health occ

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (FALL): Prepares students for employment opportunities in the areas of diagnostic, supportive and therapeutic health services. Students will learn communication skills, ethics, legalities, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, vital signs, nutrition, body mechanics, patient observation, environmental and patient safety, and weights and measures. Credits: 10 (UC “G” Approved) 

PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE (SPRING): This class prepares students in the necessary skills for assisting patients with their physical therapy program. Students will learn about anatomy and physiology, body positioning, body mechanics, vital signs, reporting, charting, communication skills, patient interaction skills, and how to apply minor physical therapy exercise in order to assist in the rehabilitation of the patient. (Prereq: Health Occupations) Credits: 10 (UC “G” Approved)