Course Descriptions

HE-1 Health Education
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC A study of personal and family health needs. Specific attention is given to the following: mental health, drugs and alcohol, pre-marriage and family, nutrition, common diseases, death and aging, consumer health, and physical fitness.

HE-2 Critical Issues in Women’s Health
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC An exploration of various health issues which are directly related to female gender. The issues include cardiovascular health, women’s cancers, menopause, disorders of the reproductive system, and osteoporosis.

HE-7 First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community
(2 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option CSU and UC Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. The course meets the requirements for certification through the American Red Cross. Note: In order to receive American Red Cross certification, students need to be physically able to perform lab skills.

 HE-152 C.P.R.
(0.5 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option Provides lecture- demonstration, as well as laboratory practice in one- and two- rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), infant CPR, and obstructed airway. Successful completion provides American Heart Association certification. This course is appropriate for health care providers, emergency service personnel, first responders, life guards, and forestry personnel.