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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) Students will be introduced to the planning process of Homeland Security and disaster management; be able to identify the necessary elements of a sound contingency plan for different segments of a community, including government, essential services, business and industry, as well as the general citizenry; and create a model plan. Prerequisite: HLSC 2330.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides students with the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in the program courses. Through on-site visits to emergency operations centers, 9-1-1 communications centers, emergency hospital triage areas, and other critical locations involved in emergency operations, students will record and analyze their observations and present an oral and written summary of their findings. Other strategies for observation and fact finding will include interviews with emergency operations managers, planners, and others directly involved in Homeland Security and disaster management, or participation in disaster-management exercises. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course introduces students to content areas related to the basic human need area of sleep and rest. They will learn about the importance of sleep and rest for a healthy life, sleep cycles, the history of sleep, and common sleep disorders. The field of sleep science and its relevance to other allied health professions is introduced. This course is open to the public and is also a required course in the Polysomnographic Technology A.A.S. program. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into or completion of ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1108.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course examines modern concepts and practices of health and holistic living as applied to the individual. It includes discussion of selected topics to stimulate students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Personal development, self-discipline, health maintenance, integration of the mind/body concept and drug education are stressed.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course provides students with experience in individual and group interactions with people that have disabilities. Prior to working with individuals at the Courage Center, students will survey the historic social context of people with disabilities in America, ground-breaking legislation, movement behavior foundations, terminology, as well as begin to discover their own attitudes and behaviors around a wide range of abilities. Unique considerations for specific impairments will be developed through their interaction within the Courage Center community.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course is designed to give students an understanding of the sociocultural, physical, psychological, and ethical issues surrounding death, dying, and grieving. Some of the topics include: an historical look at views and beliefs from various cultures, grieving in the adult and child, fears and attitudes, technology and dying, suicide, funerals, euthanasia, and the living will. Emphasis will be placed on discussing and developing personal insights and beliefs concerning the topic.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course is presented from a holistic view, so all aspects of life will be discussed. It is intended to give students workable tools to manage stress in their lives and critique how they manage distress in their lives. Students will complete awareness exercises, problem-solve, and do personal inventories and personal plans. Topics will include: perception of stress, strength intervention, coping and managing, psychophysiology, stress and illness, risk-taking, and stress and communication.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) In this course, students will learn to administer first aid in treating injuries and sudden illness, including training for breathing and cardiac emergencies. American Red Cross certification in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid: Responding to Emergencies will be earned upon successful completion of the course requirements.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) In this course, students will learn the biological and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality across the lifespan, including human sexual anatomy and physiology. An understanding of the influences on individual sexuality and how their sexuality impacts relationships, attitudes, and communication will be presented. Other topics include contraception, challenges to sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Current statistics and information regarding transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections will be included. Community resources, prevention and advocacy of current sexual health issues will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lec) This course will examine in depth timely topics in the health field. These topics will be pertinent to everyday living and may include: tobacco, marijuana use, fetal alcohol syndrome, parenting, personal assessment of health, consumer issues in health, etc.
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