VOCATIONAL NURSING
(Certificate of Completion)
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Certificate of Completion
and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to pass the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing (Texas-VN).
Program location: Cleburne Campus. Please contact the Health Science Department at each location
for the application dates and additional information about the program.
Required Pre-Requisites
Sem. Hours
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
PSYC 2301 General Psychology ................................................................................................. 3
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Additional courses available before or concurrent with Vocational Nursing Program (extra points in selection
process):
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology (optional) .................................................................................. 3
VNSG 1216 Nutrition or BIOL 1322 Diet and Nutrition ................................................................. 2/3
VNSG 1331 Pharmacology or RNSG 1301 Pharmacology .......................................................... 3
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Program curriculum:
VNSG 1500 Nursing in Health and Illness I.............................................................................. 5
VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II ............................................................................. 5
VNSG 1510 Nursing in Health and Illness III ............................................................................ 5
VNSG 1330 Maternal Neonatal Nurse ..................................................................................... 3
VNSG 1334 Pediatrics ............................................................................................................. 3
VNSG 1360 Clinical I Practical Nurse ...................................................................................... 3
VNSG 1461 Clinical II Practical Nurse ..................................................................................... 4
+VNSG 1462 Clinical III Practical Nurse .................................................................................. 4
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Level II -- TSI required certificate.
+Capstone Experience
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Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
A “C” or higher with a 2.5 overall GPA in the Pre-Requisites is required for admissions into the
Vocational Nursing program.
Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program
Revised 6/2014
Associate Degree Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Associate of Applied
Science degree and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to pass
the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (Texas-RN) NCLEX-RN examination
Program locations: Hillsboro and Cleburne Campus. Please contact the Health Science Department
for additional information about the program.
Required Pre-Requisites
Sem. Hours
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra ........................................................................................................ 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I............................................................................................................ 3
BIOL 1322 Nutrition ...................................................................................................................... 3
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Additional Academic Courses Available Before or Concurrent with Program (extra points in selection process):
RNSG 1301 Pharmacology .......................................................................................................... 3
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
BIOL 2420 Microbiology (Bacteriology) for Non-Science Majors .................................................. 4
PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development ............................................................................ 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ...................................................................................................... 3
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Program Curriculum (RN Generic):
RNSG 1513 Foundations for Nursing Practice ............................................................................. 5
RNSG 1160 Clinical – Nursing Registered Nurse Training .......................................................... 1
RNSG 1441 Common Concepts of Adult Health .......................................................................... 4
RNSG 1261 Clinical – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training ....................................................... 2
RNSG 1412 Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Child Rearing Family .................................... 4
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing ............................................................................................. 2
RNSG 2261 Clinical – Nursing- Registered Nurse Training ......................................................... 2
RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health .......................................................................... 3
+RNSG 2262 Clinical – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training ..................................................... 2
RNSG 2331 Advanced Concepts of Adult Health ....................................................................... 3
RNSG 2201 Care of Children and Family .................................................................................... 2
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LVN licensure exit option is available. Please contact the Dean or Director of the Associate Degree
Nursing program for further information about this option.
+Capstone Experience
AAS Degree – TSI required
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Students must contact the Health Science Department if their sciences are over 5 years old.
A “C” or higher with a 2.5 overall GPA in the Pre-Requisites is required for admissions into the
ADN program.
Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program
Revised 6/2014
ADN TRANSITION (Bridge)
Licensed Vocational Nurse to RN
Associate of Applied Science
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Associate of Applied
Science degree and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to pass
the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (Texas-RN) NCLEX-RN examination
Program locations: Hillsboro and Cleburne Campus. Please contact the Health Human Science
Department for the application dates and additional information about the program.
The student MUST be a Licensed Vocational Nurse to qualify for this degree plan
Required Pre-Requisites
Sem. Hours
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development ............................................................................ 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ........................................................................................................ 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I............................................................................................................ 3
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Additional Academic Courses Available Before or Concurrent with Program (extra points in selection process):
BIOL 2420 Microbiology (Bacteriology) for Non-Science Majors .................................................. 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ...................................................................................................... 3
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Credit in the following courses is awarded after successful completion of RNSG 1327:
VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II................................................................................. 5
VNSG 1510 Nursing in Health and Illness III ................................................................................ 5
VNSG 1362 Clinical Practical Nurse III ........................................................................................ 3
VNSG 1330 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing ...................................................................................... 3
VNSG 1334 Pediatric ................................................................................................................... 3
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Program Curriculum (LVN):
RNSG 1327 Transition from Vocational to Professional Nursing ................................................. 3
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing ............................................................................................. 2
RNSG 2261 Clinical – Nursing- Registered Nurse Training ......................................................... 2
RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health .......................................................................... 3
+RNSG 2262 Clinical – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training ..................................................... 2
RNSG 2331 Advanced Concepts of Adult Health ....................................................................... 3
RNSG 2201 Care of Children and Family .................................................................................... 2
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+Capstone Experience
AAS Degree – TSI required
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Students must contact the Health Science Department if their sciences are over 5 years old.
A “C” or higher with a 2.5 overall GPA in the Pre-Requisites is required for admissions into the
ADN program.
Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program
Revised 6/2014
ADN TRANSITION (Bridge)
Paramedic to RN
Associate of Applied Science
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Associate of Applied
Science degree and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to pass
the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (Texas-RN) NCLEX-RN examination
Program locations: Hillsboro and Cleburne Campus. Please contact the Health Science Department
for the application dates and additional information about the program.
The student MUST be a Certified/Licensed Paramedic to qualify for this degree plan.
Required Pre-Requisites
Sem. Hours
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development ............................................................................ 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ........................................................................................................ 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I............................................................................................................ 3
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Additional Academic Courses Available Before or Concurrent with Program (extra points in selection process):
BIOL 2420 Microbiology (Bacteriology) for Non-Science Majors .................................................. 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ...................................................................................................... 3
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Credit in the following courses is awarded after successful completion of RNSG 1417 and RNSG
1261:
EMSP 2338 EMS Operations ....................................................................................................... 3
EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies ............................................................................................... 4
EMSP 2544 Cardiology ................................................................................................................ 5
EMSP 2460 Clinical – Emergency medical Technology/Technician ............................................ 4
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Program Curriculum (Paramedic):
RNSG 1417 Concepts of Nursing Practice I for Articulating Students .......................................... 4
RNSG 1260 Clinical – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training ....................................................... 2
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing ............................................................................................. 2
RNSG 2261 Clinical – Nursing- Registered Nurse Training ......................................................... 2
RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health .......................................................................... 3
+RNSG 2262 Clinical – Nursing – Registered Nurse Training ..................................................... 2
RNSG 2331 Advanced Concepts of Adult Health ....................................................................... 3
RNSG 2201 Care of Children and Family .................................................................................... 2
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+Capstone Experience
AAS Degree – TSI required
 Students must contact the Health Science Department if their sciences are over 5 years old.
 A “C” or higher with a 2.5 overall GPA in the Pre-Requisites is required for admissions into the
ADN program.
 Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
 Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program
Revised 6/2014
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Associate of Applied Science
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Associate of Applied
Science degree and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to take
the examination of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and seek employment in the field of Diagnostic
Medical Sonography.
Program location: Cleburne campus. Please contact the Health Science Department for the
application dates and additional information about the program.
This Degree plan is currently on hold pending the successful hire of a qualified instructor to
teach the class.
Required Pre-Requisite Courses:
Sem. Hours
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology .................................................................................................. 3
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra ........................................................................................................ 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology ................................................................................................. 3
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Additional Academic Courses Available Before or Concurrent with Program (extra points in selection process):
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I............................................................................................................ 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ...................................................................................................... 3
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Program Curriculum (Sonography):
DMSO 1110 Introduction to Sonography...................................................................................... 1
DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics ........................................................................................ 3
DMSO 1160 Clinical-Sonography Techniq ................................................................................... 1
DMSO 1351 Sonography Sectional Anatomy .............................................................................. 3
DMSO 1441 Abdominopelvic Sonography ................................................................................... 3
DMSO 1361 Clinical ..................................................................................................................... 3
DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics ............................................................................. 3
DMSO 1355 Sonographic Pathophysiology ................................................................................. 3
DMSO 1360 Clinical ..................................................................................................................... 3
DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology .................................................................... 4
DMSO 2243 Advanced Ultrasound Principles and Instrumentation ............................................. 2
+DMSO 2130 Advanced Ultrasound and Review......................................................................... 1
DMSO 2245 Advanced Sonographic Practices ............................................................................ 2
DMSO 2460 Clinical ..................................................................................................................... 4
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+Capstone Experience
AAS Degree – TSI required
 Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
 Students must contact the Health Science Department if their sciences are over 5 years old.
 A “C” or higher in is required for admissions into the ADN program.
 Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program.
Revised 6/2014
Echocardiography Technician
Associate of Applied Science
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Associate of Applied
Science degree and is designed to provide the student with the skill and knowledge required to take
the examination for Echocardiography Sonographers and seek employment in the field of
Echocardiography Sonography.
Program location: Cleburne campus. Please contact the Health Science Department for the
application dates and additional information about the program.
Required Pre-Requisite Courses:
Sem. Hours
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology .................................................................................................. 3
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra ........................................................................................................ 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology ................................................................................................. 3
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Additional Academic Courses Available Before or Concurrent with Program (extra points in selection process):
ENGL 1301 Composition I............................................................................................................ 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ...................................................................................................... 3
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Program Curriculum (Echocardiography):
DSAE 1203 Introduction to Echocardiography Techniques.......................................................... 2
DMSO1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics ......................................................................................... 3
DSAE 1315 Principles of Adult Echocardiography ....................................................................... 3
DSAE 1260 Clinical – Echocardiography Technology .................................................................. 2
DSAE 1205 Cardiography Pharmacology .................................................................................... 2
DSAE 2304 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I ........................................................... 3
DSAE 2660 Clinical – Echocardiography Technology .................................................................. 6
DSAE 1440 Diagnostic Electrocardiography ................................................................................ 4
DSAE 2437 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology II .......................................................... 4
+DSAE 2235 Advanced Echocardiography .................................................................................. 2
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+Capstone Experience
AAS Degree – TSI required
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Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
Students must contact the Health Science Department if their sciences are over 5 years old.
A “C” or higher in is required for admissions into the ADN program.
Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program.
Revised 6/2014
Emergency Medical Services Professions (Paramedic)
Associate of Applied Science
Completion of the program specific requirements listed below leads to the Associate of Applied
Science degree in Emergency Medical Services Professions and provides the student with the skill
and knowledge required to take the Texas Department of Health, certificate/licensure test for
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic.
Program locations: Hillsboro and Cleburne campus B and C-shifts available. Please contact the
Health and Human Sciences Department for the application dates and additional information about
the program.
Required Pre-Requisite Courses
Sem. Hours
EMSP 1501 EMT ......................................................................................................................... 5
EMSP 1160 Basic Clinical ............................................................................................................ 1
6
Additional Academic Courses Available Before or Concurrent with Program:
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4
PSYC 2301 General Psychology ................................................................................................. 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I............................................................................................................ 3
ENGL 2311 Technical Writing ...................................................................................................... 3
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Application ................................................................................. 3
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Program Curriculum (Paramedic):
EMSP 1438 Introduction to Advance Practice ........................................................................... 4
EMSP 1149 Trauma Life Support ............................................................................................. 1
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management ...................................................... 3
EMSP 1355 Trauma Management ............................................................................................ 3
EMSP 1161 Intermediate Clinical .............................................................................................. 1
EMSP 2348 Emergency Pharmacology .................................................................................... 3
EMSP 2544 Cardiology ............................................................................................................. 5
EMSP 1162 Paramedic Clinical I .............................................................................................. 1
EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management.......................................................................... 1
EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies ............................................................................................ 4
EMSP 2430 Special Populations ............................................................................................... 4
EMSP 1163 Paramedic Clinical II.............................................................................................. 1
EMSP 2338 EMS Operations .................................................................................................... 3
EMSP 2135 Advanced Cardiac Life Support ............................................................................. 1
EMSP 2460 Paramedic Clinical III............................................................................................. 4
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Capstone Experience:
Paramedic.
Successful completion of the NREMT, Certification/Licensure test for
AAS Degree – TSI required
 Students must contact the Health Science Department for specialized enrollment information.
 Students must have their EMT state certification completed before they can attend clinical
rotations during their first semester.
 A “C” or higher in is required for admissions into the Paramedic program.
 Must be TSI Complete in Reading, Writing, and Math at graduation of program
Revised 6/2014