General
The courses named and numbered herein,
if scheduled, will be taught as described
during the time covered by this catalog.
Additional courses may be added at a later
date and will be described by a printed
catalog supplement before being offered.
Courses offered under a previous catalog
may have undergone name and number changes.
Those courses will be credited on the
basis of course material, content, and
general description in comparison to current
course offerings and credit hours. Scheduling
of courses to be offered is at the discretion
of Gwinnett College.
Numbering System
The course numbering system consists
of a two (2) letter and a three (3) digit
number combination for each course. The
letters indicate subject area as identified
below:
AC Accounting
BA Business Administration
CS Computer Science
DT Dictation/Transcription
EN English
FN Finance
HS History
LS Legal Studies
MG Massage Therapy Studies
MN Management
MS Medical Studies
MT Mathematics
OP Office Procedures
OR Orientation
PY Psychology
SC Science
SP Speech
TP Keyboarding/Typing
The numbers indicate course level as
identified below:
100 Level – 1st Year Coursework
200 Level – 2nd Year Coursework
ACCOUNTING
AC 101A-ACCOUNTING I: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
None. Introduction to accounting and the
accounting cycle. Credits, debits, journal,
general ledger, adjustments, closing entries
and financial statements are covered.
AC 101B-ACCOUNTING II: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
AC 101A. A continua¬tion of AC 101A,
stressing accounting for sales, purchases,
payables, cash receipts, payroll, accruals,
financial statements and closing procedures.
AC 102A-ACCOUNTING III: 3 credits. Prereq¬uisite:
Continuation of AC 101B stressing accounting
analysis of assets and liabilities using
accounting principles and reporting standards;
accounts such as: accounts receivable,
uncollectible accounts, notes payable,
and notes receivable; merchandise inventory;
and property, plant, and equipment.
AC 202-ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102, AC 101A,
and CS 204. Students, through the use
of computers, will complete a simulation
of a mock company. Students will utilize
previous training in accounting and computers
during this simulation.
AC 207-COMPUTER ACCOUNTING: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: AC 101A and CS 102. This
course is designed to familiarize the
student with computerized accounting programs.
Applications, such as, QuickBooks, Peachtree,
etc. are covered as they relate to utilization
in the business community.
AC 220-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All accounting classes completed or substantially
completed with Instructor/Director of
Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her learning
to the test in a real world setting. The
student must complete a minimum of 120
hours in a typical accounting office setting.
The externship is required to be completed
in the student’s last quarter.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BA 201-INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 4.5 credits.
Prerequi¬site: None. This course provides
an insight into the economic understanding
of business. An analysis of the functional
areas of business, including a business
plan, will be completed.
BA 215-BUSINESS MASTERY – ORGANIZATION
AND MANAGEMENT: 1.95 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. Provide the students with the
most pertinent business information and
knowledge necessary to open a successful
and conscious massage practice and/or
to prepare students to practice massage
within existing businesses and in working
with other health care professionals.
Emphasis is placed on business organization
and management. Minimum grade of “C”
or better needed to exit this course.
BA 216-BUSINESS MASTERY - MARKETING: 1.95
credits. Prerequisite: OR 101. Provide
the students with the most pertinent business
information and knowledge necessary to
open a successful and conscious massage
practice and/or to prepare students to
practice massage within existing businesses
and in working with other health care
professionals. Emphasis is placed on business
marketing. Minimum grade of “C”
or better needed to exit this course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS 102-INTRODUCTION TO PCs: 3 credits.
Prerequi¬site: None. This course will
introduce the student to the essential
concepts of computer hardware and software;
basic concepts of Windows and Microsoft
Internet Explorer. The student will use
hands-on applications to apply concepts
learned.
CS 204-MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD/EXCEL: 3
credits. Prerequisite: CS 102. Reviews
Windows fundamentals and trains in the
fundamentals of the Microsoft Office family
including Microsoft Word and Microsoft
Excel applications.
CS 205-MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT/ACCESS:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102. Training
in the Microsoft Office family using Microsoft
PowerPoint and Access applications.
CS 207-ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:
3 credits. Prerequisites: CS 204, CS 205.
The student will perform increasingly
complex modifications and integrations
of Microsoft Office applications.
CS 208-ADVANCED WORD: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
CS 204. This course is designed to expand
the student’s knowledge of Microsoft
Word from the entry level to prepare student
for beginning Word MOS Certification.
CS 215-ADVANCED POWERPOINT: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 205. Microsoft PowerPoint
features and functions are used to develop,
customize and deliver a presentation using
basic and advanced techniques.
CS 216-COMMUNICATION AND TELEPHONY: 3
credits. Prerequisite: CS 102 and CS 204,
or approval of instructor. This course
is designed to give students the opportunity
to use practical applications to understand
fundamental data communications concepts
and communication networks. It presents
the student with challenges on business
data communications, Internet, and various
types of communication networks.
CS 217-ADVANCED EXCEL: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
CS 204. Microsoft Excel features and functions
are used to develop worksheets, change
appearances, incorporate formulas, advanced
printing, graphics and linking using basic
and advanced techniques.
CS 218-ADVANCED ACCESS: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
CS 205. Microsoft Access features and
functions are used to build a database,
obtain information, print reports and
view information using basic and advanced
techniques.
CS 219-PC DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE:
3 credits. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
The student will learn to install new
software, peripherals and some chip upgrades.
Troubleshooting using software diagnostics
and board substitution will be performed.
CS 220-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All computer classes completed or substantially
completed with Instructor/Director of
Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her learning
to the test in a real world setting. The
student must complete a minimum of 120
hours in Information Technology. The externship
is required to be completed in the student’s
last quarter.
CS 221-FUNDAMENTALS OF THE INTERNET:
3 credits. Prerequisite: CS 102. Internet
Browsers and E-mail basics are covered.
Also, search techniques, communication
tools and basic web page design are discussed.
DICTATION TRANSCRIPTION
DT 101-MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION: 3 credits.
Prerequi¬site: TP 111. This course
introduces the student to the basics of
machine transcription. It presents the
student with challenges of developing
their listening, proofreading, and communication
skills, vocabulary, grammar, self-discipline,
as well as the overall use of transcription
equipment and procedures. An introduction
and/or review of word processing is presented
based on the needs of the students.
DT 102-LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111, LS 111. This course
introduces the student to the basics of
machine transcription. It presents the
student with challenges of developing
his/her listening skills, communication
skills, vocabulary, self-discipline, as
well as the overall use of transcription
equipment and procedures. The student
is introduced to specific legal procedures
and report formats. An introduction and/or
review of word processing is presented
based on the needs of the students.
DT 103-MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111, MS 102. This course
introduces the student to the basics of
machine transcription. It presents the
student with challenges of developing
his/her listening skills, communication
skills, vocabulary, self-discipline skills,
as well as the overall use of transcription
equipment and procedures. The student
is introduced to specific medical procedures
and report formats. An introduction and/or
review of word processing is presented
based on the needs of the students.
DT 111-INTERMEDIATE MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 101. This
course is a continuation of beginning
business transcription. It presents the
student with challenges of developing
skills necessary to transcribe business
correspondence and documents in correct
format, understanding the importance of
standards for preparing business documents,
and becoming familiar with business terms
and specialized rules of punctuation.
A review of word processing formats and
commands is presented to ensure success
with the documents.
DT 112-INTERMEDIATE LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequi¬site: DT 102.
This course is a continuation of beginning
legal transcription. It presents the student
with challenges of developing skills necessary
to transcribe legal correspondence and
documents in correct format, understanding
the importance of standards for preparing
legal documents, and becoming familiar
with Latin and legal terms and specialized
rules of punctuation. A review of word
processing formats and commands is presented
to ensure success with the documents.
DT 113-INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 103. A continuation
of beginning medical transcription. Medical
reports will be transcribed from individual
case studies, each of which concerns a
specific system of the body. The case
studies have been taken from hospital
medical records. A review of word processing
formats and commands is presented to ensure
success with the documents.
DT 203-ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION:
3 credits. Prerequisite: DT 113. This
course is a continuation of intermediate
medical transcription. It continues to
present challenges of developing skills
necessary to transcribe medical documents
in correct format: specialized rules of
punctuation, creating report templates
using macros, and merging parts of reports.
The focus will be to master the above
with increased speed.
ENGLISH
EN 111-COLLEGE ENGLISH: 4.5 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course will give students a
thorough review of basic sentence fundamentals,
punctuation, mechanics, and grammar. Spelling
and the Five C’s of Good Business
Writing will also be included.
EN 221-COMPOSITION: 4.5 credits. Prerequisite:
EN 111. The primary purpose of this course
is to provide a basic framework that will
allow the student to write the five-part
college essay effectively. Principles
of writing, reading, grammar and spelling
are integrated, and concurrent activities
are keyed to on-going lectures. Required
writing assign¬ments ensure that the
student becomes familiar with several
writing strategies and practices planning,
organization, and correct usage of language.
The course includes keeping a weekly journal.
FINANCE
FN 201-PERSONAL FINANCE: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: None. This course exposes
the student to financial management, money
management skills, taxes, consumer credit,
insurance, investing, and retirement planning.
HISTORY
HS 111-CONTEMPORARY HISTORY: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisites: None. This course helps
students appreciate the importance of
global history and how it has influenced
current affairs. The twentieth century
is the focus of this course.
LEGAL STUDIES
LS 111-INTRODUCTION TO LAW & THE LEGAL
SYSTEM: 4.5 credits. Prerequisite: None.
This course provides an introduction to
law and the American legal system. It
is designed to stimulate students to exercise
their powers of reasoning through an analysis
of facts of various real-world case situations,
along with descriptions of the numerous
approaches. An appreciation is stressed
for the theory of legal problem-solving.
LS 211-LEGAL RESEARCH: 4.5 credits. Prerequisite:
LS 111 and 9 Credit Hours of Legal Credits
or Approval of Instructor. The student
is introduced to practices and procedures
in finding and utilizing primary and secondary
resources for legal research. A variety
of tools are studied, including bibliographic
procedures for both print- and computer-based
research services. Theory and practice
are com¬bined to provide a solid foundation
for the student.
LS 212-LEGAL WRITING: 4.5 credits. Prerequisite:
LS 111, 9 Credit Hours of Legal Credits
and EN 221 or Approval of Instructor.
This course focuses on the legal analysis
and written procedures of law practice,
including fundamental principles of legal
writing; analyzing facts, identifying
legal problems, defining and developing
a research plan; analyzing briefs for
research; statutory interpreta¬tion
and analysis; editing and proofreading;
and persuasive writing.
LS 213-LEGAL INVESTIGATION AND INTERVIEWING:
4.5 credits. Prerequisites: LS 111. The
purpose of the course is to provide a
foundation for developing facility in
factual analysis and case investigation,
applicable to a full range of litigated
disputes. Content includes objectives
of investigation; evaluating probative
worth of evidence; identifying evidence
and building hypotheses; and oral interrogation
and evidence extraction.
LS 216-TORT LAW: 4.5 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course provides a foundation
of knowledge for the paralegal to understand
intentional torts, negligence, and strict
liability torts. In addition, this course
examines the relationship between tort
law and other areas of the law, including
the scope of tort law and practice, trial
and appeal, judgment enforcement, foreseeability
in tort law, duty, breach of duty, proximate
cause, damages, defenses of negligence
claims, medical and legal malpractice,
wrongful death and product liability.
LS 218-EVIDENCE: 2.25 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course provides the student
with an in-depth study of the rules and
procedures of evidence. Topics covered
include evidence presentation, relevancy,
exclusion, writings, hearsay, disclosure
and non-disclosure privileges and burdens
of proof.
LS 219-CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: 2.25 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. The Constitution
is studied in its original intent, and
how it is applied today. This course covers
the basics including the allocation of
powers, individual rights, liberties,
responsibilities, and freedom.
LS 222-CRIMINAL LAW: 4.5 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course provides an introduction
to the field of criminal law. Topics of
study include the following: general considerations
of statutory crimes, and common law crimes
including the Model Penal Code; definition
of crime; justifications and excuses of
collateral defenses; parties; inchoate
crimes; criminal homicide; and constitutional
limits on punishment for crime.
LS 224-CIVIL PROCEDURE/LITIGATION: 4.5
credits. Prerequisites: LS 111. This course
is designed to introduce the student to
under¬standing and applying Federal
rules in civil procedural outline of activities
in a civil action. Specific areas of study
include the following: principles of litigation;
lawyer and client relationships; causes
of action, remedies, and defenses; jurisdiction;
pleadings; gathering evidence and investiga¬tion;
depositions; trial preparation; and juries,
judgments, and appeals.
LS 225-CONTRACT LAW: 4.5 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. The objective of this course is
to provide an accurate general analysis
and overview of common problems of contract
law. Topics of concern include the following:
offer; acceptance; consideration; statute
of frauds; mistake, capacity, and misrepresen-tation;
duress and undue influence; assignment
and delegation; performance, discharge,
and contract remedies.
LS 231-REAL ESTATE: 4.5 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course provides a core foundation
of knowledge for the legal assistant to
use effectively for participating in real
estate transactions. The broad scope of
information included here insures a thorough
understanding of the entire transaction,
as well as its individual components.
Topics studied include the following:
basic concepts of real property; titleholders;
buying and selling real estate; surveys;
deeds; title abstracts and insurance;
mortgages; settlements and closings; and
leasing.
LS 233-DEBTOR/CREDITOR: 2.25 credits.
Prerequisites: LS 111. This course is
designed to provide a brief introduction
to debtor-creditor relationships and to
the federal laws of bankruptcy and bankruptcy
rules, emphasizing the Bankruptcy Reform
Acts of 1979 (BRA). Discussion will include
forms of debt relief, and bankruptcy relief;
bank¬ruptcy courts; bankruptcy jurisdiction;
trustees; com-mencement of a bankruptcy
proceeding under Chapter 7, Chapter 11,
and Chapter 13.
LS 234-WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES: 4.5
credits. Prereq¬uisites: LS 111. This
course identifies the responsibilities
and duties of a legal assistant working
under the supervi¬sion of an attorney
handling an estate. General and related
law and terminology are covered, as well
as a chronological study of the procedural
steps required for administering an estate.
Specific areas of study include estate
planning; laws of succession; drafting
and executing valid, legal wills; trusts;
personal representatives; formal and informal
probate; and tax considerations in estate
administration.
LS 235-FAMILY LAW: 2.25 credits. Prerequisites:
LS 111. This course is designed to provide
an overview of civil law regarding marriage
and the family. Topics include: the nature
of marriage; marriage requisites; divorce
and separation agreements; child support
obligations; child custody; children's
rights; legitimacy, illegitimacy, and
paternity; and adoption and procreation.
LS 251-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All legal course work completed or substantially
completed with Instructor/Director of
Education and/or President’s approval.
The student will put all of his/her learning
to the test in a real world setting. The
student must complete a minimum of 120
hours in a typical legal administrative
assistant setting. The externship is required
to be completed in the student’s
last quarter.
LS 252-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All legal secretarial classes completed
or substantially completed with Instructor/Director
of Education and/or President’s
approval. The student will put his/her
learning to the test in a real world setting.
The student must complete a minimum of
120 hours in a typical legal office setting.
The externship is required to be completed
in the student’s last quarter.
MANAGEMENT
MN 201-PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: None. The basic functions
and skills of management and supervision
are covered. These include planning, organizing,
staffing, and controlling.
MASSAGE THERAPY STUDIES
*Minimum grade of “C” or better
needed to exit courses with a prefix of
“MG”.
MG 111-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE - TORSO:
2 credits. Prerequisite: OR 101. This
Swedish course is designed to teach the
student how to perform an excellent professional
massage that includes all of the fundamental
Swedish strokes with particular focus
on the torso area of the body. Students
learn Deep Tissue techniques. History
and Ethics is designed to teach the student
the historical context of the massage
therapy profession as well as an ethical
code of conduct. Alternative Treatment
Modalities is designed to provide students
with a foundation of knowledge in some
of the most popular and effective bodywork
therapies. In many instances these modalities
can be used in conjunction with massage
therapy. All of these modalities can be
practiced independently from massage therapy.
MG 112-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE -
UPPER EXTREMITIES: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This Swedish course is designed
to teach the student how to perform an
excellent professional massage that includes
all of the fundamental Swedish strokes
with particular focus on the upper extremities
of the body. Students learn Deep Tissue
techniques. History and Ethics is designed
to teach the student the historical context
of the massage therapy profession as well
as an ethical code of conduct. Alternative
Treatment Modalities is designed to provide
students with a foundation of knowledge
in some of the most popular and effective
bodywork therapies. In many instances
these modalities can be used in conjunction
with massage therapy. All of these modalities
can be practiced independently from massage
therapy.
MG 113-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE -
LOWER EXTREMITIES: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This Swedish course is designed
to teach the student how to perform an
excellent professional massage that includes
all of the fundamental Swedish strokes
with particular focus on the lower extremities
of the body. Students learn Deep Tissue
techniques. History and Ethics is designed
to teach the student the historical context
of the massage therapy profession as well
as an ethical code of conduct. Alternative
Treatment Modalities is designed to provide
students with a foundation of knowledge
in some of the most popular and effective
bodywork therapies. In many instances
these modalities can be used in conjunction
with massage therapy. All of these modalities
can be practiced independently from massage
therapy.
MG 114-SWEDISH/DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE -
HEAD, FACE, & NECK: 1.6 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This Swedish course is designed
to teach the student how to perform an
excellent professional massage that includes
all of the fundamental Swedish strokes
with particular focus on the head, face,
and neck area of the body. Students learn
Deep Tissue techniques. History and Ethics
is designed to teach the student the historical
context of the massage therapy profession
as well as an ethical code of conduct.
Alternative Treatment Modalities is designed
to provide students with a foundation
of knowledge in some of the most popular
and effective bodywork therapies. In many
instances these modalities can be used
in conjunction with massage therapy. All
of these modalities can be practiced independently
from massage therapy.
MG 116-DOCUMENTATION SKILLS: 1.2 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course covers
the documentation requirements for health
care professionals with regard to massage
therapy treatments - Client history and
SOAP charting. You will complete homework
assignments which utilize the SOAP form.
You will learn the basic abbreviations
to SOAP charting.
MG 121-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY
- TORSO: 1.0 credits. Prerequisite: OR
101. This course will cover the Axial
skeleton and the muscles that cover the
torso. This course will is designed to
provide students with the factual knowledge
of origins, insertions and actions of
each skeletal muscle. The student will
also gain palpatory skill to locate and
identify each muscle and skeletal landmark
on the human body.
MG 122-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY
- UPPER EXTREMETIES: 1.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This course will cover the Upper
Extremity and the muscles that cover the
Upper Extremity. This course will is designed
to provide students with the factual knowledge
of origins, insertions and actions of
each skeletal muscle. The student will
also gain palpatory skill to locate and
identify each muscle and skeletal landmark
on the human body.
MG 123-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY
- LOWER EXTREMETIES: 1.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This course will cover the Lower
Extremity and the muscles that cover the
Lower Extremity. This course will is designed
to provide students with the factual knowledge
of origins, insertions and actions of
each skeletal muscle. The student will
also gain palpatory skill to locate and
identify each muscle and skeletal landmark
on the human body.
MG 124-MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY
- HEAD, FACE, & NECK: 1.0 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course will
cover the Head/Neck and the muscles that
cover the Head/Neck. This course will
is designed to provide students with the
factual knowledge of origins, insertions
and actions of each skeletal muscle. The
student will also gain palpatory skill
to locate and identify each muscle and
skeletal landmark on the human body.
MG 131-CHAIR MASSAGE: 1.8 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101. This course offers theory, practical
techniques and business principles designed
for seated massage. The course will approach
the application of seated massage from
three vantage points: as a relaxation
tool, as a marketing tool and as a therapeutic
tool. The student is expected to have
a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the
muscular and skeletal system and be able
to identify the attachments of the superficial
muscles.
MG 132-INTRO TO HYDROTHERAPY: 1.35 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. Introduce the valuable
use of adjunctive modalities in massage
therapy such as hot and cold treatments.
Provide an understanding of the cycles
of muscle spasm and dysfunction, the physiology
of pain and a basic massage therapy approach
to injury management.
MG 134-ORIENTAL MEDICINE: 2.25 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course is designed
to introduce the student to Eastern medical
philosophy. Explain the theoretical foundations
of Oriental Medicine. Explore several
methods of oriental diagnosis and several
treatment modalities. Provide an understanding
of the importance of self-cultivation
and the concept of Chi, the principles
and practice of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi
Kung, the theory of Yin/Yang and the theory
of the Five Elements.
MG 151-AIDS EDUCATION: .35 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course introduces the student
to the pathological and immunological
aspects of AIDS and provides information
about universal precautions, the characteristics
of the AIDS disease process, the effect
treatment protocols may have on the selection
of appropriate massage techniques and
how the massage therapist should conduct
themselves to prevent harm to their client
and themselves.
MG 152-CPR/FIRST AID: .7 credits. Prerequisite:
None. The course is designed to meet the
training requirements as established by
the American Heart Association for Adult
Heartsaver. A certificate will be issued
upon successful completion. The goal of
this course is to provide the knowledge
and skills necessary in an emergency until
professional medical help arrives. Students
learn to recognize emergencies, make appropriate
decisions regarding care and the necessary
skills of a citizen responder acting as
the first link in the emergency medical
services system. Students will receive
information on the prevention of injury
and illness, with a focus on personal
safety.
MG 202-ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: .45 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, MG 111-114 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course is designed for the advanced
student. Basic knowledge of Swedish and
Deep Tissue massage is necessary. Class
time will be spent learning specialized
techniques for unique situations.
MG 203-INTRO TO REFLEXOLOGY: 1.8 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101. This course introduces
the beneficial uses of Reflexology in
the practice of massage therapy. This
course will provide the foundation of
knowledge that will enable the student
therapist to utilize the practical, scientific
and clinical information presented in
their massage practice.
MG 211-CASE MANAGEMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL
PATHOLOGIES – UPPER BODY: 2 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 101, MG 111-114 &
MG 121-124 completed or substantially
completed with Director of Education and/or
President approval. This course will provide
student with tools to evaluate common
musculoskeletal conditions related to
the upper body with which a client presents
and determine whether to treat or refer
the client, where to begin to treat, and
to be able to document to what degree
the client is making progress with their
massage treatment. Students will be taught
how to perform a visual inspection and
postural analysis of the entire body,
to perform myofascial palpation, range
of motion analysis, muscle function analysis
and several special musculoskeletal tests
for each region of the body. Students
will practice developing treatment plans,
applying massage skills and practice skills.
MG 212-CASE MANAGEMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL
PATHOLOGIES – LOWER BODY: 1.75 credits
Prerequisite: OR 101, MG 111-114 &
MG 121-124 completed or substantially
completed with Director of Education and/or
President approval. This course will provide
student with tools to evaluate common
musculoskeletal conditions related to
the lower body with which a client presents
and determine whether to treat or refer
the client, where to begin to treat, and
to be able to document to what degree
the client is making progress with their
massage treatment. Students will be taught
how to perform a visual inspection and
postural analysis of the entire body,
to perform myofascial palpation, range
of motion analysis, muscle function analysis
and several special musculoskeletal tests
for each region of the body. Students
will practice developing treatment plans,
applying massage skills and practice skills.
MG 221-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - TORSO:
2.25 credits. Prerequisite: OR 102, MG
111-114 & MG 121-124 completed or
substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course includes lectures, which review
anatomy and related physiology, using
PowerPoint, anatomical models and other
media for comprehension of information.
Techniques are demonstrated in a step-by-step
fashion, and video is employed to enhance
visual learning. Demonstrations and lectures
are followed by hands-on practice by students
with instructor supervision. Clinical
information is incorporated regarding
NMT in practice and various approaches
to clinical conditions.
MG 222-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - UPPER
EXTREMETIES: 2.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 102, MG 111-114 & MG 121-124 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course includes lectures, which review
anatomy and related physiology, using
PowerPoint, anatomical models and other
media for comprehension of information.
Techniques are demonstrated in a step-by-step
fashion, and video is employed to enhance
visual learning. Demonstrations and lectures
are followed by hands-on practice by students
with instructor supervision. Clinical
information is incorporated regarding
NMT in practice and various approaches
to clinical conditions.
MG 223-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - LOWER
EXTREMETIES: 2.25 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 102, MG 111-114 & MG 121-124 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course includes lectures, which review
anatomy and related physiology, using
PowerPoint, anatomical models and other
media for comprehension of information.
Techniques are demonstrated in a step-by-step
fashion, and video is employed to enhance
visual learning. Demonstrations and lectures
are followed by hands-on practice by students
with instructor supervision. Clinical
information is incorporated regarding
NMT in practice and various approaches
to clinical conditions.
MG 224-NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY - HEAD,
FACE, & NECK: 1.8 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 102, MG 111-114 & MG 121-124 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course includes lectures, which review
anatomy and related physiology, using
PowerPoint, anatomical models and other
media for comprehension of information.
Techniques are demonstrated in a step-by-step
fashion, and video is employed to enhance
visual learning. Demonstrations and lectures
are followed by hands-on practice by students
with instructor supervision. Clinical
information is incorporated regarding
NMT in practice and various approaches
to clinical conditions.
MG 226-REHABILITATION PROTOCOLS: 1.6
credits. Prerequisite: OR 101. Introduce
the valuable use of rehabilitation protocols
in massage therapy such as: strengthening,
stretching, mobilization exercises. This
course provides the foundation of knowledge
that will enable the graduate therapist
to utilize the practical, scientific and
clinical information presented in their
massage therapy practice.
MG 231-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY –
BASIC CHEMISTRY, INTEGUMENTARY AND MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEMS: 1.25 credits. Prerequisite: OR
102. This class explores the structure
and function of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover: Basic
Chemistry; Integumentary System; Skeletal
System and Muscular System. In addition
to learning all the facts, emphasis is
placed on clinical and applied information
relevant to the massage therapist.
MG 232-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - THE
SENSES, THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS:
1.5 credits. Prerequisite: OR 102. This
class explores the structure and function
of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover: Nervous
System; Senses and Endocrine System. In
addition to learning all the facts, emphasis
is placed on clinical and applied information
relevant to the massage therapist.
MG 233-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - THE
BLOOD, THE HEART, AND THE VASCULAR AND
LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS: 1.5 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 102. This class explores the structure
and function of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover: Blood;
Heart; Vascular System and Lymphatic System.
In addition to learning all the facts,
emphasis is placed on clinical and applied
information relevant to the massage therapist.
MG 234-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - BODY
TEMPERATURE AND FLUIDS, AND THE RESPIRATORY,
DIGESTIVE, URINARY, AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS:
1.5 credits. Prerequisite: OR 102. This
class explores the structure and function
of the human body in a system-by-system
approach. This course will cover: Respiratory
System; Digestive System; Body Temperature;
Urinary System; Reproductive System and
Fluid Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance.
In addition to learning all the facts,
emphasis is placed on clinical and applied
information relevant to the massage therapist.
MG 241-CLINICAL PATHOLOGY - INTEGUMENTARY,
MUSCULOSKELETAL, NERVOUS, AND CIRCULATORY
SYSTEMS: 1.25 credits. Prerequisite: OR
102. Provide students with a fundamental
understanding of common dermatological
disorders, common musculoskeletal and
neurological conditions, common circulatory
disorders, endangerment sites and hygienic
methods for massage therapists.
MG 242-CLINICAL PATHOLOGY - DIGESTIVE,
ENDOCRINE, URINARY, AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS:
1.25 credits. Prerequisite: OR 102. Provide
students with a fundamental understanding
of common dermatological disorders, common
disorders of the lymph and immune systems,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine
and reproductive systems, endangerment
sites and hygienic methods for massage
therapists. Basic understanding of alcoholism,
cancer, fatigue, insomnia, postoperative
situations and substance abuse.
MG 251-CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 102, MG 111-114 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course is designed to assist the
student in developing their hands-on skills
in massage therapy as well as their paperwork
skills. The student is expected to complete
15 hours of massage, complete client history
and SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, and filing will be practiced.
MG 252- CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 102, MG 111-114 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course is designed to assist the
student in developing their hands-on skills
in massage therapy as well as their paperwork
skills. The student is expected to complete
15 hours of massage, complete client history
and SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, and filing will be practiced.
MG 253- CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 102, MG 111-114 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
This course is designed to assist the
student in developing their hands-on skills
in massage therapy as well as their paperwork
skills. The student is expected to complete
15 hours of massage, complete client history
and SOAP notes for each session held.
Follow office decorum, answering phones,
completing files, and filing will be practiced.
MG 254- CLINIC PRACTICUM: 1.12 credits.
Prerequisite: OR 102, MG 111-114 &
MG 121-124 completed or substantially
completed with Director of Education and/or
President approval. This course is designed
to assist the student in developing their
hands-on skills in massage therapy as
well as their paperwork skills. The student
is expected to complete 15 hours of massage,
complete client history and SOAP notes
for each session held. Follow office decorum,
answering phones, completing files, filing
will be practiced.
MG 256-COMMUNITY EVENT: .1 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, MG 131. Student to volunteer for
public chair massage. The student is to
market themselves through business cards
and flyers. Student will perform 15 minute
chair massages for free. Student can design
their own “community event”
or choose from a selection posted on Gwinnett
College’s Community Event Board.
MG 257-COMMUNITY EVENT: .1 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, MG 131. Student to volunteer for
public chair massage. The student is to
market themselves through business cards
and flyers. Student will perform 15 minute
chair massages for free. Student can design
their own “community event”
or choose from a selection posted on Gwinnett
College’s Community Event Board.
MG 258-COMMUNITY EVENT: .1 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 101, MG 131. Student to volunteer for
public chair massage. The student is to
market themselves through business cards
and flyers. Student will perform 15 minute
chair massages for free. Student can design
their own “community event”
or choose from a selection posted on Gwinnett
College’s Community Event Board.
MATHEMATICS
MT 103-BUSINESS MATH: 3 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course will give the student
a review of basic mathematical operations
and their application to business activities.
Developing knowledge and skill in the
use of electronic ten-key calculators
is included.
MT 201-COLLEGE ALGEBRA: 3.5 credits.
Prerequisite: MT 103. This course is an
introduction to algebra and covers equations,
functions, graphing, linear and quadratic
equations.
MEDICAL STUDIES
MS 101-MEDICAL LAW & ETHICS: 2 credits.
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed
to provide information on the medical
assistant's legal and ethical responsibilities
as it relates to litigation, the office
environment, patient relations and jurisprudence.
MS 102-MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: None. Emphasis is placed
on root words, common medical abbreviations,
symbols, and prefixes/suffixes.
MS 103-PHARMACOLOGY: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
MT 103. Introduction to drug administration,
use of Physician's Desk Reference, drug
classifications, and the actions and adverse
effects on body systems.
MS 104-MEDICAL BOOKKEEPING: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CS 102. Basic bookkeeping
is studied including manual and computerized
systems. Emphasis is placed on practical
applications of patient scheduling, billing,
and record- keeping.
MS 105-MEDICAL LAB PROCEDURES I: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: None. Triage skills (vital
signs, patient interviewing and preparations),
OB/GYN assistance, care of the infant
child, infection control and barrier precautions
are studied. Minimum grade of “C”
or better needed to exit this course.
MS 107-FIRST AID & CPR: 1.5 credits.
Prerequisite: None. The student will learn
to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
on adults, infants and children, and minor
medical office first aid procedures. Upon
successful completion, the student will
have the skills to be certified in CPR.
Minimum grade of “C” or better
needed to exit this course.
MS 109-MEDICAL INSURANCE & CODING:
3 credits. Prerequisite: None. Both ICD-9
and CPT coding will be taught as well
as Champus, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers'
Compensation, and private insurance claims.
MS 112-ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: 4 credits.
Prerequisite: MS 102. This course covers
the structure and functions of the 12
body systems.
MS 205-MEDICAL LAB PROCEDURES: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: MS 105. This course concentrates
on 12-lead electrocardiography; sterile
tray setup for minor office surgical procedures;
intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous
injections. Minimum grade of “C”
or better needed to exit this course.
MS 207-PHLEBOTOMY: 1.5 credits. Prerequisite:
MS 105. Students will learn to perform
venipuncture using the vacutainer, syringe,
and capillary methods. Minimum of grade
of “C” or better needed to
exit this course.
MS 208-DISEASES: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
None. The student learns basic information
about many common diseases including testing
procedures, recognizing signs & symptoms,
and prevention.
MS 215-MEDICAL LAB PROCEDURES: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: MS 105. Introduction to
clinical laboratory, including basic hematology,
serology and microbiology. Colon procedures
and radiology are also covered. Students
will perform common reagent tests, hematocrit,
glucometer tests and sedimentation rate
as well as physical, chemical and microscopic
urinalysis. Minimum grade of “C”
or better needed to exit this course.
MS 220-EXTERNSHIP: 8 credits. Prerequisite:
All medical classes completed or substantially
completed and all clinical classes completed
with Director of Education and/or President
approval. The students will put all of
their learning to the test in a real world
setting. The students work 240 hours in
a typical medical assistant setting. The
externship is required to be completed
in the student’s last quarter.
MS 251-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All medical classes completed or substantially
completed with Director of Education and/or
President approval. The students will
put all their learning to the test in
a real world setting. The student must
complete a minimum of 120 hours in a typical
medical office setting. The externship
is required to be completed in the student’s
last quarter.
OFFICE PROCEDURES
OP 220-EXTERNSHIP: 4 credits. Prerequisite:
All secretarial classes completed or substantially
complete with Instructor/Director of Education
and/or President’s approval. The
student will put all of his/her learning
to the test in a real world setting. The
student must complete a minimum of 120
hours in a typical office setting. The
externship is required to be completed
in the student’s last quarter.
OP 221-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/OFFICE
PROCEDURES: 3.5 credits. Prerequisite:
None. This course transitions the student
from student to employee and concludes
with a mock job interview. Work ethics,
job search, resume writing, application
completion, job interview skills and continuing
education are emphasized. Also, provides
students with basic training in records
management and telephone techniques.
ORIENTATION STUDIES
*Minimum grade of “C” or better
needed to exit courses with a prefix of
“OR”.
OR 101-ORIENTATION 1: 2 credits. Prerequisite:
None. The Orientation I class is designed
to introduce the student to the basic
terminology, muscles, bones and Swedish
hands-on strokes that the student will
need to begin classes in Massage Therapy.
OR 102-ORIENTATION 2: 1.65 credits. Prerequisite:
OR 102, MG 111-114 & MG 121-124 completed
or substantially completed with Director
of Education and/or President approval.
The Orientation 102 class is designed
to introduce the student to basic Anatomy
and Physiology, NMT trigger points, basic
background and theories and an orientation
into Clinic practicum.
PSYCHOLOGY
PY 111-INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: 4.5
credits. Prerequisite: None. This course
introduces the student to the science
of psychology. The student will acquire
the basic knowledge and understanding
of human behavior, the mental process
and how they affect everyday human interactions.
SCIENCE
SC 211-PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 4.5 credits.
Prerequisite: MT 103. This course enables
students to understand and gain a conceptual
awareness of the science around us in
our everyday lives.
SPEECH
SP 201-INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING:
4.5 credits. Prerequisite: None. This
course exposes the student to the basic
elements of many types of verbal and nonverbal
communi¬cation, thus preparing the
student for speaking in front of other
people. Emphasis is placed on the many
different types of speeches and how to
present them effectively.
KEYBOARDING/TYPING
TP 111-KEYBOARDING/ TYPING I: 3 credits.
Prerequi¬site: None. This course is
designed as an introduction to basic typing
skills. It presents the student with the
challenges of basic computer skills and
mastering the keyboard. Minimum typing
speed of 20 words per minute required
to exit course.
TP 112-KEYBOARDING/TYPING II: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 111. This course is designed
to continue the development of typing
and a working knowledge of document development.
It presents the student with challenges
of accuracy and speed, letter styles,
memorandums and reports. An introduction
and/or review of word processing is presented
based on the needs of the students. A
minimum of 30 words per minute required
to exit course.
TP 113-KEYBOARDING/TYPING III: 3 credits.
Prerequisite: TP 112. This course is designed
to increase the student's typing speed
with accuracy and reinforce the student's
skills in the following areas: formatting
tables, generating reports, administrative
and employment communications, and mastery
of business forms. A review of word processing
formats and commands is presented to ensure
success with the documents. A minimum
of 40 words per minute required to exit
course.
TP 114-KEYBOARDING/TYPING IV: 3 credits.
Prerequisites: TP 113. This course is
designed for the student to apply his/her
knowledge and skill to different environments.
Each simulation will demonstrate the student's
abilities and stress the importance of
meeting deadlines. The student will be
challenged with various tasks and responsibilities
as if he/she were working in that particular
office environment. A review of word processing
formats and commands is presented to ensure
success with the documents. A minimum
of 50 words per minute required to exit
course.
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