Program Overview

Program Description

Community Health and Wellness provides students with a working knowledge of healthcare systems and practices with specialization in their area of interest. Students will gain general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development with a focus on healthcare and human services systems as well as navigation and advocacy skills.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites

• Basic keyboarding knowledge recommended
• English 101 eligible
• Some classes have entry requirements not listed here. Talk to a faculty advisor.
• Some classes require instructor permission.

Program Core Courses

• HEAL 102 - Introduction to Healthcare Professions
• HEAL 104 - Medical Terminology & Anatomy
• HEAL 106 - Human Diseases & Pharmacology
• HEAL 160 - Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professionals
• HEAL 162 - Medical Office Procedures
• HSER 231 - Disability Issues and Practices
• HSER 260 - Culturally Responsive Practices
• HSER 211 - Adulthood and Aging
• HSER 108 - Community Mental Health
• HEAL 251 - Patient Care Navigator
• HEAL 218 - CPR & First Aid for Healthcare Providers
• HEAL 239 - Job Readiness

Health Courses

Select 1 course from the options below:

• HSER 135 - Mental Health First Aid
• PSYCH 131 - Suicide Intervention

Total Core Credits: 49

Program Supporting Courses

• PE 101 - Global Health Issues
• NUTR& 101 - Nutrition
• DGS 110 - Global Studies
• PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
• CMST& 240 - Intercultural Communication

Total Supporting Course Credits: 25

Related Instruction Courses

Communications

• CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication
• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

Computation

Select 1 course from the list below

• BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics
• BUSN 210 - Statistical Analysis
• ACCTG 121 - Practical Financial Accounting

Human Relations

Select 1 course from the list below

• PSYCH 120 - Psychology of Human Relations
• BUSN 207 - Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette

Total Related Instruction Credits: 20

Total Program Credits: 94

Program Outcomes

After successful completion of the AAS degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in the areas required for caregiving, healthcare interpreting, care navigation or global and public health issues according to the area of emphasis.
• Identify and practice all legal and ethical requirements and specific agency policies and practices.
• Apply knowledge of appropriate care for vulnerable populations including general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development, health and medical support, etc.
• Practice culturally responsive approaches, caregiving and support for a diverse client base.
• Use technology as appropriate to their employment for record keeping, communication and as a tool for access for clients.
• Practice effective oral and written communication skills, including listening and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with agencies and the communities the agencies support through networking, partnerships and resource development.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.

• Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA to attain an AAS degree.
• Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Students not attending full time must remember it is likely to take more than two years to complete program.
• Students may enroll in any quarter.
• Medical and human services agencies will require you to complete a criminal background check prior to being offered an internship or employment.
• Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description | Comm Health & Wellness AAS
Academic Plan | HHACGAPT
CIP Code | 51.2602