Sharron Zakus RN, BA, MS
When I first came to City College I taught courses in the Health Information Technology and Medical Assistant programs. Now for many years I have been a full time faculty in the Health Education Department.
In the Health Education Department I have taught our general Health Science courses (i.e., HLTH 23, HLTH 33 and HLTH 53), HLTH 14 Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care, HLTH 5 Community Health, HLTH 41 Survey and Management of Stress, HLTH 7 Introduction to Health Careers, and HLTH 10 Health and Aging.
Over the years I have worked and serve(d) on a variety of committees at City College and on many different committees for the Health Education Department.
I graduated with my Registered Nurse license from St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. I have had nursing experience on Medical and Surgical units, and in the Operating Room. I have also done Occupational Health nursing.
I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s Degree in Health Science and Education.
I am the author of the book and the accompanying student workbook “Mosby’s Clinical Skills for Medical Assistants” and have coauthored another book. Mosby, Inc., A Hartcourt Health Science Company, publishes these books. My first book is currently published in the 4th edition and the second book is published in the 2nd edition.
Presently I am teaching Health Science 53 sections. My focus on health is from a holistic and positive viewpoint – an integrative combination of the physical, mental/emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual dimensions of wellness and health of individuals and their surroundings and communities. My classes offer the latest health information using a practical focus for making positive lifestyle choices and changes emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility for our health.
My commitment to students is to make learning an enjoyable and a meaningful, positive experience. I share information which will prepare students to be open to new ideas, to make thoughtful and informed choices; to be empowered to question and evaluate information, to make good decisions, to assume responsibility, to be more optimistic, and to create and follow a healthy lifestyle. It is my hope to challenge students to develop a permanent interest in health as it affects not only them but also their communities at large and to develop a desire for continued growth and knowledge.