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3.00 Credits
This course presents the scientific principles of human nutrition as they relate to athletics, exercise, and health. Specific nutritional requirements for physically active individuals throughout the lifespan will be addressed. This course does not meet the nutrition requirement for the dental hygiene or nursing programs. 45 class hours
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the scientific principles of nutrition throughout the life cycle. The source of the nutrients, their normal and therapeutic roles and daily requirements will be addressed. Related processes such as digestion, transport, absorption, metabolism and storage are included. The relationship between nutrition and human disease is emphasized. 45 class hours. Recommended Prerequisite: BSC 1020 or BSC 1085.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of agency resources, functions,methods, and activities related to human services, theory, and methods of intervention with individuals, groups, and the family. The course stresses the development of individual skills anpractices in human services. 45 class hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HUS 1001 or PSY 1012 or consent of instructor. This course involves developing skills in oral communication, active listening, and counseling.These skills are presented in the context of the human relations counseling model and other general theories of counseling. 45 class hours
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3.00 Credits
This course presents family theories most often used by Human Service workers as the framework for understanding how to work with various family constellations and concerns.The student will learn how theory and practice can be used in the development of family/worker collaboration and application of family-centered practice. Students will learn the history of systems theory and understand the influence of family systems on the development of problem behaviors. Students will learn and practice skills for empowering families to assess their strengths, concerns, and priorities and to make a plan to meet their needs and resolve their own problems. 45 class hours. Prerequisite:HUS 1001.Corequisite:HUS 1302.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the human service worker to function in a variety of settings in which substance use/abuse is an issue. Content emphasized includes causes of abuse, nature of dependency, pharmacology, and effects of abuse on the individual, family, and community. Techniques of detection and intervention are presented and practiced in the classroom. Treatment modalities are discussed. 45 class hours. Prerequisite: HUS 1302 or PSY 1012 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an overview of major mental disorders with emphasis on their attendant behaviors. The course emphasizes appropriate interaction between the health worker and the client as well as effects of mental disorders on the family and community. Issues involving deinstitutionalization and case management are included. 45 class hours. Prerequisite:HUS 1302 or PSY 1012 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the history of the disabled experience in the United States through implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1992. The nature of various disabling conditions to include developmental disorders,mental disorders, sensory disabilities, motor disabilities, and chronic, temporary, and progressive conditions are explored. The course emphasizes the obstacles faced by disabled persons and the steps that must be taken to increase opportunities for participation in all aspects of society. 45 class hours
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3.00 Credits
Practicum 1 is a 3 credit hour course that incorporates classroom learning as well as experience serving in a community agency. The course is a requirement for both the Human Services Assistant Certificate and for the Associates Degree. The course includes 15 hours of classroom and 60 hours of field experience.The student is required to purchase Professional Liability Insurance through the PHCC bookstore prior to beginning any hours at the assigned placement. Topics and activities in the course include interviewing skills, visits to community agencies, resume preparation, demonstration of counseling skills, and completion of written assignments. Prerequisites: HUS 1001, HUS 1302, and PSY 1012.
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5.00 Credits
Practicum 2 is a 5 credit hour course that incorporates classroom learning as well as experience serving in a community agency. The course is a requirement for the Associates Degree. Practicum 2 continues the learning experience begun in Practicum 1. The course includes 15 hours of classroom and 120 hours of field experience.The student is required to purchase Professional Liability Insurance through the PHCC bookstore prior to beginning any hours at the assigned placement. Topics and activities in the course include visits to community agencies, resume preparation, demonstration of counseling skills, and completion of written assignments. Prerequisites: HUS 2940.
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