Teaching

MAPE 110: Fundamentals of Medical Assisting I

Semester: Fall

Offered: 2024

Department Consent Required. Must be accepted into the MAPE program. 

A body system approach to diseases, disorders, treatments, and associated labs, diagnostics, and pharmacology. Students will also learn nutrition, patient education, and patient life span changes per body system. The body systems included in this course are the musculoskeletal system, integumentary system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, and circulatory system. Students will be introduced to phlebotomy basics, ECG, and medication administration. There are clinical hours for this course. 

NURS 326: Transition to Professional Practice 

Semester: Fall

Offered: 2024

Must be accepted to the RN-BSN Program.

This course serves as a bridge between the student's current views and those that are presented throughout the program related to the major program concepts and differentiates the baccalaureate program from the AD program at Great Basin College.  The course provides an overview of the major areas of nursing studied in more depth throughout the RN and BSN program including: current healthcare systems including rural health and agencies serving underserved populations; quality improvement; nursing research and evidence-based practice; collaborative relationships with the interprofessional team; leadership principles and theories; and information management. 

NURS 130: Certified Nursing Assistant 

Semester: Winter and Spring 

Offered: 2024/2025

Department Consent Required.

Proof of current negative 2-step TB testing and professional AHA BLS CPR card are required prior to registration. At registration, information on Background Check and Drug Screen will be provided and completed reports are required prior to the first day of class. Internet Enhanced 

Provides students with classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience. Successful completion fulfills requirements for eligibility to take the Nevada State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Offered winter and summer semesters in a condensed four-week class. Offered fall and spring semester as an eight-week class. Students must purchase a package through Complio to track clinical compliance. Clinical Compliance includes, students must be BLS certified, have health insurance, current two-step TB screening and fulfill other vaccine requirements as described in Complio. A background check and drug screening will also be performed as part of the required package. Students are encouraged to complete the Complio package before class begins to ensure you are eligible to attend clinicals. 

MAPE 140: Medical Business Practices and Finances for Medical Assistants II

Semester: Spring

Offered: 2025

Department Consent Required. Must have completed MAPE 130 and be accepted into the MAPE Program
A continuation of MAPE 130 with continued emphasis and simulated application of clinical, and administrative functions, basic practice finances, third-party reimbursement, and procedural and diagnostic coding.

NURS 273: Professional Development and Transition to Practice

Semester: Spring

Offered: 2025

Must be accepted to the GBC Nursing Program
Provides for an examination of the impact of clinical microsystems and organizational culture on patient care delivery and nursing practice.  Incorporates an analysis of professional development resources for nurses upon entry into practice to facilitate progress form novice to expert.  Two credits theory.  Offered spring semester only.