Terminology related to medical and health sciences. 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.
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.
Faculty-led travel study course to Greece. Explores the history, culture, and practices of the Mediterranean lifestyle with a focus on longevity-associated behaviors and the intrinsic connection between health and sustainable development. Immersion in a learning experience centered on five longevity-associated health behaviors of the Ikarian culture. Prerequisites: Three credit hours in English.
Intermediate courses on health topics beyond the scope of departmental or college offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
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.
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.
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.