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  • CVT 230: Introduction to Pediatric Echo

    2.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides an introduction to the normal anatomy and physiology of the fetal and pediatric heart. This course presents various conditions of the fetal and postnatal heart for which examination and discussion can occur. These conditions are: Cardiac Embryology (including a comparison between fetal and postnatal circulation), Congenital (present at birth) vs. Acquired (developing sometime during childhood), and Obstructive, Acyanotic, and Cyanotic heart defects. In addition, genetic abnormalities associated common cardiac syndromes are also presented. Students view cardiac images of these conditions in order to determine the possible diagnosis of the patient. Participation in laboratory scanning is incorporated into the course to give students the opportunity to learn echocardiographic views included in all pediatric echocardiographic imaging protocols. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. Prerequisite: CVT 224 and 226 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 228. Prerequisite:    CVT 224 & CVT 226 & CVT 228 Corequisite:    CVT 228
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  • CVTE 103: Surveying I

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    An introduction to land surveying methods and field procedures. The course focuses on the operation and care of surveying instruments, the collection of field data, and the preparation of base plans. Surveying types studied include topographic, construction, boundary surveys, control traverses and benchmark level loops. A course fee is required. Corequisite: MATH 161 or higher.
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  • CVTE 208: Strength of Materials

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Emphasis on axial stress and strain, shear, riveted and welded connections, torsion, beam stresses and deflections, columns, resilience and toughness of materials, yield, combined stress, shear and moment diagrams. The computer is used in solving problems. Prerequisite: GTEC 201 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    GTEC 201
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  • DA 170: Dental Assisting Pre-clinic

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces the duties of a chairside assistant through lecture and pre-clinical instruction. The pre-clinical component introduces students to basic dental assisting responsibilities, such as seating the patient; performing vital signs; reviewing medical history; applying principles and performing four-handed dentistry; indentifying procedural set-ups; performing oral evacuation; and and performing oral evacuation; and properly using and caring for equipment and instruments. Emphasis is placed on proper infection control practices throughout all duties and functions. Students complete rotations in the Dental Hygiene Clinic to assist the Dental Hygiene students with dental and periodontal charting, fluoride application, and oral evacuation procedures. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite:    BIOL 111 or BIOL 121
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  • DA 171: Dental Assisting I

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Orients students to the role of the dental assistant as an integral member of the dental health team. This course is designed to introduce the student to basic dental assisting responsibilities such as proper infection control practices and the manipulation of various dental materials. This course also covers professional ethics, Pennsylvania dental law, and the members of the dental health team. Students develop clinical skills through the laboratory component. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate program. Non-majors need permission of the program director. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 111 or BIOL 121
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  • DA 172: Dental Materials

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Familiarizes the Dental Assisting certificate student to the materials used in dental practice. This course emphasizes infection control and safety precautions, physical and biological properties, and the manipulation and clinical application of these materials. Students are able to develop and demonstrate proficient clinical skills while manipulating dental materials relevant to theory and practice during the laboratory component. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: DA 170, 171, 173, and 175 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    DA 170 & DA 171 & DA 173 & DA 175
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  • DA 173: Dental Radiology I

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the concepts of ionizing radiation and the production, properties, dosages, hazards, and protective devises related to the dental x-ray. The primary focus of the course includes theory for exposing, processing, mounting, and interpreting dental radiographs as well as quality assurance in the practice setting and alternate imaging modalities. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on the application of dental radiology theory in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on the practice of exposing, processing, and mounting intra-oral radiographs with appropriate radiation hygiene and infection control protocol. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate program. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 111 or BIOL 121
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  • DA 175: Oral Anatomy

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces the student to the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and of the head and neck. This course provides the necessary background to recognize normal structures and also includes basic dental histology and embryology, dental morphology, the blood and nerve supply of the head and neck regions, and the bone and muscular structures. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate program. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite:    BIOL 111 or BIOL 121
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  • DA 177: Dental Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to recognized dental specialties. This course covers dental procedures and the role of the dental assistant within the following areas: dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and pharmacology. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: DA 170, 171, 173, and 175 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    DA 170 & DA 171 & DA 173 & DA 175
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  • DA 178: Dental Clinical Experience

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Focuses on clinical practice. This clinical experience provides students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and in laboratory sessions in a dental office environment. Students are assigned to work in area dental offices two days per week for a total of 224-hours. Students are able to gain additional experience in chairside techniques, dental material manipulation, and patient management at both general and specialty practices. In addition, periodic seminars are provided on campus for students to share experience and to discuss situations and/or problems encountered in the dental office setting. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate program. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: DA 170, 171, 173, and 175 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    DA 170 & DA 171 & DA 173 & DA 175
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