Health Education
See also Health Services Management
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Presents basic information concerning alcohol and other drugs. Covers mental, physical, emotional, and environmental aspects of alcohol and other drugs. Focuses on a decision making approach to drug use and abuse.
Offered as needed.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Presents methods of maintaining or improving fitness through consideration of diets and dieting, obesity, types of exercise, cardiovascular fitness, and nutritional concepts.
F, W, Sp, Su
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers mental, physical, and social aspects of human sexuality. Emphasizes development of a decision making model that enables a person to make personal choices. Class discussion will be a vital part of the course.
F, W, Sp
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Presents basic information about HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases/infections. Explores newest research available. Focuses on decision making and behaviors which help prevent contracting sexually transmitted diseases/infections.
Offered as needed.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Examines selected health issues and their physical and emotional eff ects on women. Topics include body image, reproductive life, sexually transmitted disease, relationships and sexuality, violence, menopause, cancer, depression and anxiety, heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and the politics of women’s health.
F, W, Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Presents basic information concerning the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and environmental aspects of personal health and wellness. Emphasizes health-enhancing skills and behaviors. Provides an opportunity to apply and practice decision making models regarding personal health issues.
F, W, Sp, Su
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces the core functions of community health and discusses prevention of diseases and injuries, health needs of special populations, functions of voluntary and governmental health organizations and future directions for community health. Explores epidemiology, chronic and infectious disease, social and behavioral factors in health, use of tobacco, obesity, maternal and child health, environmental impact on health, population growth, and the health care system.
F, W, Sp
2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.
Reviews theory and application of basic life support, instructional materials, and methods of use in CPR courses. Successful completion provides instructor certification or recertification by the Oregon Heart Association.
Prerequisite: certification in CPR by the Oregon Heart Association.
Offered as needed.
Updated August 25, 2008 by Web Services.
