This course is designed for future health care professionals to acquire the skills and knowledge to safely determine correct dosages for medication administration in the clinical setting. Students must have basic math skills (knowledge of decimals, fractions, metric system, conversions between systems of measurement, and ability to do basic algebraic equations) required for safe medication administration. This course will include clinically based problems that provide students with practice dosage calculations that emphasize clinical judgment to effectively, accurately and safely calculate dosages of medications. It includes reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation of medication. Dimensional analysis will be used for calculating dosages of oral, powdered and parenteral medications, pediatric and adult weight—based medication and intravenous medications to develop proficiency for accurately computing medication dosages for various methods of administration to patients across the lifespan.

This course provides the acquisition and application of fundamental concepts important to the practice of nursing including those related to patient-centered care, the healthcare environment, and professional nursing practice. Includes care of stable patients with a focus on wellness and health promotion. Mental health is integrated throughout the course. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratory, simulation center, and clinical settings.

An introductory course in the science of food and its role in all age groups. Emphasizes the importance of nutrition in the normal growth and development of the human body. Theory is supplemented by practical applications such as food label reading, weight control, and functions in disease states. The course includes elements for students of Nursing and Early Childhood Development, and allows students to collaborate using their many different styles of learning.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training – 3-Week Intensive Course
Location: Gogebic Community College
Clinicals: Gogebic Medical Care Facility Wakefield (7am-3pm)

Jumpstart your healthcare career in just three weeks with this accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at Gogebic Community College. This collaborative course is made possible through a partnership between Gogebic Community College, Westgate Nursing Center, Gogebic Medical Care Facility, and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District.

Students will receive a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab training at GCC, followed by real-world clinical experience at Gogebic Medical Care Facility. The curriculum covers essential CNA skills including patient care, infection control, communication, safety, and vital signs—fully preparing students to sit for the Michigan CNA certification exam.

Requirements: Minimum age 16, negative TB test, and up-to-date immunizations. Attendance is mandatory due to the condensed schedule.

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A study of the methods of computing wage and salaries, keeping payroll records, and making government reports. Practice in completions of government forms and filing of periodic reports included.

This course uses computerized accounting practice sets with a QuickBooks online accountant software to introduce electronic accounting records. General ledger, accounting cycle, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll applications are covered. Students will be responsible for completing assigned work in the QuickBooks program.

This is an online course which provides the student with the background and skills needed to code in the ambulatory care setting. The student will code utilizing the HCPCS coding system composed of CPT and national codes for physician billing, outpatient/ancillary care, emergency department and ambulatory care. The importance of documantation to support the code selection, especially in the area of Evaluation and Management, will be stressed. Legal and ethical issues involving coding and submission of claims will also be discussed. Prospective payment in ambulatory and outpatient services (RBRVS and APC) will be presented and the implications of coding will be discussed.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of health information management, focusing on key concepts, theories, and vocabularies, in the field. Students will explore healthcare delivery systems, health information functions, and documentation standards while examining the importance of quality in healthcare. The course also covers clinical vocabularies and classification systems, the electronic health information environment, and the principles of privacy, security, and legal requirements. Emphasis is placed on applying ethical, legal, and professional principles in managing health information, preparing students for roles in today’s digital healthcare landscape.

Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs while engaging with fun essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. ( This is not a Programming course though it does include programming)

This course provides information technology students with an introduction to computer programming using the microcomputer. Students will learn current techniques in program design and programming methodologies. Students will also learn basic programming algorithms, methods of testing, debugging, and documenting of computer programs.

What constitutes a valid and hence enforceable contract? Topics covered include capacity, assent, consideration, the Statute of Frauds, and principal-agent relationships. This course is an introduction to the laws and regulations that impact business operations.

An introduction to various functions of business. This course provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society. Students will complete the course with knowledge of the general business environment, economic systems, business ethics, and technology and information systems. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of economics, business ownership, entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing.

The Principles of Accounting I course is designed as an introduction to the development of financial accounting principles. This course fulfills the needs of college students transferring to another college or university and planning a career in the following disciplines: Accounting, business administration, Liberal arts, marketing, management, law, computer information technology, and other disciplines. Topics covered include: The accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination, and financial reporting.

The Principles of Accounting I course is designed as an introduction to the development of financial accounting principles. This course fulfills the needs of college students transferring to another college or university and planning a career in the following disciplines: Accounting, business administration, Liberal arts, marketing, management, law, computer information technology, and other disciplines. Topics covered include: The accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination, and financial reporting.

An introduction to the sounds and composition of serious music from ancient times to the present, with an emphasis on the recognition of musical styles through recorded sound.

A survey of prose and poetry suitable for use in the elementary classroom. Work with the presentation and selection of materials is designed to give experience with children's books that will aid in the stimulation and guidance of individual recreational reading. Includes student participation involving the reading of selections from children's literature in simulated and actual classroom situations.

This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.

This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.

This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.

This course focuses on the writing and revising of expository essays, concentrating on the writing process, identifying and responding to different audiences and rhetorical situations, and understanding the conventions of format and structure. Students will be introduced to the academic writing process and research methods. Critical reading and thinking skills are emphasized.

This one-semester course is for students wanting to refresh their basic learning skills or for students assessed at a level below that recommended for success in college-level courses. This class helps students acquire strategies and develop skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, and studying in order to succeed in college. This skill-building class does not transfer to other institutions.

Introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication. The focus of the course is on learning and practicing the skills needed to improve the quality of interpersonal communication.

This course covers equation solving and functional analysis. Topics covered include: systems of real numbers, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, functions, conic sections, roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and elementary matrix algebra.

Functions and their graphs, rate of change of functions, theorms about limits, derivatives, chain rule, differentials dy and dx, maximum and minimum theory, tangents and normals to curves. Newton's method for approximating roots of equations, introduction to integration, differentiation and integration of sines and cosines, areas under a curve, trapezoidal rule for approximating an integral, and topics in analytic geometry.

This course covers equation solving and functional analysis. Topics covered include: systems of real numbers, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, functions, conic sections, roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and elementary matrix algebra.

This course covers equation solving and functional analysis. Topics covered include: systems of real numbers, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, functions, conic sections, roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and elementary matrix algebra.

A course which demonstrates mathematics' usefulness and relevance to students' daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, probability, statistics, and the history of mathematics. MTH108 unveils the relevance of mathematics and its creative human aspect to students. This course investigates a variety of areas in which mathematics is concretely applied, in a way which is both engaging and accessible to students who do not necessarily have strong interests in the sciences.

A course which demonstrates mathematics' usefulness and relevance to students' daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, probability, statistics, and the history of mathematics. MTH108 unveils the relevance of mathematics and its creative human aspect to students. This course investigates a variety of areas in which mathematics is concretely applied, in a way which is both engaging and accessible to students who do not necessarily have strong interests in the sciences.

This course provides structure to a work experience with an agency or company related to this career field. This internship will offer the opportunity for the student to further develop on-the-job experience related to this field of study and enhance future career options. Students will be expected to complete 80 hours of on-the-site work for each credit taken. This course may be taken twice during a student's academic coursework. The NR department requires 320 hours of field experience for the NRT degree.

A study of force systems in two and three dimensions. Topics include: review of vector algebra, introduction to forces, moments, and couples; first and second moments of area and mass; principles of equilibrium of simple structures, frames and machines; and a study of friction as it applies to the above.

Introduces field measurements and computations involved in determining direction, distance, and area. Covers the hand compass, pacing, and use of GPS, including differential correction. Integration of GPS data with GIS is emphasized. Demonstrate a basic level of skill and confidence in carrying out field assignments that may be required of an entry level natural resources technician.

The fundamentals of GIS and its application to natural resource management. Spatial data, its uses and limitations are evaluated. Students work extensively with the ARCGIS software package. Each major component of a GIS will be explored. Lectures will look at the background of each component, whilte the laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience with the most widely used commercial GIS software package, ArcMap.

This is an online course which involves development of medical vocabulary and skill in spelling, pronouncing, and defining medical terms. Students learn to divide words into their component parts recognizing the basic combining forms, suffixes and prefixes. Abbreviations, major disease conditions, procedures and laboratory tests are also reviewed.

A study of the function, regulation, control, and interrelationships of all the organ systems of the human body. Major divisions covered include human cell, muscular system, nervous system, sense organs, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, vascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, reproductive system.

A study of the structure of the human body. Lectures emphasize structures of all the systems of the human body (integumetry, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular, repiratory, digestive, and urinary). Laboratory work includes study of the human skeleton, dissection of the cat, sheep brain, beef/sheep heart, and beef/sheep kidney.

A comprehensive study of all the systems of the human body, focusing on structures and their functions. Anatomical structure will be studied by organ systems with emphasis on the relationship between form and function. Systematic topics include levels of organization, support and movement, intergration and coordination, transport, absorption and excretion, and the development of human life.

A survey of the world's nations and geographic regions. Each region will be discussed in connection with population, natural environment, size and location, economy, political situation, problems and potentialities.

A survey of the world's nations and geographic regions. Each region will be discussed in connection with population, natural environment, size and location, economy, political situation, problems and potentialities.

An introduction to the scientific study and interpretation of human behavior. The topics include: scope and goals of psychology, learning, perception, sensation, motivation, emotions, physiological basis for behavior, mental illness, psychotherapy, and personality development. The course reflects the increasing attention being paid to experimental procedures, laboratory techniques and research findings.

This course is designed for students to develop an awareness of criminal law. It will assist students in understanding both federal and state law, sentencing, and criminal activity. The students will be able to apply the law to various situations within the criminal law context and philosophy.

Examines normal versus ciminal behavior, human development and criminal patterns, specific problems, and intervention strategies.

An in-depth study of social problems within our society and the world in general. Health issues, substance abuse, family problems, poverty, race and gender inequality are analyzed.

Sociology is the scientific study of humans living with one another in a society. Basic social concepts studied include: social organization, culture, collective behavior, deviant behavior, stratification, population, and social institutions such as family, religion, and education. Students are exposed to fundamental theories, methods, and techniques used by sociologists.

Social Psychology combines knowledge and methods from sociology, psychology, and anthropology; and attempts to explain how the thoughts, emotions, and behavior of an individual are influenced by other individuals and groups within society. The conceptual approach is used in this course. Concepts covered include: social perception, socialization, communication, attitudes, the dyad, groups, environment and social behavior.

An introduction to the scientific study and interpretation of human behavior. The topics include: scope and goals of psychology, learning, perception, sensation, motivation, emotions, physiological basis for behavior, mental illness, psychotherapy, and personality development. The course reflects the increasing attention being paid to experimental procedures, laboratory techniques and research findings.

A study of the major aspects of American government on national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis on national government, with comparisons between the levels of government made thoughout the course. Satisfies Michigan requirements on political science.

This course will introduce you to a systematic process of critical thinking which is indispensable to all educated persons. It is a process by which we develop and support our beliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments made by others. Critical Thinking is designed to help motivated learners develop into fair-minded critical thinkers and provide a means to systematically practice and improve one's quality of thinking; learning, and problem solving.

This course will explore the role of racial minorities including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, & Asian Americans. This course throroughly integrates the experiences of these groups, as well as the experiences of ethnic, religious, & sexual minorities, or other traditionally underrepresented groups, into US history in a manner that fosters understanding & appreciation of their perspectives & experiences as well as their contributions to, & interactions within, American society.

This course covers the emergence of world history from ancient times to the beginnings of the modern period in the 17th century. It examines the rise of civilization in the Middle Ease and China; classical civilizations Greece, Rome, India, and the Americas; the early development of African civilization; the rise and spread of Islamic civilization; the spread of Chinese civilization; and the rise of the western world discussed in the context of principal political, religious, economic, and cultural forces molding these societies.

The Microeconomics course is designed to provide a study of individual markets in our economy. We will examine price-output behavior in purely competitive, oligopolistic, monopolistically competitve, and monopolistic markets. Other topics reviewed in this course include: Resource markets, concentration ratios, labor and unions, pollution, agriculture, and international trade. In summary, our studies will emphasize how households and firms make decisions and interact within the economic markets in which we live. This course fulfills a social science requirement.

This course is designed to provide a study of aggregate behavior. How consumers, businesses, and society choose, and what determines the level of output that our economy chooses. Topics include GNP, GDP, unemployment, inflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and national debt. This course fulfills a social science requirement.

A study of the major aspects of American government on national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis on national government, with comparisons between the levels of government made thoughout the course. Satisfies Michigan requirements on political science.