This clinical course emphasizes the basic radiographic procedures and positioning related to the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and the biliary system. The student also will continue to acquire and build skills in performing radiographic procedures and positioning related to the thoracic and abdominal cavities and the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder girdle and the pelvis.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 1. This course is designed to analyze the relational and social dynamics of computer-based communication in a global society. Using a variety of contemporary technologies, students will identify strategies to communicate messages to diverse audiences for multiple purposes, thus learning to use mediated communication more effectively.

This course covers shampooing and draping. Students will learn the importance of selecting the correct shampoo for various hair types.

In this course, students will plan, design and create a professional portfolio using Web technologies. The purpose of the portfolio is to showcase the student's accomplishments in the student's major field and provide the student with a concrete representation of his or her skills and abilities. Other topics include resume creation, job interview preparation, job search strategies and the ability to explain and articulate portfolio samples.

The methods and techniques of leadership and supervision and their applications are emphasized in this course. The content covers such topics as delegation, motivation, training, orienting, evaluating and effectively increasing productivity.

This course prepares the paralegal for working with civil litigation and its associated processes. Included in the study are rules for civil procedure, court and non-court processes, mediation, arbitration and the role of the paralegal as it relates to civil law.

This course prepares students to participate in cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures with adult patients. Students will differentiate cardiovascular complications and emergencies, prepare and position patients for various procedures, and set up and maintain sterile fields. Students will learn concepts related to hemodynamics including cardiac output, performance of hemodynamic calculations and recognition of blood flow determinants.

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.

Dental assisting students apply skills in a clinical setting. This course prepares the student to adapt chairside skills to assist with dental specialties as they are performed in the general practice. Students will apply skills developed in Dental Anatomy, Biomaterials, Biodental Science and Dental Practice Management as they apply to the practice of dental assisting.

This course introduces the student to the role of the surgical technologist in the operating room and introduces the foundation for patient care in the operating room.