Health services
daring to care
Healthcare is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States. Recent outbreaks and the pandemic has put the safety and health of people at the forefront, and is expected to continue to drive demand for those in these careers. Make a difference in people’s lives through diagnostic and clinical health work. Learn medical terminology, the functions of the body systems, and the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders in the Health Services Pathway. Some careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information.
Program of study: emergency medical services
Foundations of Health Services
ACCN#: THF1000
This is a FIRST year course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology. This Level 1 course serves as the foundation course for the Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services and Nursing Services programs of study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies and ethics. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become American Red Cross First Aid certified.
advance health services
ACCN#: THA2000
Advanced Health Services is the SECOND year course, designed to develop student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, in the Health Services Pathway. This Level 2 course serves as the second year course for the Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services and Nursing Services Programs of Study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to characterize the functions of various organs and body systems and their interplay with one another in the human body. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become American Red Cross CPR/AED certified.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Services (THF1000)
emergency medical services 1
ACCN#: THM3000
Emergency Medical Services 1 is a THIRD year course, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the field of pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services. This Level 3 course is specific to the Emergency Medical Services program of study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to recognize medical and trauma emergencies, evaluate medical situations, and apply basic technical knowledge and skills required in medical and trauma assessments. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become OSHA 10-hour General Industry (Healthcare) certified.
Prerequisite: Advanced Health Services (THA2000)
Program of study: Human Therapeutic Services
Foundations of Health Services
ACCN#: THF1000
This is a FIRST year course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology. This Level 1 course serves as the foundation course for the Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services and Nursing Services programs of study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies and ethics. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become American Red Cross First Aid certified.
advance health services
ACCN#: THA2000
Advanced Health Services is the SECOND year course, designed to develop student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, in the Health Services Pathway. This Level 2 course serves as the second year course for the Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services and Nursing Services Programs of Study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to characterize the functions of various organs and body systems and their interplay with one another in the human body. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become American Red Cross CPR/AED certified.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Services (THF1000)
Principles of Therapeutic Services
ACCN#: THP3000
Principles of Therapeutic Services is a THIRD year course, designed to inform students about the therapeutic services and various treatments and procedures. This Level 3 course is specific to the Human Performance Therapeutic Services program of study. Careers in this pathway include physical therapist, speech and language pathologist, athletic trainer, surgical technicians and home health aids. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to recognize disorders and/or injuries to the human body and create a basic treatment plan for the relevant issue using appropriate treatment modalities. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become OSHA 10-hour General Industry (Healthcare) certified.
Prerequisite: Advanced Health Services (THA2000)
Program of study: Nursing Services
Foundations of Health Services
ACCN#: THF1000
This is a FIRST year course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology. This Level 1 course serves as the foundation course for the Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services and Nursing Services programs of study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies and ethics. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become American Red Cross First Aid certified.
advance health services
ACCN#: THA2000
Advanced Health Services is the SECOND year course, designed to develop student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, in the Health Services Pathway. This Level 2 course serves as the second year course for the Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services and Nursing Services Programs of Study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to characterize the functions of various organs and body systems and their interplay with one another in the human body. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become American Red Cross CPR/AED certified.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Health Services (THF1000)
nursing services 1
ACCN#: THS3000
Nursing Services 1 is a THIRD year course, designed to develop and apply the skills necessary for a career in nursing. This Level 3 course is specific to the Nursing Services program of study. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status, apply safety and wellness protocols and communicate effectively with the patient and family members. In addition, students will have the opportunity to become OSHA 10-hour General Industry (Healthcare) certified.
Prerequisite: Advanced Health Services (THA2000)
certified nurse aid: work-based learning
ACCN#: THS4100
Certified Nurse Aide WBL is the FOURTH year capstone course in the Nursing Services program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned throughout this program of study. The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to nursing services and related fields of occupation. A student will be able to document logged hours in a health care-related setting and demonstrate mastery of skills learned throughout this program of study. Instruction will be delivered through a classroom environment, in conjunction with a work-based learning placement.
Prerequisite: Nursing Services I (THS3000)