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GerontologyCredits

Topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be retaken for credit if topic is different.

This course in regulatory management covers the legal, regulatory, and funding provisions and requirements governing operation of long-term care supports and services. The course meets the state educational requirement for a specific content area.

Workshop topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be retaken for credit.

This course will provide students with an integrated knowledge of theory and practice in gerontology and examine the challenges involved in studying and providing services to the elderly, as well as ethical and advocacy-related issues in an aging society.

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Topic varies with offering. May be taken more than once.

This course will focus upon the critical examination of leadership in the context of organizations serving older populations. The course will include exploration of decisions, processes and ideas exhibited by transformational leaders in aging in the US and globally.

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For students following the program of study for nursing home administration.

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Health ScienceCredits

Focuses on the role of the Community Health Worker in health promotion and disease prevention and/or management, including cultural navigation, social determinants of health, connections to resources, and educating and supporting clients and families.

Prerequisites:
HLTH 101
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Defines the role of the Community Health Worker (CHW) as a liaison, connecting clients and appropriate community resources, based on familiarity with health-related needs of the communities and cultural considerations for which they serve. Explores strategies for personal safety in relation to home visits, and an understanding of the value of self-care, and personal wellness.

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Introduces concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication required for the Community Health Worker (CHW) to effectively interact with clients, their families, and healthcare providers of all backgrounds. Students apply skills such as active listening and motivational interviewing, to empower clients to become self-sufficient in achieving personal health goals. This course also focuses on the CHW's role as a teacher to increase the capability of the community and the client to access health and social services.

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Focuses on the legal and ethical dimensions of the Community Health Worker's (CHW) role. Included are boundaries of the CHW position, agency policies, confidentiality, liability, mandatory reporting, and cultural issues that can influence legal and ethical responsibilities. This course also focuses on the importance and ability of the CHW to gather, document, and report client visits and other activities. The emphasis is on appropriate, accurate, and clear documentation considering legal and agency requirements.

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This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies in order to provide immediate care to an injured or ill person, which include performing CPR/AED and first aid, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This course includes a basic level of First Aid and CPR/AED certification, along with certification in bloodborne pathogens.

Graduation Requirements:
Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
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This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to respond and perform in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness. This course includes an advanced level of First Aid certification, including bloodborne pathogens, and all aspects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation (CPR/AED) for the Emergency Medical Responder.

Graduation Requirements:
Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
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This course is an overview of Human Sexuality with special emphasis on how sexuality relates to marginalized populations. This course requires a supervised fieldtrip.

Graduation Requirements:
Diverse Cultures - Purple
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This a course designed to examine health products, services, and information from the consumer's perspective. Emphasis will be placed on those factors that influence and ultimately determine which products, services, and information sources that you will either accept or reject.

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Goal Area 2 - Critical Thinking
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This course provides information on a variety of topics related to chemical use, abuse and dependency. Students will be exposed to chemical dependency counseling, assessment and intervention techniques. Different drug classifications will be discussed in detail. Counselor core functions and ethics will be discussed also.

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Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
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HLTH 260 Introduction to Applied Health Science is required of all Applied Health Science majors and minors. This is the foundation class for the professional preparation of health educators. The course explores the knowledge, skills, and competencies of health educators in various settings.

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An introduction to the field of Applied Health Science, providing a foundation of knowledge and skills to help prepare students for entry-level jobs and for continuing their studies in health-related areas.

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Supervised practical experience (80 hours) that allows opportunities for the student to prepare for independent work in the Community Health Worker (CHW) role.

Prerequisites:
HLTH 101, HLTH 201, HLTH 202, HLTH 203
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