Course Descriptions: HEALTH SCIENCE

HSCI 100 GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE
Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to basic concepts of personal health with emphasis on promotion of physical and emotional well-being. Analysis of contemporary health issues with a focus on detection, treatment, and prevention of health problems. Physiological, social and psychological factors influencing the healthy well-being of individuals throughout the life span. Transfer: CSU: E1, UC.

HSCI 104 NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
Units (Letter grade) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A comprehensive overview of nutritional components and how they relate to athletic performance and health. Basic physiology and its relationship to diet, muscular performance and total health is explained. Emphasis is placed on applying information to personal life. Transfer: CSU: E1.

HSCI 105 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Units (Letter grade) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A comprehensive overview of the cause, transmission, symptoms and prevention of major communicable diseases. Student increase their awareness by taking responsibility for their own health. Transfer: CSU: E1.

HSCI 115 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE AND THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course explores the practice and politics of health care within the United States. It examines trends and opportunities within healthcare services and surveys the diversity of health professions. The course is ideally suited for students considering a career in the health professions. Transfer: CSU.

HSCI 116 WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Studies include the menstrual cycle, the physiology of birth control, pregnancy, menopause and the role of diet and physical fitness in the overall health of women. Examples of how disease affects women differently are also included. Transfer: CSU, UC.

HSCI 430 FIRST AID
Units (Grade Option) 0.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course provides training in basic first aid skills. Upon completion, student may obtain certification. Transfer: CSU: E1, UC*.

HSCI 432 CPR: ADULT, CHILD, INFANT FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Units (Pass/No Pass) 0.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course qualifies students with CPR certification for health care providers. Includes instruction pertinent to adult, child and infant CPR. Training in the use of automatic external defibrillators is also included. Upon completion, student may obtain certification. A $16.00 fee is due at time of class for book and registration card. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

HSCI 480 PHLEBOTOMY
Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None; Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HSCI 481. Description: Prepares the student for certification as a Phlebotomy Technician I by providing an overview of the role of a phlebotomist, the purpose for drawing blood, phlebotomy skin punctures and venipuncture techniques and equipment, medical/legal considerations, safety and infection control and the phlebotomist as a member of the health care team. Students complete 48 hours of classroom training, which includes technical skills training. Transfer: CSU.

HSCI 481 PHLEBOTOMY EXTERNSHIP
Units (Pass/No Pass) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None; Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in HSCI 480. Description: Provides the student with required hours of clinical experience needed to qualify for certification in the State of CA as a Phlebotomy Technician I. Students complete at least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures in a clinical situation. Transfer: CSU.

HSCI 665 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Units (Grade Option) 0.5-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 8-32 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course explores contemporary selected topics or themes as they relate to the health of individuals and society. Transfer: CSU. See schedule of classes for course description.

Updated: 7/5/11