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  • PDV 140: Work Based Learning

    2.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course will connect classroom learning to the workplace, allowing students to develop and apply academic and career readiness skills in real-world settings.
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  • PDV 171: Career Pathway Exploration

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course provides students with the opportunity for exploration and interactions with a variety of career clusters. Students will learn about career opportunities within different fields, and the academic pathways that build towards careers. Student will engage in interactive and hands-on experiences to build understanding of the skills and knowledge involved, and will be able to assess their individual interests and aptitudes. Students will also develop skills in educational planning, goal setting and time management; they will refine their learning strategies for college success.
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  • PHB 101: Clinical Phlebotomy

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course introduces the students to a variety of blood collections methods, proper techniques, and standard precautions. Infection prevention, patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance and proper specimen handling are stressed. Professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, protected health information, and safety are stress. Course is scheduled during first 8-week of semester. Corequisite(s): ALH 122, PHB 105 (if applicable)
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  • PHB 105: Specimen Processing

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course covers the principles of specimen handling and processing. National standards in clinical laboratory science are presented including quality control, laboratory math, safety, basic laboratory equipment operations, accreditation/certification requirements, professionalism and ethics. Students perform such tasks as data entry and specimen accessioning. Students centrifuge and aliquot samples as well as learn different methods of sample collections. Course is scheduled during the first 8-weeks of the semester. Corequisite(s): ALH 122, PHB 101 (if applicable)
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  • PHB 110: Specimen Processing Practicum

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This practicum requires 224 hours of close and directed supervision for the phlebotomist and specimen processor to apply skills. Practicum is divided into phlebotomy and specimen processing hours. Duties include collection of blood specimens using standard precautions, receiving specimens, distributing samples to appropriate lab areas, data entry, and lab instrument operations along with other assigned duties. Infection prevention, patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, confidentiality and proper specimen handling are stressed. Practicum is scheduled during second 8-weeks of semester. Schedules are arranged by clinical site availability, usually four 8-hours days per week. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PHB 101 and PHB 105 during first 8 weeks of semester.
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  • PHL 101: Introduction to Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Explores fundamental philosophical questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and human experience. Students examine major philosophical traditions, critical reasoning, and key thinkers from ancient to contemporary philosophy. The course develops analytical skills by investigating foundational questions about reality, morality, consciousness, and the human condition through reading, discussion, and Socratic methodology.
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  • PHL 102: Critical Thinking

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Introduces systematic approaches to analytical reasoning and critical thinking. Students develop skills to evaluate arguments, distinguish between fact and opinion, and analyze complex information across multiple disciplines. The course emphasizes logical reasoning, evidence-based analysis, and effective communication strategies. Students learn to deconstruct arguments, recognize cognitive biases, and construct well-reasoned, objective perspectives.
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  • PHL 103: Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Examines fundamental ethical theories and approaches to moral reasoning. Students critically analyze normative ethical frameworks, exploring perspectives on moral judgements, individual and societal moral challenges, and complex ethical dilemmas. The course investigates the major philosophical traditions of moral philosophy, developing skills in ethical reasoning, argumentation, and critical moral assessment across diverse contemporary contexts.
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  • PHL 104: Citizenship and Social Responsibility

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course examines the concept of citizenship and social responsibility in the 21st century. We will explore the rights and obligations of citizens in a democracy, with a particular focus on the evolving role of technology in civic engagement and activism. The course will cover traditional forms of civic participation alongside the rise of social media and online activism. We will grapple with contemporary issues such as digital literacy, misinformation, and online privacy, all through the lens of responsible citizenship in an increasingly interconnected world.
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  • PHL 155: Introduction To Logic

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Principles of correct thinking, deductive and inductive inference; use and misuse of language in reasoning. It is recommended that students complete ENG 161 before enrolling in the course.
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