Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog
PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment I. 4:4:0
An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks.
PTAC 1410 Process Technology I-Equipment 4:3:2
Introduction to the use of common processing equipment.
PTAC 1432 Process Instrumentation I............ 4:3:2
Study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industry, including terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops and basic troubleshooting. Prerequisite( s): PTAC 1302.
PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality...................... 3:3:0
Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement. Prerequisite( s): PTAC 1302.
PTAC 2420 Process Technology II – Systems.. 4:3:2
A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles. Prerequisite( s): PTAC 1410 and PTAC 1432.
PTAC 2438 Process Technology III – Operations............................................................................ 4:3:2
This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operation of process equipment. Prerequisite( s): PTAC 2420.
PTAC 2446 Process Troubleshooting............. 4:3:2
Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems. Prerequisite( s): PTAC 2420 and PTAC 1432.
( RNSG) Registered Nurse
RNSG 1118 Introduction to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs......................................... 1:0:4
Transition to professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan. Validates proficiency in psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept based approach. Prerequisite( s): Vocational Nursing License, Accepted in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program; RNSG 1300. Corequisite( s): RSNG 1228, RNSG 1260, RSNG 1424.
RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III......................................................................... 1:1:0
Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork and collaboration. Introduces the concepts of quality improvement, health information technology, and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisite( s): BIOL 2402, RNSG 1118, RNSG 1228, RNSG 1260, RNSG 1424. Corequisite( s): RNSG 1538, RNSG 2361.
RNSG 1228 Introduction to Health Care Concepts............................................................ 2:2:0
An introduction to concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications. Concepts include acidbase balance, fluid and electrolytes, immunity, gas exchange, perfusion, metabolism, coping, and tissue integrity. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisite( s): Vocational Nursing License; Accepted in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program; RNSG 1300. Corequisite( s): RNSG 1118, RNSG 1260, RNSG 1424.
RNSG 1260 Clinical- Transition Clinical I....... 2:0:6
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient / client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisite( s): Vocational Nursing License; Accepted in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program; RNSG 1300. Corequisite( s): RNSG 1118, RNSG 1228, RNSG 1424.
RNSG 1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan............................................................. 3:2:2
Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment of patients across the lifespan. 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. Prerequisite( s): BIOL 2401, Accepted in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program.
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