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2.00 Credits
In this course students will be learning how to make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care and how to respond correctly to emergencies. Students will develop first aid skills via practice on mannequins and may be eligible for CPR and/or First Aid certification by the American Red Cross. Other medical emergency situations studied include water safety, substance abuse, poisoning, bleeding, shock, and injuries of various types. Also emphasized is the importance of a person's maintenance of a safe and healthy lifestyle. Offered: Fall, Spring Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AA, AS, AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only
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2.00 Credits
Students will learn the importance of life-long physical fitness and the desirability of adhering to positive lifestyle behaviors. The physical, emotional, vocational, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of wellness will be explored. Internet assignments will be required. Offered: As Needed Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AA, AS, AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the many-sided problems of drugs in our society including the psychological, sociological, and physiological effects of drug use and abuse. This course encourages students to explore their own decisions on use or abstinence and teaches assertiveness skills to protect and defend this choice with others. Personal motivations and behaviors are identified. The intent of the course is to provide facts, attitudes, and opinions necessary to understand what drugs do, how they do it, who uses them, and why. Also, modes of treatment as well as legal and ethical issues in drug abuse are discussed. Students will also learn how to access online Web resources. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AA, AS, AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for persons who desire to become employed, or upgrade their employment, in any area which demands a basic knowledge about hydraulics and pneumatics. It provides an opportunity to learn the fundamental concepts regarding the transmission of power through liquids and gases. Also, the structure and function of the various pieces of equipment which are used to contain or transfer those liquids or gases are studied, such as pumps, valves, hoses, etc. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable Carl Sandburg College has joined with other Illinois community colleges to establish international studies programs at Canterbury, England; Salzburg, Austria; Diemen, the Netherlands; and San Jose, Costa Rica. These programs are intended to provide students with a better understanding of the world which can only come with actually living and studying in different cultural environments. The program at Canterbury is run in conjunction with Christ Church College with classes being taught by British professors and supplemented by Illinois community college instructors who will be teaching on the Christ Church College campus. The courses at Salzburg are taught in English by European professors. The Netherlands program is business-oriented. Classes are taught by Dutch professors on the campus of Hogeschool Holland. The program in Costa Rica is a summer term offering only; the Netherlands program is offered only in the spring, whereas students attend Canterbury or Salzburg both in the fall or spring semesters. Students reside in private homes with approved and trained host families in all programs except in the Netherlands, where students reside in college-approved apartments.
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended for the student who has satisfactorily completed all, or most of, the course work in a specific baccalaureate oriented subject area (botany, zoology, ceramics, etc.) which is available at CSC and desires to develop a special project for further learning in that subject area. Also, it is appropriate for the pursuit of an independent study project which provides the student an opportunity to apply previously learned principles to a related area for which there are no courses available at CSC. The identification of the project, determination of nature of result(s) to be achieved, design of problem solving approach, nature of report or finished product and commitment for supervision must be worked out between the student and a particular faculty member. The project proposal is then subject to approval by the appropriate Dean and the Vice President of Instruction. If the proposal is approved, the student then must register for the course in the Admissions and Records Office. The course description title entered on the registration and transcript will reflect the topic of that particular study project. A student may earn a maximum of four semester hours of credit in ISP 199. Offered: As Needed Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AA, AS, AFA, AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the practice of massage therapy. Students will learn basic strokes and techniques of massage and how they are applied. The course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn massage for personal enrichment and is required of students admitted to the certificate program in massage therapy. Offered: Summer and As Needed Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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2.00 Credits
This course begins with a study of the evolution of professional touch and the health benefits of therapeutic massage. Principles of holistic care will be introduced with emphasis on the concept of body-mind-spirit and the importance of practicing self-care. Professional client/ practitioner relationships are stressed as ethical codes of conduct and standards of practice are covered in detail. Offered: Fall Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Swedish massage and its variations will be described in detail, demonstrated and practiced. Emphasis will be placed on safety and sanitation, proper body mechanics, client intake, draping procedures, and professional conduct as students learn to apply the various massage manipulations and techniques of a whole body massage. Students will also be instructed in the proper use and care of equipment and supplies. Offered: Fall Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of functional anatomy as it relates to therapeutic massage. Students are introduced to the concept of homeostasis in terms of both Western and Eastern philosophy. The negative effects of chronic stress, disease, injury, and structural imbalance are emphasized. Students also study the roles of both the nervous system and endocrine systems in conjunction with an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system and the principles of biomechanics. Offered: Fall Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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5.00 Credits
This course further expands upon the Swedish massage method previously taught in MAS 112. Emphasis will be placed on physical assessment of the client and the development of appropriate massage care/treatment plans. Students will learn how therapeutic massage is applied in different environments and to special populations such as athletes, infants and children, the elderly, those who are chronically or terminally ill, and physically or psychologically challenged individuals. The need to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health care professionals will also be discussed as it relates to both client care and referral. Offered: Spring Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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