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• ACC 225: Auditing

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces fundamental through intermediate level auditing studies to accounting students possessing no previous auditing experience. Emphasis is placed on a conceptual understanding of auditing principles required to successfully apply auditing procedures and methods to enable the expression of opinions on the fair presentation of required financial statements. Explanations of how concepts are applied in the practice, procedures and policies of the auditing profession are presented. Emphasis is placed heavily on the practice of auditing procedures for both traditional and current areas of interest with the objective of successful completion of the auditing section of the national Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination, as well as the continued advanced study of accounting for those not pursuing the public practice of accounting. Prerequisite:    ACC 202   
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• ACC 230: Advanced Accounting

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to accounting topics aligned with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC). The focus is on business combinations which provide the basic knowledge necessary to successfully complete the certified public accountant(CPA) examination. Accounting for derivatives, foreign currency transactions and translations and international reporting standards are included. Additional topics include partnerships, governmentals, antitrust considerations, not-for-profits, variable interest entities, fair value accounting and estates and trusts. Prerequisite:    ACC 202   
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• ALH 106: Basic Life Support

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course in Basic Life Support (BLS)for Health Care Providers includes background information about heart disease, risk factors, prudent heart living and heart and lung function. One- and two-rescuer adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), foreign body airway obstruction management, and pediatric resuscitation are also taught. Students receive certification from the American Heart Association. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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• ALH 109: Infection Control

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course will provide the student with the basic concepts regarding infection control, the use of standard precautions, and the understanding of an exposure control plan.
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• ALH 125: Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is a course for the nursing and allied health student to acquire comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapeutic agents in clinical use. A body systems approach is utilized. Emphasis is on drug classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, generic equivalents and implications of administration. Prerequisite:    BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161 and BIO 162    
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• ALH 140: Medical Terminology

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a basic study of the professional language of medicine. It is designed to include word construction, pronunciation, spelling, definition and use of terms related to all areas of medical science, hospital service and health related professions. This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of anatomy, pathology, surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures and symptomatology.
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• ALH 221: EKG Application and Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course in electrocardiography (EKG) application and advanced cardiac resuscitation includes evidence-based information regarding recognizing and intervening in cardiac arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndrome situations. Students receive instruction regarding basic cardiac rhythm recognition, obtaining vascular access and the placement of alternative advanced airway devices. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficieny in the following skills used in resuscitation: systematic patient care approach, high-quality Basic Life Support (BLS), airway management, rhythm recognition, defibrillation, intravenous and intraosseous access, medication use, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing and team dynamics. Students successfully completing this course receive certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Prerequisite:    BLS Certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent), Ability to participate in the treatment of cardiovascular emergencies, Ability to demonstrate competency in adult CPR, AED use, and bag-mask ventilation.
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• ANE 110: Basic Prin of Anesthesia Technology

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  The course is an introduction to anesthesiology's contribution to quality patient care and the relationship of the anesthesia technician to other healthcare professionals. The focus is on patient safety, universal precautions and employee safety in the healthcare environment. An introduction to the theory and concepts of a surgical environment is given including the fundamentals of a variety of anesthesia equipment and basic case set-up utilizing anesthesia supplies. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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• ANE 111: Basic Prin of Anesthesia Equipment

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course offers an introduction to the theories and concepts in the adequate function of anesthesia equipment including maintaining equipment, repairing defects and trouble-shooting complications. The student will be introduced to basic equipment used for patients while undergoing anesthesia, including airway equipment and hemodynamic monitoring. Introduction to point-of-care testing (POCT) will also be covered. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into the Anesthesia Technician Program  
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• ANE 114: Advanced Prin of Anesthesia Technology

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course covers the theory and concepts of the use and function of anesthesia supplies and equipment used for various surgical procedures to include studies in general, regional and conscious sedations as well as patient positioning. Additional topics are types of anesthesia emergencies, including difficult airways, malignant hyperthermia, hemorrhage and cardiac arrest. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    ANE 110 and ANE 111   
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