentiality, HIPAA, personal/professional boundaries, abuse laws, client rights, guardianship, custody, conservatorship, and involuntary detention are presented.

BHS 210 Legal and Ethical Issues 3-0-3
This course examines the legal and ethical issues related to services for clients served by behavioral health centers. Topics include guardianship, custody and conservatorship, client rights, fraud and abuse, detention and other legal and court issues. Ethical standards, professional and personal boundaries are discussed. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 220 Systems of Care 3-0-3
This course provides a holistic approach to care. Approaches that promote active participation by the client in decision making and self-advocacy are examined. Techniques to motivate clients toward personal responsibility for resiliency and recovery are introduced along with the development of wellness plans and support networks. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 230 Substance Use Disorders 3-0-3
This course is designed to provide a study of chemical use and dependency, including the cycle of addiction and recovery. Comprehensive substance use treatment and rehabilitation models in a variety of settings will be examined. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 240 Client Interactions 3-0-3
This course introduces the techniques for assuring consistency, accountability and effectiveness for intake operations. Topics include the concept of intake, the purpose and types of assessment tools utilized for determining risk and treatment needs. Skills will be developed in conducting interviews, establishing client rapport, eliciting client information, and utilization of proper clinical tools for documentation within a treatment plan. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 245 Field Practicum 3-0-3
This course is a field placement designed to provide a student with 192 hours of observation and practical experience in a behavioral health community center or similar service agency or provider. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 250 Chronic Health Care Issues 3-0-3
This course presents the pathophysiology and treatment of chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and various other common disease. Unique patient groups in relation to specific disability, disease, and/or restrictive issues are identified as well as typical medication and treatment protocols. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 260 Family and Youth Issues 3-0-3
This course will examine family dynamics and problem patterns within the family unit. Family and youth interventions and problem prevention will be addressed. The community support role in family intervention is explored. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 270 Client Interaction II 3-0-3
This course examines techniques of working with others for collaboration, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and de-escalation. Listening and responding skills will be practiced along with developing skills to manage the dynamic differences presented by the clients and the communities served. Challenging client issues will be presented and resolutions examined. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 280 Evidence Based Treatments 3-0-3
This course introduces the student to the behavioral health care profession. An overview of the programs and services offered by Community Behavioral Health Centers are presented. The skills and ethically considerations needed to work with various clients are discussed. Students are oriented to the most prevalent diagnosis, introduced to the recovery/resiliency model, family systems, population management, and additional philosophies within the community support. The course identifies the population being served as well as the personal and profession requirements in order to be successful working in the field. Introduction to the serious mental illness, SUD, confidentiality, HIPAA, personal/professional boundaries, abuse laws, client rights, guardianship, custody, conservatorship, and involuntary detention are presented. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 285 Field Practicum II 0-3-3
This course provides students with 192 hours of practical experience in a Behavioral Health Center. Students will participate in intake assessment and treatment planning and learn how to conduct functional behavioral interventions and make informed decisions when working with clients having behavioral health issues. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

Veterinary Technology

Course Descriptions

VTT 100 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 2-0-2
History of profession, scope of practice, professional organizations, medical terminology, ethics and legal issues, mental health as it pertains to veterinary medicine, communication and small animal breed identification. Prerequisite: Admission to the Vet Tech Program or Instructor Approval.

VTT 101 Clinical Mathematics for Veterinary Technician 1-0-1
Metric and apothecary conversions. Drug and dosage calculations. Preparation of solutions based on percents and ratios. Infusion flow rates and constant rate infusions.

VTT 102 Small Animal Veterinary Nursing I 2-2-3
Small animal behavior, handling and restraint. Proper sanitation procedures. Physical exam and TPR. Obtaining a patient history. Preventative medicine. Grooming, administering medications and obtaining blood and urine specimens. Dental and dermatology procedures.

VTT 103 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 3-4-5
External anatomy, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems, sensory organs and gastrointestinal tract of the dog and cat. Physiology as it relates to anatomy and pathology involving the body systems.

VTT 110 Small Animal Veterinary Nursing II 2-2-3
Small animal nutrition and toxicology. Dental procedures. Euthanasia. Veterinary nursing techniques such as otic and ophthalmic procedures, indwelling
catheters, fluid therapy, and ECGs.

VTT 111 Clinical Pathology I 1-2-2
Selection and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Sample handling and preparation. Routine laboratory tests including CBCs, blood chemistries, and urinalysis.

VTT 112 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians 3-0-3
Terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects and therapeutic applications. Procedures necessary to dispense/administer drugs under the supervision of a veterinarian. Classifications of controlled substances.

VTT 113 Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia 1-2-2
Anesthesia for dogs and cats: intubation, monitory, anesthetic machine use including ventilators, anesthetic drugs and pain management. Gas anesthesia, nonrebreathing systems and partial rebreathing systems. Maintenance of equipment.

VTT 114 Veterinary Hospital Management 1-0-1
Team leadership, conflict management, marketing, inventory management, communication skills, medical records, zoonotic diseases, public health, security and appointment management. Prerequisite: Admission to the Vet Tech Program or Instructor Approval.

VTT 200 Veterinary Technology Clinical Practicum 0-35-4
Work experience in a veterinary practice. Practicum site to be arranged by the student in consultation with the program director.

VTT 210 Clinical Rotations I 0-20-4
Clinical rotations at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center. Includes review and redemonstrations of technical skills, exposure to specialty medicine.

VTT 211 Veterinary Surgical Nursing 2-2-3
Surgery pack preparation, instrument identification, sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, surgical preps, surgical procedures, suture materials, surgical assisting, emergency procedures, surgical drugs, fluids, blood transfusions and post-operative care including physical rehabilitation and pain management.

VTT 212 Laboratory and Exotic Animal Medicine 2-2-3
Restraint, handling and proper nutrition of laboratory animals and birds. Blood
collection, identification, medicating, anesthesia, and specimen collection. Proper
sanitation and facility procedures. Common diseases and treatment. Necropsy
techniques.

VTT 213 Clinical Pathology II 1-2-2
Continued skill development in abnormal hematology, cytology and serology. Parasitology. Coagulation tests.

VTT 220 Clinical Rotations II 0-20-4
Clinical rotations at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center. Includes review and redemonstrations of technical skills, exposure to specialty medicine.

VTT 221 Diagnostic Imaging 2-2-3
Radiation safety and equipment, proper film identification, production of x-rays, positioning for common views, techniques for obtaining high quality images, film processing, contrast agents, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

VTT 222 Production Animal Nursing 2-2-3
Bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine medicine and management including restraint, specimen collection, medicating and nursing techniques. Common diseases and treatment.

VTT 223 Equine Nursing 2-2-3
Breed identification. Horse behavior, restraints, fitting, conditioning, parasitology, nutrition, preventative healthcare, breeding, foaling, hoof care, common diseases and treatment.

VTT 224 Veterinary Technology Capstone 1-0-1
Preparation for VTNE. Resume preparation, interviewing skills, professional development and scope of practice.

Surgical Technology

Course Descriptions

SRG 100: Introduction to Surgical Technology 5-2-6
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of surgical technology and build the foundation of skills needed to be an entry level Surgical Technologist. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. Corequisites: SRG110, SRG115, SRG120.

SRG 110: Patient Care and Safety 5-2-6
Patient Care & Safety course is designed to introduce the student to patient care concepts in preparation of the role of Surgical Technologist. Principles of safety in surgical patient care pre, intra and post op are incorporated. A patient’s response to illness and hospitalization are addressed including the physical, spiritual and psychological needs. Legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities affecting delivery of health care are described. The unique needs of pediatric, terminally ill and patients with special needs are covered. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. Corequisites: SRG100, SRG115, SRG120.

SRG 115: Instruments 2-2-3
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic instrumentation in all surgical specialties. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. Corequisites: SRG100, SRG110, SRG120

SRG 120: Clinical I 0-4-1
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical practice experience, which is essential for the development of knowledge and skills utilized for safe patient care, operating room technique, and observation/participation in the surgical experience. The program utilizes a diverse group of clinical facilities that offer the student a sufficient variety of levels and types of surgical cases to assure each student will meet the program case requirements. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. Corequisites: SRG100, SRG110, SRG115

SRG 210: Surgical Procedures 10-0-10
This course is designed to acquaint the learner in detail to each of the surgical specialties and the basic surgical procedures that are performed. Prerequisite: SRG120. Corequisites: SRG220.

SRG 220: Clinical II 0-28-7
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical practice experience, which is essential for the development of knowledge and skills utilized for safe patient care, operating room technique, and observation/participation in the surgical experience. The program utilizes a diverse group of clinical facilities that offer the student a sufficient variety of levels and types of surgical cases to assure each student will meet the program case requirements. Prerequisite: SRG120.

SRG 230: Advanced Practicum 0-12-3
This course is designed to provide the student with clinical practice experience, which is essential for the development of knowledge and skills utilized for safe patient care, operating room technique, and observation/participation in the surgical experience. The program utilizes a diverse group of clinical facilities that offer the student a sufficient variety of levels and types of surgical cases to assure each student will meet the program case requirements. The last 7 week clinical rotation is designed to help transition the student with clinical instructors on site into the role of employee. Prerequisite: SRG220. Corequisites: SRG240.

SRG 240: Certification Review Course 2-0-2
This 7 week course is designed to review material for the Surgical Technology Certification exam.