Course Descriptions: HEALTH SCIENCE

HSCI 100 GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE

TELECOURSE: Units 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Survey of today’s most prevalent health problems, including heart disease, cancer, venereal disease, birth control, drug abuse, and emotional disorders. Emphasizes detection, treatment, and prevention of personal and social health problems as well as the promotion of physical and emotional well-being. Transfer: CSU: E1, UC.

REGULAR COURSE: Units 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 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture/8 by arrangement lab 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. Each student completes a comprehensive evaluation of their current diet. Transfer: CSU: E1.

HSCI 105 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Units 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture/8 by arrangement lab 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 108 WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES

Units (Grade Option) 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: Up-to-date study of how lifestyle choices influence current and future health of women. Role of diet, use of vitamin/mineral supplements, physical fitness, and the female menstrual cycle are studied. Transfer: CSU: E1.

HSCI 115 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE AND THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Units 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 health care 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 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 Red Cross First Aid certification. Transfer: CSU: E1, UC*.

HSCI 432 CPR: ADULT, CHILD, INFANT

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 qualifies students with CPR certification for health care providers. Includes instruction pertinent to adult, child and infant CPR. Automated External Defibrillator training is also included. Upon completion student may obtain Red Cross CPR Certification. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

HSCI 480 PHLEBOTOMY (Effective Spring 2009)

Units 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 (Effective Spring 2009)

Units (Credit/No Credit) 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.

Updated: 7/9/08