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• CJU 257: Criminal Procedure

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  By developing an understanding of the substantive criminal law, students learn what acts and omissions are considered crimes, as well as the respective sanctions imposed against those who violate our laws. Equally important is developing an understanding of the procedural criminal law that governs the administration of criminal justice. This course is designed to explore the procedural component of the criminal law. Improper actions of criminal justice officials during the investigation of a violation of the substantive law may result in the case being lost due to procedural errors. Areas to be discussed include: the court system, probable cause, the exclusionary rule, frisks, arrest, search and seizure, interrogation, as well as the consequences of improper police conduct.
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• CJU 259: Victimology

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  For many years, the criminal justice system has been faulted for overlooking the needs of the crime victims. Only recently, has the focus changed from perpetrator to victim. This course will serve as an introduction to the study of victimology. The course is divided into two components. First, crime victims and their interactions with the criminal justice system, society and the media will be examined. The con173cept of victim precipitation will also be addressed. Special needs victims (i.e., victims of date rape, child abuse, and domestic violence), restitution, civil remedies available to victims, and vigilantism will also be covered. The second half of the course examines "victimless crimes" or "crimes without complainants." Issues such as morality, the notion of harm, and their relationship to the criminal law will be addressed. Specific areas to be covered include prostitution, drugs, homosexuality, and abortion.
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• CJU 260: Introduction to Security

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  An examination of the methods and techniques used to prevent and reduce losses due to theft and casualty. The course of study includes a consideration of the security survey, communication and surveillance system, control of personnel and visitors, handling civil disturbance in public buildings, and other emergency situations.
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• CMA 110: Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This competency-based course focuses on the clinical medical assisting skills required to prepare the patient for examination and to assist the physician during patient examination and treatment. Students are trained to obtain vital signs, position the patient for procedures, document medical record, obtain infant weight and measurement, and perform patient teaching. Infection control, safety, and universal precautions are stressed.
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• CMA 120: Medical Assisting Clinical Skills

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  A course designed to teach the skills needed to perform Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography, and Pulmonary functioning testing accurately. *** This course will be front-loaded with lecture and practice. The second half of the semester will require the student to complete 60 hours of clinical experience.
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• CMA 210: Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This competency-based course teaches the skills necessary for the performance of selected laboratory procedures. Students will learn hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and chemistry as it pertains to the laboratory. Students will also learn microscopic examination skills, gram staining, urinalysis testing, blood typing, pregnancy testing, and various CLIA waved laboratory testing procedures performed in the physician's office. Students will practice how to obtain samples and follow up on patient test results. Risk management, quality control, HIPAA, infection control in the lab, safety, and universal precautions are stressed. *** This course will be front-loaded with lecture and practice. The second half of the semester will require the student to complete 50 hours of clinical experience.
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• CMA 220: MA Clinical Practicum & Review

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  The clinical practicum in medical assisting is the last sequenced course in the program. It represents the culmination of the student's experience and (upon its completion) marks the beginning of the student's career as a medical assistant. The fundamental principle underlying the structured full-time clinical rotations is the integral relationship between work experience and clinical experience; only by gaining broad experience and exhibiting skills mastery in a diversity of situations under supervision can the student be expected to demonstrate the full range of competencies now required of the entry-level medical assistant. Students will spend the majority of time in clinic, but will have weekly lectures of review and clinical assessment of practicum hours prior to sitting for the certification exam. This course differs from the previous clinical hours in its development and confirmation of the specialized skills and functions of the medical assistant. Because the evolving role of the entry level, practitioner demands competencies in all areas of front and back office procedures with the mastery of such skills.
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• COM 100: Introduction to Mass Communications

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  A comprehensive examination and evaluation of the profound influence of mass media on culture, society and the individual.
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• COM 101: Basic TV Production

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Introduction to the basics, planning, equipment orientation, responsibilities of personnel, lighting, and camera operation, with basic "hands on" exercises.
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• COM 102: Electronic Field Production

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  The purpose of this course is to consolidate the skills learned in the basic video production course with advanced production skills and techniques which will be applied to produce and direct professional programs through hands on experience in on-location assignments. This course will consist of lectures, in-class discussions and video productions in the form of both class exercises, group projects and individual productions. Digital video cameras & non-linear digital editing software will be utilized for class work.
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