This course covers the installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and associated equipment. Topics include principles of operation, payback, safety concerns, site selection, system types and sizing. The primary focus is how to install the units so they are in compliance with the National Electrical Code.

This course focuses on the understanding and use of content management systems, database software and principles of user interface and user experience design to create and edit responsive interactive design projects for web and mobile purposes.

This course focuses on the ethical and legal implications of providing dental, dental assisting and dental hygiene care. The practice acts for Minnesota and North Dakota will also be studied.

This course provides in-depth analysis of medical language for nonclinical personnel and prepares students for working in many aspects of a medical office. Construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation and proper written and verbal usage of medical language are emphasized. Students will learn to define, spell, pronounce and use medical terms with application in the many contexts of working in a medical office.

The objective of this course is to explore advanced applications of various industry drawing methods. Students will be introduced to and will construct drawings related to multiple drafting and engineering disciplines.

This course covers requirements and installation of service entrance equipment. Topics include service materials, installation procedures, meters, service and conduit sizes, panel types, bonding, grounding and overcurrent protection.

This course prepares massage students to execute advance massage techniques. Students will learn optional techniques available to clients including abdominal massage, facial massage and massage of the gluteals. Massage for special populations will be discussed, including massage for the elderly and chair massage.

This course will teach the principles of Medicare coverage, billing, coding and payment for both inpatient and outpatient services. It will provide students with the knowledge and tools for developing the skills needed to submit accurate claims to Medicare, maintain compliance, prevent potential missed revenue and avoid unnecessary claim and coding denials.

This course is a continuation of Medical Language Applications I and prepares nonclinical students to provide effective written or oral communication in encounters with patients, health care providers and other health care staff. Construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and proper written and verbal usage of medical terminology pertaining to pharmacology, surgical and anesthesia procedures, laboratory and pathology, oncology, psychiatry and psychology, and physical and occupational therapy are emphasized. Students will apply medical language knowledge to simulated real-life applications from a medical office environment. In-depth analysis and application of verbal and written communication is covered.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7. This course examines the ways in which culture, ethnicity, religion, class and sexuality distinguish literature written by female authors from different countries and historical periods. Texts will cover a variety of authors and genres, as well as themes, issues and theories specific to literature written by women.