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A.S. , Catering & Hospitality Management, A.A.S. , Culinary Arts Certificate , Culinary Arts, A.A.S. , Food Service Retail Management Certificate , or Food Service Retail Management, A.A.S. is required.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000936", "blueridgewv-000939", "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000979", "blueridgewv-000992", "blueridgewv-000999", "blueridgewv-001022" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19696", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart115", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart115.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000288", "code": "CART116", "title": "Servsafe Alcohol", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides practical, yet comprehensive, knowledge that assists all front-of-the-house staff in learning what they need to know to serve alcohol responsibly. 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Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety/Sanitation in Food Serv , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , and CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture", "prerequisites": [ "CART115", "CART245L", "CART245" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20266", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart146", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart146.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000293", "code": "CART147", "title": "Farm to Table Cuisine", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to deliver cooking techniques and applied training utilizing local farms and markets to create and deliver fresh, high-quality food products in a food service environment. Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety/Sanitation in Food Serv , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , and CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture", "prerequisites": [ "CART115", "CART245L", "CART245" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20267", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart147", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart147.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000294", "code": "CART148", "title": "Plated Desserts", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "In this course, students learn how to incorporate ice creams and sorbets into hot, cold, and frozen desserts, souffles, and a la minute plated desserts. Students become familiar with the flavor and texture elements in successful plating and learn to evaluate them using all five senses. Students also learn and explore classic French and modern presentations that can be applied to creating their own plated desserts. Prerequisite(s): CART 100 - Intro Culinary Food Service , CART 115 - Safety/Sanitation in Food Serv , CART 212 - Baking Skills & Development , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , and CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture", "prerequisites": [ "CART100", "CART115", "CART212", "CART245L", "CART245" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20329", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart148", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart148.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000295", "code": "CART149", "title": "Atlantic Seafood", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "The Sustainable Seafood of the American Coastal Waters (ACW) course focuses on the wide variety of local Fish and Seafood available to the American chef. Students learn to prepare Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks, and Seaweed. 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We will explore the historical impact and how traditional ingredients and methods can be incorporated into the modern kitchen. Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety/Sanitation in Food Serv , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , and CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture", "prerequisites": [ "CART115", "CART245L", "CART245" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20404", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart151", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart151.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000298", "code": "CART152", "title": "Californian Cuisine", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will explore the significant impact of Native American ingredients and methods on the American Culinary Experience. The course will focus on three regions: East Coast and Woodland, Southwest and Plains, and Northwest. We will explore the historical impact and how traditional ingredients and methods can be incorporated into the modern kitchen. Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety/Sanitation in Food Serv , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , and CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture", "prerequisites": [ "CART115", "CART245L", "CART245" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20405", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart152", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart152.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000299", "code": "CART170", "title": "Bread Fundamentals", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 170 introduces students to the principles and techniques of the art and craft of bread making. Topics include formulas and processes associated with naturally leavened loaves, hearth bread, focaccia, flatbread, rolls, and other bread - identifying various grains and other ingredients. Corequisite(s): CART 170L - Bread Fundamentals Lab", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000936", "blueridgewv-000979" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19698", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart170", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart170.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000300", "code": "CART170L", "title": "Bread Fundamentals Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 170L is the practical development of fundamental bread-making skills in a supervised laboratory setting. Students will prepare classic and specialty bread to supplement CART 170. Corequisite(s): CART 170 - Bread Fundamentals", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000936", "blueridgewv-000979" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19912", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart170l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart170l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000301", "code": "CART199", "title": "Special Topics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course ith this subject code, including the course description.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19699", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart199", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart199.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000302", "code": "CART200", "title": "International Cuisines Lecture", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 200 introduces students to the effects of history, culture, geography, and religion on cuisines worldwide and introduces specific ingredients, cooking methods, cooking equipment, and presentations reflecting these influences. Prerequisite(s): CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , CART 246 - Cooking Fundamentals II , and CART 246L - Cooking Fundamentals II Lab Corequisite(s): CART 200L - International Cuisines Lab", "prerequisites": [ "CART245" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000992" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19700", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart200", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart200.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000303", "code": "CART200L", "title": "International Cuisines Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 200L is the practical application of the presentation in CART 200. The students utilize specific ingredients, cooking methods, cooking equipment, and presentations to produce authentic international dishes. Prerequisite(s): CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , CART 246 - Cooking Fundamentals II , and CART 246L - Cooking Fundamentals II Lab Corequisite(s): CART 200 - International Cuisines Lecture", "prerequisites": [ "CART245" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000992" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19970", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart200l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart200l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000304", "code": "CART201", "title": "Stocks, Soups, and Sauces", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 201 introduces students to the principles and techniques of producing basic stocks, soups, Mother Sauces, and thickening agents. Corequisite(s): CART 201L - Stock, Soups & Sauces Lab , CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture and CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000992", "blueridgewv-000999" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19701", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart201", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart201.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000305", "code": "CART201L", "title": "Stock, Soups & Sauces Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 201L is the practical application of the principles and techniques presented in CART 201 - Stocks, Soups, and Sauces Lecture. Students will prepare a variety of stocks for soup and Mother Sauces as a base for small sauce preparation. Corequisite(s): CART 201 - Stocks, Soups, and Sauces , CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture and CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000992", "blueridgewv-000999" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20410", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart201l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart201l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000306", "code": "CART203", "title": "Culinary Nutrition", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 203 studies nutrients’ function, sources, and requirements. Students will discuss and utilize practical applications to identify and create recipes that meet specific nutritional needs, including texture, nutrients, and allergies. Prerequisite(s): CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture and CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab", "prerequisites": [ "CART245" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000936", "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19913", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart203", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart203.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000307", "code": "CART204", "title": "Inventory and Purchasing", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces students to inventory and purchasing, the purchasing function, quality standards in purchasing, the procurement process, supplier selection, and inventory control.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000939", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000999" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19996", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart204", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart204.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000308", "code": "CART212", "title": "Baking Skills & Development", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 212 introduces students to fundamental baking skills. 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Prerequisite(s): CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture , CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab , CART 246 - Cooking Fundamentals II and CART 246L - Cooking Fundamentals II Lab", "prerequisites": [ "CART245" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19703", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart231", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart231.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000310", "code": "CART245", "title": "Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 245 introduces the culinary terminology, methods, concepts, and professional standards presented in conjunction with the textbook “On Cooking” and the online component of Pearson’s “My Culinary Lab”. A.S. , Catering & Hospitality Management, A.A.S. , Culinary Arts Certificate , Culinary Arts, A.A.S. , Food Service Retail Management Certificate , or Food Service Retail Management, A.A.S. is required. 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In addition, we will introduce: knife handling; principles of cooking; basic cooking skills; mise en place; plating; reinforce food safe practices; industry terminology; weights and measures; equipment identification, care, and use; food costing and standard inventory control; and receiving practices. Students will be introduced to the Chef’s Prep List and Master Task & Timeline. Participation in a Master Chef class or a school-sponsored event is mandatory for this course. A.S. , Catering & Hospitality Management, A.A.S. , Culinary Arts Certificate , Culinary Arts, A.A.S. , Food Service Retail Management Certificate , or Food Service Retail Management, A.A.S. is required. 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Prerequisite(s): CART 201 - Stocks, Soups, and Sauces , CART 201 - Stocks, Soups, and Sauces , CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture , and CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab Corequisite(s): CART 246L - Cooking Fundamentals II Lab", "prerequisites": [ "CART201", "CART245" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000939", "blueridgewv-000943", "blueridgewv-000952", "blueridgewv-000992", "blueridgewv-000999" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19705", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart246", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/cart246.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000313", "code": "CART246L", "title": "Cooking Fundamentals II Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CART 246L expands on the knowledge, skills, cooking techniques, and principles learned in CART 245L Cooking Fundamentals I. Adding a Master Task & Timeline to the Chef’s Prep List will develop task timing and operational awareness in the Lab. 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In addition, basic keyboarding skills and 10 key skills are reviewed and competency is required. Note Must pass with C or better.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000953", "blueridgewv-000958", "blueridgewv-001008", "blueridgewv-001009" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20477", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast100", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast100.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000719", "code": "MAST101", "title": "Introduction to Medical Assisting", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is a foundation course for all medical assisting programs (clinical and/or administrative). Topics include medical assisting and other allied health disciplines as a profession, health care settings, communication skills, coping skills, topics in psychology, and medical law and ethics. Emphasis is also placed on professionalism topics including personal traits of the health care professional, work place dynamics, career planning and employment. In addition, basic keyboarding skills and 10 key skills are reviewed and competency is required.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19837", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast101", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast101.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000720", "code": "MAST102", "title": "Medical Terminology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is an integral component in understanding the language of medicine. It is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic structure of medical terms, word building and definitions as well as the applications of medical terminology. 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Prerequisite(s): MAST 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting , MAST 102 - Medical Terminology , MAST 106 - Medical Office Management , and MAST 106L - Medical Office Management Lab Corequisite(s): MAST 202L - Clinical Care I Lab", "prerequisites": [ "MAST101", "MAST102", "MAST106", "MAST106L" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19841", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast202", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast202.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000728", "code": "MAST202L", "title": "Clinical Care I Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 202 - Clinical Care I . Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning of skills related to the lecture portion including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, weight, and pain level. Additional hands-on learning skills covered are observation skills, patient care, patient positioning for examinations, vision screening, patient education instructions, and pre-surgical patient preparation procedures. Students must be competent in all skills tested. Prerequisite(s): MAST 102 - Medical Terminology Corequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Care I", "prerequisites": [ "MAST102" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19898", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast202l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast202l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000729", "code": "MAST204L", "title": "Clinical Care", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course offers the medical assistant student the opportunity to learn basic clinical theory and hands-on skills. 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Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning of skills related to the clinical theory including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, weight, and pain level.", "prerequisites": [ "BIOL100" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000958", "blueridgewv-001009" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20480", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast204l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast204l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000730", "code": "MAST206", "title": "Clinical Care II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course builds on topics covered in MAST 202 - Clinical Care I and introduces new information including an introduction to the medical laboratory, lab equipment, and safety, microbiology, collecting, processing, and testing of blood and urine specimens, nutrition and special diets, principles of pharmacology, and drug administration. The course also includes topics on the anatomy of the heart, cardiac cycle, 12-lead ECG, lead identification, ECG tracing troubleshooting, cardiac dysrhythmias, Holter monitors, and stress testing. Additional topics covered are anatomy of the respiratory system, symptoms of respiratory conditions/disorders, pulmonary function testing including Spirometry, peak flow meters, pulse oximetry and the medical assistant’s role in diagnostic radiology. Corequisite(s): MAST 206L - Clinical Care II Lab", "prerequisites": [ "MAST202" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19842", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast206", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast206.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000731", "code": "MAST206L", "title": "Clinical Care II Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 206 - Clinical Care II . 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Prerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Care I Corequisite(s): MAST 206 - Clinical Care II", "prerequisites": [ "MAST202" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19899", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast206l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast206l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000732", "code": "MAST207L", "title": "Advanced Clinical Care", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course builds on topics covered in MAST 204L - Clinical Care and introduces new information including an introduction to the medical laboratory, lab equipment, lab safety, microbiology, collecting, processing, and testing of blood and urine specimens. Hands-on skills include performing hematology tests, urinalysis, basic microbiology testing, Point of Care CLIA waved testing, administration of oral, topical, buccal, sublingual, and paternal (injections) medications, ECG electrode and lead placement, ECG troubleshooting, obtaining ECG reading, pulmonary function testing, use of peak flow meters, and proper use of a nebulizer.", "prerequisites": [ "MAST204L", "MATH103" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000958", "blueridgewv-001009" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20482", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast207l", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast207l.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000733", "code": "MAST210", "title": "Medical Law & Ethics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing healthcare services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of healthcare professionals; HIPPA regulations; the role of documentation and ethical completion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. Note Must pass with C or better.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000953", "blueridgewv-000958", "blueridgewv-001001", "blueridgewv-001008", "blueridgewv-001009" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20483", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast210", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast210.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000734", "code": "MAST212", "title": "Medical Assisting Externship I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "The course coordinates with local medical office sites to provide students with hands-on clinical and administrative experience in a medical office setting. The student will attend one hundred uncompensated hours at the assigned site. Clinical and administrative competencies will be evaluated by an assigned preceptor and under the direction of the Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator (MAEC). The student is required to be in contact with the MAEC one month prior to registering for this course. Early registration is essential to allow time for the MAEC to make schedule arrangements with assigned site, and students to complete site placement requirements (obtain required documentation/verifications, equipment, etc.).", "prerequisites": [ "BIOL100", "BIOL100L", "MAST100", "MAST102", "MAST108L", "MAST108", "MAST204L" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000958", "blueridgewv-001009" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20484", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast212", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast212.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000735", "code": "MAST214", "title": "MA Review and Certification Prep", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides the student with a review of all major administrative, clinical, and general competencies covered in the medical assistant program. 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Clinical and administrative competencies will be evaluated by an assigned preceptor and under the direction of the Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator (MAEC). The student is required to be in contact with the MAEC one month prior to registering for this course. Early registration is essential to allow time for the MAEC to make schedule arrangements with assigned site, and students to complete site placement requirements (obtain required documentation/verifications, equipment, etc.).", "prerequisites": [ "MAST207L", "MAST210", "MAST212", "PLBT100L" ], "program_ids": [ "blueridgewv-000958", "blueridgewv-001009" ], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=19844", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast216", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast216.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000737", "code": "MAST299", "title": "Special Topics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course ith this subject code, including the course description.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20019", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast299", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mast299.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000738", "code": "MLT101", "title": "Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is an orientation to general laboratory practice and explores the profession of medical laboratory technician for students interested in the medical laboratory technician program. This course includes laboratory safety, lab math, health care ethics, and the divisions of the clinical laboratory. A.S. with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20171", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt101", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt101.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000739", "code": "MLT102", "title": "Medical Laboratory Techniques", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will study the essential laboratory skills such as pipet techniques, proper safety, and protective equipment procedures, operating a centrifuge, preparing reagents and solutions, laboratory mathematics and measurement, infectious disease precautions, medical terminology, clinical urinalysis and body fluids. A.S. with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20172", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt102", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt102.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000740", "code": "MLT199", "title": "Special Topics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course ith this subject code, including the course description. A.S. with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20173", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt199", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt199.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000741", "code": "MLT200", "title": "Hematology/Coagulation", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will study the fundamental concepts in hematology and hemostasis, to include hemoglobinopathies, hematopoiesis, anemias, leukocyte disorders, leukemias and other hematological disorders. This includes the study of normal platelet and clotting physiology as well as disorders of the clotting mechanisms and will continue the study of cellular identification in body fluids. A.S. with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques", "prerequisites": [ "MLT101", "MLT102" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20174", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt200", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt200.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000742", "code": "MLT201", "title": "Applied Immunology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will analyze the basic principles of the human immune system and explore the role of the immune system in normal and abnormal immune responses and how this system manifests in laboratory tests. It will examine and analyze techniques and applications of immunochemistry in the medical diagnostic process. 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A.S. with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques .", "prerequisites": [ "MLT101", "MLT102" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20176", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt202", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt202.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000744", "code": "MLT203", "title": "Immunohematology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will explore the basic principles of blood banking and immunology to include the organization and functions of the immune system, antigen/antibodies, complement, humoral and immunity of cell-mediated and disorders of the immune system and will present the theoretical and practical concepts of blood bank/transfusion medicine. A.S. with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques .", "prerequisites": [ "MLT101", "MLT102" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "http://catalog.blueridgectc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=30&coid=20177", "canonical_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt203", "markdown_url": "/blueridgewv/courses/mlt203.md" }, { "id": "blueridgewv-000745", "code": "MLT204", "title": "Clinical Chemistry", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course will study the analysis of the chemical constituents of blood to include specimen collection, processing, correlation of normal and pathological physiology and the diagnostic correlations in health and disease. The laboratory will emphasize the analytical accuracy and precision by using manual and automated laboratory techniques. 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