Health (HLT) at Reynolds Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Equivalent to EMS 100.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety
- Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - HLT 110 - Personal and Community Health
- Introduces students to the basic concepts of health and dimensions of wellness through exploration of a variety of personal health topics. Identifies factors that affect the health status of individuals in addition to health promotion and disease prevention at the personal and community level.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 115 - Introduction to Personal and Community Health
- Introduces and focuses on the principles of personal and community health.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - HLT 121 - Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment
- Explores the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society with emphasis upon sociological, physiological, and psychological effects of drugs.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 143 - Medical Terminology
- Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation and usage.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 206 - Introduction to Kinesiology
- Introduces the study of various forms of physical activity and how they promote human health. Examines the study of physical activity from the perspectives of professional practice, scholarly study and experience. Provides a broad overview of the history, scientific principles, methodologies, and research among the major subdisciplines to prepare students for further study in kinesiology and health sciences. Explores current issues, future directions, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 215 - Personal Stress Management
- Provides a basic understanding of stress and explores its physical, psychological and social effects. Includes the relationships among stress and change, self-evaluation, sources of stress, and ways to develop current coping skills for handling stress. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 228 - Introduction to Public Health
- Provides an overview of public health systems in the United States and globally with an emphasis on core functions, essential services and health determinants. Explores the history, core areas and current trends within public health as well as how public health affects individuals and populations. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through documented written reports.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition
- Introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition and its impact on personal wellness. Emphasizes an evidence-based approach to various topics, such as the nutrient components of food, the components of a healthy eating pattern, and the relationship between diet and health. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through documented written reports.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 241 - Global Health Perspectives
- Examines global health theories, concepts, issues and prevention efforts. Analyzes the complex relationship between economics, environment, culture and values in addressing health disparities and access to healthcare around the globe. Explores health inequities across the globe by using contemporary, evidence-based topics.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 262 - Basic Pharmacy II
- Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HLT 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
