HLTH 4 HEALTHY LIVING
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This class covers significant aspects of personal and community health and principles of healthful living. Students will study body functions with respect to anatomy, physiology, nutrition, exercise, weight control, stress management, alcohol, narcotics and diseases.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area E; MPC, Area E1
HLTH 5 ADVANCED FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE
2 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; three hours lab
This is a training course for the care of victims of accidents or sudden illness. Splinting, CPR, hemorrhage, and emergency childbirth are covered. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and cards are given for performances at the letter grade “C” or better.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
HLTH 7 WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on specific women’s health concerns, including reproductive health, birth control and birthing, female anatomy and physiology, preventive medicine, and making alternative medicine choices. Also offered as Women’s Studies 7; credit may be earned only once.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit Transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU Area E; MPC, Area E1
HLTH 205 CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
.5 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Eight hours lecture
Basic life support for Health Care Providers. One- and two-rescuer CPR on adult, child, infant, airway obstruction and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) techniques. Use of resuscitation masks with one-way valves. May be taken four times for credit.