Meets MnTC Goal Areas 1 and 2. This course is designed to provide individuals with basic communication principles for positive relationships in career settings. This is accomplished through oral, written and intra/interpersonal communication skills which are valued for life and work experiences. Changes in the life/work environment are characterized by greater cultural diversity, the performance of more work by teams and the need for greater ability to cope effectively with life/work issues and problems that require extensive knowledge of human relationships.

This course covers requirements and installation of service entrance equipment. Topics include service materials, installation procedures, meters, service and conduit sizes, panel types, bonding, grounding and overcurrent protection.

This course prepares massage students to execute advance massage techniques. Students will learn optional techniques available to clients including abdominal massage, facial massage and massage of the gluteals. Massage for special populations will be discussed, including massage for the elderly and chair massage.

This course is devoted primarily to Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training objectives, including but not limited to the following areas: cultural awareness, stress management, domestic abuse, crisis intervention, communication, bias-motivated crimes, victims, ethics and human behavior.

This course will teach the principles of Medicare coverage, billing, coding and payment for both inpatient and outpatient services. It will provide students with the knowledge and tools for developing the skills needed to submit accurate claims to Medicare, maintain compliance, prevent potential missed revenue and avoid unnecessary claim and coding denials.

This course is a continuation of Medical Language Applications I and prepares nonclinical students to provide effective written or oral communication in encounters with patients, health care providers and other health care staff. Construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and proper written and verbal usage of medical terminology pertaining to pharmacology, surgical and anesthesia procedures, laboratory and pathology, oncology, psychiatry and psychology, and physical and occupational therapy are emphasized. Students will apply medical language knowledge to simulated real-life applications from a medical office environment. In-depth analysis and application of verbal and written communication is covered.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7. This course examines the ways in which culture, ethnicity, religion, class and sexuality distinguish literature written by female authors from different countries and historical periods. Texts will cover a variety of authors and genres, as well as themes, issues and theories specific to literature written by women.

This course provides clinical phlebotomy experience for phlebotomy technician students in an affiliate hospital/clinic laboratory under the supervision of qualified technicians and technologists. Training includes blood and body fluid collection, processing and storage.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2, 6 and 8. This course is a survey of architecture, painting and sculpture and their historical and social contexts. Specific periods from prehistoric through the Middle Ages will be introduced.

This course covers the hydraulic components specific to Case New Holland farm and heavy equipment. This will include hydrostatic transmission, electric over hydraulic control valves and electronic control components. It will also include troubleshooting of live units with proper testing equipment used in up-to-date service centers.