2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Start Date

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 03:37 AM

End Date

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 07:59 PM

Years

2122

Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

This program prepares graduates to assist the surgeon and other members of the operating room team. Duties may include such tasks as setting up sterile trays and equipment for procedures; scrubbing for procedures with the surgeon; draping patients, passing instruments, and holding retractors; sterilizing instruments and supplies; and maintaining stock inventory. The program consists of theory and practical experience in the operating room setting. Courses must be taken sequentially and include summer school. Graduates are qualified to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting national certification examination.

In order to be granted an associates degree in surgical technology, a student must maintain an NMU cumulative GPA of 2.00, receive no less than a "C" in any ST or CLS course, and pass a final comprehensive exam prior to graduation.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm

Total Credits Required


General Education	16
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
EN 211 College Composition II [EFFC]	4
Chemistry Course above CH 100	4
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective	4

Required Courses in Major	32
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology	2
ST 101 Clinical Assisting	1
ST 111 Basic Surgical Concepts and Techniques	3
ST 211 General Surgical Procedures	4
ST 212 Specialty Surgical Proc and Pharmacology	4
ST 220 Issues and Seminar for Surgical Technology	2
ST 250 Clinical Practice	2
ST 260 Surgical Technology Practicum	14

Other Required Courses	16
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1	4
BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	4
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences	1
CLS 171 Medical Terminology	4
HL 125 Emergency Health Care	3

Note: Students who score below a predictive "C" on the Northern Michigan University's mathematics placement test for MA 111 are required to take MA 100. Students who score a "C" or higher are exempt from the mathematics requirement.

The Surgical Technology Program implemented the 2013 Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6e [CCST,6e] on January 7, 2013.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate (currently not accepting students)

New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) are members of the health care delivery team. They perform a variety of duties under the supervision of a laboratory scientist, nurse or other medical personnel. Duties may include specimen procurement and sample processing, basic laboratory testing, patient processing, and secretarial work. This one-year program includes an introduction to fundamental laboratory, office and medical skills. After the first semester, students train in clinical sites within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Upon completion of this NAACLS approved program graduates are eligible for national MLA certification and will find employment in a variety of health care settings.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm

Total Credits Required


Required Courses for Certificate	10
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen	1
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences	1
CLS 150 Phlebotomy Practicum	4
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques or	1
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (1 cr.)
CLS 250A Clinical Practice	2
ST 101 Clinical Assisting	1

Other Required Courses for Certificate	8
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Clinical Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science

(Constitutes one major with two concentrations)

Concentration: Clinical Laboratory Technician (19 cr.)

The program develops proficiency in the performance of a variety of tests as well as an understanding of the interrelationships of laboratory data and physiological processes. Clinical laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory tests under supervision to provide diagnostic data in clinical and biomedical industries. The first three semesters of the program consist of liberal arts, science and clinical laboratory courses taken on campus. During the last six months of the second year, students are placed in an affiliated hospital to complete a full-time clinical practicum experience. This concentration is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, students with this concentration will be eligible for ASCP MLT certification.

Concentration: Science Technician (17 cr.)

This concentration career ladders into the science technologist and anatomic pathology BS concentrations. This program prepares graduates to work in a variety of laboratory settings (biomedical, commercial, etc). Students are provided with a basic foundation in clinical techniques complemented with science and math.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

60-62


General Education	12
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
EN 211 College Composition II [EFFC]	4
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective	4

Core Courses	17
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen	1
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences	1
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques	1
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis	1
CLS 201 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation	3
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry	4
CLS 203 Immunohematology	3
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology	2
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology and Serology	1

Other Required Courses	14
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII] *	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II *	5

Concentration	17-19
Choose one concentration below:

Clinical Laboratory Technician**	19
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology	3
CLS 250T Clinical Practice	2
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum	3
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum	4
CLS 253 Blood Bank Practicum	3
CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum	4

*Science Technician*	17
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII]	4
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry *** or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation [QUAR]	4

*Clinical Laboratory Technician - any 8 credits of chemistry courses above 100 level instead of CH 111 and CH 112.

**Students who score below a predictive "C" on the Northern Michigan University's mathematics placement test for MA 111 are required to take MA 100. Students who score a "C" or higher are exempt from the mathematics requirement.

***If taken CH 111 and CH 112. See adviser for chemistry choice.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

CLS Concentration: Science Technologist

This concentration is a good choice for pre-medicine or pre-physician assistant students. The program provides students with a strong foundation in laboratory medicine, a major discipline within internal medicine, and enough general electives to select the additional courses required for graduate school. Students interested in graduate education may choose additional courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, physics, genetics as needed for specific programs.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Courses Required for Concentration	50-51
Concentration Core Courses	34

Base Core	17
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry	4
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology	3
CLS 402 Advanced Clinical Chemistry	2
CLS 416 Diagnostic Genetics, Genomics, and Cytogenetics	4
CLS 436 Medical Genetics	4

*Choose One of the Options Below:*

*Option 1: Clinical Laboratory Certification*	16
CLS 250T Clinical Practice	2
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum	3
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum	4
CLS 253 Blood Bank Practicum	3
CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum	4

*Option 2: Forensics*	16
BI 418 Molecular Biology	4
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS]	4
Criminal Justice Electives	8

*Option 3: Biotechnology*	*15-16*
Choose four courses from the following:
BI 404 Virology	3
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology	4
BI 418 Molecular Biology	4
BI 419 Biology of Cancer	4
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques	4

Other Required Courses in Concentration	18
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII]	4
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry **	5
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4
PH 201 College Physics I [SCII]	5

*See Clinical Laboratory Science Major for a complete list of required courses.

**Prerequisites are CH 111 and CH 112.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Physical Education - Coaching Minor

Available to students in non-teaching education programs. Designed to provide the knowledge and skills to teach sports activities to children and youth in a community setting.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

HPE 110 Introduction to Health and Physical Education	3
HPE 120 Motor Learning and Development in HPE	3
PE 212 Anatomical and Mechanical Assessment of Human Movement	3
PE 213 Physiology of Sport and Fitness	3

Pick two HPE Instructional Activity Courses (HPE 250-290) From the Following:	4
HPE 250 Effective Instruction of Invasion Games (2 cr.)
HPE 260 Effective Instruction of Net/Wall Games (2 cr.)
HPE 270 Effective Instruction of Health-Related Activities (2 cr.)
HPE 280 Effective Instruction of Striking/Fielding/Target Games (2 cr.)
HPE 290 Effective Instruction of Outdoor Pursuit Activities (2 cr.)

PE 300 Technology in Human Performance	3
PE 340 Foundations of Educational Athletics	3
PE 346 Adapted Physical Education	3

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Outdoor Recreation Minor

Provides an introduction to outdoor living skills, recreation and resources. It complements a major in physical education and is appropriate for students interested in environmental education.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructo…

Total Credits Required

RE 110 Introduction to Leisure, Recreation, and Outdoor Recreation	4
RE 155 Outdoor Living Skills	4
RE 261 Outdoor Leadership and Experiential Education	4
RE 271 Protected Area Management	4

Recreation Electives	8
All courses must have an RE prefix. At least one course must be at the 300-400 level.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Interpretation and Outdoor Education Minor

This minor provides a background in environmental and historical interpretive services. This minor complements majors in history, earth, environmental and geographical sciences and conservation.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructo…

Total Credits Required

RE 110 Introduction to Leisure, Recreation, and Outdoor Recreation	4
RE 261 Outdoor Leadership and Experiential Education	4
RE 294 Field Work (A, B, C and/or D) or	1 - 2
RE 271 Protected Area Management (4 cr.)
RE 381 Interpretation	4

*Check course descriptions for prerequisites and consult an ORLM adviser.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Community Health Minor

The Community Health Minor is designed to incorporate a set of health related courses which will enhance the training of community health educators and other health promotion professionals.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm

Total Credits Required

Required Community Health Courses	12
HL 240 Community Health	4
HL 367 Program Planning and Evaluation I	3
HL 368 Program Planning and Evaluation II	3
HL 430 Grant Writing for Health Educators	2
Electives Approved by Adviser	8

With the approval from Applied Exercise Science and Health (Community Health Concentration) adviser at the School of Health and Human Performance (SHHP), students will take the required courses and select elective health courses from SHHP totaling 16 credit hours. A list of courses comprising the minor must be submitted to the Registrar's Office before the second semester of the student’s junior year. This option is not available to those in secondary education OR Applied Exercise Science and Health (Community Health Concentration).

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Nutrition Minor

Provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to help support health and nutrition related careers. This will complement health professional related majors.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm

Total Credits Required

All courses with an HN prefix are allowed in the minor. Students may also choose to include AH 201 and/or AH 202. Students should create their course plan with their nutrition minor adviser during their sophomore year. This minor program course plan needs to be approved by a nutrition minor adviser within the School of Health and Human Performance. The minor adviser will then send a statement to the Registrar's Office when the majority of the courses on the plan have been completed. Modifications in the program may be made with the approval of a nutrition minor adviser. At least six credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Emergency Medical Services Minor

Designed to give students an opportunity to apply for a license in the State of Michigan as a basic-emergency medical technician.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm

Total Credits Required

HL 101 Medical Terminology for Health Educators	2
HL 111 Lifespan Health	3
HL 125 Emergency Health Care	3
HL 245 Basic Emergency Medical Technician Training I *	4
HL 246 Basic Emergency Medical Technician Training II *	4
Electives (HL, ATR, or RE 352)	4

*Currently being offered through UP Health System-Marquette, School of EMT. Contact Katrina Rushford at Katrina.Rushford@mghs.org or 906-449-1561 for details.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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