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Course Descriptions
G246 Geological Hazards and Natural Catastrophes
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
The causes and effects of earthquakes, tsunamis,
landslides, ground subsidence and collapse,
floods, storms, coastal erosion, and volcanic eruptions.
The possibilities for prediction and mitigation will be
examined, as will the potential for natural hazards
in Oregon.
HEALTH AND FIRST AID
FN225 Nutrition
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
This course focuses on the study of basic nutrition
principles and newer scientific investigations of optimal
diet for health. A review of present-day nutrition problems
is included. The course is valuable for home economic,
nursing, physical education, food service, dental hygiene,
and childhood education majors.
HE9359 Responding to Emergencies
1 credit (6 lec, 5 lab, 12 lec-lab hrs/total)
Teaches the First Aid skills the citizen responder will
need in order to act as first link in Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) system. It will provide the citizen
responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in
an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and
minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness
until professional medical help arrives. The course
content and activities will prepare participants to
recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions
for first aid care. The course includes emphasis on
prevention of injuries and illness, with a focus on
personal safety and CPR.
HE9380 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(AHA or Red Cross)
0.5 credit (4 lec, 6 lab hrs/total)
Developed to teach skills and background of application
of CPR in cardiac arrests, clearing an airway
obstruction of a choking victim, and recognizing the
aforesaid situation. Red Cross and/or American Heart
Association certification.
HE9381 Standard First Aid
0.5 credit (5 lec, 5 lab hrs/total)
Designed to teach a good basic knowledge of First Aid
for the immediate and temporary care of the sick
and injured prior to the arrival of summoned medical
treatment. This course meets the standard
requirements of OSHA, yet exceeds with CPR
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
HE9424 Hospice Training
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course prepares adults to work with hospice clients
(terminally ill persons and their families) as hospice
volunteers. Attendees learn with history and principles of
hospice care, common experiences of hospice clients as
they move through the dying and bereavement
processes, and skills needed to carry out the volunteer
role. Although this course focuses primarily on
interpersonal interventions and activities, personal and
cultural reactions to death and dying are included. Also
offered as HE9419 for approved volunteer training.
HE198/298 Independent Study in Health
1-3 credits (hrs to be arranged)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
HE112 Introduction to Allied Health Careers
1 credit (2 TBA lab hrs/wk)
This course is designed to expose students to a
variety of allied health careers. Students will lean about
educational, physical, and professional demands of the
various careers from the perspective of the currently
practicing professionals. This course is considered a
supportive course.
HE201 Exploring Death and Dying
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This class deals with death on a personal level.
Historical, psychological, socio-cultural, epidemiological,
and developmental aspects including current issues on
death and dying are discussed by the class as a group
and sharing personal experience is encouraged. Also
offered as HE0575 for approved volunteer training.
HE250 Personal Health
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
HE250 is a basic personal health class dealing with
current health trends and issues in the United States.
The course will include information on mental, emotional,
and social health and behavior aspects. Physical health
including nutrition, weight management, physical
conditioning, environmental health, sexually transmitted
disease, cancer and aging, drug education (including
tobacco, alcohol, and psycho-active drugs), and
cardiovascular disease will be reviewed.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 174