Course Descriptions

This course introduces the materials and fittings used in the plumbing trade, including copper, plastics, brass, polymers, cast iron, black iron and glass. The application of these material types will be covered, as well as fitting names and their uses.

This course introduces and familiarizes students with the Minnesota Plumbing Code and the North Dakota Plumbing Code. Definitions and miscellaneous statutes related to the plumbing codes will be covered.

In this course students will meet with the instructor for the purpose of applying, demonstrating and reinforcing content covered in lecture courses.

This course covers grade and elevation as it pertains to pipe installation. Emphasis will be on identification and proper use of needed tools and the methods and calculations used in determining grade and elevation.

This course covers different types and sections of blueprints, including the different views and key points a plumber will need to understand. Interpreting isometrics also will be covered. Specification sheets will be introduced and their importance explained.

This course covers drainage, waste and venting (DWV) as required in the Minnesota Plumbing Code and the North Dakota Plumbing Code. Emphasis is on differences between types of drainage, waste and venting systems and applying the code regulations in sizing the systems. Drawing isometrics for a DWV system will be covered.

This course will familiarize the learner with water supply and distribution and the rules for sizing a water supply system as applicable to the Minnesota Plumbing Code and the North Dakota Plumbing Code. Drawing isometrics will be introduced.

This course introduces backflow basics by covering types of backflow devices, their construction, the areas of application for the devices and the scope of their use. The requirements for licensure will be covered.

This course covers application of the plumbing code regulations of Minnesota and North Dakota for the installation of residential and commercial fixtures, material and fittings.

In this course students will meet with the instructor for the purpose of applying, demonstrating and reinforcing content in the concurrent courses being taken online.

This course will provide plumbing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, practice their skills, integrate behaviors and explore areas of employment within the plumbing industry. Students will perform activities consistent with program outcomes in an industry setting under the supervision of the site employer.

This course introduces concepts of teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, professional identity and behavior, patient-centered and relationship-centered care, nursing judgment, evidence-based practice, managing care of the individual patient, informatics and technology. An introduction to the nursing process provides a beginning framework for decision making related to common health problems of adults and older adults. Principles of pathophysiology, nutrition and pharmacology are applied to basic health care concepts. A lab component includes focused assessments and basic nursing skills that support course concepts.

This course incorporates the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects and contraindications to medication administration. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and the role of the practical nurse in providing nursing care related to the safe administration of medications to individual patients across the age span.

This clinical course provides the student an opportunity to apply nursing judgment using the nursing process to implement safe, patient-centered and relationship-centered care in selected settings. The student demonstrates focused assessments, data collection and implementation of skills learned in lab settings. The student documents findings and reinforces teaching plans for individual patients with common problems. The student develops communication and customer service skills while working with individual patients and team members.

This course incorporates the nursing process, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, professional identity and behavior, patient-centered and relationship-centered care, nursing judgment, evidence-based practice, managing care of the individual patient, informatics and technology into the care of adults and older adults with complex and comorbid health disorders. Principles of pathophysiology, nutrition and pharmacology are applied. A lab component includes focused assessments and advanced nursing skills that support course concepts.