Denison Campus
Through a community partnership, the Denison campus was constructed and opened in 1993, The 20,000 square-foot facility was expanded and remodeled in 2003. Courses are offered face to face, video presence and on-line. The facility houses ten classrooms (three of which are video presence classrooms), science lab, nursing lab, nursing simulation room, HVAC lab, two computer labs and a learning resource room.
Student Services offered on the Denison campus include:
Academic Advising
Adult Basic Education / Hi-SET
Assessments:
Computerized Placement Preparation and Testing (CPT)
ALEKS Preparation and Testing
Assistive Technology - Kurzweil Reader Software
Career Development and Counseling
Disability Accommodations
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Transfer Information
Tutoring
The Denison office is open Monday - Thursday from 8am - 6pm and Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.
Current Class Listing
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This course presents the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Topics covered include digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Also included are vitamins, minerals, physical activity, maintenance of a healthy body weight, nutritional needs throughout the entire life cycle, and evaluation of nutritional claims.
LEC TTH 02:30PM 04:50PM
Prereq:
Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22
Coreq:
None
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology and histology. Prerequisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in a transfer level Biology (BIO-105 or higher) or Chemistry (CHM-122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course.
LEC W 12:00PM 12:50PM
LAB2 W 12:50PM 02:30PM
Prereq:
BIO-105, CHM-122 or have a 22 Composite ACT. M
Coreq:
None
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 4.00
Fee: $ 25.00
Tuition: $ 748 / $ 752
This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology and histology. Prerequisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in a transfer level Biology (BIO-105 or higher) or Chemistry (CHM-122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course
LEC W 02:40PM 03:30PM
LAB2 W 03:30PM 05:10PM
Prereq:
BIO-168
Coreq:
None
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 4.00
Fee: $ 25.00
Tuition: $ 748 / $ 752
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course The goal of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is to train participants to save lives of victims in cardiac arresst through high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The American Heart Association (AHA) designed the BLS Course to teach healthcare professionals how to perform high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants. At the end of the BLS Course, students will be able to: - Describe the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival - Describe all of the steps of the Chain of Survival - Apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival - Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR - Perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Describe the importance of early use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) - Demonstrate the appropriate use of an AED - Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device - Perform high-quality CPR for a child - Perform high-quality CPR for an infant - Describe the importance of teams in multirescue resuscitation - Perform as an effective team member during multirescue CPR - Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult or child - Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an infant Course includes skills practice, skills testing, and a written test. Certification cards will be issued after successfully completing the course; course completion cards must be renewed every two years. All registration fees must be paid at time of registration. A cancelation of fees will only be processed if you notify registration of your wish to withdraw before the class begins.
TBA TBA LEC W 06:00PM 10:00PM
Prereq:
BLS Healthcare Provider Book
Coreq:
None
Instructor: STAFF
Cost: $ 70.00
This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).
DNWT B5 LEC MW 04:00PM 06:20PM
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
Participants required to attend by D.O.T. Pay Iowa Ass'n of Community College Trustees $7.00 per successful student completion. Also, pay $20 per student reschedule.
DNWT B3 LEC S 08:00AM 04:30PM
Instructor: Fick
Cost: $ 105.00
Riding a moped is fun, but awareness of safety and the rules of the road is a priority. Fourteen and fifteen year old Iowans are required by law to complete an approved moped safety course prior to being issued a license to operate a moped. Students are advised to bring a sack lunch. Preregistration and prepayment are required.
DNWT B3 LEC S 08:30AM 02:30PM
Instructor: Hawkins
Cost: $ 50.00
Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 60.00
Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 60.00
Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 12:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 60.00
Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 60.00
Iowa approved nurse aide written competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to the nurse aide registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Iowa Dept of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 60.00
Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 115.00
Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 115.00
Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 115.00
Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 115.00
Iowa approved nurse aide skills competency exam. TELEPHONE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The completed application form and testing fees must be submitted to WITCC two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Questions pertaining to Nurse Aide Registry status in Iowa should be directed to: Nurse Aide Registry, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. (515) 281-4963.
DNWT OTHR LEC S 08:00AM 02:00PM
Instructor: Patchin
Fee: $ 115.00
This course is an exploration of writing as a process with attention to audience, purpose and patterns of exposition.
LEC MW 01:00PM 03:20PM
Prereq:
Recommended ACT Composite of 22. Students may complet
Coreq:
None
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This course is a continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on developing more complex, sophisticated forms of exposition. It includes a research paper requiring library research, documentation, and bibliography.
LEC MW 01:00PM 03:20PM
Prereq:
ENG-105 Composition I
Coreq:
None
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of patient care in the health care environment. Students learn basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, meeting human needs, safety measures, infection control, and physical care.
Cengage Unlimited Provided for Books
DNWT D7 LEC MW 04:15PM 09:45PM
Prereq:
None
Coreq:
Take HSC-174
Instructor: Graff
Credits: 3.00
Fee: $ 40.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of patient care in the health care environment. Students learn basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, meeting human needs, safety measures, infection control, and physical care.
NET WEB LEC
DNWT TBA LEC T 09:00AM 11:30AM
Prereq:
None
Coreq:
Take HSC-174
Instructor: Wimmer
Credits: 3.00
Fee: $ 40.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This course expands the students' knowledge of tasks, assessments and observations of patients in the health care environment. Students develop technical skills specific to complex needs of the patient.
Cengage Unlimited Provided for Books
OTHR OTHR LAB2 MW 02:00PM 08:30PM
OTHR OTHR LAB2 S 06:00AM 12:30PM
Prereq:
None
Coreq:
Take HSC-173
Instructor: Graff
Credits: 1.00
Fee: $ 185.00
Tuition: $ 187 / $ 188
This course expands the students' knowledge of tasks, assessments and observations of patients in the health care environment. Students develop technical skills specific to complex needs of the patient.
OTHR OTHR LAB2
Prereq:
None
Coreq:
Take HSC-173
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 1.00
Fee: $ 185.00
Tuition: $ 187 / $ 188
This course provides a broad mathematical knowledge to calculate, analyze, and solve day-to-day problems. Topics include number theory and the real number system, algebra, graph and data interpretation, calculator usage, mathematical reasoning process, problem solving techniques, probability and statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. Additional supplemental instruction for students will be available through the Comet Learning Center using ALEKS as an instructional tool.
LEC MTWTH 10:30AM 11:55AM
Prereq:
Recommended ACT Composite of 22, ACT Math score of
Coreq:
None
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 4.00
Fee: $ 15.00
Tuition: $ 748 / $ 752
This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement.
LEC MW 03:30PM 05:50PM
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement.
LEC TTH 07:00PM 09:20PM
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564
This course utilizes an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to studying gender, race, class, sexuality and other markers of diversity. The curriculum highlights the duality of oppression and privilege and the ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality shape daily life. Special focus is on learning how to demonstrate course concepts as social action. Social justice is practiced as students become educated in these concepts of diversity and engage in diversity conscious social action.
LEC TTH 10:30AM 12:50PM
Instructor: Staff
Credits: 3.00
Tuition: $ 561 / $ 564