Prerequisites:
ENG 90s or Placement in Credit English and MATH 90s or Placement in Credit Math
Introduces a variety of problem solving techniques that are useful for applications in nursing and allied health fields. Includes calculations of drug dosages and intravenous flow rates. Reviews basic arithmetic operations. Introduces the apothecary and metric systems of measurements, as well as conversions between the two systems, and basic statistics.
Prerequisites:
C or better in ENG 101, ENG 105, ICS 101, AH 101 and AH 104
Provides the opportunity to integrate classroom learning and practice in a public health care setting and related work environment. Participants contribute to a community’s resources and learn to address a public health issue while developing personal and professional confidence and skills.
Prerequisite:
ENG 080s level or Placement in higher level English
An introduction to the principles and practices positively affecting individual levels of wellness, hygiene, and physical fitness as related to self-care. Materials will be delivered through a seminar series from health and wellness professionals in the community. A 12 hour physical activity lab is also required.
Prerequisite:
C or better in ENG 101
Presents basic nutrition concepts and their application in planning nutritional meals for persons of various age groups. Consideration is given to physiological, economic, psychological, geographic, and cultural factors of food acceptance and availability. Special and therapeutic diets and their rationale are studied.
Prerequisites:
English 090’s or Placement in Credit, and ICS 101
Introduction to community health education techniques using practical skills in the area of oral communication, media writing, and the construction and utilization of audio-visual materials. Emphasis is given to the importance of using audience appropriate communication methods.
Prepares students to give first aid, including CPR, at the site of injury or sudden illness. Consideration will be given to such situations as falls, fires, explosions, poisonings, electrical accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other accidents. Emphasis will be placed on safety measures to prevent injury as well as to prevent complications for the injured person.
Prerequisite:
ENG 80s or higher English placement
Introduction to health promotion and disease prevention practices. Discusses cultural, social, environmental, and economic issues and influences in disease process and prevention. Explores theories and best practices in health promotion and disease prevention.
Prerequisites:
English 090’s or Placement in Credit, English ICS 101
Introduces basic concept of health information systems management for health managers. Emphasizes the importance of accurate, relevant, timely, and complete data collection, analysis, and reporting for effective decision making in health care.
Prerequisite:
English 090s or Placement in Credit English
Explores the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) including the concept, principles, and components of Primary Health Care (PHC). Includes the fundamental roles of PHC in improving the health of people in the Pacific Island communities. Health disparity reduction is emphasized.
Prerequisite:
NURS 122
Discusses specific nursing care and issues in greater depth. Integrates the nursing process in case study reviews focusing on the disease process. Introduces the nursing management process, trends, and issues in nursing.
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