HLTH 1455 Personal & Community Health (2 Lec; 2 Cr) This course presents factors and conditions, both current and future, that affect the health and efficiency of the individual and the environment. In addition, the course will examine critical issues in our society and indicate possible directions students can go to confront the issues.
HLTH 1458 Community CPR (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course will review the “ABC’s” of emergency resuscitation with an emphasis on the development of the skills necessary to perform CPR, rescue breathing, and assist with airway obstructions on adults, children, and infants.
HLTH 1459 Wellness & Nutrition (3 Lec; 3 Cr) This course presents an examination of the theories and practical skills associated with wellness and nutrition. Wellness and nutrition topics include fitness, cardio-respiratory endurance, cardio-vascular disease, weight control, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, diet, stress management, and relaxation. Students will be able to incorporate these principles into their lives.
HLTH 1465 Drug Use and Abuse (2 Lec; 2 Cr) This course is a study of the problems associated with the current use of drugs and alcohol. In addition to discussing the basic informational aspects of drugs and alcohol, this course will also examine some of the social, psychological, legal, medical, and rehabilitative aspects of drug and alcohol abuse.
HLTH 1655 Emergency Response (3 Lec; 3 Cr) This course teaches the skills a First Responder needs to act as a crucial link in the emergency medical services system. Upon successful completion, the student shall receive American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and certification in Community CPR.
HLTH 1657 Responding to Emergencies (2 Lec; 2 Cr) This course prepares the student to assess and make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care in accidents and sudden emergencies. Upon successful completion, the student will receive American Red Cross certification in Responding to Emergencies and in Adult CPR.
HLTH 1975 HAZMAT Technician (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Participants of this course will learn to respond to and aggressively manage a release of hazardous materials, as well as a review of the basics of HAZMAT. The course includes classroom and hands-on experience in the aspects of controlling a HAZMAT emergency. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be issued a certificate recognized by OSHA for “HAZMAT Technician” that can be utilized in industry, as well as in emergency services. Prerequisite: SCBA qualifications preferred