Allied Health Department Courses
Please note that college course and program curriculum is a process of continual change. Every effort is made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information below, but students should consult a counselor or the faculty chair for the most current details regarding course descriptions, course applicability to programs, and patterns of course offerings at each Cerro Coso Community College campus location. That a course does not show a pattern of offerings does not mean it is not offered, only that it may be offered irregularly. Consult counseling or the faculty chair for more information.
The courses formerly designated as HMSV have been relabeled and can be found under Social Work and Human Services (SWHS).
Access the details for each course below.
Course Details
3.0 Units
C-ID: ADS 110 X Introduction to Addiction Studies
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This career-oriented course introduces historical and sociological perspectives on the use, abuse, and social control of psychoactive, psychopharmaceutical, and/or psychotropic drugs. Students receive information about the bio-psycho-social nature of addiction; the impact of addiction on children, families, and society; contemporary treatment and prevention approaches; and the addiction counseling profession.
3.0 Units
C-ID: ADS 140 X Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This career-oriented course presents an overview of the physiological processes and impacts of psychoactive drugs on the person, including risk factors related to addiction, acute and chronic health problems, communicable diseases, and fetal impacts. Issues related to synergistic risk factors, detoxification, and withdrawal are also reviewed.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 150 X Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course describes the philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and continuing care for addiction and other substance-related problems. Professional and ethical codes of conduct and behavior are also reviewed and emphasized.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 190 X Co-occurring Disorders
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course reviews the major concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health disorders associated with addiction (either as cause or consequence). Skills in recognizing co-occurring disorders, referral and case management of clients, and appropriate scope of practice are emphasized. Common types of mental health issues associated with addiction, including mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and unresolved issues of childhood abuse are covered. An overview of appropriate treatment and management approaches is discussed.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 120 X Basic Counseling Skills
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course provides an introduction to case management, treatment planning, goal-setting, and progress charting when working with individual clients. Students learn theoretical models of counseling and concepts of treatment like skills deficits, social skills deficits, and psychological deficits. Current scientific and research addiction counseling strategies are presented for individual and group activities. This course provides a strong component in self-care and professional readiness as students are given tools and techniques to analyze appropriate content and applications.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 160 X Law and Ethics
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces students to issues associated with the dignity and worth of individual human beings and the protection of fundamental human rights. Professional ethics, clients' rights, confidentiality, and other relevant material related to the field of addictions are explored. Topics include discussing situations for setting, boundaries and an overview of current federal legislation pertaining to client confidentiality and release of information.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 180 X Family and Addiction
Prerequisite: ADST C101. Advisory: ENGL C101, ADST C102X, ADST C106X
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course is designed to explore methods of assisting significant others (family, employer, etc.) to understand and cope in dealing with the alcohol and drug abuse of individuals with substance use disorders. It explores the multigenerational nature of substance use disorders in family systems with an emphasis on the risk factors for addictive behaviors; the dynamics of dysfunctional families; and the impacts of child abuse and neglect for adult children. Typical values, norms, roles, and beliefs of the family system are covered as well as the common patterns of adaptation. The dynamics of these relationships are examined as students develop treatment strategies to assist families and significant others throughout various stages of active addiction, treatment, long-term recovery and relapse prevention. Family involved approaches include adolescent drug use issues, codependency, enabling, and support for adult children of individuals with substance use disorders using an interdisciplinary perspective. The approach is experiential in format and students participate in exercises that lead to the development of specific skills.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 170 X Case Management
Prerequisite: ADST C101. Advisory: ENGL C101, ADST C106X
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course develops basic competencies in case management strategies for situations common in the addiction treatment setting, with attention to appropriate strategies of intervention, the admission process, and documentation of information as it pertains to clients with substance use disorders. Students are trained to screen, assess, and refer, if necessary, clients/patients to services which may apply the following: behavioral health counseling, criminal justice interventions; domestic violence; suicide; sexual abuse; Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD); distressed, agitated, or dangerous clients; and other relevant issues that can affect the outcome of successful treatment. The importance of appropriate case management and referral in crisis intervention is covered.
3.0 Units
C-ID ADS 130 X Group Process and Group Leadership
Prerequisite: ADST C101. Advisory: ENGL C101, ADST C106X
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces the major goals, stages, and processes of group counseling in addiction treatment programs. The role, responsibilities, and ethics of the group leader are emphasized along with strategies and techniques for facilitating group processes as a means of changing behavior. The factors involved in problems of communication, effective emotional responses, and personal growth are highlighted. Students practice and demonstrate competencies through group leadership participation as well as other measurable indicators.
4.5 Units
C-ID: ADS 200 X Field Work/Internship in Addiction Studies
Prerequisite: ADST C101, ADST C105X, ADST C106X, ADST C108X, ADST C109X
Co-requisite: ADST C111X
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
255 hours laboratory. This course provides experience in the field of addiction counseling, enabling students to practice skills they have learned. Supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution allows students to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the addiction or human services field. Minimum of 255 hours of field experience. (Note: more hours may be required if student is paid). Participation in a placement setting requires drug and background screening.
2.5 Units
C-ID: ADS 210 X Addiction Studies Field Exerience Seminar
Prerequisite: ADST C101, ADST C105X, ADST C106X, ADST C108X, ADST C109X
Co-requisite: ADST C110X
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
45 hours lecture. This course is a study of substance use disorder treatment with an emphasis on developing the skills and abilities of the student-as-intern. Emphasis is placed on supporting students enrolled in an addiction studies internship. Throughout this course, students engage in critical analysis of their strengths and weaknesses as interns and as potential professionals in the field. Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance abuse treatment facility. This course is intended for students only in their final semester of an Addiction Studies program. Students are expected to create a weekly journal reflecting feedback, issues, and concerns arising during the fieldwork experience, as well as a final reflective essay. Participation in a placement setting requires drug and background screening.
0.5 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
10 hours lecture. This is a Healthcare Provider - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course that meets the current American Heart Association standards. The course provides training in emergency treatment for life-threatening cardiopulmonary arrest, airway and breathing management, and foreign body obstructed airway for all age groups in a particular setting. This course also includes one and two rescuer CPR, use of barrier devices, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and the prevention of disease transmission.
9.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101, HCRS C150
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
162 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides instruction in pre-hospital techniques in the evaluation and emergency medical care through the recognition of signs and symptoms of illnesses and injuries. This course also includes instruction in the care rendered on scene and during transportation by EMT personnel. The student shall meet health requirements to participate in the clinical section of the course. Any expenses involved in meeting the health requirement are at the student's expense. Failure to meet the health requirements results in student ineligibility for clinical objectives. Upon successful completion of the mandated course criteria the student receives a Certificate of Completion and this qualifies the student to apply and take the national exam for the Emergency Medical Technician, to ultimately qualify for application within the State of California to become certified. The student must provide a valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED card to the instructor at the first class session to remain enrolled in this course.
0.5 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
10 hours lecture. This course teaches current First Aid instruction for Schools and the Community through discussion, demonstrations, and practical experiences. It includes Emergency Action Steps, breathing and cardiac problem recognition and care, CPR for adult, child, infant, AED Automated External Defibrillator for adult and child, and choking for conscious and unconscious person, wound care, bandaging, shock, poisoning, local poisonous plants and animals, burns, bone and joint injuries including splinting, diabetic emergencies, temperature extremes, and other sudden illnesses.
9.5 Units
Prerequisite: ADMJ C145 or equivalent
Repeat Status: Unlimited 162 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides instruction to law enforcement officers in response, scene safety, security, evaluation, and emergency medical care. This course also includes instruction in the care rendered on specialty response situations managed by law enforcement until traditional medical personnel are clear to enter the scene. The student shall meet health requirements to participate in the clinical section of the course. Mandatory physical examination/immunizations will be required within two weeks of the beginning of the course and are at the student's expense. Failure to meet these requirements will result in student ineligibility for clinical objectives. Upon successful completion of the mandated course criteria the student receives a Certificate of Completion. This qualifies the student to apply for and take the national exam for the Emergency Medical Technician, to ultimately qualify for application within the State of California to become certified. The student must provide a valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED card to the instructor at the first class session to remain enrolled in this course.
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: Current Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or successful completion of the EMTC C105 Emergency Medical Technician course within the previous 24 months; or have an expired Emergency Medical Technician certification no greater than 24 months.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
24 hours lecture/8 hours laboratory. This course provides a review of the current standards and techniques used by Emergency Medical Technicians in evaluating and providing emergency medical care through recognition of signs and symptoms of illnesses and injuries. This is required for renewal of core competencies, practical skill application and current standards and procedures of emergency care and transportation aspects required for Emergency Medical Technicians. 24 hours of continuation education units will be issued upon successful completion and meeting standards with an 80% or greater. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to receive 24-hours of continuing education and a state practical skill form. This course may be used for candidates extending their eligibility to apply and take the national exam for the Emergency Medical Technician, to ultimately qualify for application within the State of California. To enroll in this course, students must have completed the EMTC C105 course within the previous 24 months; or be currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician; or not have lapsed as a certified Emergency Medical Technician for greater than 24 months as per state requirements.
5.5 Units
Prerequisite: EMTC C070. Co-requisite: EMTC C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
63 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory. This course develops the skills necessary to pass the state mandated test to become a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA). Topics include legal and ethical responsibilities, bedside care, moving and positioning a resident, general observations of a resident's condition, and responsibilities related to care of the elderly resident. Practical bedside skills are practiced by the student in the nursing skills lab. The student gains experience in a long-term care facility. The student must pass the course with a grade of “C” or better to be eligible to take the California CNA exam. In a Health Careers course, students are required to complete the following prior to clinical rotations: physical, questionnaire, TB screening, confirm immunization, background check, and drug screening. Students are required to complete a Live Scan and application for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) upon enrollment into this course.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture/27 hours clinical. This course is designed to prepare the student to work with clients in a home setting doing hands-on patient care. This course focuses on the skills for basic care of residents who need assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, hygiene measures, transfers, bed making, cleaning, and homemaking tasks. The State Department of Licensing requires a grade of C or better.
3.5 Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Immunizations necessary for clinical rotations as outlined
by CDPH.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
45 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is designed to train individuals to properly collect and process blood and other clinical specimens for laboratory testing and to interact with health care personnel, clients, and the general public. The program encompasses emerging and innovative technology in preparation for a healthcare career as a phlebotomy technician. The curriculum is designed to meet the standards established by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services, Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act 88 (CLIA), Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), OSHA, and Joint Commission Review Committee.
1.5 Units
Prerequisite Required by Statute: Current California Vocational Nursing License (LVN), or senior standing in a LVN Program, or Interim VN Permittee status. Students must have a current California Vocational Nursing License (LVN), or senior standing in a LVN Program, or Interim VN Permittee status as mandated by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture/9 hours laboratory. The course is designed to enable the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to safely initiate and maintain intravenous therapy in a clinical setting. LVNs successfully completing this course are certified by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) to initiate and superimpose intravenous fluids. LVNs must have a current California Vocational Nursing License or senior standing in an LVN Program, or Interim Permittee Vocational Nurse status.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL C125 and/or BIOL C251 and BIOL C255, HCRS C132, HCRS C150, PSYC C101 or PSYC C101H. Co-requisite: HCRS C103, HCRS C107, HCRS C113
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This theory course begins with an introduction to the roles of the vocational nurse and provides a foundation of basic nursing arts and sciences necessary for the practice of nursing including concepts specific to the gerontological client. Using the nursing process as a framework, concepts of professionalism, growth and development, safety, and health concerns for the adult and geriatric population are discussed. Legal and ethical considerations, cultural diversity, the nursing process, and basic data collection are included as theory topics along with the presentation of basic mental health concepts applicable to the geriatric client. Fundamental nursing skills are discussed in detail with concurrent hands-on practice of skills in the Vocational Nursing Lab I course.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C100, HCRS C107, HCRS C113
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This theory course focuses on the application of the nursing process in common health/illness situations. Using the nursing process as a framework, instructors emphasize the role of the vocational nurse as a provider of care in assisting the adult and geriatric client with chronic disorders affecting the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, and integumentary systems. Topics include an overview of basic nutrients, basic therapeutic diets, and patient education specific to chronic conditions. Basic mental health concepts are introduced. Concepts in this course are correlated with the clinical settings presented in Vocational Nursing Lab I.
2.0 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C100, HCRS C103, HCRS C113
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture. This course is designed to prepare the vocational nurse to function safely when administering medication. Using the nursing process as a framework, instructors present the concepts of pharmacology, calculations, and nursing considerations that pertain to the safe administration of medication.
1.0 Unit
Limitation in Enrollment: This course is required by the BVNPT for all new nursing faculty. Enrollment in course must be approved by Director of Nursing and Instructor.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture. A study of the variety of teaching techniques which are applicable to classroom instruction and clinical supervision of students pursuing a health profession. Teaching techniques focus on delivery of the theory and content of a program and assessment of student performance in the classroom and in the clinical setting. The range of teaching techniques from general lecture format to more creative approaches to learning is explored for both theory and clinical courses.
6.0 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C100, HCRS C103, HCRS C107
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
324 hours laboratory. This laboratory course focuses on the care role of the vocational nurse in assisting the adult and geriatric client to meet essential activities of daily living. A beginning knowledge of nursing techniques and medication administration with an understanding of the principles, rationales, and procedures for each technique is emphasized. Using the nursing process as a framework, students provide basic care for adult and geriatric clients with various uncomplicated diseases and disorders who require nursing intervention to meet basic human needs. Basic communication techniques for the adult and geriatric client with mental health disorders are integrated throughout. This clinical course includes experience in the skills lab and long term care clinical settings.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C040
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the principles of human nutrition, including historical development, underlying physical, mental and emotional health, current world nutrition problems, nutrients and their utilization by the body, and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. Recent developments in nutrition, food fads and fallacies, and informational nutritional resources are discussed. Approved for Local GE Area 7.
3.0 Units
C-ID: NUTR 120 Principles of Foods with Lab
Advisory: ENGL C101, HCRS C121
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course introduces concepts of food composition and selection of quality foods. Principles of professionalism in food preparation include food service sanitation, safety, and demeanor. Students learn basic culinary concepts, including moist and dry cooking and preparation of meats, eggs, dairy, fruits and vegetables, cereals and breads, desserts, and beverages. Students also learn techniques in recipe specification and food cost calculations.
2.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture. This course is designed to prepare the student to recognize human behaviors and communicate effectively with clients and other healthcare providers in the workplace. Topics include verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, listening skills, therapeutic communication skills, and communicating with other healthcare providers. This course meets the competency standards for Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) certification.
1.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture. This course is designed to explore the theories, models, and principles that serve as guides for ethical behavior within the medical assistant context. The student explores the complexities of the ethical and legal aspects of patient care related to the medical assistant's practice, while learning the importance of principled behavior in personal and professional situations.
1.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture. This course covers concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining manual and electronic health records (EHR). Topics include structure and use of health information including data collection and analysis, data sources/sets, archival systems, and quality and integrity of health care data. The focus of this course is system-wide clinical documentation guidelines and regulatory standards.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C150, HCRS C130, HCRS C131, HCRS C132
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course enables the student to gain a wide range of skills that may be required in a medical front office, which is an area that requires a high level of adaptability. This course covers basic office procedures, which include receptionist, appointments, scheduling, telephone techniques, interpersonal relations, computer data entry, oral communication, and medical-legal doctrines.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C150, HCRS C130, HCRS C131, HCRS C132
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course presents the basic functions of the insurance and billing practices for healthcare workers. Topics include management of basic financial activities for healthcare facilities including medical insurance, methods of establishing professional fees, billing laws and regulations, banking, and bookkeeping.
2.0 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C133
Advisory: BIOL C121, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours lecture. This course presents a thorough overview of basic International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. Procedural coding and International Classification of Diseases provides students with the detailed knowledge to implement the specialized coding needed for billing insurance companies.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C150, HCRS C130, HCRS C131, HCRS C132
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This is an introductory course designed to provide basic education and training for the individual who is interested in working as a Clinical Medical Assistant in a medical or clinical back office. Topics include basic infection control, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations, principles of nutrition, vital signs and height/weight measurements, initial medical record documentation, and maintenance of the clinical facility. Common office practices, such as taking vital signs are discussed and practiced in the skills lab.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HCRS C138, HCRS C139
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
45 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course is designed to provide advanced education and training for the individual who is interested in working as a Clinical Medical Assistant in a medical or clinical back office. Topics include patient history and interviewing, techniques of assisting the physician with patients, minor surgeries and sterile dressing changes, staple and suture removal, theory of x-ray examination and treatment, patient education, electrocardiographic methods, and first aid. Common office procedures are discussed and practiced in the Skills Lab. Emphasis is placed on the role of the clinical medical assistant.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HCRS C136, HCRS C137, HCRS C138
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This course provides basic education and training in medications and administration for the individual who is interested in working as a Clinical Medical Assistant in the medical back office environment. Topics include basic mathematics, terminology, medication orders, medication administration, including oral and intravenous, and documentation. Emphasis is on client education and the role of the clinical medical assistant.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HCRS C136, HCRS C137, HCRS C138
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory. This introductory laboratory course provides basic education and training for a clinical medical assistant in a physician's office laboratory. The focus of the training includes methods of specimen collection, principles of routine office laboratory tests, techniques for blood tests, microbiology office procedures, and blood withdrawal.
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C133, HCRS C134, HCRS C135 or concurrent enrollment
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
90 hours volunteer work experience. This course is a practical application of the theory and skills learned in the classroom. The student participates in front office procedures in a virtual clinic performing the duties of a front office medical assistant in a simulated environment.
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C136, HCRS C137. Co-requisite: HCRS C137
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
90 hours volunteer work experience. The Clinical Externship is a practical application of the theory and skills learned in the classroom and lab. The student participates in physician's office or clinic providing patient care under the direct supervision of the physician and the office manager with indirect supervision of the classroom instructor.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C134. Advisory: BIOL C121, ENGL C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces health insurance, reimbursement, legal issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. Topics include the advanced principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in a medical billing department at a physician's office, clinic, or similar positions.
4.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C135. Advisory: BIOL C121, ENGL C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
72 hours lecture. This course introduces the principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: Current Procedural Terminology, International Classification of Diseases-Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System, Level II (HCPCS). This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for medical facilities. It is strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for American Association Professional Coders' (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification examination.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C135, HCRS C145. Co-requisite: HCRS C145. Advisory: BIOL C125
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
9 hours lecture/80 hours laboratory. This course provides practical experience in applying the concepts, theories, and principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: Current Procedural Terminology, International Classification of Diseases-Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System, Level II (HCPCS) through a medical coding practical online application system. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for medical facilities. It is strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for American Association Professional Coders' (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification examination.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C136, HCRS C137, HCRS C138, HCRS C139. Advisory: HCRS C143
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course is an advanced certificate course for the clinical medical assistant. Students must have practical clinical medical assisting coursework completed or experience to be eligible for enrollment. This advanced course is designed to provide education and training specific to dermatology and aesthetics. Topics include common skin disorders, laser and other light treatments, basal cell carcinomas, minor surgical procedures, chemical peels, and cosmeceuticals. This class was developed through a partnership with Dermatologist and Author, Dr. Leslie Baumann.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of medicine. The components of medical terminology are highly beneficial for any individual with a healthcare employment objective. The course presents the components of medical works including word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes. Using medical terminology as a focal point, the instructor discusses the systems of the body.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course presents the components of pharmacology including techniques of administration, dosage calculations, foundations of pharmacology, patient education, health promotion, and a detailed overview of each drug class and commonly used drugs by body system. Pharmacology is an integral part of every aspect of health careers and this course is recommended for any individual with a Health Career objective.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course familiarizes the students with the fundamentals of cultural diversity as an integral part of every aspect of health care. This course is encouraged for any individual with a health career objective. Students explore cross-cultural theory and analyze forms of cultural diversity including gender, age, and family. Students analyze how cultural diversity affects health/illness dynamics and how recognition of ethnocentrism and bias can help improve health care delivery. Approved for Local GE Area 6.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course explores the theories, models, and principles that serve as guides for ethical behavior within the healthcare content. Ethics is an integral part of every aspect of health careers and this course is encouraged for any individual with a health career objective. The students explore the complexities created by science and technological advances, the variety of health care settings, and the diversity of patients in their care, all while emphasizing the importance of principled behavior in personal and professional situations. Global issues such as health policy, economics, social, gender, transcultural and spiritual considerations are addressed.
9.0 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C100, HCRS C103, HCRS C107, HCRS C113. Co-requisite: HCRS C214
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
162 hours lecture. This theory course uses the nursing process as a framework to guide the development of critical thinking skills used to determine nursing actions for adult and geriatric clients with cancer and conditions affecting the cardiovascular, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and respiratory systems. The role of the vocational nurse as a provider of care and manager of care related to leadership, supervision, and rehabilitation are also discussed. This course integrates care of the medical surgical client with mental health disorders. Concepts in this course are correlated to the various clinical settings presented in HCRS C214 Clinical Nursing Lab II.
3.5 Units
Prerequisite: HCRS C204. Co-requisite: HCRS C216
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
63 hours lecture. Using the nursing process as a framework, this theory course reinforces the critical thinking skills necessary to care for adult and geriatric clients with acute and complex medical surgical disease states, including multisystem involvement. The care for the client with increasingly complex mental health conditions is explored. Role expectations related to being a member of the profession are also discussed. Knowledge of nursing principles and leadership/management techniques to determine and prioritize nursing actions are correlated with the clinical settings presented in HCRS C216 Clinical Nursing III.
3.0 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C207 and HCRS C216
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This theory course provides an overview of contemporary family-centered childbirth and a foundation for pediatric nursing using growth and development concepts as a framework for presenting health problems and the special concerns of the pediatric client. This course focuses on the provider and manager of care role of the vocational nurse in assisting families experiencing common health/illness situations associated with their age groups. Using the nursing process and developmental theory as a framework, instructors discuss the nursing responsibilities of the child-bearing family and the pediatric client. The course concepts are correlated with the clinical settings in HCRS C216 Clinical Nursing III.
1.0 Unit
Co-requisite: HCRS C206 and HCRS C216
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture. This theory course reinforces and emphasizes the basic principles of pharmacology and calculations necessary for safe and effective medication administration. The primary focus is on the pharmacology content and variables that influence drug therapy when caring for the child-bearing family and the pediatric client. Utilization of the pharmacological principles from this course correlates to HCRS C216 Clinical Nursing III.
1.5 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C216
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
27 hours lecture. This theory course focuses on the concepts of critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning strategies utilizing a case study approach. Leadership skills, capabilities, and knowledge essential to the vocational nurse including roles and responsibilities, application of the nursing process to problem solving methods, and supervision and evaluation of the effectiveness and quality of care are discussed. Managerial traits, styles, roles and models are also explored. Critical thinking skills and utilization of the nursing process in clinical decision making are presented and correlated to the Clinical Nursing III course.
6.0 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C204
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
324 clinical hours. This clinical lab course concentrates on the application of the nursing process and the continued development of the manager and provider of care roles for adult medical-surgical clients from various cultural and social backgrounds. Clinical experiences build on the basics from first semester as students perform more advanced skills when providing nursing care to clients. Incorporated into the course is the utilization of intermediate assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation under clinical supervision. This clinical course includes acute care and rehabilitation settings which correlate with the topics presented in HCRS C204 Medical Surgical Nursing II.
6.0 Units
Co-requisite: HCRS C205, HCRS C206, HCRS C207, HCRS C208
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
324 clinical hours. Using the advanced application of the nursing process and developmental theory as a framework to guide the plan of care, students provide care for the childbearing family, pediatric clients, and clients with acute medical and surgical illnesses. The care focuses on multiple clients from various ethnic and social backgrounds. Clinical experiences provide opportunities for the demonstration of leadership skills, capabilities, and knowledge essential to the role of the vocational nurse as a member of the health care team and supervisor of other vocational nurses and unlicensed health care givers. Application of critical thinking skills and the utilization of the nursing process in clinical decision-making are assessed. This clinical course includes settings in acute care, clinics, physician offices for obstetrics and pediatric clients, and acute and sub-acute settings for the care of clients with acute medical and surgical illnesses. The clinical content correlates with HCRS C205, HCRS C206, HCRS C207, and HCRS C208.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course is designed to enable students to interpret basic cardiac rhythms in health care related settings. Heart anatomy, physiology, and dysrhythmias relating to atrial and ventricular dysfunction, basic electrical conduction disorders and treatment plans are presented.
0.0 Units
Repeat Status: Repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course provides an overview of the field of public health, including core public health concepts and evidence-based approaches to understanding the role of public health in society, and the importance of prevention in promoting and protecting community health. Students learn about the interdisciplinary nature of the field of public health through an introduction to the basic principles and functions of social and behavioral health, environmental health, health policy, epidemiology, and biostatistics.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces students to the social work and human service professions and their role in helping people cope with the problems of living. It provides a historical overview and contemporary theories, as well as description of service delivery models, allowing students to understand the client as a whole person in a specific context. The course addresses competence, professionalism, and legal and ethical issues in the field. Approved for Local GE Area 6.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C040, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course explores the themes of dominant culture and sub-cultures in relations to human services, with special emphasis on the cultural complexities of individuals and communities and culturally skillful interventions. Approved for Local GE Area 6.
1.0 Unit
Prerequisite: SWHS C101. Co-requisite: SWHS C104.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
18 hours lecture. In this course, students integrate theory about the social work and human services occupations into actual workplace practices by role-playing workplace situations, interviewing people working in different human services settings, and analyzing workplace situations in order to practice professional responses. It provides students participating in a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution with a weekly class meeting that adds an academic element to the experiential course offering. This course is designed to develop skills that facilitate gaining employment in the human services field.
2.0 Units
Prerequisite: SWHS C101. Co-requisite: SWHS C103.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
126 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the complete experience of working in a social work and human services setting. Students have the opportunity to apply information, develop and practice skills, participate in a supervisory relationship, receive performance evaluation, and provide feedback to other human services trainees. Students are required to pass a drug screening, and if required by the agency, may need to have a Live Scan at their own expense. Students may need to fulfill other site-specific requirements before beginning the internship. To pass this course, students must complete fieldwork hours with a social work and human services agency.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C070
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. The course introduces students to assessment and treatment skills used in the helping professions. Topics include the helping interview, assessment, goal setting, cognitive interventions, and behavior management techniques.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C070, ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces students to the different models of case management in the human services field, the core skills which make up case management, the decision-making processes of case management, and the role of the case manager as a human services worker and collaborator with other persons, human services agencies and organizations.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course addresses contemporary public health issues and examines the development of strategies to live a healthy lifestyle. The course offers an overview of chronic and infectious diseases, injury prevention, chemical dependency, nutrition, body composition, fitness, psychological wellness, fertility awareness, conflict resolution, and life transitions. Approved for CSU GE Area E, Local GE Area 7.
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