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  • PAL 122: Estates and Trusts 2

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the probate process and estate administration. Students learn the fundamentals of practice in the probate court and gain an overview of the Uniform Probate Laws. Students also review the various types of nonprobate transfers and the benefits and challenges of structuring assets to allow for direct ownership transfers upon death. Prerequisite:    PAL 121   
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  • PAL 135: Employee Benefits

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces students to the integration of legal theory and practical skills within employment law. Students explore the entire employment relationship, encompassing responses to job advertisements, interviewing, pre-employment testing, contracts of hire, compensation and benefits and the evaluation through termination of employment. Students discuss important issues and topics such as employment discrimination, equal pay, wage laws and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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  • PAL 201: Advanced Legal Research and Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course builds on the legal research and writing skills developed in PAL 101. Students conduct advanced legal research using digital tools and platforms. Students analyze, synthesize and communicate research findings through writing various legal documents, including memoranda, trial and appellate court briefs. Prerequisite:    PAL 101   
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  • PAL 205: Consumer Protection Law

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course trains legal assistants legal assistants under the supervision of practicing attorneys to assist attorneys in helping firm clients overcome violations of federal and state consumer protection laws and the rules and regulations of federal and state administrative agencies designed to specifically protect consumers from illegal business practices. Prerequisite:    PAL 101   
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  • PAL 209: Environmental Law

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is an introduction to the Environmental Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution and it's administrative agency the Department of Environmental Resources and its interactions with federal law and the Environmental Protection Agency. The student acquires; a working knowledge of how regulations insure compliance with laws requiring clean streams, sewage facilities, wetlands, water resources, air pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous sites cleanup, storage tanks and other spill prevention, mining regulation, oil and gas regulation and protections from radiation and other hazardous situations. Prerequisite:    PAL 101   
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  • PAL 293CP: Cooperative Education

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment. To earn three credits, students must work a minimum of 150 hours; total number of coop hours may be higher as defined by the department. In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria: Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program; Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major; Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester); Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule; Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization; Follow established processes; and complete and submit all required forms.
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  • PAL 296CP: Cooperative Education

    6.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment. To earn three credits, students must work a minimum of 150 hours; total number of coop hours may be higher as defined by the department. In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria: Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program; Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major; Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester); Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule; Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization; Follow established processes; and complete and submit all required forms.
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  • PHB 101: Clinical Phlebotomy

    5.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and behaviors required for competency as a phlebotomist. Areas of concentration include a survey of the anatomy and physiology of veins used for phlebotomy, basic skills and responsibilities of the phlebotomist, analytical tests, color coded vacuum tubes used for specimens, collection of body fluid specimens, the Clinical and Laborartory Standards Institute (CLSI) order of draw, the infection cycle and infection control. Skills obtained in the laboratory include standard precautions, venipuncture techniques, skin puncture techniques and prevention of complications when drawing blood. Additional hours of practice time under direct supervision of an instructor are required. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Application and acceptance into the Phlebotomist Program Corequisite:    PHB 211 
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  • PHB 201C: Clinical Phlebotomy Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is a supervised, non-paid 160 hour practicum experience at a hospital or outpatient lab. Additional experience and training in phlebotomy are provided to develop knowledge, skills and behaviors learned in the program. The practicum is offered weekdays during the day. Prior to the practicum current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 33/34), FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a physical examination and drug screen are required. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    ALH 106, PHB 101, PHB 211 and permission of instructor  
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  • PHB 211: Clinical Phlebotomy Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces the student to the role of the phlebotomist as a member of the health care team. Areas of concentration include professionalism, personal qualifications, quality control, effective communication skills, medical law and ethics and the job search. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Corequisite:    PHB 101 
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