Bobette Pattee, Chair
Special Degree and
Certificate Requirements
The health professions programs in
Medical Laboratory Technology,
Pharmacy Technology, Practical
Nursing, Respiratory Therapy
Technology and Surgical Technology
have waiting lists for admittance.
Interested persons are encouraged to
apply at least one year prior to
anticipated school attendance. Students
on the waiting lists are encouraged to
complete some of the courses required in
the first semester to help reduce their
loads once they are admitted into their
programs.
Prior to entry in the clinical portion of
these programs, students must be tested
for tuberculosis with the PPD (Purified
Protein Derivative)or chest x-ray, and
give the results to the Health Professions
Department Chair at the College. If the
test is positive, the student must present
a letter written by a physician to the
department chair stating that the student
is under the physician's care and can
continue in the clinical portion of the
training program. Students are required
to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (HBV)
prior to exposure to blood-borne
pathogens. Usually three vaccines are required and may be obtained at Student
Health Services on the Mountain
Campus. It is suggested that students
start the series of vaccines upon program
acceptance. CPR training must be
completed prior to entering the clinical
portion of training.
The related studies requirements are
included in the following courses of study. Refer to the Academic Policies and
Procedures section of this catalog for the
specific requirements.
Students must pass all courses with a
minimum grade of "C" in order to
continue in their programs and to
graduate.
Students are expected to take
professional examinations upon
completion of the Medical Laboratory
Technology, Pharmacy Technology,
Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology,
or Respiratory Therapy Technology
programs. Students are responsible for
filing required forms, associated fees,
and grade transcripts. More information
can be obtained by contacting the Health
Professions Department chair.
Course Fees and Supplies
Most programs in the Health
Professions Department include courses
with course fees and special supplies
requirements. To obtain a complete
listing of these additional items and
costs, call the College of Technology
Admissions Office at 243-7882.
Medical Laboratory
Technology-A.A.S. Degree
Medical laboratory technicians work
in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices,
public health departments, and
commercial and industrial laboratories
under the direction of a medical
technologist, physician, or pathologist.
They perform a wide variety of complex
biochemical, bacteriological, serological,
hematological, and other diagnostic
tests. They perform such tasks as
collecting blood specimens, making
microscopic and chemical examinations
of urine, blood, and body fluids,
performing cross match techniques, and
culturing and identifying bacteria. The
technician distinguishes abnormal results
from normal results and reports to the
physician to facilitate patient care.
Students are awarded the Associate of
Applied Science degree upon successful
completion of the program. Students
may enter autumn semester only.
Upon successful completion of the
program, graduates are eligible to write
national examinations to become
certified Medical Laboratory
Technicians.
Autumn Entry:
First Year | Autumn | Spring |
Biol 106N-Elementary Medical Microbiology | - | 3 |
Biol 107N Elementary Microbiology Laboratory | - | 1 |
Chem 151N General and Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | - |
Chem 152N Organic and Biological Chemistry | - | 3 |
Chem 154N General Chemistry Lab | - | 2 |
COM 115T Technical Writing | 3 | - |
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers | 2 | - |
MAT 100T Basic Algebra | 3 | - |
MLT 100T Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 | - |
SCN 119T Anatomy and Physiology | - | 6 |
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology | 2 | - |
Total | 15 | 15 |
Summer Session | |
MLT 200T Clinical Chemistry | 5 |
MLT 202T Clinical Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycology | 7 |
Total | 12 |
Second Year | Autumn | Spring |
MLT 201T Hematology and Coagulation | 5 | - |
MLT 203T Immunology, Serology, and Blood Banking | 5 | - |
MLT 204T Internship | - | 13 |
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology | 3 | - |
Total | 13 | 13 |
Pharmacy Technology-
Certificate
Pharmacy technicians assist in the
various activities of the pharmacy
department not requiring the
professional judgment of the pharmacist.
They perform such duties as maintaining
patient records, filling prescriptions,
pricing, drug calculations, IV
compounding, filing and dispensing
routine orders for stock supplies and
patient care areas, and maintaining
inventory of drug supplies.
Students are awarded a Certificate of
Completion after successfully completing the program.
Students are prepared to function in
hospital-based pharmacies and retail
pharmacies and may sit for the national
technician certification examination
offered through the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board.
Graduates may be employed in hospitals,
retail drug stores, drug manufacturers,
and wholesale drug companies.
Autumn Entry:
First Year | Autumn | Spring |
PHA 100T Introduction to Pharmacy Practice | 3 | - |
PHA 101T Pharmacy Calculations | 3 | - |
PHA 102T Pharmacology | - | 6 |
PHA 103T Hospital and Community Pharmacy | - | 6 |
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology | - | 3 |
SCN 119T Anatomy and Physiology | 6 | - |
SEC 107T Keyboarding | 1 | - |
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology | 2 | - |
Total | 15 | 15 |
Summer Session | |
PHA 105T Internship | 5 |
Total | 5 |
Practical
Nursing-Certificate
Students in the Practical Nursing
program are educated to be licensed
practical nurses (LPNs). With the
guidance of a registered nurse or other
licensed personnel, the LPN assists
individuals in meeting basic human
needs, such as spiritual, physical,
emotional, cultural, educational, and
health promotional, in order to achieve
optimum wellness. The LPN uses the
nursing process which includes critical
thinking and decision-making skills.
The LPN will gather, record, and
communicate client data within the
ethical and legal guidelines specified in
the Nurse Practice Act. The LPN
performs skilled technical procedures,
administers medications, and provides
basic care to culturally diverse clients
throughout the life span.
Students who successfully complete
the program earn a Certificate of
Completion and are prepared to take the
examination required for licensure as a
Licensed Practical Nurse. The program
is approved by the Montana Board of
Nursing. Students who successfully
complete NUR 152T may obtain a
Certified Nurse Aide certificate.
Students may enter in autumn or spring
semester.
Autumn and Spring Entry:
First Semester (A/S) | |
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers | 2 |
MAT 112T Math for Health Professions | 3 |
NUR 100T Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
NUR 150T Nutrition | 3 |
SCN 119T Anatomy and Physiology | 6 |
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology | 2 |
Total | 17 |
Second Semester (A/S) | |
NUR 152T Fundamental Nursing Skills | 8 |
NUR 154T Pharmacological Products I | 2 |
NUR 155T Adult Physiological Needs I | 8 |
NUR 158T Aging Process Needs | 1 |
Total | 19 |
Third Semester (A/S) | |
NUR 164T Pharmacological Products II | 2 |
NUR 165T Adult Physiological Needs II | 8 |
NUR 167T Childbearing Family Needs | 4 |
NUR 169T Nursing Trends and Issues | 2 |
NUR 161T Psychosocial Needs | 2 |
Total | 18 |
Respiratory Therapy
Technology-Certificate
Students who complete the
Respiratory Therapy Technology
program are educated to become
respiratory therapy technicians.
Respiratory therapy technicians
administer respiratory therapy care and
life support to patients with deficiencies
and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system (heart and lungs) under the
supervision of physicians or respiratory
therapists. They set up and operate
devices such as mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration apparatus,
environmental control systems, aerosol
generators and EKG machines. Duties
include treating patients with breathing
devices in order to deliver medication
directly into the lungs. Technicians will
be involved in most medical emergencies
that involve shock, chest injuries,
asthma, post-thoracic surgery, and
cardiopulmonary arrest. A national
credentialing examination must be
passed to become a Certified Respiratory
Therapy Technician.
Students entering the program are
required to rotate to clinical sites outside
the Missoula area on a periodic basis.
These rotations will take place during
spring semester and the following
autumn semester. These sites may
include, but are not limited to, Kalispell,
Butte, and Billings.
Students who successfully complete
the program earn a Certificate of
Completion and are prepared to take the
National Board for Respiratory Care
entry level examination required to
become a Certified Respiratory Therapy
Technician. The cost of the exam is
$100. The program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Students may enter in the autumn
semester only.
Autumn Entry:
First Year | Autumn | Spring |
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers | 2 | - |
MAT 112T Math for Health Professions | 3 | - |
RES 120T Ethics and Health Communications | 1 | - |
RES 129T Patient Care and Assessment | 3 | - |
RES 131T-132T Respiratory Therapy Theory I, II | 4 | 4 |
RES 133T Respiratory Care Pharmacology | - | 2 |
RES 194T Cardiopulmonary Physiology | - | 4 |
RES 195T Respiratory Therapy Laboratory I | - | 2 |
RES 196T Clinical Experience I | - | 6 |
SCN 119T Anatomy and Physiology | 6 | - |
Total | 19 | 18 |
| Autumn |
RES 232T Respiratory Pathology and Disease | 2 |
RES 242T Respiratory Therapy Home Care | 2 |
RES 250T Respiratory Therapy Seminar | 1 |
RES 285T Respiratory Therapy Lab II | 3 |
RES 290T Clinical Experience II | 8 |
Total | 16 |
Surgical Technology-
Certificate
Students in this program are educated
to be surgical technologists who work
closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists,
and registered nurses in delivering
patient care pre-operatively,
intra-operatively, and post-operatively.
They function as a scrub technologist,
the sterile member of the surgical team
who passes instruments, sutures, and
sponges during surgery. They follow
strict adherence to aseptic techniques, as
well as the care, cleaning, and
maintenance of surgical supplies. In
addition, surgical technologists function
in assisting the R.N. circulator by
assisting the anesthesiologist and
anticipating additional needs of the
surgical team.
Students who successfully complete
the program are awarded a Certificate of
Completion and are encouraged to take
the national examination to become
certified. The program is accredited by
the Committee on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP). Students enter in the spring
semester only.
Spring Entry:
Year | Spring |
MAT 112T Math for Health Professions | 3 |
NUR 100T Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
PSY 110T Organizational Psychology | 3 |
SCN 119T Anatomy and Physiology | 6 |
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology | 2 |
Total | 17 |
| Autumn | Spring |
NUR 154T,164T Pharmacological Products I, II | 2 | 2 |
SUR 102T Safe Patient Care and Operating Room Techniques | 5 | - |
SUR 104TSurgical Technology Laboratory | 3 | - |
SUR 105T Minor Surgical Procedures | 4 | - |
SUR 106T Major Surgical Procedures | - | 5 |
SUR 192T-193T Surgical Tech Lab Practicum I, II | 4 | 5 |
SUR 194T Internship | - | 5 |
Total | 18 | 16 |
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