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High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education
84 Hours
1 Year (Self-Paced) Program
14
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Courses Description
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Health Care System
This course exposes you to the breadth of the field of health care without overwhelming them with detail. This course is unique in that it combines a health perspective with a business perspective. It focuses on the delivery system, and addresses the perpetual tradeoff between access, quality, and cost of services.
6 Credits
Introduction to Public Health (Disease Prevention)
This course presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. This course details each human system and the diseases related to the systems. The course provides in-depth overview of diseases; from hereditary diseases to diseases of the skin all are covered in this course.
6 Credits
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in the health professions. The human anatomy and physiology is explained in a simplified and systematic manner, includes analogies to compare the human body to everyday things you can relate to.
6 Credits
Pharmacology
This course will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, etc.) and some fundamental principles. There will be emphasis on how the drugs target organ, the mechanisms of drug action, and adverse effects of the drugs on the system
6 Credits
Introduction to Fitness and Wellness
This course gives you a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The course includes the latest research in exercise science and expanded coverage of wellness throughout the course.
6 Credits
Introduction to Health Sciences
This course provides you with tools you need to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes and become savvy consumers of health-information. This user-friendly course will hold your interest by covering health topics of primary concern; such as Promoting Healthy Behavior Change, Psychosocial Health, Managing Stress, Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Environmental Health.
6 Credits
Introduction to Nutrition Science
This is a course which introduces basics of nutrition to you Course stresses a scientific foundation for nutrition that allows you to develop a personal diet and dietary practices that are associated with good health. Each category of nutrition is detailed in course; menu and meal preparation is also discussed.
6 Credits
Introduction to Health Promotion
This course provides introductory-level health education with a solid understanding of the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. Philosophy, theory, ethical perspectives, and future trends of health sciences is discussed in details.
6 Credits
Fundamentals of Nursing (Registered Nurse)
This course lays the groundwork for nursing practice by introducing fundamental nursing principles, basic care techniques, and the essential skills required for patient care.
6 Credits
Introduction to Nursing (Registered Nurse)
This foundational course provides an essential introduction to the nursing profession, covering basic principles, patient care, and clinical skills necessary for aspiring registered nurses.
6 Credits
Nursing (Registered Nurse) Procedures and Practices
This course focuses on essential nursing procedures and practices, providing students with the hands-on skills needed for effective patient care and clinical excellence.
6 Credits
Nursing (Registered Nurse) Advanced Studies
This course provides advanced education for registered nurses, focusing on specialized knowledge, leadership skills, and current trends in nursing practice. It prepares nurses for higher-level roles and responsibilities.
6 Credits
Nursing (Registered Nurse) Clinical Practices
This course provides an immersive clinical experience, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. It emphasizes hands-on practice, patient interaction, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
6 Credits
Nursing (Registered Nurse) Patient Care
This course focuses on the comprehensive care of patients, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. It emphasizes the importance of compassionate care and effective communication.
6 Credits
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