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Health Sciences
Health Sciences programs prepare graduates to be clinical professionals in healthcare provider’s offices, hospitals, and other businesses in the healthcare industry. Brunswick Community College offers the following programs of study:
Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Emergency Medical Science Medical Assisting Diploma Programs Practical Nursing (PN) Medical Assisting
Admission Requirements
Health Sciences programs have competitive admission processes. Admission to the College does not automatically entitle a student to admission to Health Sciences programs. Instead, students must apply for admission to Health Sciences Programs. For specific admission requirements and additional information, visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/programs/healthsciences/
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN)
The Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs that impact health, quality of life and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. This program has selective admission requirements. Visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/ programs/health-sciences/ or contact Student Services or the Nursing Department for information.
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45110)
Fall Semester #1
ACA 122 ....College Transfer Success............1 *BIO 168....Anatomy and Physiology I ...........4 ENG 111....Writing and Inquiry.......................3 NUR 111....Intro to Health Concepts ..............8 **NUR 117.Pharmacology..............................2
Semester Total ............................................18
Spring Semester #1
*BIO 169....Anatomy and Physiology II ..........4 NUR 112....Health-Illness Concepts...............5 NUR 114....Holistic Health Concepts..............5 PSY 150.....General Psychology.....................3
Semester Total.............................................17
Summer Semester #1
NUR 113....Family Health Concepts...............5 PSY 241.....Developmental Psychology..........3
Semester Total............................................. 8
Fall Semester #2
*BIO 275....Microbiology.................................4 NUR 211....Health Care Concepts..................5 NUR 212....Health System Concepts .............5 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective..........................3
ART 111, ART 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240
Semester Total.............................................17 Spring Semester #2
ENG 112....Writing/Research/Disciplines.......3 or ENG 114……Profess Research & Report ..3 NUR 213....Complex Health Concepts .........10
Semester Total ............................................13 Total Program Credits.................................73
Students must complete all non-nursing courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students must also achieve an overall exam average of 80 or higher in all nursing (NUR) courses. *Must not be more than 5 years old at the start of the program. **Must not be more than 1-year-old at the start of the program.
RN to BSN Bridge Program with UNCP: Brunswick Community College (BCC) Associate Degree Nursing Students who successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination, will be considered for admission, transferring up to 62 semester hours of credit, into UNC Pembroke’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE
Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce.
Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.
Students with a North Carolina or National Registry Certification may be granted advanced standing for EMT (EMS 110) upon Admissions to the program with Program Director Approval.
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45340)
Fall Semester #1
BIO 168.....Anatomy & Physiology I...............4 MAT 143....Quantitative Literacy....................3 ENG 111....Writing and Inquiry.......................3 EMS 110....EMT .............................................9
Semester Total ........................................... 19
Spring Semester #1
BIO 169.....Anatomy & Physiology II..............4 EMS 130....Pharmacology..............................4 EMS 160.......Cardiology I..................................3 EMS 131.......Advanced Airway Assessment............2 EMS 122.......Clinical Practicum I............................1
Semester Total ............................................14 Summer Semester #1
EMS 140....Rescue Scene Management........2 EMS 210....Advanced Patient Assessment ....2 EMS 220....Cardiology II.................................3 EMS 240....Patients w/ Special Challenges....2 EMS 221....EMS Clinical Practicum II.............2 ACA 122 ....College Transfer Success............1
Semester Total ............................................12 Fall Semester #2
EMS 231.......EMS Clinical Practicum II.............3 EMS 250......Medical Emergencies.......................4 EMS 260....Trauma Emergencies...................2 EMS 270....Life Span Emergencies................4
Semester Total ............................................13 Spring Semester #2
ENG 112.... Writing/Research in Disc or ENG 114 Prof Research..........................3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective..........................3
HUM 115, PHI 215, PHI 240 PSY 150.....General Psychology.....................3 EMS 241....EMS Clinical Practicum IV...........4 EMS 285....EMS Capstone.............................2
Semester Total ............................................15 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS......................73
Bridge Option (A45340B)
Fall Semester #1
BIO 168......Anatomy & Physiology I...............4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective..........................3
HUM 115, PHI 215, PHI 240 ENG 111....Writing and Inquiry.......................3 EMS 280....EMS Bridge Course .....................3 EMS 125 ...Instructor Methodology ................3 or EMS 235 EMS Management....................2
Semester Total .......................................15-16
Spring Semester #1
BIO 169......Anatomy & Physiology II..............4 ENG 112.... Writing/Research in Disc or ENG 114 Prof Research..........................3 EMS 210....Advanced Patient Assess ............2 PSY 150.....General Psychology.....................3
Semester Total ............................................12
NOTE: Bridge Program Applicants applying must have a current and unencumbered North Carolina and/or National Registry Paramedic credential. Upon admission, entry students will
receive advanced standing for EMS 110 with approval from the Program Director. EMS 110....EMT ........................................... 9 Then, upon successfully completing EMS 280 with a “C” or better, the student will be awarded credit for prior learning for the following:
EMS 122....Clinical Practicum I......................1 EMS 130....Pharmacology..............................4 EMS 131....Advanced Airway Management...2 EMS 160.......Cardiology I..................................3 EMS 220.......Cardiology II.................................3 EMS 221......EMS Clinical Practicum II............2 EMS 231......EMS Clinical Practicum III...........3 EMS 240....Patients w/ Special Challenges...2 EMS 241....EMS Clinical Practicum IV...........4 EMS 250....Medical Emergencies ..................4 EMS 260....Trauma Emergencies ..................2 EMS 270....Life Span Emergencies ...............4 EMS 285....EMS Capstone ............................2 Semester Total ........................................... 45 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS...................... 72
MEDICAL ASSISTING
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multiskilled health care professionals to perform clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures. Course work includes instruction in assisting with clinical examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, confidentially/HIPAA training and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care; administrative instruction includes training in scheduling appointments, coding, and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, and basic administrative office procedures. Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, urgent care facilities, specialty offices, and health departments.
NOTE: The Medical Assisting AAS Degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (http://www.maerb.org) (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350, http://www.caahep.org
Graduates of CAAHEP accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants' Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. (http://www.aama-ntl.org) (AAMA).
This program has selective admission requirements. Visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/ programs/health-sciences/ or contact Student Services or the Nursing Department for information.
Diploma Level (D45400)
Fall Semester #1
ACA 122 ....College Transfer Success............1 BIO 163......Basic Anatomy & Physiology .......5 MED 110....Orient to Medical Assisting ..........1 MED 121....Medical Terminology I..................3 MED 130....Admin Office Procedure I.............2 MED 140....Exam Room Procedure I..............5
Semester Total ............................................17 Spring Semester #1
COM 120 ...Intro to Interpersonal Com ...........3 MED 118....Medical Law and Ethics ...............2 MED 122....Medical Terminology II.................3 MED 150....Laboratory Procedures l...............5 MED 240....Exam Room Procedures ll ...........5
Semester Total ............................................18 Summer Semester #1
MED 260....MED Clinical Practicum ...............5 MED 264....Medical Assisting Overview .........2
Semester Total...............................................7
Students graduate with a diploma in
Medical Assisting with 42 credits
Associate Level (A45400)
Fall Semester #2
MAT 143....Quantitative Literacy....................3 PSY 150....General Psychology ....................3 MED 131 ...Admin Office Procedure II ...........2 Humanities Elective.........................................3 ENG 111....Writing and Inquiry.......................3
Semester Total ........................................... 14 Spring Semester #2
MED 136 ...Preventive Health ........................3 MED 270 ...Symptomatology..........................3 MED 272 ...Drug Therapy...............................3 MED 276 ...Patient Education ........................3
Semester Total ........................................... 12 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS...................... 68
PRACTICAL NURSING (PN) Diploma (D45660)
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices. This program has selective admission requirements. Visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/ programs/health-sciences/ or contact Student Services or the Nursing Department for information.
Summer Semester #1
*BIO 163....Basic Anatomy & Physiology .......5 ENG 111..... Expository Writing ......................3 PSY 150...... General Psychology...................3
Semester Total ............................................11 Fall Semester #1
**NUR 117....... Pharmacology...................... 2 NUR 101.......... Practical Nursing I ..............11
Semester Total ............................................13 Spring Semester #1
NUR 102....Practical Nursing ll .....................10
Semester Total ............................................10 Summer Semester #2
NUR 103....Practical Nursing III......................9
Total Program Credits.................................43
Students must complete all non-nursing courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students must also achieve an overall exam average of 80 or higher in all nursing (NUR) courses. *Must not be more than 5 years old at the start of the program. **Must not be more than 1-year-old at the start of the program.
