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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

Health Education (HEED)


HEED 300    Health Science    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses upon those elements of human behavior which influence the health status of both the individual and the community. Topics include personal fitness, nutrition, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, drug dependence including alcohol and tobacco, as well as lifestyle disease especially cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung disease.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN Online     19804
Orientation:     Tuesday, January 20    06:00PM-07:50PM    R161
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online

TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN Online     19338
Orientation:     Tuesday, January 20    06:00PM-07:50PM    R161
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          02:30PM-05:40PM   LEC   M.Torrano             TBA TBA             17302

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Nichols            ARC MAIN Rm 425      21266
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN Rm 492      17296
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   F.Torrano            ARC MAIN D 200       17298
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN D 224       17300




HEED 308    Environmental Health Science    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a survey of society's interaction with the environment, current environmental factors, and the influence of these interactions on human health. These factors include population dynamics, poverty, hunger, the atmosphere, climate change, air pollution, the water cycle, water resources, water pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, food management, pests and pesticides, toxic substances, and environmental diseases that are associated with these factors. The focus is on sustainable solutions and the reduction of environmentally related disease in humans. Field trips may be required.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN Online     31381
Orientation:     Wednesday, March 18    06:00PM-07:50PM    420
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN D 200       31382


HEED 310    Community CPR and Adult AED    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course provides knowledge and skills for emergency life-saving techniques involving infants, children, and adults. Respiratory and cardiovascular distress, non-breathing, unconsciousness, choking, and cardiac arrest are addressed. The infant and child and the adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification examinations are included. This course may be taken four times.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
TTh          12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   T.Yasuda             ARC MAIN Rm 614      17484

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   G.Hansen             ARC MAIN Rm 614      17486

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 05-Jan 08
MTWTh        05:30PM-09:45PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      22120
Class meets January 5-8.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 23-Feb 06
F            08:30AM-02:15PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      17482
Class meets January 23, 30 and February 6.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 14-Apr 23
TTh          05:30PM-09:45PM   LEC   T.Yasuda             ARC MAIN Rm 614      17488
Class meets April 14, 16, 21 and 23.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 27-May 06
MW           01:30PM-05:45PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      22130
Class meets April 27 & 29, May 4 & 6.


HEED 311    CPR and Pediatric First Aid    1.5 Units

Same As: ECE 414
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course covers emergency life saving and first aid techniques involving infants and children. Respiratory distress, non-breathing, unconsciousness, choking, and other pediatric emergencies are addressed. CPR for adults is another major component of this course. The California Child Care first aid certificate examination, the Adult CPR, and the Infant and Child CPR examination are included. ECE 410 and this course fulfill Title 22 (California Department of Social Services) Health and Safety requirements for staff. ECE 414/HEED 311 may be taken four times.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 21-Mar 14
Sa           09:00AM-04:05PM   LEC   T.Yasuda             ARC MAIN Rm 614      19248
Class meets four Saturdays: February 21 & 28; March 7 & 14.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 16-Apr 01
MW           01:30PM-05:45PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      19240
Class meets on March 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and April 1.


HEED 316    First Aid: Responding to Emergencies    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course provides consistent guidelines that enable the citizen responder to give appropriate care, regardless of the type of emergency. It is designed for anyone desiring a general knowledge of first aid procedures (parents, foster parents, teachers, recreation majors, police officers, lifeguards, etc.). Situations involving heart attacks, breathing difficulties, lack of pulse, and severe bleeding are covered. Injuries and sudden illnesses are also addressed. The following certification examinations are included: Responding to Emergency (first aid), Adult CPR/AED, and Infant and Child CPR.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 21-Mar 11
MW           01:30PM-03:45PM   LEC   T.Yasuda             ARC MAIN Rm 614      21932


HEED 323    Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for the Professional Re    .5 Units

Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross Community CPR or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course meets the requirements for Red Cross certification as a professional rescuer. It includes legal considerations, disease transmission, severe bleeding, and moving the victims, as well as professional rescuer situation practice sessions. May be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 12-Jan 14
MW           05:30PM-09:45PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      20618
Class meets January 12 & 14.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 20-Feb 20
F            08:00AM-06:00PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      19856
Class meets February 20 only.

Schedule: Other Term, May 11-May 13
MW           01:30PM-05:45PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      20672
Class meets May 11 & 13.


HEED 352    Stress Management and Health    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 359
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines productive and nonproductive stress and the influence of various types of stress on health and wellness. Topics include the physiological aspects of stress and its effects on health, assessments of personal coping style, strategies for coping effectively with stress, relaxation techniques, and positive reinforcers. Emphasis is placed on practical application of stress management techniques in daily life. This course is not open to students who have completed PSYC 359.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
TBA          TBA               LEC   M.Nichols            ARC MAIN Online     22438
Orientation:     Saturday, January 17    10:00AM-11:50AM    426
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Ott                ARC MAIN Online     19812
Orientation:     Tuesday, March 17    06:00PM-07:50PM    D214
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Adams              ARC MAIN Raef 162    22440

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

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