Students in this course will demonstrate safety related to the use of radiation during catheterization procedures. Students will learn x-ray tube components, x-ray production, characteristics and physics. Students will learn to position patients, perform quality assurance, produce images and differentiate between digital and flat screen imaging. Consideration will be given to radiation biology and radiation protection.

The lecture portion of the course introduces the student to basic terminology for understanding the structures that form the foundation for tooth function, normal anatomy of the oral cavity, and tooth and root morphology. Special topics include survey of dental anomalies and forensic dentistry.

This course provides an introduction to dental hygiene with emphasis on the practice of preventive dentistry, care and use of equipment, sterilization techniques and an introduction to instrumentation.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the dynamic nature of sports management. Topics may cover sports within our culture, sports enterprise, communication, public relations and use of social media. Sport event themes will be covered and include topics such as amateur sports participation, for-profit sports participation, tournament operations and sporting goods.

This course provides basic instruction in the correct form and use of the Spanish language. Study concentrates on oral and written comprehension of simple Spanish, verbal expression of personal themes, pronunciation and grammar.

This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to perform routine and mobile radiographic procedures relative to facial bones, arthrology, traumatic injury, surgical radiography and the bony thorax, urinary system and gastrointestinal system. Emphasis is on radiographic terms, anatomy, pathology, positioning, manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories, and patient care considerations. Basic techniques in venipuncture, contrast media types, intravenous medication and emergency response is also included. Additionally, students are introduced to highly specialized studies of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, reproductive system and cross-sectional imaging. Special imaging equipment, physical settings and techniques used in these highly specialized studies is also included.

The objective of this course is to develop and apply the student's drafting skills in his or her desired career field. Projects and discussions are coordinated to relate to the student's employment situation in an approved drafting occupation.

The objective of this course is to develop the student's understanding and application of a self-defined set of symbols, rules, definitions and conventions used to describe the size, form, orientation and location of part features.

This course incorporates the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects and contraindications to medication administration. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and the role of the practical nurse in providing nursing care related to the safe administration of medications to individual patients across the age span.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 3 and 10. This course provides a study of the structure and function of ecological systems, including an application of ecological principles to local and global environmental issues. Topics covered include energy flow, nutrient cycling, organization, ecological succession, population dynamics (including the ecology of species interactions and factors that influence and regulate population numbers) and linkages among species and ecosystem functions. Lecture is accompanied by laboratory and field exercises.