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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

For a complete list of courses offered on the current or upcoming schedules, see the Registrar's page Schedule of Classes.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
AH 101	Medical Terminology	Medical Terminology teaches health care students the principles of medical word building that supports the development of an extensive medical vocabulary. Specific areas of study include components of medical terms, medical abbreviations, specialized terminology related to body systems and related pathology, diagnostic examinations, clinical and laboratory procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. Students will apply their knowledge of medical terminology principles to develop effective writtenand verbal communication skills relative to health care and to interpret medical documents and reports.
AH 201	Introduction to Health Care	This course will familiarize students with health care organizations, the health care system, and the clinical environment in relationship to the student's role as a future health care practitioner. Topics will include the structure, organization, and function of hospital systems and staff; documentation and medical records; professional development and professionalism; the role and function of professional societies and membership; safety and emergency response; body mechanics; HIPAA; infectio,n control; communication in the health care environment in relationship to continuum of care; ethical and legal responsibilities of health care practitioners; current trends in health care; and employment opportunities for health care professionals.
AH 290	Allied Health Clinical I	Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 290 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
AH 299	Allied Health Clinical II	Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 299 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
AH 300	Allied Health Clinical III	Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 300 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
AH 310	Allied Health Clinical IV	Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 310 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
AH 400	Allied Health Clinical VII	Within the Department of Allied Health, AH 400 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
AH 401	Allied Health Leader Capstone	Exploration and execution of health care leadership and management concepts and health care information literacy practices in relation to health care clinical environments. Students will apply knowledge and skills acquired in their college and clini,"cal experiences to reflect on ""real world"" health care leadrship situations and challenges. A review of health care information literacy practices will aid students in locating, evaluating, and using scholarly healthcare literature that will informtheir functioning as entry-level health care leaders. Prerequisite(s): 1) In final year of a baccalaureate-level health care program in the Department of Allied Health and, 2) completion or near completion of an allied health clinical program.\|
AH 410	Allied Health Clinical VIII	Within the Department of Allied Health, AH 410 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
AH 420	Allied Health Clinical IX	Within the Department of Allied Health, AH 420 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.
COOP 386	Co-Op Nursing
COOP 486	Intrn-Nursing
MEDD 301	Med Dosimetry Trmt Plan	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 301 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
MEDD 302	Medical Dosimetry Dose Calc	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 302 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT.
MEDD 303	Med Dosimetry PT Care & Ed	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 303 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technolgy (JTCERT).
MEDD 401	Med Dosimetry Rad Phy	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 401 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JTCERT).
MEDD 402	Med Dosimetry Appl Radia Onco	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 402 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
MEDD 403	Med Dosimetry Rad Prot	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 403 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 6 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
NUCM 301	Nuclear Medicine I	Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree, the concentration in nuclear medicine has been proposed so 30 - 60 clinical credits may be transferred into Clarion from formal nuclear medicine educational programs that are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The curriculum of every JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine program must meet the same standards and guidelines although clinical course titles and credits vary slight,"ly with each program. Placeholder courses (NUCM 301, 302, 401, and 402) will facilitate transference of clinical credits from accredited nuclear medicine programs into Clarion. Prerequisite: Placement into Math 112.\|
NUCM 302	Nuclear Medicine II	Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree, the concentration in nuclear medicine has been proposed so 30 - 60 clinical credits may be transferred into Clarion from formal nuclear medicine educational programs that are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The curriculum of every JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine program must meet the same standards and guidelines although clinical course titles and credits vary slight,"ly with each program. Placeholder courses (NUCM 301, 302, 401, and 402) will facilitate transference of clinical credits from accredited nuclear medicine programs into Clarion. Prerequisite: Placement into Math 112.\|
NUCM 303	Nuclear Medicine Clinical III	Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree and concentration in nuclear medicine, placeholder courses facilitate the transference of block credits for completion of a formal nuclear medicine educational program in nuclear medicine that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
NUCM 401	Nuclear Medicine III	Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree, the concentration in nuclear medicine has been proposed so 30 - 60 clinical credits may be transferred into Clarion from formal nuclear medicine educational programs that are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The curriculum of every JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine program must meet the same standards and guidelines although clinical course titles and credits vary slight,"ly with each program. Placeholder courses (NUCM 301, 302, 401, and 402) will facilitate transference of clinical credits from accredited nuclear medicine programs into Clarion. Prerequisite: Placement into Math 112.\|
NUCM 402	Nuclear Medicine IV	Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree, the concentration in nuclear medicine has been proposed so 30 - 60 clinical credits may be transferred into Clarion from formal nuclear medicine educational programs that are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The curriculum of every JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine program must meet the same standards and guidelines although clinical course titles and credits vary slight,"ly with each program. Placeholder courses (NUCM 301, 302, 401, and 402) will facilitate transference of clinical credits from accredited nuclear medicine programs into Clarion. Prerequisite: Placement into Math 112.\|
NUCM 403	Nuclear Medicine Clinical VI	Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree and concentration in nuclear medicine, placeholder courses facilitate the transference of block credits for completion of a formal nuclear medicine educational program in nuclear medicine that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
NURS 100	Intro to Professional Nursing	Students who participate in this course will develop a beginning understanding of the role of the professional nurse. The history of nursing and fundamental nursing principles will be examined. The role of nursing within the healthcare delivery sys,tem will be explored. An overview of the nursing process will be provided and students will have the opportunity to practice some basic psychomotor skills that are required in nursing.
NURS 101	Nurs Proc I: Fund Pract	Introduces students to the concepts of individual, health, and environment. Emphasizes the nursing process as the basis for client-centered care. Provides the theoretical foundation for the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and communication skills necessary to care for clients and promote healthy responses. Examines the needs of culturally diverse individuals within the context of their functional health patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites or co-requisites: BIOL 258 and P,"SY 211. Co-requisites: NURS 111, 121, and 131. Fall, annually.\|
NURS 102	Nursing Process II	Focuses on the application of the nursing process in acute care settings to individuals across the life span. Explores the nursing process as it relates to the care of clients in crisis from rape/sexual assault/domestic violence and clients with inef,"fective response to crisis (chemical dependency/suicide). Considers the nursing care of clients with musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic dysfunction. The last portion of the class focuses on human reproduction in health and illness. Four class hours weekly. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in BIOL 258 and NURS 101 and 131 and Pass in NURS 111 and 121. Co-requisites: NURS 112, BIOL 259, and PSY 260. NURS 132 can be taken as a prerequisite or a co-requisite. Spring, annually.\|
NURS 111	Nurs Proc I:Fnd Nurs Clin Prac	Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for the student to implement the objectives identified in NURS 101 and 131. Students care for elderly and/or chronically ill clients who require basic nursing interventions in long-term care setting,"s. Six clinical hours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 101 and 121. Fall, annually.
NURS 112	Nurs Proc II:Clinical Practice	Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for the student to implement the objectives identified in NURS 102 and 132. Students care for clients in crisis and clients across the life span having musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic dysfunction. Provides clinical experience in the obstetrical setting with mothers and newborns. Offers increased opportunities for medication administration. Twelve clinical hours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 102 and 132. Prerequisites: Minimum g,"rade of C in BIOL 258 and NURS 101 and 131 and a Pass in NURS 111 and 121. Spring, annually.\|
NURS 121	Nurs Proc I: Pract Lab	Provides students with the opportunity to learn basic nursing skills required to deliver nursing interventions to clients experiencing alterations in their health status. Enables nursing students to acquire beginning skills and confidence through pra,"ctice in the college learning laboratory. Three laboratory hours weekly. Pass/ Fail. Co-requisites: NURS 101 and 111. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NURS 131. Fall, annually.

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

AH 101

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology teaches health care students the principles of medical word building that supports the development of an extensive medical vocabulary. Specific areas of study include components of medical terms, medical abbreviations, specialized terminology related to body systems and related pathology, diagnostic examinations, clinical and laboratory procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. Students will apply their knowledge of medical terminology principles to develop effective writtenand verbal communication skills relative to health care and to interpret medical documents and reports.

AH 201

Introduction to Health Care

This course will familiarize students with health care organizations, the health care system, and the clinical environment in relationship to the student's role as a future health care practitioner. Topics will include the structure, organization, and function of hospital systems and staff; documentation and medical records; professional development and professionalism; the role and function of professional societies and membership; safety and emergency response; body mechanics; HIPAA; infectio,n control; communication in the health care environment in relationship to continuum of care; ethical and legal responsibilities of health care practitioners; current trends in health care; and employment opportunities for health care professionals.

AH 290

Allied Health Clinical I

Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 290 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

AH 299

Allied Health Clinical II

Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 299 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

AH 300

Allied Health Clinical III

Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 300 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

AH 310

Allied Health Clinical IV

Within the Associate of Science in Allied Health degree program, AH 310 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

AH 400

Allied Health Clinical VII

Within the Department of Allied Health, AH 400 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

AH 401

Allied Health Leader Capstone

Exploration and execution of health care leadership and management concepts and health care information literacy practices in relation to health care clinical environments. Students will apply knowledge and skills acquired in their college and clini,"cal experiences to reflect on ""real world"" health care leadrship situations and challenges. A review of health care information literacy practices will aid students in locating, evaluating, and using scholarly healthcare literature that will informtheir functioning as entry-level health care leaders. Prerequisite(s): 1) In final year of a baccalaureate-level health care program in the Department of Allied Health and, 2) completion or near completion of an allied health clinical program.|

AH 410

Allied Health Clinical VIII

Within the Department of Allied Health, AH 410 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

AH 420

Allied Health Clinical IX

Within the Department of Allied Health, AH 420 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 15 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in a health profession that is recognized by the American Medical Association. The clinical program of study must entail a minimum of 450 contact hours.

COOP 386

Co-Op Nursing

COOP 486

Intrn-Nursing

MEDD 301

Med Dosimetry Trmt Plan

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 301 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

MEDD 302

Medical Dosimetry Dose Calc

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 302 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT.

MEDD 303

Med Dosimetry PT Care & Ed

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 303 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technolgy (JTCERT).

MEDD 401

Med Dosimetry Rad Phy

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 401 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JTCERT).

MEDD 402

Med Dosimetry Appl Radia Onco

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 402 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

MEDD 403

Med Dosimetry Rad Prot

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in medical dosimetry, MEDD 403 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 6 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational program in medical dosimetry that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

NUCM 301

Nuclear Medicine I

Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree, the concentration in nuclear medicine has been proposed so 30 - 60 clinical credits may be transferred into Clarion from formal nuclear medicine educational programs that are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The curriculum of every JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine program must meet the same standards and guidelines although clinical course titles and credits vary slight,"ly with each program. Placeholder courses (NUCM 301, 302, 401, and 402) will facilitate transference of clinical credits from accredited nuclear medicine programs into Clarion. Prerequisite: Placement into Math 112.|

NUCM 302

Nuclear Medicine II

NUCM 303

Nuclear Medicine Clinical III

Within the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences degree and concentration in nuclear medicine, placeholder courses facilitate the transference of block credits for completion of a formal nuclear medicine educational program in nuclear medicine that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).

NUCM 401

Nuclear Medicine III

NUCM 402

Nuclear Medicine IV

NUCM 403

Nuclear Medicine Clinical VI

NURS 100

Intro to Professional Nursing

Students who participate in this course will develop a beginning understanding of the role of the professional nurse. The history of nursing and fundamental nursing principles will be examined. The role of nursing within the healthcare delivery sys,tem will be explored. An overview of the nursing process will be provided and students will have the opportunity to practice some basic psychomotor skills that are required in nursing.

NURS 101

Nurs Proc I: Fund Pract

Introduces students to the concepts of individual, health, and environment. Emphasizes the nursing process as the basis for client-centered care. Provides the theoretical foundation for the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and communication skills necessary to care for clients and promote healthy responses. Examines the needs of culturally diverse individuals within the context of their functional health patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites or co-requisites: BIOL 258 and P,"SY 211. Co-requisites: NURS 111, 121, and 131. Fall, annually.|

NURS 102

Nursing Process II

Focuses on the application of the nursing process in acute care settings to individuals across the life span. Explores the nursing process as it relates to the care of clients in crisis from rape/sexual assault/domestic violence and clients with inef,"fective response to crisis (chemical dependency/suicide). Considers the nursing care of clients with musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic dysfunction. The last portion of the class focuses on human reproduction in health and illness. Four class hours weekly. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in BIOL 258 and NURS 101 and 131 and Pass in NURS 111 and 121. Co-requisites: NURS 112, BIOL 259, and PSY 260. NURS 132 can be taken as a prerequisite or a co-requisite. Spring, annually.|

NURS 111

Nurs Proc I:Fnd Nurs Clin Prac

Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for the student to implement the objectives identified in NURS 101 and 131. Students care for elderly and/or chronically ill clients who require basic nursing interventions in long-term care setting,"s. Six clinical hours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 101 and 121. Fall, annually.

NURS 112

Nurs Proc II:Clinical Practice

Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for the student to implement the objectives identified in NURS 102 and 132. Students care for clients in crisis and clients across the life span having musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic dysfunction. Provides clinical experience in the obstetrical setting with mothers and newborns. Offers increased opportunities for medication administration. Twelve clinical hours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 102 and 132. Prerequisites: Minimum g,"rade of C in BIOL 258 and NURS 101 and 131 and a Pass in NURS 111 and 121. Spring, annually.|

NURS 121

Nurs Proc I: Pract Lab

Provides students with the opportunity to learn basic nursing skills required to deliver nursing interventions to clients experiencing alterations in their health status. Enables nursing students to acquire beginning skills and confidence through pra,"ctice in the college learning laboratory. Three laboratory hours weekly. Pass/ Fail. Co-requisites: NURS 101 and 111. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NURS 131. Fall, annually.