Terminology related to medical and health sciences. Online.
Introduction to healthcare technology management in acute patient care, anatomy/physiology and technical principles, safety, and troubleshooting techniques. Includes electrocardiographs, physiological monitors, infusion devices, pacemakers and defibrillators. Online.
An introduction to wilderness medicine that focuses on the prevention, assessment & management of trauma, medical emergencies related to the environment in the wilderness or austere situations. Learning will occur through a variety of classroom activities (including lectures and small group discussions), skills demonstration/practice and a cumulative field exercise.
Introductory courses on health topics beyond the scope of departmental or college offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
An introduction to integrative health with a focus on studying different medical systems, therapies, and treatments from around the world with an emphasis on the student's own self-care. Overview of social forces prompting the rise of integrative healthcare; the theory and practice of health professions included in integrative healthcare. Cultural and institutional views and processes shaping substance and delivery modes of healthcare in the U.S. Prerequisite: Integrative Health or Integrative Health Coaching minor.
Examines the principles and theories of culture in health care with an overall goal to understand how health care is contextualized by and through culture.
Offers an introduction to environmental health. Topics include: methods (toxicology, epidemiology), environmental health hazards (physical, biological, chemical) and supports (nature contact), risk analysis, communication and management, health and climate change, food production and access, energy production, and water. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Cross-listed with: SEP 2070.
A holistic exploration of the health needs of women and persons assigned female at birth. Considers the stereotypical, theoretical, and clinical approaches to care for this population in westernized and global culture. Students will develop a heightened sense of awareness of these issues in society and media. Prerequisite: A Catamount Core WIL1 course. Cross-listed with: GSWS 2415.
Preparation to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Covers all of the objectives of the National EMS Blueprint for Education. Students must successfully complete all requirements prior to sitting for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. Prerequisites: Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS CPR). Co-requisite: HLTH 2531. Pre/Co-requisite: HLTH 1030.
In preparation to become an Emergency Medical Technician, practice and demonstrate competency in psychomotor skills, as required by the objectives of the National EMS Blueprint for Education. Attend Clinical Simulation events to demonstrate ability to lead a team, display critical thinking, and participate in skill-based activities as a culmination of the psychomotor skills. Prerequisite: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR. Co-requisite: HLTH 2530. Pre/Co-requisite: HLTH 1030.
Travel study to Iceland to explore the therapeutic effects of thermal waters which have long, historic importance providing a sustainable model of heat, social gathering, and healing. Prerequisites: Minimum Junior standing and Instructor permission.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory-level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Integrative health brings together conventional and complementary approaches to health, emphasizing treating the whole person. Examines the levels of scientific evidence on the efficacy and effectiveness of integrative therapies and identifies opportunities for integrative therapies to improve outcomes for patients and planetary health. Prerequisites: HLTH 2010, Catamount Core WIL1 course.
Follows the national EMS Scope of Practice Model to expand the Emergency Medical Technician's knowledge and skills in preparation for licensure as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Prerequisites: HLTH 2530 and Instructor permission.
Students will learn about Integrative Healthcare, Health & Wellness Coaching, and what makes Wellness Coaching so effective. Techniques such as active listening, reflections, open-ended questions, affirmations, and summarizing, used to empower and guide clients in sustainable behavioral change will be covered as well as health coaching structure. This course is part of the required curriculum to prepare students to be eligible to sit for the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching Certification Exam. Prerequisite: Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching minor.
Students learn the theoretical framework, strategies and techniques of effective communication, advanced motivational interviewing, positive psychology and behavioral change and apply these to the practice of Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching. Advanced coaching skills/structure with complex patients/situations will be covered. Required for NBHWC Exam. Prerequisite: HLTH 3859.
For Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching students interested in taking the NBHWC exam and preparing for a career as a Health & Wellness Coach. Students will prepare for the national exam and entry into the workforce, and will hear from health coaches and other professionals how health coaching is included in their work. Prerequisite: HLTH 3860.
Supports students as they integrate relevant knowledge from their academic Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching studies through a practical learning opportunity. Through classroom and practicum experiences, students will have the opportunity to build upon their learning as an emerging health and wellness coach. Prerequisites: HLTH 3860.
Develops an understanding of trauma and trauma systems, focusing on rural areas. Includes readings and a series of lectures delivered by individuals involved in Vermont's trauma system. A variety of clinical and operational topics will be addressed through co-learning projects and presentations. Prerequisites: HLTH 2530, HLTH 3570; or Health Science, Nursing, Public Health major, Emergency Medicine minor.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.