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PBT-3022B Phlebotomy Tech (spanish)
This course prepares students to become a phlebotomist. It will be taught in both English and Spanish. Students who successfully complete classroom requirements will receive (daytime only) clinical. Through coursework and clinical experiences, students learn how to collect blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for venipuncture and specimen collections and are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association certification exam for phlebotomy (English only), at their own expense. Prerequisites: 1) High School Diploma or Equivalent, AND 2) Proof of the following immunizations are due at the time of registration: two doses or positive titer MMR, Varicella, T/dap, Hep B series, Influenza/Flu (exempt for summer only), and TB (annual TB test). Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email cealliedhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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PED-110 Fit and Well for Life
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests.
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PHI-215 Philosophical Issues
This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and belief, appearance and reality, determinism and free will, faith and reason, and justice and inequality. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, analyze, and critically evaluate the philosophical components of an issue. Select sections of this course are approved for the Global Distinction Program (See list on Durham Tech website).
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PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues arising from new technologies.
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PHM-120 Pharmacology I
This course introduces the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular agents, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal agents. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names.
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PHM-125 Pharmacology II
This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include autonomic and central nervous system agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-infective drugs. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names.
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PHM-3002A Central Sterile Processing
This course introduces the primary responsibilities of a central sterile processing technician. Upon completion, students will be able to apply the principles of sterilization and disinfection in the workplace, as well as distribution of instruments, supplies, and equipment. Students will be required to complete 30 hours of clinical application as well as a 4 hour Basic Life Support (BLS) course. Students also prepare to take the Certification for Health are Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician's exam. Prerequisites: 1) High School Diploma or Equivalent, AND 2) Proof of the following immunizations are due at the time of registration: two doses or positive titer MMR, Varicella, T/dap, Hep B series, Influenza/Flu (exempt for summer only), TB (annual TB test), and COVID-19 vaccinations and booster; AND 3) Medical health insurance. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email cealliedhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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PHM-3250C Pharmacy Technician
This course provides the knowledge and skills required to become a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist for the safe, accurate preparation and dispensing of medications in both hospital and community settings. Topics include: the study of drugs, quality assurance, order processing, pharmacy law, and the preparation of intravenous and other sterile products. The curriculum has been evaluated and approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the national certification exam administered by the PTCB and earn the credential of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
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PHM-4100C Medication Aide for Skilled Nursing
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide in a Skilled Nursing facility. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the state competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. Prerequisites for this course include ALL of the following: High School Diploma/Equivalency, and current Nurse Aide I Registry Listing. Contact nurseaide@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit requirements and complete registration.
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PHO-3001A Photo Outings
This course takes the learning outside - the best place to develop your photography skills. A basic understanding of photography is recommended but not necessary. This course concentrates on developing your "photographic eye" to take better pictures. Every other class meeting is held at a different location. Learn to take better nature, portrait, action, close-up, architecture, and travel shots on location. After every location shoot, the photos taken are reviewed to help you improve your ability and understanding of good photography.
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PHO-3001B Beyond the Basics Photography
Now that you have the Basics down, learn more advanced controls to the camera. Many pictures that you take that turn out bad are often due to not understanding all the camera controls or even knowing that it is possible to adjust the camera to get what you really want. We will learn more about metering, improving the color in our images, lighting, shooting for different environments and so much more. If you really want to start making your camera do what you want, this class is for you! (Note: It is highly advisable to take the Basics class first or at least discuss options with instructor.)
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PHO-3001G Fine Arts Photography
Students are introduced to black and white photography and learn what makes a good black and white photograph. Students also explore some creative tools and techniques in Photoshop.
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PHO-3001H Intermediate Photography
Are you ready to have fun taking pictures now that you know how to use all of your camera controls well? In this course, students participate in advanced photography projects using histograms, custom white balance tools, flash controls, details of exposure, and custom functions of the camera. Prerequisite: Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics or permission of the program coordinator.
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PHO-3001K Photojournalism: The Basics
This course covers logistics and techniques used in current professional journalistic digital photography. Topics include detailed study of spot and general news, sports, and feature photography along with basic newspaper layout, advanced photographic techniques, and legal issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic aspects of news, sports, and feature photography. This course can also help improve the way you try to tell a story with your photos whether for a vacation, celebration or even a birthday party.
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PHO-3001L Nature/Landscape Photography
This course examines the great outdoors. The nature photographer needs to have the right equipment, the right light, and know what to look for in the right moment. This course will instruct the student on various techniques to capture landscape, wildlife, and close-up subjects. Every other class we will experience the beauty of photographing the magic of nature. Full-day special outing is possible. Prerequisite: Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics at Durham Tech or another college or demonstration of equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course.
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PHO-3001M Basic Digital Photography
Have you ever taken a picture of a beautiful scene, but it didn't turn out as pretty as you remembered? Have you ever gotten a new camera but didn't understand how it worked or the manual wasn't helpful? Enabling you to pick up a camera and use it easily, this course helps you improve the quality of the photos you take by focusing on basic techniques and then moves well past amateur photographic knowledge. Students may need to purchase additional materials.
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PHO-3001N Photography: Basics & Beyond
This course is a combination of The Basics and Beyond the Basics for those students that truly want to grasp photography and know how to control your camera for the picture you want. This course provides some advantages over taking two separate courses. Without having to do reviews of past course information, we have time to learn more. This course eliminates question about when you will be able to take a second course. As in the Basics course, we do start off very basic. However, by the end of this course you should feel that you have a better ability to take pictures and a more solid ability with camera controls. Much of this course is taught by doing and not just lectures.
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PHS-121 Applied Physical Science I
This course introduces the general principles of physics and chemistry. Topics include measurement, motion, Newton's laws of motion, momentum, energy, work, power, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and chemical principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical environment and be able to apply the scientific principles to observations experienced.
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PHY-110 Conceptual Physics
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied.
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PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab
This course is a laboratory for PHY 110. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110.
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PHY-151 College Physics I
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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PHY-152 College Physics II
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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PHY-251 General Physics I
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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PHY-252 General Physics II
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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PLU-111 Introduction to Basic Plumbing
This course introduces basic plumbing tools, materials, and fixtures. Topics include standard tools, materials, and fixtures used in basic plumbing systems and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a basic plumbing system.
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PLU-3024B Plumbing - Level I
This course is designed to cover the basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components. Topics include safe use of tools, implementation of standard practices, and installation/maintenance of piping, fittings, valves, appliances and fixtures used in plumbed systems.
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PLU-3024C Plumbing - Level II
The level II course content builds on Plumbing level I. This course will cover pipe sizing and layout, water distribution, drainage, waste and vent sizing and layout, and fixture installation in commercial settings. The course will also cover blueprint reading, terminology, trouble shooting and NC Plumbing code. The course will include hands-on experience on the Plumbing training modules in the lab. Prerequisites: Plumbing Level I at Durham Tech or similar to this courses at another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Prerequisite: Plumbing I or similar introduction to plumbing course at Durham Tech or another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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PLU-3024D Plumbing - Level III
The level III course content builds on Plumbing levels I and II. This course explores plumbing code, permitting, and math. Topics such as reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations, insulation and fire stopping, as well as drain installation will be covered. The course will spend more time on learning NC Plumbing code, building on code covered in level II. Prerequisite: Plumbing II or similar introduction to plumbing course at Durham Tech or another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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POL-120 American Government
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.
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POL-220 International Relations
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.