Courses

BUSA 1210 - Records Management

1. Apply the 10 basic filing rules to file cards and correspondence for individuals, businesses, and government agencies.
2. Demonstrate the profession of Records and Information Management.
3. Apply basic filing terms.
4. Classify components of card and correspondence filing systems.
5. Follow correct procedures in preparing records to be filed, including cross-referencing procedures.
6. Manage non-electronic records.
7. File correspondence by subject.
8. File cards containing geographic data in proper geographic sequence.
9. Manage electronic records.

BUSA 1310 - Office Procedures

1. Apply office procedures and technology knowledge

OTEC 1096-1996 - Special Topics

OTEC 1101 - Keyboarding

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate basic mouse navigation.
2. Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.
3. Key the numeric keypad by touch.
4. Create, edit, save, and print documents in word processing software.
5. Access the Internet using browser software.
6. Key straight copy at a minimum rate of 25 GWAM for 5 minutes with no more than 5 errors using the proper touch method (backspace key not allowed on timed writings).

OTEC 1170 - Business Telephone Techniques

1. Define telephone safety and security.
2. Correctly pronounce and clearly enunciate words.
3. Demonstrate Active Listening Skills and communicating using positive language.
4. Identify Telephone features such as conference calls and call forwarding.
5. Analyze and assess voice messages.
6. Demonstrate proper netiquette communications skills using e-mail.

OTEC 1175 - Computers in the Medical Office

1. Identify and describe the basic management concepts for medical administrative staff for both the back office and the front office including the flow of information in a medical practice.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of computer use in a medical office.
3. Describe the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding privacy of electronic records.
4. Identify and describe the basic concepts common to most medical insurance plans including defining the major types of medical insurance plans.
5. Demonstrate basic appointment scheduling tasks using medical office simulation software (database) including creating and editing patient appointments.
6. Demonstrate ability to use medical office simulation software (database) to enter patient records, add insurance companies, modify and add codes, and submit records for on-line insurance eligibility.
7. Demonstrate ability to post patient procedures, post patient patients, submit insurance payments, and post insurance payments.

OTEC 2096-2996 - Special Topics

OTEC 2097 - Independent Study

1. To be determined on an individualized basis

OTEC 2201 - Document Production and Integration

1. Develop business document production skill by utilizing Microsoft Office to create a wide-variety of business documents including medical and legal office applications.
2. Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Access by creating a database and utilizing the database to perform specific administrative tasks.
3. Demonstrate integration of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

PL 1096-1996 - Special Topics

PL 1110 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

1. Recall and discuss the key elements of career paralegalism, including:

• educational programs
• areas of employment and salary surveys
• certification examinations
• national organizations and their ethical codes
• professional attributes
• history of the profession and current issues in licensing.

2. Recognize and describe fundamental sources, strategies, and features of legal research, analysis, and writing.
3. Discuss key areas of law including:

• criminal law
• civil law
• constitutional principles affecting law
• ADR 
• business law
• family law and probate law

4.  Identify the levels of the federal court system and the New Mexico Court system.
5. Identify, arrange and define the steps involved in the litigation process.
6. Recognize and discuss basic themes in ethics for lawyers and paralegals.

PL 1120 - American Law and Ethics

1. Locate and apply codes and case law that guide legal professionals in meeting their ethical obligations to clients, adversaries, courts and the public.
2. Analyze ethical dilemmas and constraints upon the conduct of judges, lawyers and paralegals.
3. Trace the derivation of certain features of the American legal system, including precedent, the jury, courts of law and equity, attorneys and law schools, and civil and criminal procedure.
4. Define and illustrate multiple functions of law, such as the allocation of public benefits, the remediation of grievances, and others.
5. Express the interaction of policy and values, including constitutional principles, with aspects of the legal system, such as judicial discretion and the selection and responsibilities of juries.

PL 1130 - Torts

1. Recall and describe the history and basic principles of tort law.
2. Identify elements and recall definitions of specific terms related to particular torts.
3. Analyze a clients situation by applying facts to elements of particular torts to predict an outcome.
4. Locate specific jury instructions, statutes and case law related to particular torts.

PL 1140 - Legal Research and Writing I

1. Classify and locate both primary and secondary legal authority.
2. Select and choose correct legal authority for use in analyzing a legal issue and assess whether the chosen authority is up-to-date.
3. Categorize and differentiate the parts and/or elements of primary authority.
4. Identify issues, key facts, and rules of law.
5. Construct a proper citation according to Bluebook, ALWD and Rule 23-112 NMRA in relation to the proper audience.
6. Express written legal analysis by constructing case briefs, interoffice memorandums and client letters or other similar legal documents, according to the format for these documents demonstrated and taught in the current textbook for the course, which requires incorporation of the identification of issues, key facts, and rules of law and analysis of facts to law.

PL 1150 - Court Operations and Ethics

1. Understand the role of the Court, the Court Clerks and other participants in the Judicial System.
2. Identify those portions of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and state ethical rules that apply to those working in a Court.
3. Recognize the importance and practice the following components of professionalism:

• timeliness 
• honesty
•  quality
• appearance and thoroughness of work product
• compliance with ethical responsibilities
• compliance with local court rules

PL 2096-2996 - Special Topics

PL 2097 - Independent Study

1. Recall and relate knowledge about topic.
2. Employ legal research on topic, apply research to related factual scenarios and/or legal issues related to topic and conduct analysis of legal issues related to topic.
3. Complete legal documents related to the topic.
4. Demonstrate application of rules, laws, or regulations related to the topic.

PL 2098 - Internship

1. Apply acquired knowledge from completed courses to substantive legal tasks in the law office.
2. Identify the various ethical dilemmas, procedures and legal areas they are working in.
3. Assess the proper conduct required and employ that conduct to particular situations.
4. Use the skills and judgment necessary to successfully complete substantive legal tasks assigned in a law office and bridge the transition from school to job.

PL 2120 - Civil Litigation

1. Recall and recognize the overall scheme and sequence of stages of most civil litigation.
2. Express the requirements, language and effect of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the different New Mexico Courts and the federal courts.
3. Identify, explain, and assess procedural, jurisdictional, and defense issues in civil litigation.
4. Identify proper legal documents for each stage of civil litigation and produce properly drafted civil litigation documents according to the applicable rules of procedure.
5. Define the types of alternative dispute resolution and discuss the stages in the litigation at which they may be effectively employed.

PL 2130 - Criminal Litigation

1. Recall and recognize the overall scheme and sequence of stages of most criminal litigation.
2. Classify factual scenarios into the proper category of crime; identify elements of particular crimes and identify potential applicable defenses in both state and federal law.
3. Identify, explain, and assess constitutional issues in criminal litigation.
4. Identify and select appropriate State and/or Federal rules of criminal procedure.
5. Identify proper legal documents for each stage of criminal litigation and produce properly drafted criminal litigation legal documents according to the applicable rules of criminal procedure.

PL 2140 - Legal Research and Writing II

1. Organize and plan advanced search strategies for choosing and selecting correct primary and/or secondary legal authority for particular situations and assess whether the chosen authority is up-to-date.
2. Identify and classify issues, key facts, and rules of law from selected legal authorities.
3. Compare rules of law to facts; construct legal arguments in support of a position and defend that position through proper written legal analysis as presented through instructional materials.
4. Construct a proper citation according to Bluebook, ALWD and Rule 23-112 NMRA in particular legal documents.
5. Express written legal analysis in a variety of advanced legal documents such as motions and memorandums in support or memorandum in opposition to said motions, appellate documents and bench briefs according to the format for these documents demonstrated and taught in the current textbook for the course, which requires incorporation of the identification of issues, key facts, and rules of law and analysis of facts to law.

PL 2150 - Evidence

1. Define the concepts of admissibility, relevance, burden of proof, presumptions, hearsay, exclusion of evidence, exceptions to rules, authentication, competency and privilege.
2. Identify and apply the definitions listed in first learning outcome correctly to evidentiary problems.
3. Locate and apply pertinent Rules of Evidence when resolving given evidentiary problems.
4. Demonstrate the steps in one or more routines for introduction of evidence, e.g. business records.
5. Recall the cues for specific trial objections to admission of evidence.
6. Articulate specific connections among investigation, trial preparation sand evidentiary constraints.

PL 2160 - Law Office Management

1. Demonstrate knowledge about essential principles in the areas of the work of the paralegal, malpractice avoidance, legal environments, and client relations.
2. Explain the relevance of and the tasks involved in law office systems and file management.
3. Demonstrate skills in general office technology, office management, law office accounting, timekeeping, and docket control.
4. Articulate tenets of legal ethics and professional responsibility of the paralegal, methods of communication and stress reduction, the importance of professional growth and development.

PL 2220 - Wills Probate and Estate Planning

1. Discuss key issues in estate planning, from the basic will to fundamental taxation considerations.
2. Identify relationships among key features, documents, statutes, and terminology employed in life planning, estate planning, and end-of-life planning.
3. Formulate solutions to common problems in probate and estate planning, including:

• determination of distribution of estates under intestate statutes
• common will practices
• key statutes such as those covering non-probate property, ademption, family allowance, and creditors claims.

4. Assemble critical tools for document design, such as appropriate statutes and key facts as provided, and create a basic will, set of initial probate documents, and an advance health care directive.

PL 2240 - Paralegal Computer Applications

1. Select primary and secondary sources from an array of databases in national and local premium legal research programs (Computer-Assisted Legal Research CALR). Predict and construct and search query likely to produce relevant results.
2. Develop an office memorandum that identifies primary and secondary sources from CALR programs in response to a specific fact pattern.
3. Report the key features of sources located in federal and state legislation, case law, and administrative law.
4. Duplicate correct citation form as set forth in national and local citation systems.
5. Course Outcome:

• Perform tasks associated with computer applications in law practice.
• Recognize an array of tools, skills, shortcuts, methods and strategies for creating well-presented legal documents in common computer applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and portable.
• Employ common computer skills in tasks common to law firms, including merge letters, tables, business letters, spreadsheets, cooperative document creation, tables of authorities, and contracts.
• Report key concerns in computer privacy and security.

6. Course outcome:

• Perform tasks associated with specialized legal software.
• Reproduce data in simulated legal settings in legal time and billing programs, case management software, litigation support software, and presentation programs.
• Construct a proposal for upgrading and integrating software for a simulated small law firm.
• Dramatize a proposal for upgrading and integrating software for a simulated small law firm using presentation software.
• List key features of the electronic courtroom.

PL 2425 - Domestic Relations

1. Discuss key issues in marriage, annulment and separation, divorce and community property, custody of children, child support and alimony, adoption, domestic violence, and the parent-child relationship.
2. Locate and complete local forms used in the domestic relations court of the State of New Mexico.
3. Assemble critical tools for document design, such as appropriate statutes and key facts as provided, and create a basic set of divorce documents and an adoption packet.

PL 2430 - Constitutional Law

1. Explain the history of the U.S. Constitution; the importance of the Constitution and the development and role of the United States Supreme Court.
2. Explain and discuss the process of judicial interpretation of the Constitution and the impact of the philosophies of the individual justices on the courts decisions.
3. Explain the legal terminology and concepts in the area of Constitutional Law.
4. Identify and explain selected individual liberties as established by the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and other amendments.
5. Explain and discuss historical decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court and to further discuss contemporary issues facing the U.S. Supreme Court today.

PCT 1020 - Patient Care Technician

1. Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, electronic and written techniques.
2. Demonstrate positive attitude and maintains ethical standards.
3. Recall commonly used medical terminology and medical abbreviations.
4. Describe the role and scope of practice of the patient care technician.

PCT 1090 - Patient Care Tech Clinical Experience

1. Demonstrate the principle of teamwork in interactions with health care personnel, patients, and families.
2. Perform patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Patient Care Technician Perform clerical duties related to the patients chart and Health Unit Coordinator procedures for admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

PCT 1092 - Patient Care Technician Lab

1. Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, electronic and written techniques.
2. Perform duties and skills in a safe and competent manner.
3. Perform patient care technician skills and procedures using learned techniques.
4. Demonstrate competency in measurement skills.

PT 1003 - Pharmacy Calculations

1. Perform mathematical calculations to solve for the correct answer when given mathematical problems using Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, fractions, apothecary symbols, and decimals.
2. Perform mathematical calculations to solve for the correct answer when given mathematical problems involving conversion of weights and measures and direct ratio and proportion.
3. Calculate or measure finished dosage forms as specified by the prescription/medication order.
4. Convert among the measurement systems, depending upon the desired endpoint.
5. Determine the correct amounts of ingredients for a compounded product.
6. Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.

PT 1011 - Pharmacy Technician Introduction

1. Describe the pharmacy technician’s role, pharmacist’s role, and other occupations in the healthcare environment.
2. Describe the pharmacy technician’s role in the medication-use process
3. Define the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process and describe the role of the pharmacy technician in the patient care process.
4. Describe and apply state and federal laws pertaining to processing, handling and dispensing of medications including controlled substances.
5. Describe state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy technicians.
6. Recognize that differences exist between states regarding state regulations, pertaining to pharmacy technicians, and the processing, handling and dispensing of medications.
7. Describe pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
8. Describe how state laws and regulations determine what activities associated with collection of patient specific information can be delegated by the pharmacist to technicians.
9. Discuss accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, and devices.
10. Choose proper procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall or shortage, a medication error, or identification of another problem.

PT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

PT 1192 - Pharmacy Technician Processes Lab

1. Demonstrate active and engaged listening skills.
2. Apply interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills, conflict resolution, customer service, and teamwork
3. Assist pharmacists in collecting, organizing, and recording demographic and clinical information for the Pharmacist Patient Care Process.
4. Receive, process, and prepare prescriptions/medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity to ensure safety.
5. Assist pharmacists in the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medications, equipment, and devices.
6. Prepare patient-specific manufactured medications for distribution.
7. Prepare non-patient-specific manufactured medications for distribution.
8. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
9. Assist pharmacists in the monitoring of medication therapy.
10. Maintain pharmacy facilities and equipment.
11. Apply quality assurance practices to pharmaceuticals, durable and non-durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
12. Use current technology to ensure the safety and accuracy of medication dispensing.
13. Collect payment for medications, pharmacy services, and devices.
14. Use accepted procedures in purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies
15. Apply patient- and medication-safety practices in aspects of the pharmacy technician’s roles.
16. Recognize accepted procedures utilized in identifying and disposing of expired medications.

PT 1316 - Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology I

1. Describe wellness promotion and disease prevention concepts.
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role.
3. Describe investigational drug process, medications being used in off-label indications, and emerging drug therapies.
4. Distinguish between the different pharmacologic actions and adverse effects that Sympathomimetic/lytic, parasympathomimetic/lytic, skeletal muscle relaxants, local anesthetics, sedative-hypnotic, antipsychotic, anxiolytic, antidepressants, psychomotor stimulants, lithium, and psychotomimetic drugs produce.
5. Interpret medication orders and identify the various classifications of drug therapy.
6. Match various prescription and non-prescription medication to the specific drug classification and indication for use.
7. Describe the use and side effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat common disease states.

PT 1710 - Intermediate Pharmacy Technician

1. Identify pharmacist and pharmacy technician roles in medication management services.
2. Define federal and state laws governing the substitution of medication products.
3. Compare and contrast the provision of direct patient care in various patient-care settings.
4. Describe Food and Drug Administration product tracking, tracing and handling requirements.
5. Describe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements for prevention and treatment of exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., risk assessment, personal protective equipment, eyewash, spill kit).
6. Describe OSHA requirements for prevention and response to blood-borne pathogen exposure (e.g., accidental needle stick, post-exposure prophylaxis).
7. Describe OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (i.e., “Employee Right to Know”).
8. Describe best practices regarding quality assurance measures according to leading quality organizations.
9. Compare advantages and disadvantages of different dosage forms and routes of administration, including manufactured and compounded products.
10. Define accepted procedures in delivery and documentation of immunizations.
11. Give examples how pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in responding to emergent patient situations, safely and legally.
12. Identify basic safety and emergency preparedness procedures applicable to pharmacy services.

PT 1716 - Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology II

1. Distinguish between the different pharmacologic actions and adverse effects that antiepileptic, antiparkinson, general anesthetics, opioid analgesics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, anti-gout, antiarrhythmic, antianginal, diuretics, antihypertensive, anticoagulants, coagulants, nutritional therapy, hypolipidemic, and antianemic drugs produce.
2. Interpret medication orders and identify the various classifications of drug therapy.
3. Match various prescription and non-prescription medication to the specific drug classification and indication for use.
4. Describe the use and side effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat common disease states.
5. Summarize point of care testing & CLIA waivers.
6. Describe investigational drug process, medications being used in off-label indications, and emerging drug therapies.

PT 1792 - Non-sterile USP Compounding Lab – Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Preparations

1. Practice and adhere to effective infection control procedures.
2. Prepare patient-specific non-sterile compounded medications for distribution.
3. Prepare non-patient-specific non-sterile compounded medications for distribution.
4. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing non-sterile compounded medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
5. Describe basic concepts related to preparation for non-sterile compounding.
6. Prepare medications requiring moderate and high level non-sterile compounding as defined by USP (e.g., suppositories, tablets, complex creams).
7. Prepare or simulate non-sterile chemotherapy/hazardous drug preparations per applicable, current USP Chapters.
8. Prepare simple non-sterile medications per applicable USP chapters (e.g., reconstitution, basic ointments and creams).
9. Use information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hazardous Drug List, and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to identify, handle, dispense, and safely dispose of hazardous medications and materials.
10. Assist pharmacists in preparing medications requiring compounding of non-sterile products.

PT 2010 - Pharmacy Technician Professionalism

1. Describe how the practice setting is used to contribute to the development of new medication products.
2. Discuss resources (e.g., journals, newsletters, educational conferences) for staying current with advances in pharmacy practice (e.g., automation, medication therapy, devices).
3. Describe the process and responsibilities required to obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure to work as a pharmacy technician.
4. Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
5. Practice the importance of maintaining competency through continuing education and continuing professional development.
6. Review federal and state pharmacy law and regulations, explain workplace (non-pharmacy) laws, and demonstrate knowledge of ethical conduct expectations in the pharmacy setting.
7. Compose or rewrite a professional pharmacy technician resume and Cover Letter.
8. Identify the national pharmacy technician certification (PTCE) application process and maintenance requirements.

PT 2016 - Pharmacy Technician Pharmacology III

1. Describe investigational drug process, medications being used in off-label indications, and emerging drug therapies.
2. Summarize point of care testing.
3. Distinguish between the different pharmacologic actions and adverse effects that antihistaminic, mast cell stabilizer, antiasthmatic, agents for COPD, peptic ulcers, GERD, antiemetic, agents that affect intestinal motility, adrenal steroids, gonadal hormones, oral contraceptives, erectile dysfuntion, agents affecting the thyroid and parathyroid glands, bone affecting agents, pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic, antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiprotozoal, anthelminitic, antiseptics, disinfectants, antineoplastic, and immunopharmacologic drugs produce.
4. Interpret medication orders and identify the various classifications of drug therapy
5. Match various prescription and non-prescription medication to the specific drug classification and indication for use
6. Describe the use and side effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies (e.g., herbal products, dietary supplements, homeopathy, lifestyle modification) used to treat common disease states.

PT 2090 - Pharmacy Technician Clinical

1. Demonstrate ethical conduct.
2. Present an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy in appearance and behavior.
3. Demonstrate a respectful and professional attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations, colleagues, and professionals.
4. Apply self-management skills, including time, stress, and change management.
5. Apply problem solving skills to troubleshoot common technical, systematic, and processing errors in the pharmacy setting.
6. Maintain confidentiality of patient information, and understand applicable state and federal laws.
7. Assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, drug use review, and departmental management.
8. Assist the pharmacist in monitoring the practice site for compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and professional standards.
9. Purchase pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies according to an established purchasing program.
10. Assist the pharmacist in assuring the continuous quality control improvment of pharmacy services.
11. Identify the pharmacy department’s process for preventing medication misadventures.
12. Organize and efficiently manage work whether performed alone or as part of a team.
13. Assist the pharmacist in screening prescriptions/medical orders for completeness and authenticity and preparing and distributing medications.

PT 2092 - Sterile USP Compounding Lab – Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Preparations

1. Practice and adhere to effective infection control procedures.
2. Prepare patient-specific sterile compounded medications for distribution.
3. Prepare non-patient-specific sterile compounded medications for distribution.
4. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing sterile compounded medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
5. Describe basic concepts related to preparation for sterile compounding.
6. Prepare compounded sterile preparations per applicable, current USP Chapters.
7. Prepare or simulate sterile chemotherapy/hazardous drug preparations per applicable, current USP Chapters.
8. Use information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hazardous Drug List, and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to identify, handle, dispense, and safely dispose of hazardous medications and materials.
9. Demonstrate ability to perform Aseptic Manipulations by completing contaminant free Media Fill Challenge Tests.

PT 2510 - Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Apply critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation.

2. Demonstrate the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professionals, payors and other individuals necessary to serve the needs of patients and practice.

3. Describe investigational drug process, medications being used in off-label indications, and emerging drug therapies.

4. Describe further knowledge and skills required for achieving advanced competencies.

5. Process, handle, and demonstrate administration techniques and document administration of immunizations and other injectable medications.

6. Describe major trends, issues, goals, and initiatives taking place in the pharmacy profession.

7. Support wellness promotion and disease prevention programs.

PT 2515 - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Medication and Patient Safety

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Identify both active and latent failures that contributed to a described event or hazardous condition

2. Match the latent failures of a described event or hazardous condition to ISMP’s Key Elements of the Medication Use System

3. Distinguish between human error, at risk behavior, and reckless behavior associated with the active failures.

4. Identify error-reduction strategies for latent failures.

5. Summarize risk identification theory and select methods that could be used for identifying similar, repeated, or new risks

6. Describe the Medication Reconciliation process

7. Describe the Transition of Care process

8. Practice Active Listening techniques in the patient interview process

9. Develop open ended questions used in the Medication Reconciliation process

10. Communicate effectively with other Transition of Care Healthcare Professionals

PT 2520 - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Informatics

Student Learning Outcomes
1.  Describe pharmacy informatics.

2.  Discuss the various roles and responsibilities of individuals during the implementation process in pharmacy informatics.

3. Compare and contrast the major differences between the IT department and the Pharmacy IT team.

4.  Discuss how medication Safety is improving within the Electronic Order Entry Systems.

5.  Identify the key technologies used across the medication use spectrum

PT 2592 - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Laboratory

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate capability to manage or supervise pharmacy technicians in matters such as conflict resolution, teamwork, and customer service.

2. Apply supervisory skills related to human resource policies and procedures.

3. Apply the appropriate medication use process to investigational drugs, medications being used in off-label indications, and emerging drug therapies as required.

4. Process, handle, and demonstrate administration techniques and document administration of immunizations and other injectable medications.

5. Verify measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other healthcare professionals.

6. Perform point-of-care testing to assist pharmacist in assessing patient’s clinical status.

7.  Demonstrate the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professionals, payors and other individuals necessary to serve the needs of patients and practice.

PT 2690 - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Clinical

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Apply accepted procedures in purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies.

2. Apply accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, and devices. 

3.  Manage drug product inventory stored in equipment or devices used to ensure the safety and accuracy of medication dispensing.

4. Assist the pharmacist in providing medication management services.

5. Assist in the operational activities that support the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process.

6. Monitor pharmacy compliance using professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements. 

7. Support wellness promotion and disease prevention programs.

8. Initiate, verify, and manage the adjudication of billing for complex and/or specialized pharmacy services and goods.

PT 2999 - Advanced Pharmacy Technician Capstone

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Design and present a project or portfolio summarizing a specific advanced-level pharmacy technician job role.

2. Develop employment strategies that highlight Advanced Pharmacy Technician competencies detailed in the Program Learning Outcomes.

PHIL 1115 - Introduction to Philosophy

1. Comprehend and differentiate between various philosophical approaches to questions within fields such as metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.
2. Critically evaluate various philosophical arguments and positions.
3. Identify the differences that characterize the major subfields of philosophy.

PHIL 1120 - Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking

1. Comprehend components of arguments.
2. Acquire a general understanding of the essential logical concepts needed for argument analysis, such as validity, soundness, deduction, and induction.
3. Critically assess arguments with an aim toward identifying what constitutes effective and reasonable argument strategies.
4. Learn to identify common logical fallacies.
5. Apply knowledge of argumentation principles to philosophical and scholarly texts.
6. Learn to compose effective argument essays.

PHIL 1130 - Contemporary Moral Issues

PHIL 1135 - Introduction to Asian Philosophies

1. Identify some of the core problems in the philosophical tradition in Asian philosophies.
2. Identify and compare various philosophical assumptions and viewpoints of Asian philosophies, including their own and those of their society.
3. Compare and analyze the ideas and arguments of various Asian philosophical viewpoints, including their own.

PHIL 2120 - Biomedical Ethics

1. Identify strengths and weaknesses of various ethical theories and conceptions of rights.
2. Apply various ethical theories and conceptions of rights to current issues within biomedical ethics.
3. Summarize and examine various positions and arguments in current issues within biomedical ethics.

PHIL 2130 - Environmental Ethics

PHIL 2135 - Ethics of Technology

1. Apply different moral theories to the issues covered in the course.
2. Apply techniques for moral decision-making in problematic situations.
3. Critique positions and arguments in contemporary technology debates.

PHIL 2210 - Early Modern Philosophy

PHIL 2220 - Greek Philosophy

PHIL 2240 - Introduction to Existentialism

PHIL 2310 - Business Ethics

1. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of different moral theories and conceptions of rights.
2. Apply different moral theories and conceptions of rights to the issues covered in the course.
3. Analyze positions and arguments in contemporary business ethics debates.

PHIL 2996 - Special Topics

PHLB 1010 - Phlebotomy Theory

1. Define disease states, etiologies, identifiable characteristics, and vocabulary specific to course.
2. Correlate laboratory tests with organ systems, anatomical and physiological functions, patient clinical presentation, treatments, and common disease states.
3. Describe principles and methodologies related to the healthcare setting, the human body, blood collection procedures, and other special procedures.

PHLB 1090 - Clinical Phlebotomy

1. Develop and employ appropriate laboratory vocabulary, etiquette, professionalism, communication, and human relation skills.
2. Demonstrate professional attitudes, mannerisms, language, honesty, responsibility, and skills for working in a clinical environment.
3. Perform and follow laboratory procedures and techniques of venipuncture and skin puncture.
4. Demonstrate correct handling of laboratory specimens and equipment.

PHLB 1092 - Phlebotomy Lab

1. Describe and demonstrate proper specimen collection, handling, transport, and storage techniques for a variety common and specialized laboratory tests.
2. Safely perform and practice procedures and techniques of venipuncture and skin puncture.
3. Describe phlebotomy equipment and identify preanalytical variables, complication, and procedural errors associated with blood collection.

PHLB 1096-1996 - Special Topics

PHYS 1115 - Survey of Physics

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply concepts of classical mechanics (such as velocity, acceleration, force, inertia, momentum, torque, work, energy) to simple static and dynamic systems.
2. Apply concepts of thermodynamics (such as heat, temperature, internal energy, entropy) to simple processes.
3. Apply concepts of electricity and magnetism (such as fields, potential, charge conservation, static and dynamic induction) to simple circuits, motors, and other simple electrical contrivances.
4. Apply simple geometric and wave optics in simple situations.

Optional Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply quantum theory in simple situations such as the Bohr model of the atom, dual nature of light, atomic spectra.
2. Apply simple concepts of relativity.

PHYS 1115L - Survey of Physics Laboratory

1. Test ideas using modern laboratory equipment.
2. Estimate experimental uncertainties.
3. Use computers to analyze and report laboratory results.
4. Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative scientific observations.
5. Accurately and clearly communicate the results of scientific experiments.

PHYS 1230 - Algebra-Based Physics I

1. Demonstrate converting units and other aspects of dimensional analysis in the working of numerical problems.
2. Apply principles of Newtonian mechanics to predict and account for simple phenomena modeled by the motion of particles in one and two dimensions.
3. Apply principles of Newtonian mechanics to predict and account for simple phenomena modeled by the motion of a rigid body in two dimensions.
4. Apply Newton’s theory of gravitation to circular orbits and demonstrate understanding of how Kepler’s laws of planetary motion provide the empirical foundation for Newton’s theory.
5. Apply the mathematics of vectors to the principles of Newtonian mechanics.
6. Apply principles of Newtonian mechanics to the case of static and dynamic incompressible fluids, including Archimedes’s and Bernoulli’s principles.

PHYS 1230L - Algebra-Based Physics I Laboratory

1. Explain the scientific method.
2. Test ideas using modern laboratory equipment.
3. Estimate experimental uncertainties using statistical methods.
4. Use computers to analyze and report laboratory results.
5. Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative scientific observations.
6. Accurately and clearly communicate the results of scientific experiments.

PHYS 1240 - Algebra-Based Physics II

1. Be able to state Coulomb’s Law and Gauss’s laws and apply them.
2. Apply the concepts of electric charge, electric field and electric potential to solve problems.
3. Analyze simple DC and AC circuits.
4. Apply the Lorentz force to solve problems.
5. Apply Faraday’s law of induction (and Lenz’s law) to solve problems.
6. Apply ray optics to practical lens systems such as microscopes and corrective lenses.
7. Apply the wave nature of light to the phenomena of reflection, refraction, and diffraction.

PHYS 1240L - Algebra-Based Physics II Laboratory

1. Explain the scientific method.
2. Test ideas using modern laboratory equipment.
3. Estimate experimental uncertainties using statistical methods.
4. Use computers to analyze and report laboratory results.
5. Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative scientific observations.
6. Accurately and clearly communicate the results of scientific experiments.

PHYS 1310 - Calculus-Based Physics I

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the relationships among position, velocity, and acceleration as functions of time.
2. Use the equations of kinematics to describe motion under constant acceleration.
3. Analyze linear motion using Newton’s laws, force, and linear momentum
4. Analyze rotational motion using torque and angular momentum
5. Analyze motion using work and energy.

Optional Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe and apply the fundamental properties of waves, oscillations, and periodic motion
2. Describe and apply the laws of thermodynamics

PHYS 1310L - Calculus-Based Physics I Laboratory

1. Develop a reasonable hypothesis.
2. Work effectively as part of a team.
3. Take measurements and record measured quantities to the appropriate precision.
4. Estimate error sources in experimental techniques.
5. Apply appropriate methods of analysis to raw data, including using graphical and statistical methods via computer based tools.
6. Determine whether results and conclusions are reasonable.
7. Present experimental results in written form in appropriate style and depth.
8. Experience the relationship between theory and experiment.

PHYS 1320 - Calculus-Based Physics II

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the concepts of electric charge, electric field and electric potential to solve problems.
2. Sketch the electric field in the vicinity of point, line, sheet, and spherical distributions of static electric charge.
3. Sketch the magnetic field in the vicinity of line, ring, sheet, and solenoid distributions of steady current.
4. Describe the relationship between electric field and electric potential.
5. Calculate the Lorentz force on a moving charge for simple geometries of the fields and use it to analyze the motion of charged particles.
6. Apply the integral forms of Maxwell’s equations.
7. Calculate the energy of electromagnetic fields.
8. Analyze DC circuits.

Optional Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the function of simple lenses.
2. Describe two-slit interference.
3. Describe interference by a slit and a circular aperture
4. Analyze AC circuits.
5. Describe and apply the fundamental properties of waves, oscillations, and periodic motion.
6. Describe and apply the laws of thermodynamics.

PHYS 1320L - Calculus-Based Physics II Laboratory

1. Develop a reasonable hypothesis.
2. Work effectively as part of a team.
3. Take measurements and record measured quantities to the appropriate precision.
4. Estimate error sources in experimental techniques.
5. Apply appropriate methods of analysis to raw data, including using graphical and statistical methods via computer based tools.
6. Determine whether results and conclusions are reasonable.
7. Present experimental results in written form in appropriate style and depth.
8. Experience the relationship between theory and experiment

PHYS 1996 - Special Topics

PHYS 2310 - Calculus-based Physics III

1. Recognize Maxwell’s equations.
2. Describe the nature of electromagnetic radiation in terms of electric and magnetic fields.
3. Solve new and different problems dealing with the propagation, polarization and energy transport of electromagnetic radiation.
4. Sketch ray diagrams showing the geometrical behavior of light in reflection and refraction.
5. Use the wave nature of light to solve new and different interference and diffraction problems.
6. State the postulates of special relativity and solve related problems.
7. Analyze experimental evidence for the quantum nature of matter and energy.
8. Appreciate and predict the consequences of the wave nature of matter.
9. Identify the Schrödinger equation and interpret its solutions.
10. Describe the basic principles of nuclear physics (time permitting).

PTA 1010 - The Profession of Physical Therapy

1. Differentiate between the role of PTA, PT, and other health care providers.
2. Explore the different career opportunites in PT/PTA.
3. Organize, write and present a topic related to physical therapy.

PTA 1020 - Pre-PTA Anatomy Fundamentals

1. Demonstrate understanding of the musculoskeletal system.
2. Demonstrate understanding of human body ostekinematics orthokinematics.
3. Identify and palpate common anatomical surface landmarks.

PTA 1110 - Orientation to Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA 1120 - Clinical Kinesiology

PTA 1130 - PTA Pathophysiology

1. Recognize the terminology associated with the study of pathophysiology
2. Identify the signs, symptoms, etiology, methods of diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases related to:
   1. the immune system
   2. the endocrine and metabolic systems
   3. the integumentary system
   4. the musculoskeletal system
   5. the digestive system
   6. the cardiopulmonary system
   7. the urinary system
   8. the reproductive system
   9. the nervous system
   10. the circulatory and lymphatic system
   11. genetic disorders
   12. hepatic and biliary system
3. Identify the signs, symptoms, etiology, methods of diagnosis, and treatment for common types of cancer
4. Describe the associations certain pathologies have regarding age, gender, race, and Ethnicity
5. Identify common lab values, including blood analysis data
6. Describe the impact certain pathologies may have on physical therapy treatment
7. Describe the importance of health screening and disease prevention
8. Outline the physiological changes that occur to the human body with aging
9. Demonstrate the ability to educate a mock patient in exercise or activity precautions related to a specific disease or disorder
10. Describe the disorders and conditions resulting from trauma
11. Identify the impact mental disorders may have on physical therapy treatment

PTA 1135 - Pathophysiology Lab

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and identify the associations certain pathologies have regarding age, gender, race, and Ethnicity
2. Translate the medical terms of the body as a whole into everyday language in order to communicate clearly with patient’s and families/caregivers.
3. Recognize and administer common pain scales.
4. Identify common lab values, including blood analysis data
5. Identify the impact certain pathologies may have on physical therapy treatment
6. Describe the importance of health screening and disease prevention
   1. Recognize and demonstrate the role of the physical therapist assistant in disease prevention and wellness
7. Identify the physiological changes that occur to the human body with aging
8. Demonstrate the ability to educate a mock patient in exercise or activity precautions related to a specific disease or disorder
9. Describe and identify the disorders and conditions resulting from trauma
10. Identify the impact mental disorders may have on physical therapy treatment
11. Demonstrate appropriate timeliness, participation, and confidentiality in the classroom environment

This course provides laboratory time for students to properly assess a patient and display competence as an entry level PTA in hands-on and performance practice in the lab environment. Students will develop their skills in psychomotor and behavioral domains.
Credits: 1

PTA 1140 - PTA Procedures I

1. Accurately assess vital signs, pain and Anthropometrical measurements 
2. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate infection control techniques 
3. Demonstrate proper preparation and body mechanics for physical therapy treatment. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform safe gait training and associated activities 
5. Demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of bed mobility techniques and patient transfers in a safe manner 
6. Demonstrate appropriate uses of wheelchairs in physical therapy  
7. Demonstrate the ability to safely perform range of motion (ROM) for the major joints of the upper and lower extremities 
8. Describe various Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 
9. Demonstrate the ability to safely perform cryotherapy and superficial thermal physical agents 
10. Demonstrate the ability to safely perform therapeutic massage techniques. 
11. Identify correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms related to the body as a whole in order to communicate with accuracy and precision.  

PTA 1520 - Therapeutic Exercise

PTA 1530 - Orthopedics for PTA

1. Describe common disorders and disease of orthopedics.
2. Describe disorders and diseases of the spine and extremities.
3. Discuss orthopedic surgeries as they relate to the spine and extremities.
4. Explain physical therapy management related to orthopedic problems.
5. Address physical therapy interventions related to orthopedic abnormal gait patterns.

PTA 1531 - Orthopedics for the PTA Lab

1. Differentiate common orthopedic conditions and formulate appropriate therapeutic interventions within the physical therapist’s plan of care. 
2. Demonstrate understanding of indications and contraindications to physical therapy treatment approaches.
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow the progression within the plan of care. 
4. Demonstrate proper documentation , communication, and patient education 

PTA 1533 - Physical Agents Lab

Student Learning Outcomes
​​Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to;

1. Apply the principles of a variety of physical agents utilized in a physical therapy treatment as well as educate mock patients and explain outcome assessments to supervising physical therapists.
2. The student will be able to properly document the physical agents utilized and the corresponding mock patient responses.​ 

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CRITICAL THINKING 

1. Recognize when modifications for a physical agent are required due to clinical indications and when communication should occur with the supervising physical therapist. 
2. Modify physical agent parameters from within the physical therapist’s plan of care based on mock patient response. 
3. Utilize knowledge of PTA scope of practice by knowing when to report changes in patient status to supervising physical therapist. 
4. Assess pain utilizing appropriate pain scales 
5. Modify physical agent treatment within the physical therapist’s plan of care based on mock patient response to mock patients complaints of pain.  

D. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS 

1. Demonstrate effective interview and communication skills in collecting mock patient information. 
2. Maintain treatment area (lab) through inspection of equipment, linens, and other necessary supplies. 
3. Demonstrate at least 50% of the Professional Behaviors at an intermediate level or higher 

PTA 1540 - Clinical Neurology and Management

1. Explain development and function of the nervous system.
2. Apply techniques related to neurological developmental theories.
3. Review and demonstrate appropriate treatment programs associated with neurological conditions.

PTA 2010 - PTA Procedures II

1. Perform clinical procedures related to:

• wound care
• massage
• cardic rehabilitation
• pediatrics safely and competently 

2. Gives examples of the physical therapist assistant’s role in falls prevention, health, wellness and community education.
3. Describes the processes related to medical billing and coding as they relate to physical therapy.

PTA 2090 - Clinical Practicum I

1. Demonstrates proficiency in applying therapeutic techniques, therapeutic exercise and functional training related to physical therapy.
2. Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare professionals and staff in the clinical setting.
3. Operates in a safe and competent manner in the clinical setting.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the expectations of a physical therapist assistant.
5. Demonstrates ability to do effective problem solving related to clinical issues.
6. Demonstrates competent resource management.

PTA 2210 - Professional Issues

1. Demonstrate prepardness for national PTA board examinations.
2. Discusses career opportunities and pathways related to physical therapist assistants.
3. Recites the process for obtaining and maintaining professional licensure.

PTA 2290 - Clinical Practicum II

1. Demonstrates proficiency in applying therapeutic techniques, therapeutic exercise and functional training related to physical therapy.
2. Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare professionals and staff in the clinical setting.
3. Operates in a safe and competent manner in the clinical setting.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the expectations of a physical therapist assistant.
5. Demonstrates ability to do effective problem solving related to clinical issues.
6. Demonstrates competent resource management.

PTA 2390 - Clinical Practicum III

1. Demonstrates proficiency in applying therapeutic techniques, therapeutic exercise and functional training related to physical therapy.
2. Communicates effectively with patients, healthcare professionals and staff in the clinical setting.
3. Operates in a safe and competent manner in the clinical setting.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the expectations of a physical therapist assistant.
5. Demonstrates ability to do effective problem solving related to clinical issues.
6. Demonstrates competent resource management.

PLMB 1105 - Plumbing and Safety Fundamentals

1. Explain safety requirements when using certain tools and equipment commonly found on a plumbing job site.
2. Recite accidents and their preventive measures.
3. Identify and select the appropriate items to perform a particular plumbing task.
4. Differentiate the different plumbing systems as well as their general concept of operations.
5. Interpret and apply simple drawings pertaining to pipe and fitting installation requirements.
6. Accurately install specific piping in relation to horizontal and vertical positions, by selecting and using trade tools and mathematics.
7. Use efficient methods to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
8. Perform basic computations and approaches practical problems by appropriately choosing from a variety of mathematical techniques.
9. Organize ideas and communicates orally and in writing.
10. Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
11. Recognize problems, evaluates and implements a plan of action.

PLMB 1110 - Blueprint Reading

1. Identify and interpret the general components of construction plans, specifically plumbing plans and drawings.
2. Differentiate commercial/residential plans, including fixture and interior elevation drawings.
3. Compute plan measurements for actual length/size, pertaining to plumbing systems.
4. Develop an isometric drawing from plan views which can be interpreted and assembled by installers.
5. Use efficient methods to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
6. Perform basic computations and approaches practical problems by appropriately choosing from a variety of mathematical techniques.
7. Organize ideas and communicates orally and in writing.
8. Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
9. Recognize problems, evaluates and implements a plan of action.

PLMB 1115 - Introduction to Gas Fitting and Pipe Laying

1. Describe safety requirements when using certain tools and equipment commonly found on a fuel gas piping installation site as well as the installation of gas-fired appliances.
2. Differentiate between natural gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas, concerning the degree of hazard when handling and installing a distribution system.
3. Identify and select different approved type pipe, fittings, connectors and component parts which correspond to Code installation procedures.
4. Compute sizing of appliance connectors, distribution and supply piping. Install pipe/fitting assemblies corresponding to acceptable regulations, requirements and testing methods.
5. Use efficient methods to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
6. Perform basic computations and approaches practical problems by appropriately choosing from a variety of mathematical techniques.
7. Organize ideas and communicates orally and in writing.
8. Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
9. Recognize problems, evaluates and implements a plan of action.

PLMB 1120 - Drain Waste and Vent I

1. Describe safety requirements when using certain tools and equipment commonly found on a residential Drain, Waste and Vent piping installation site.
2. Interpret and select the tools and material needed to install a Drain, Waste and Vent system according to drawings.
3. Install piping according to the principles of gravity and air pressures within a Drain, Waste and Vent system, as well as Code requirements and regulations.
4. Summarize maintenance procedures of drain, waste and vent systems.
5. Explain traps and their purposes along with proper installation methods in accordance with plumbing Codes.
6. Use efficient methods to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
7. Perform basic computations and approaches practical problems by appropriately choosing from a variety of mathematical techniques.
8. Organize ideas and communicates orally and in writing.
9. Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.

PLMB 1125 - Drain Waste and Vent II

1. Describe safety requirements when using certain tools and equipment commonly found on a commercial Drain, Waste and Vent piping installation site.
2. Interpret and select the tools and material needed to install a Drain Waste and Vent system according to commercial drawings and specifications.
3. Install piping according to Codes and the principles of gravity and air pressures within a specialized approved Drain, Waste and Vent system.
4. Summarize maintenance procedures of commercial drain, waste and vent systems.
5. Explain traps/interceptors and their purposes along with proper installation methods in accordance with Code/manufacturer requirements.
6. Use efficient methods to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
7. Perform basic computations and approaches practical problems by appropriately choosing from a variety of mathematical techniques.
8. Organize ideas and communicates orally and in writing.
9. Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
10. Recognize problems, evaluates and implements a plan of action.

PLMB 1130 - Water Piping Systems

1. Describe safety requirements when using certain tools and equipment commonly found on water piping installation site and when installing fixtures.
2. Distinguish between potable and non-potable water systems, concerning the degree of health hazard when handling and installing a distribution system, or repairing one.
3. Identify and select different approved type pipe, fittings, and connectors, which correspond to Code installation procedures.
4. Follow detailed manufacturer fitting/fixture measurements for correct installation.
5. Install pipe/fitting assemblies corresponding to acceptable regulations, requirements and testing methods.
6. Use efficient methods to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
7. Perform basic computations and approaches practical problems by appropriately choosing from a variety of mathematical techniques.
8. Organize ideas and communicates orally and in writing.
9. Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
10. Recognize problems, evaluates and implements a plan of action.

PLMB 1205 - Backflow Prevention

1. Identify backflow assemblies approved by the Albuquerque water authority.
2. Demonstrate the ability to test and trouble shoot 5 different styles of backflow preventers.
3. Identify possible cross connections and provide the proper corrective solution.
4. Understand the properties of water, backflow terminology and the history of backflow.