Bakersfield College

Units: 5.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Study of fundamentals of American Sign Language (A.S.L). Introduces the basic vocabulary and grammatical structure of ASL, conversational strategies, numbers, fingerspelling, and non-verbal aspects of American Sign Language. Provides an overview of Deaf history and Deaf cultural values. Outside assignments requirepractice with video tape programs.
Field trips required.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Reading and writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Introduction to all aspects of the communication process including intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group communication, as well as speaking in public. Emphasizes an understanding of communication in everyday life in conjunction with a knowledge of how to present ideas, thoughts and feelings. Introduction to various theories of interpersonal communication; participation in experiences designed to enhance competence and develop skills in interpersonal relationships. (C-ID COMM 130)
Note for 70884: Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 7.50

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Student must be 18 years of age by the completion date of the course. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations and fit testing must be completed 2 weeks after the start of the course. Costs of meeting health requirements are paid by the student. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineleigibility for clincal rotations. Students must have a copy of a current BLS (American Heart Association Health Care Provider) card.
Recommended: MEDS B60 (Medical Terminology), 3 units.
Description: Provides foundational skills and assessment techniques to care for an ill or injured person in the pre-hospital setting. Closely follows state regulations for EMT-1 training and leads to certification at the county level. Required for all ambulance personnel and appropriate for many other first responders such as law enforcement and fire personnel. The student must meet health requirements to participate in the laboratory section of the course. Any expenses involved in meeting the health requirements are the student''s expense. Students who do not possess CPR will not be accepted into the class. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations will be required within 2 weeks of the beginning of the course and are at the student''s expense. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineligibility for clinical objectives.
Note for 71028: Current provider level CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider).Costs of meeting health requirements are paid by the student. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations must be completed 4 weeks after the start of course. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineligibility for clinical objectives.In addition to the scheduled hours students must arrange 16/total required class hours. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 7.50

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Student must be 18 years of age by the completion date of the course. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations and fit testing must be completed 2 weeks after the start of the course. Costs of meeting health requirements are paid by the student. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineleigibility for clincal rotations. Students must have a copy of a current BLS (American Heart Association Health Care Provider) card.
Recommended: MEDS B60 (Medical Terminology), 3 units.
Description: Provides foundational skills and assessment techniques to care for an ill or injured person in the pre-hospital setting. Closely follows state regulations for EMT-1 training and leads to certification at the county level. Required for all ambulance personnel and appropriate for many other first responders such as law enforcement and fire personnel. The student must meet health requirements to participate in the laboratory section of the course. Any expenses involved in meeting the health requirements are the student''s expense. Students who do not possess CPR will not be accepted into the class. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations will be required within 2 weeks of the beginning of the course and are at the student''s expense. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineligibility for clinical objectives.
Note for 71028: Current provider level CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider).Costs of meeting health requirements are paid by the student. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations must be completed 4 weeks after the start of course. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineligibility for clinical objectives.In addition to the scheduled hours students must arrange 16/total required class hours. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: FIRE B1 with a grade of C or better.
Description: Fundamentals of fire department organization, management, and resources, and the use of those resources to control various emergencies.
Field trips required.
Note for 71233: Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: FIRE B1 with a grade of "C" or better.
Description: The study of the components of building construction that relate to fire/life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires/collapse emergencies. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires/collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Note: elective credit only.
Note for 71239: Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 5.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: MATH B50 or Equivalent pre-algebra course with a grade of "C" or better or Mathematics 2 levels prior to transfer.
Fundamental concepts and mathematical processes first degree equations,polynomials, special products and factoring, rational expressions and equations, ratios, proportions, exponents, graphs, simultaneous linear equations.
Note for 72359: Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Stree, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Corner of L Street and 22nd street, downtown Bakersfield) for Driving directions, please refer to Mapquest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 5.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: MATH B60 or Equivalent intro-Algebra with a grade of C or better
Mathematics - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
Topics for the course are functions and operations on functions; system of linear equations, linear, and absolute value inequalities; linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations; radicals and operations with radicals; equations involving radicals; exponential and logarithmic equations; and conic sections.
Note for 72367: Section taught at the weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Corner of L Street and 22nd street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 4.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge by the Program Director.
Description: Level 1 course introduces the concepts of the professional nurse, nursing skills, beginning leadership, health care environment, growth and development across the lifespan, basic physiologic and human needs in health and illness, and providing a safe environment. Beginning critical thinking skills are emphasized, within the framework of the nursing process. Correlated clinical experiences are provided with adult patients who have basic health problems with predictable outcomes. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are introduced and integrated throughout the course.
Note for 71586: Students will meet at the Weill for the first six weeks of the semester then will be assigned various clinical sites with varying hours. Students will be assigned 108 clinic hours during the semester with an assigned instructor. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 4.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge by the Program Director.
Description: Level 1 course introduces the concepts of the professional nurse, nursing skills, beginning leadership, health care environment, growth and development across the lifespan, basic physiologic and human needs in health and illness, and providing a safe environment. Beginning critical thinking skills are emphasized, within the framework of the nursing process. Correlated clinical experiences are provided with adult patients who have basic health problems with predictable outcomes. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are introduced and integrated throughout the course.
Note for 71586: Students will meet at the Weill for the first six weeks of the semester then will be assigned various clinical sites with varying hours. Students will be assigned 108 clinic hours during the semester with an assigned instructor. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (corner of L Street and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving directions, please refer to MapQuest at www.mapquest.com.

Units: 5.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge by the Program Director.
Description: Level 1 course introduces medical surgical nursing concepts and practices as they relate to adult clients across the lifespan. Using the nursing process as the framework, the student will begin to recognize alterations in function or illness, and formulate age appropriate nursing interventions. Correlated clinical experiences are provided with adult patients who have basic health problems with predictable outcomes. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are introduced and integrated throughout the course.
Note for 71591: Students will meet at the Weill for the first six weeks of the semester then will be assigned various clinical sites with varying hours. Students will be assigned 135 clinic hours during the semester with an assigned instructor.

Units: 5.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge by the Program Director.
Description: Level 1 course introduces medical surgical nursing concepts and practices as they relate to adult clients across the lifespan. Using the nursing process as the framework, the student will begin to recognize alterations in function or illness, and formulate age appropriate nursing interventions. Correlated clinical experiences are provided with adult patients who have basic health problems with predictable outcomes. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are introduced and integrated throughout the course.
Note for 71591: Students will meet at the Weill for the first six weeks of the semester then will be assigned various clinical sites with varying hours. Students will be assigned 135 clinic hours during the semester with an assigned instructor.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Admission and appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Description: This Level 1 course provides the foundation knowledge base related to pharmacology in nursing, including both theoretical and mathematical aspects. Course uses the nursing process as the framework, and addresses the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession. Fundamental principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, legal and ethical issues, and nursing responsibilities are covered. Information regarding intravenous drug administration is limited to pharmacokinetics. The drug classes most commonly used in clinical practice are presented. Additionally, information regarding basic mathematical calculations related to medication administration is introduced. Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program are required.

Units: 3.50

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program.
Description: This Level 3course provides a foundation for pediatric nursing using growth and development concepts as a framework for presenting problems and special concerns of the pediatric client. Communication, anticipatory guidance, response to hospitalization, legal and ethical issues and health care of pediatric clients are discussed. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize clinical decision making, patient care management, including prioritization of care, and development of psychomotor skills. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated in both the theory and the clinical components. Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program are required.
Note for 71601: Students will be assigned 108 clinical hours during the semester with an assigned instructor at various clinical sites with varying hours. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Streee, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. (Corner of L and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving instructions refer to Mapquest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.50

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program.
Description: This Level 3course provides a foundation for pediatric nursing using growth and development concepts as a framework for presenting problems and special concerns of the pediatric client. Communication, anticipatory guidance, response to hospitalization, legal and ethical issues and health care of pediatric clients are discussed. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize clinical decision making, patient care management, including prioritization of care, and development of psychomotor skills. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated in both the theory and the clinical components. Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program are required.
Note for 71601: Students will be assigned 108 clinical hours during the semester with an assigned instructor at various clinical sites with varying hours. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Streee, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. (Corner of L and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving instructions refer to Mapquest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.50

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program.
Description: This Level 3course provides a foundation for pediatric nursing using growth and development concepts as a framework for presenting problems and special concerns of the pediatric client. Communication, anticipatory guidance, response to hospitalization, legal and ethical issues and health care of pediatric clients are discussed. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize clinical decision making, patient care management, including prioritization of care, and development of psychomotor skills. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated in both the theory and the clinical components. Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program are required.
Note for 71602: Students will be assigned 108 clinical hours during the semester with an assigned instructor at various clinical sites with varying hours. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Streee, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. (Corner of L and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving instructions refer to Mapquest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.50

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program.
Description: This Level 3course provides a foundation for pediatric nursing using growth and development concepts as a framework for presenting problems and special concerns of the pediatric client. Communication, anticipatory guidance, response to hospitalization, legal and ethical issues and health care of pediatric clients are discussed. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize clinical decision making, patient care management, including prioritization of care, and development of psychomotor skills. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated in both the theory and the clinical components. Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and appropriate standing in the Nursing Program are required.
Note for 71602: Students will be assigned 108 clinical hours during the semester with an assigned instructor at various clinical sites with varying hours. Section taught at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2101 K Streee, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. (Corner of L and 22nd Street, downtown Bakersfield). For driving instructions refer to Mapquest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Basic concepts and principles of nutrition with application to current nutrition issues. Emphasizes improvement of personal health through proper eating habits.