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SIMS-111 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HEALTH CARE  1 credit

This course allows the student to learn and demonstrate effective communication skills in the health care work place. Successful students will be able to effectively use communication skills within the health care team, with other professionals, and demonstrate appropriate interaction with those served by health care. This is a SIMS Medical Center course and may be scheduled in a compressed (Rapid Course) format (less than 15 weeks.) Special attendance policy is in effect when offered in a Rapid Course format. Clinical uniform and name tag required. PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of medical terminology either through the work place or coursework.

SIMS-112 - CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HEALTH CARE  1 credit

This course allows the student to identify and model cultural competence and responsiveness in the health care work place. Successful students will be able to recognize behaviors that support cultural competence and responsiveness within the health care team, with other professionals, and demonstrate appropriate interaction with those served by health care. Experiences will take place in classroom, SIMS Medical Center and SIMS Medical Center-In World (on-line). This is s SIMS Medical Center course and may be scheduled in a compressed (Rapid Course) format (less than 15 weeks). Special attendance policy is in effect when offered in a Rapid Course format. Clinical uniform and name tag required. PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Medical Terminology either through the workplace or course work.

SIMS-115 - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  2 credits

This course will explore the basic roles and responsibilities of the community health worker as a member of the healthcare and social service workforce. Student will learn about the history of community health work. The context in which health disparities exist, and about the role of the community health worker in bridging these disparities to increase access to quality care in marginalized communities. Students will also learn about basic skills required of a community health worker.

SIMS-160 - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN  2 credits

The goal of this course is to prepare a Certified Nurse Aide to work as a Patient Care Technician in the Acute Care or other approved settings in a hospital environment. It is a fast paced course with intense hands-on education. Students must attend lecture, lab, and all patient simulations. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Co-requisite: Patient Care Technician Clinical SIMS-165. Credits: 2 (lecture - 3 hours I lab - 6 hours per week over 5 weeks.)

SIMS-161 -   3 credits

The goal of this course is to prepare a Certified Nurse Aide to work as a Patient Care Technician in the Acute Care or other approved settings in a hospital environment. It is a fast paced course with intense hands-on education. Students must attend lecture, lab, and all patient simulations. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Co-requisite: Patient Care Technician Clinical SIMS-165. One lecture and 4 clinical hours.

SIMS-165 - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CLINICAL  1 credit

This course must be taken at the same time as Patient Care Technician SIMS-160. The Patient Care Technician student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in Patient Care Technician SIMS - 160 by caring for patients in SIMS Medical Center, the Virtual Teaching Hospital @STCC and in approved off campus medical facilities. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Student is responsible for travel for off campus experiences. Co-requisite: Patient Care Technician SIMS - 160. Credits: 1 (12 hours per week over 5 weeks.)

SIMS-166 - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CLINICAL  3 credits

This course must be taken at the same time as Patient Care Technician SIMS-161. The Patient Care Technician student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in Patient Care Technician SIMS-161 by caring for patients in SIMS Medical Center, the Virtual Teaching Hospital at Springfield Technical Community College and in approved off-campus medical facilities. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Student is responsible for travel for off campus experiences. Co-requisite: SIMS-161

SIMS-170 - STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN  4 credits

This course provides the fundamentals of central service supply, processing, and distribution (CSD). Instruction and practice is given in aseptic technique. Patient centered practices and theories, customer service, and overall policies and practices of the central service supply departments. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) and/or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CPSPD) certifying exam(s). Three lecture and 3 laboratory hours.

SIMS-171 - STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN  6 credits

This course provides the fundamentals of central service supply, processing, and distribution (CSD). Instruction and practice is given in aseptic technique. Patient centered practices and theories, customer service, and overall policies and practices of the central service supply departments. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) and/or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CPSPD) certifying exam(s). Three lecture and 6 laboratory hours.

SIMS-215 - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER: THEORY AND METHODS  4 credits

This course will explore teaching, facilitation, advocacy and community organizing skills required of a community health worker. Students will learn theory and methods for implementing best practices in community health work with individuals and with groups. Students will be required to complete a field experience to practice the skills learned in class through lecture, role play and patient simulation. PREREQUISITE: SIMS-115