Announcement of Courses

Health Education and Community Health Studies

CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSE:

HLTH 8. Preparation for Careers in Health (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
A survey of career opportunities in the health field. The course also provides self-management and communication skills useful to most health careers.

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

HLTH 7. Introduction to Careers in Health (2)
Lec-2, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A survey of opportunities in health careers with special emphasis on those offered by City College of San Francisco (see Catalog). Lectures include pertinent information on various career opportunities, educational preparation, current salaries, job mobility, and advancement potential. Guest lectures from professionals in the various health careers are a major part of this course. CSU

HLTH 9A. Elder Abuse Prevention (.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Instruction in the different types of elder abuse, including physical, behavioral, and environmental indicators of elder abuse. Social aspects of aging, multicultural perspectives, and methods of prevention. CSU

HLTH 10. Health and Aging (3)
Lec-3
An overview of the health aspects of aging and the changes and problems which take place as a result of the aging process. Demographic theories of aging; attitudes toward aging/stereotyping, normal biological and physiological changes, common pathological changes, mental disturbances, sexuality, nutrition, medication and substance abuse. Social aspects of aging, multicultural perspective, and methods of intervention. CSU

HLTH 11A. Pediatric CPR and First Aid (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 1.5 units
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed HLTH 21 within the last two years.
Instruction in the practice of universal precautions, pediatric CPR and first aid. Emphasis on identification and care for secondary survey conditions of common traumatic, medical and environmental emergencies involving children. American Heart Association "Heartsaver Child and Infant CPR" and City College of San Francisco Pediatric First Aid cards will be awarded to those who qualify. Course fulfills the partial requirement of AB 243 mandated Health and Safety Training established by the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers. CSU

HLTH 11B. Pediatric Preventive Health Education (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Instruction in the recognition and management of preventive health practices, prevention policies and injury prevention in the childcare setting. A City College of San Francisco Pediatric Preventive Health Education certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify. Course fulfills the partial requirement of the AB 243 mandated Health and Safety Training established by the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers. CSU

HLTH 11C. First Aid Care for Ill Children (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Identification, transmission, control and care for common childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Childcare first aid practices and procedures for the management of well children with mild illnesses, chronic health conditions and special needs. A City College of San Francisco First Aid Care for Ill Children certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify.  Course fulfills the partial continuing education requirement of the AB 243 mandated Health and Safety Training established by the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers. CSU

HLTH 11D. Childcare Disaster Prep. (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . P/NP available
Training for childcare personnel on how to develop their own program plan for disaster management and emergency preparedness. Instruction in preparing for and effectively dealing with, and recovery from emergency and crisis situations. A City College of San Francisco Childcare Disaster Preparedness certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify. Fulfills the partial continuing education requirement of the AB 243 mandated Health and Safety Training established by the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers. CSU

HLTH 11E. Child Passenger Safety (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Training for students in the fields of Health and/or Child Development, childcare providers and child safety advocates on Child Passenger Safety covering the legal, practical and policy aspects of safely transporting children. Includes an overview of Child Passenger Safety regulations, appropriate selection and installation of restraint systems, resources and development of an agency child transportation policy. CSU

HLTH 12. Health Providers BLS/First Aid (1)
Lec-16 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 3 units
Instruction and practice in the identification and care of life threatening and serious traumatic, medical, and environmental emergencies including respiratory and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is also on control of life threatening emergencies such as bleeding and shock. Identification and care of serious secondary survey conditions and situations involving special populations such as children and the elderly. American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider CPR/AED" and City College of San Francisco First Aid cards will be awarded to those who qualify. CSU

HLTH 13. Standard First Aid (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 1.5 units
Current trends in standard first aid and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  Emphasis also on the ability to handle life threatening injuries, the performance of a secondary survey, and activation of the emergency medical services system. American Heart Association "Heartsaver Adult CPR" and City College of San Francisco First Aid cards will be awarded to those who qualify. CSU

HLTH 14. Advanced First Aid/Emerg. Care (2)
Lec-2, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Satisfies requirements for public safety personnel as stated in Title 22, Division 9, California Code of Regulations. Emergency care procedures for victims of injuries or medical emergencies. Instruction includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation with mask ventilation, emergency childbirth, burn care, environmental emergencies, wound care, poisonings, emergency treatment of drug overdose, bone and joint injuries and other traumatic emergencies. American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider CPR/AED" and City College of San Francisco Advanced Level First Aid cards will be awarded to those who qualify. CSU/UC

HLTH 15. Basic Life Support Recertification (0.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 12, 14 or 17, or an American Red Cross, or an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED  course within the last two years.  Valid certification card must be presented in the first hour of instruction.
Repeat: max. 1.5 units
An updated presentation of the newest techniques in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with an emphasis on current trends. Instruction also on the ability to handle other types of injuries, as well as performance of a secondary survey and activation of the emergency medical sevices.  An American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Recertification card will be awarded to those who qualify. CSU

HLTH 17. Public Safety - First Responder (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Instruct public safety personnel who may arrive first to medical emergencies. Training will provide public safety personnel with the knowledge and basic skills necessary to recognize when a citizen is experiencing a medical emergency, activate the Emergency Medical System, conduct a primary and secondary survey, and provide a formal report of the victim’s condition to arriving Advanced Life Support Personnel. CSU

HLTH 18. Community Disaster Prep. (1)
Lec-18 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Training in community disaster management and emergency preparedness. Basic disaster skills instruction in utility control, identification of nonstructural hazards, hazardous materials awareness, fire extinguishing equipment and techniques, disaster medicine, search and rescue, team organization and management, and disaster psychology. A Neighborhood Response Team Training certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify. CSU

HLTH 20. Sexual Well Being (2)
Lec-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ..P/NP available
Investigation into the current role of sexually transmitted diseases in public and personal life. Emphasis on prevention and risk assessment and the development of skills to put this knowledge into practice; all aspects of sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. CSU

HLTH 21. CPR, Childcare Health and Safety Education (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Training for childcare personnel to develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide first aid care for victims of traumatic, medical and environmental emergencies. Instruction includes Adult and Pediatric CPR, advanced level first aid, childcare health practice policies, prevention of childhood injuries, management of well children with mild illnesses, chronic health conditions and special needs. Course fulfills the AB 243 mandated Health and Safety Training requirements established by the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers. CSU

HLTH 25. Women's Health Issues (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: ENGL 90 or ESL 150 or placement in ESL 160 or 82 or ENGL 92
A health class emphasizing the empowerment of each woman in the pursuit of her physical, mental, spiritual, and political health. Aimed at meeting the needs of women of diverse ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations. Topics include: breast self-exam, menstrual health, reproductive management, motherhood, AIDS and STDS, menopause, violence against women, stress, nutrition, exercise, alternative health, and more. Course work involves research on personal health concerns. CSU/UC

HLTH 26. Women's Health: Advanced Issues (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: HLTH 25, 27 or 53; and ESL 160 or 82 or ENGL 92 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 170
In-depth analysis of women’s health issues. Focus includes: tailoring health advice to individual needs, body image and self-esteem, stress management, alternative health practices, public policy and advocacy, emerging trends and careers in women’s health, Internet research, and current controversies. CSU

HLTH 27. Men's Health Issues (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: ESL 72 or 150 or ENGL 90 or placement in ESL 160 or 82 or ENGL 92
This course considers the physical, psychological, social and political influences on the health of men. Its purpose is to provide a basis for men with diverse ethnic backgrounds an sexual orientations to make health life choices. CSU/UC

HLTH 30. Drugs and Society (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 100
Exploration of the nature and extent of the chemical "problem" in today's world. This course is designed to increase awareness, dispel myths and nurture critical thinking on numerous issues related to chemical use/misuse/dependency and society. CSU

HLTH 33. Health Science (2)
Lec-2
Advise: ESL 62 or placement in ESL 72 or 150, OR completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 90
Not open to students who have completed HLTH 53.
An interdisciplinary, introductory, and integrative presentation of natural and social science material relevant to psychological, social, and physical well-being, and the prevention of disease and injury. Emphasis on the nature of being human, the use and abuse of drugs including alcohol, human sexuality, the control of reproduction, intimacy and the family, optimum nutrition, fitness, disease, genetic and environmental health factors, consumer health practices, and coping with aging and dying. CSU

HLTH 35. Holistic Health Practices (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A comprehensive examination and comparison of allopathic and holistic health in contemporary and future health care. An analysis and exploration of conventional methods of healing, holistic health philosophies, principles and methods of therapy, including acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and other healing systems. Includes a survey of health and healing practices among various ethnic cultures living in the United States. This is an introductory class and not intended to diagnose or treat medical problems. CSU

HLTH 38. Trauma Response and Recovery (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 25 or 27 or 30 or 48 or 60 or 64 or 67 or 100 or IDST 54 or CDEV 100; or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and/or skills
This course is designed for students pursuing work or study in the health or social service fields. Students will review definitions of trauma, identify traumatic events, and analyze the ways in which trauma experiences affect survivors. Students will review varying approaches to recovering from traumatic events, and develop skills in supporting the recovery of others. CSU

HLTH 41. Survey and Management of Stress (1)
Lec-2 (8 wks) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
A survey of the stress process, major stressors and management of stress. An analysis of the stress experience. Exploration of many common and effective management approaches, methods and relaxation techniques. CSU

HLTH 42. Introduction to Social Marketing for Health (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .P/NP available
An overview of the field of social marketing - the application of commercial marketing techniques to promote public health. Students will review concepts of social marketing, and analyze examples of local and international campaigns which use social marketing principles to promote the health of specific communities. The class will select a health topic of mutual interest, and identify key steps for the development of social marketing materials which address the issue. CSU

HLTH 44. Social Marketing and Health Promotion (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
An overview of the use of social marketing techniques to promote public health outcomes. Students will examine concepts of social marketing and analyze examples of local and international campaigns which use social marketing principles to promote the health of specific communities. CSU

HLTH 45. AIDS: The Epidemic (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Investigation of the physiological, emotional, social and cultural aspects of the AIDS epidemic with emphasis on risk assessment, prevention, and methods of coping. Includes basic biological and microbiological principles relating to AIDS. CSU

HLTH 46. Immigrant Health (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Students will gain an understanding of the health issues that immigrants and their communities face, including physical and mental health. The impact of policies and access to health care as determinants to immigrant health outcomes will be explored. CSU

HLTH 48. Violence as a Public Health Issue (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Public health perspectives to understanding the causes and consequences of institutional, state-sponsored and inter-personal violence will be examined along with strategies for violence prevention. CSU

HLTH 50. Tai Chi for Health (3)
Lec-2.5, lab-1.5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Tai Chi Chuan is a form of thought and physical movement that incorporates meditation into motion; emphasis on the philosophical and practical application of Tai Chi thought as it applies to human health and life; practice of basic Tai Chi Chuan forms (Yang Style). CSU/UC

HLTH 52. Critical Perspectives in Global Health (3)
Lec-3     P/NP available
Students will gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of the economic, social, cultural, political structures at play at a global level and the ways in which these structures influence public health. Through an understanding of the field of global health, students will better understand how their health is impacted locally. CSU

HLTH 53. Health Science (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: ENGL 92 or ESL 150 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 82 or 160
Not open to students who have completed HLTH 33.
Critical analysis of individual and societal issues and problems involving the promotion and maintenance of a psychological, social, and physical state of well-being, based on relevant natural and social science skills and knowledge. Topics include: mental health and illness, stress management, use and abuse of drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, sexuality, birth control, pregnancy, nutrition, fitness, disease and accident prevention, consumer and environmental health and related areas, aging, and coping with death and dying. CSU/UC

HLTH 54. Introduction to Public Health (3)
Lec-3.. ... ... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
This course is designed for students pursuing work or study in the health or social service fields. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of public health and analyze the social determinants of health. Students will discuss contemporary public health challenges, focusing on the elimination of health disparities. CSU/UC

HLTH 59. Introduction to Community Health Work (1)
Lec-3 (6 wks), field trips
"Who are Community Health Workers (CWHs) and what do they do?" Introduction to the roles of CHWs through class discussions, guest speakers, and class field trips. Development of practical skills such as on-the-job solution-oriented problem solving, and organizational and time management skills. CSU

HLTH 60. CHW Skills (3)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: Acceptance into certificate program
COREQ.: HLTH 62
Training community health workers to be an integral member of the health care delivery team to provide effective, efficient and appropriate services to underserved clients and diverse communities. Skill development will focus on health counseling and education, data collection and documentation, communication skills, case management, and giving referrals. CSU

HLTH 60A. D/A Skills (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: Acceptance into certificate program
COREQ.: HLTH 62
Skill development will focus on communication skills and in techniques used for health advising, intake interviewing, data collection, documentation, and referrals. Students will practice essential intervention skills needed to work in substance abuse agencies and community settings, and develop appropriate strategies in the intake process and recording of information in the substance abuse field. CSU

HLTH 61. CHW Field: Health Services (3)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ..  P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 60
COREQ.: HLTH 63
Exploration of the history, philosophy and development of the community health work field. Skill development will focus on advocacy, community involvement, program planning, case study analysis, and observation and reporting techniques. Overview of health delivery systems, identify new programs and careers in the emerging field of community health. CSU

HLTH 62. Prep for Field Experience (2)
Lec-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
COREQ.: HLTH 60
Training community health workers to be an integral member of the health care delivery team to provide effective, efficient and appropriate services to underserved clients and communities of diverse backgrounds. Developing job readiness skills and communications skills for use in a health team, preparing students to enter into their field experience as a Community Health Worker. CSU

HLTH 63. CHW Field Experience (2)
Conf-2, work-8 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 61
Training community health workers to be an integral member of the health care delivery team to provide effective, efficient and appropriate services to underserved clients and diverse communities. This course provides field experience as a Community Health Worker, enabling students to practice skills learned in HLTH 61. CSU

HLTH 64. Health Education Practice (3)
Lec-3
An introduction to the principles of health education including basic theories, practices, and participatory methods with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of communities and adult learners. Application of skills and management strategies covering topic such as: HIV/AIDS, drug and alcohol use, chronic disease, and violence. CSU

HLTH 65. Youth Development and Leadership (3)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
An introduction to the principles of youth development and approaches to investigating significant health issues affecting today's youth with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of community and youth learners. Strategies and skills needed for engaging and involving young people in their own decision-making and community activism. CSU

HLTH 66. Health Education and Chronic Disease Management (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ... ... ..P/NP available
Instruction to the epidemiology and causes and consequences of the most common chronic diseases and barriers to overcoming them. Management of chronic disease, development of essential communication skills needed in the clinical setting, and challenges to working in a team based medical environment. CSU

HLTH 67. HIV/STI Prevention Education (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Education and skills training in peer education to help diverse populations to reduce their risk of infection with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), especially HIV/AIDS; STI/HIV prevention activities are conducted among CCSF students as members of Project SAFE with volunteer work in community-based organizations. CSU

HLTH 68. HIV/STI Outreach Skills (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: HLTH 67 or HIV/STI prevention experience
Education and training in advanced issues in HIV/STI peer education, such as events production, in-depth analysis of STD transmission and risk reduction, and careers in public health; conduct peer education activities as members of CCSF's Project SAFE; emphasis on putting skills into practice. CSU

HLTH 69. HIV/AIDS Peer Education: Directed Practice (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: HLTH 68; discuss with instructor: 2 yrs work experience in HIV/STI prevention needed to possibly waive prerequisite
Repeat: max. 9 units
Specialized education and directed practice for trained HIV/AIDS Peer Educators. Emphasis on utilizing skills in producing and participating in STD and HIV/AIDS prevention activities at CCSF and in the community, serving as mentors for beginning Peer Educators, updating information and skills. CSU

HLTH 70. Physiological Effects of Addiction (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 100
This course provides an understanding of basic physiology and pharmacology including how chemicals are metabolized, the effects of chemicals on basic nutrition and sexuality (including pregnancy), treatment implications and new medical research, the semantics of addiction, and the relationship between brain chemistry and craving. CSU

HLTH 71. Selected Topics in Addictions (1)
Lec-16 hrs (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: May vary with topical courses
Investigation of current important substance abuse concerns which affect our communities, professions, and occupations. Designed to provide in-depth and intensive examination of issues affecting the substance abuse field.
    HLTH 71A. Ethics and Legal Issues. CSU
    HLTH 71C. D/A Referral Techniques. CSU

HLTH 72. Cultural Aspects of Addiction (3)
Lec-3, field trips   .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 100
This course is a comprehensive, integral, and interdisciplinary approach in examining substance use and abuse within marginalized populations. Exploration of interrelated quality of life issues that influence and contribute to substance use and misuse. CSU

HLTH 73. Case Management/Individual Intervention (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 74, 75, 72 (for Drug & Alcohol Cert. students only); HLTH 64, 67, 91C (for HIV/STI Cert. students only)
Skill development will focus on communication skills and techniques used for client-centered health advising, intake and data collection processes, documentation and referrals, with ethical considerations regarding the scopes of practice and competency for clinicians and agencies. Students will develop the skills needed to work in behavioral health agencies, including community settings, and develop appropriate strategies in a holistic process of managing cases for diverse populations. CSU

HLTH 74. Criminology and Addiction (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 30, 70, and 78
A comprehensive examination of various theories of addiction and their application to incarcerated populations, men, women, and youth. An analysis and exploration of theories of incarceration, diversity, prevention of gang involvement, criminal behavior and recovery from addiction. CSU

HLTH 75. Treatment Modalities (3)
Lec-3, field trips. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 30, 70, 78
Exploring the differing models of treatment. Basic clinical strategies, and interventions will be analyzed and practiced. The course will focus on developing clinical interviewing, assessment and treatment planning skills, with emphasis in cultural appropriate and case conceptualization. CSU

HLTH 76. Group Facilitation (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 73, 79A, 83 (for Drug & Alcohol Certificate students only); HLTH 64, 67, 91C (for HIV/STI Certificate students only); or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and/or skills
Introduction to group dynamics and facilitation skills for people working in the fields of addiction and HIV/STI prevention education. Students will gain theoretical understanding of group facilitation concepts, observe group dynamics, experience group membership and practice learned facilitation skills. CSU

HLTH 77. Co-Occurring Disorders (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 73, 79A, and 83
This course will help students to identify common pre-existent or concurrent psychiatric disorders that may surface with substance use. CSU

HLTH 78. Field Work Prep: Ethics and Legal Issues (2)
Lec-2, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 30, 70, 72
This course prepares students to enter into their field experiences in substance abuse. Exploration of issues related to ethical and legal responsibilities for Drug & Alcohol Counselors. CSU

HLTH 79A. Beginning Field Work (3)
Lec-3, work-8 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 74, 75, and 72
Training students to acquire practical field experience in alochol and other drugs settings. Students will work in drug and alcohol treatment programs as part of their internship requirements.CSU

HLTH 79B. Advanced Field Work (3)
Lec-3, work-8, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 73, 79A, 83
This course provides students with hands-on learning experience in settings involving all aspects of the recovery processes. Students will work in drug and alcohol treatment programs as part of their final internship requirementsCSU

HLTH 80. Interpreting in Health Care I (6)
Lec-6, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Training for bilingual individuals to develop awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in health care settings. Emphasis include the roles and responsibilities of a health care interpreter, basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments and procedures, insight in language and cultural nuances for specific communities necessary in the art of interpretation. CSU

HLTH 81. Interpreting in Health Care II (6)
Lec-6, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 80
Training for bilingual individuals to be an integral member of the health care team in bridging the language and cultural gap between clients and providers. Further enhancement of interpreting skills learned in HLTH 80 covering specialized health care service areas such as genetics, mental health, and death and dying. Emphasis on the development of cultural competency in the community and workplace and careers in interpretation. CSU

HLTH 82. Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting (3)
Lec.-3, field trips                                                                       P/NP available
COREQ.:  HLTH 81
Training interpreters in facilitating linguistic and cultural communication between client and healthcare providers. Knowledge and technical interpreting skills studied and practiced in the classroom will be applied in the field, and classroom lecture and practice including simulations. CSU

HLTH 83. Motivational Counseling Skills (3)
Lec-3                                                  P/NP available
PREREQ.: HLTH 74, 75, and 72
An examination of models and techniques used to counsel clients in addiction treatment settings with an emphasis on Motivational Counseling. CSU

HLTH 89A-89B-89C-89D. Independent Study (0.5-1-2-3)
Ind st–2.5, 5, 10, 15 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 2, 4, 8, 12 units
Designed to provide students an opportunity to extend their health education knowledge and practice-related skills through independent study. Student enrollment by arrangement with instructor. CSU

HLTH 90-91-92-93. Selected Topics in Health Science (0.5-1-2-3)
Lec-0.5, 1, 2 ,3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: if no subject repeat
Investigation of current important health concerns which affect our communities, professions, and occupations. Designed to provide in-depth and intensive examination of issues affecting health and social service providers. CSU
    HLTH 90A. Healthworker: Homeless Issues
    HLTH 90B. Harm Reduction and Health
    HLTH 90C. Trauma and Recovery: An Introduction
    HLTH 90D. Brief Introduction to the Recovery Model in Mental Health
    HLTH 91B. Health Education: Introductory Asthma
    HLTH 91C. Hepatitis ABC's
    HLTH 91D. Recovery Model in Mental Health
    HLTH 91E. Introduction to Managing Program Data
    HLTH 91F. Introduction to the Grant Writing Process

HLTH 94. Transgender Health: An Overview (.5)
Lec-8 (total hrs)......................................P/NP available
An examination of the health status and needs of transgender people. Designed to enhance the knowledge and skill of those preparing to or already working in health, public health or allied helping professions. CSU

HLTH 95. Transgender Health: Working with Clients and Communities (1)
Lec-1..................................................... P/NP available
A critical analysis of the health status of transgender people. The course is designed to provide knowledge, resources, and skills necessary to working effectively in the health, public health and allied helping profession with transgender clients and communities. CSU

HLTH 96. Transgender Health: Public Health Strategies (2)
Lec-2......................................................P/NP available
This course will use a public health framework to provide a critical analysis of the health status of transgender people. Students will analyze factors contributing to morbidity and mortality, as well as strategies for promoting the health of transgender clients and communities. CSU

HLTH 97. Stress Reduction: Care of the Soul and the World (3)
Lec-3, field trips.......................................P/NP available
An introduction to the theory and practice of various stress reduction and management techniques from a multicultural perspective. Includes a focus of developing the skills for self practice and designing stress reduction materials and programs for others. CSU

HLTH 100. Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Studies (1)
Lec-1, field trips                                       P/NP available
This course provides an overview of the Drug and Alcohol counseling field and an orientation to the requirements of Health Science Department's Alcohol and Drug program. Students will identify necessary skills and potential challenges to success in the field. CSU

HLTH 110. Health Impacts of Incarceration (3)
Lec-3                                                       P/NP available
Students will gain an understanding of the health impacts of incarceration on the individual, families and communities. The impact of policies and service deliveries to formerly incarcerated people will be explored. The promotion of positive health outcomes among formerly incarcerated populations will be examined. CSU

HLTH 111. Women, Incarceration and Health (1)
Lec-1                                                      P/NP available
Students will gain an understanding of the health impacts of incarceration on women. The promotion of positive health outcomes for formely incarcerated women will be explored. CSU

HLTH 112. Promoting Wellness for Formerly Incarcerated Communities (.5)
Lec-8                                                      P/NP available
Students will gain an understanding of prison culture and the specific challenges an incarcerated person faces when re-entering society. Ethical considerations along with identifying sytemic barriers and rights retained by this population will be explored. CSU

HLTH 116. Conflict Resolution Skills in the Health Care Workplace (1)
Lec-1                                                      P/NP available
Students will learn practical skills and strategies for managing conflict in the health care workplace. Theoretical models and the implications of culture and power dynamics on conflict resolution will be examined. CSU

HLTH 120. Health and Educational Justice (3)
Lec-3
Exploration of how race, class and gender impact health and education. General education skills will be applied to public health concepts. CSU

HLTH 221. Health and Social Justice (3)
Lec-3                                                       P/NP available
Health inequalities in the U.S. stem from unequal living conditions. We will use case studies from the PBS film series Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? We explore how class, racism, and gender shape epidemics, and learn how to influence policy and advocate for health and social justice. CSU

HLTH 231. Urban Health Policy (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .P/NP available
Advise: ENGL 92 or ESL 82 or 160 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94, or ESL 170
Explore the main determinants of health and health disparities in diverse and low-income communities in the United States. Become familiar with current policy issues in urban community health and the process for influencing policy. Develop skills to serve as an effective advocate for community health. CSU/UC

AFAM 70. African American Health Issues (3)
Lec-3, field trips
Major health problems in the African American community with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Examines the relationships between contemporary health practice and beliefs and those of ancient African people. Social and economic issues and the impact on the delivery of health care. CSU/UC

NONCREDIT COURSES:

HLTH 5000. Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (8 hrs)
Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for the lay rescuer who will respond to cardiac emergencies in the community setting. Course content consists of the chain of survival, early recognition and management of a victim with a heart attack, rescue breathing, one-rescuer CPR and relief of airway obstruction. An American Heart Association "Heartsaver Adult CPR"  participation card will be awarded to those who qualify.

HLTH 5001. First Aid Care (8 hrs)
First aid training for the lay rescuer who will learn how to identify and care for victims of common traumatic, medical and environmental emergencies in the community setting. Instruction includes the performance of a secondary survey and the activation of the emergency medical services system. A City College of San Francisco First Aid card will be awarded to those who qualify.

HLTH 5010. Effective Stress Management (27 hrs)
A survey of the stress process, major stressors and management of stress. An analysis of the stress experience. Exploration of many common and effective management approaches, methods and relaxation techniques.

HLTH 5018. Tai Chi for Health (36-270 hrs)
Tai Chi Chuan is a stylized form of movement that promotes both mental and physical well-being. This course is an introduction to the Chinese style of exercises known as Tai Chi Chuan, and it will teach the student Yang style Tai Chi form.

HLTH 5019. Social And Mental Health (27 hrs)
Course content identifies the impact of societal definitions of mental health on the individual, the historical development and modification of these definitions, and the integration of societal, individual, and group systems to promote mental health information.

HLTH 5020. Elder Abuse Prevention (8 hrs)
Instruction in the different types of elder abuse, including physical, behavioral, and environmental indicators of elder abuse. Social aspects of aging, multicultural perspectives, and methods of prevention.

HLTH 5024. AIDS Awareness Workshop (3 hrs)
Updates of issues relating to AIDS Awareness. Each three-hour workshop will present current information highlighting an aspect of the AIDS epidemic, such as epidemiology of emerging affected populations, particular needs of particular populations, risk reduction, harm reduction, application of models of behavior change for safer sex, documentation of behavior change, setting appropriate goals, safer sex paraphenalia, new technologies for HIV testing, the latest in AIDS treatment. Emphasis will be on continuing education needs of HIV antibody risk assessment and disclosure counselors.

HLTH 5025. Drug Abuse: Cultural Issues (24 hrs)
Exploration of the historical, political and cultural context of drugs.

HLTH 5026. Substance Abuse (24 hrs)
Exploration of the nature and extent of substance abuse.

HLTH 5027. Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families (27 hrs)
Discussion of the nature and causes of problems of adult children from dysfunctional families. Special emphasis on how these problems affect the individual and relationships. Explores recovery process and issues such as shame and low self-esteem.

HLTH 5029. Addiction - Individual and Society
Addresses the scope and impact of addiction problems; the nature of addiction; its physical and psychological effects on individuals, and the socio-cultural aspects of addictive behavior.

HLTH 5030. The Addictive Person
Discussion of the nature, causes, and treatment of addictions, with special emphasis on how this problem affects the individual.

HLTH 5033. The Codependent Person (27 hrs)
Overview of the characteristics of a codependent. Course content includes discussion of the nature, causes, and treatment of codependence. The course is directed to those interested in understanding codependents’ search for self and identity throughout the life-span.

HLTH 5034. Anger and Conflict in Recovery (27 hrs)
Informational overview which looks at and discusses the emerging issues of anger, aggression and conflict for people in recovery from substance abuse or dependency. This course meets the needs of women and men of ethnic and sexual diversity. Course content includes understanding distortions of anger, dealing with blocks to anger, and techniques to express anger in an assertive manner.

HLTH 5036. Burn-out, Renewal and Caregivers (12 hrs)
Identifies the problems of burn-out and setting limits for people in service positions, caregivers, ACOAs, and for people involved with someone with a terminal illness.

HLTH 5037. Social and Mental Health/Gay Options (27 hrs)
A forum for discussing issues of concern in the gay men's community,  presenting a variety of groups, organizations and resources from that community.

HLTH 5041. Spiritual Aspects of Recovery (27 hrs)
Exploration of health psychology issues related to the psychological, developmental and social aspects of ongoing recovery of adults from addictive behaviors.

HLTH 5042. Couples in Recovery (27 hrs)
Informational overview which looks at and discusses the impact of communication patterns and conflict on sex, love and romance for recovering couples. Meeting the needs of women and men of ethnic and sexual diversity.

HLTH 5100. Successful Communication/Health Occupations (90 hrs)
Appropriate for students in Health Care Technology programs, Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Dental Assisting, Dental Lab, Radiology and Medical Imaging.
Practical preparation for successful communication in the Allied Health Fields.  Designed for non-native speakers.

HLTH 5113. Childcare Asthma Health Ed. (4 hrs)
Training for childcare personnel on how to care for children with asthma and provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment for children with asthma.  A City College of San Francisco Child Care Asthma Education certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify.  This course fulfills the partial continuing education requirement of the AB243 mandated Health and Safety Training established by the State EMS Authority for Child Care Providers.

HLTH 5114. Passenger Safety for Children (8 hrs)
Training for parents, caregivers, childcare personnel and other safety advocates on child passenger safety regulations, child passenger resources, the legal and practical aspects of safely transporting children, and appropriate selection and installation of restraint systems.

HLTH 5115. Disaster Prep. in Childcare (8 hrs)
Training in disaster management and emergency preparedness in the childcare setting. Instruction in the development, implementation and evaluation of a childcare disaster preparedness program. A City College of San Francisco Childcare Disaster Preparedness certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify. Fulfills the partial continuing education requirement of the AB 243 mandated Health and Safety Training established by the State EMS Authority for Childcare Providers.

HLTH 5118. Neighborhood Disaster Prep. (18 hrs)
Neighborhood training in disaster management and emergency preparedness. Basic disaster skills instruction in utility control, identification of nonstructural hazards, hazardous materials awareness, fire extinguishing equipment and techniques, disaster medicine, search and rescue, team organization and management, and disaster psychology. A Neighborhood Response Team Training certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who qualify.

HLTH 5410. Organization of Health Services (8 hrs)
Overview of the financing and organization of health services in the United States.  This course is designed for recent immigrants who have health professional training.  The course will address the major functional components of the health system, including financing, health insurance, care delivery systems, the "safety net", and issues of cost, quality and access.

HLTH 5420. Public Health and Society (8 hrs)
Introductory overview of the health and wellness in the United States.  This course is designed for recent immigrants who have health professional training.  Content areas include: public health; the determinants of health; American values about health and health care services; measuring health status and disparities; and the history and evolution of biomedicine.

HLTH 5430. Health Professions and Practice (8 hrs)
Overview of health care practice and professional culture.  This course is designed for recent immigrants who have health professional training.  The course will describe the major health professions and occupations, educational pathways, the organization and culture of their practice, licensure and other regulations affecting professional practice and the delivery of health services.

HLTH 5440. Contemporary Health Issues (8 hrs)
Introductory overview of major health, health services and policy issues in the United States.  This course is designed for recent immigrants who have health professional training.  The course will focus on cost, quality, access and equity issues including such topics as the uninsured, health status disparities, medical errors, health care "consumers", and public health issues.  Specific attention will be paid to contemporary issues in San Francisco and California.

HLTH 5500. HIV/AIDS: Issues for Health and Social Service Professionals (8 hrs)
Overview of HIV/AIDS Issues for Health and Social Service Professionals including basic information on transmission, prevention and treatment. The focus of the course will be on psychosocial assessment and legal/ethical issues. The course is designed to meet the CEU requirement for Social Workers and other health professionals.