Health Sciences

Health Sciences

HS V10 Certified Nurse Assistant 6 Units
Formerly: HS 10
In-Class Hours: 61.25 lecture, 131.25 laboratory

This course will prepare the student to apply for certification to practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety of health care settings. Theory presentation will be coordinated with clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities to complete the state required curriculum including topics such as patient rights, interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills, nutrition, rehabilitation, documentation and death and dying. Upon completion of this course with a grade of C or better, the student will be eligible to take the certification exam from the California Department of Public Health.

Catalog Notes: Each student must have a valid social security card to apply to the California Department of Public Health for certification and to obtain a background check; the California Department of Public Health may deny certification to those with criminal records.
Enrollment Limitations: Criminal background clearance. Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Drug and alcohol clearance. Fingerprint clearance. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.
Grade Modes: Letter Graded
Field Trips: May be required
Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree
AA/AS GE: E1
Transfer Credit: None
HS V12 Home Health Aide 2 Units
Formerly: HS 12
In-Class Hours: 26.25 lecture, 26.25 laboratory

This course is designed to prepare the student to apply for employment and practice as a nurse assistant/home health aide, providing care to clients in the home or hospice setting who are unable to care for themselves.

Enrollment Limitations: Criminal background clearance. Current CNA certification. Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Drug and alcohol clearance. Fingerprint clearance. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.
Grade Modes: Pass/No Pass Grading
Degree Applicability: Not applicable for degree credit
AA/AS GE: None
Transfer Credit: None
HS V95 Health Science Internship I 1-4 Units
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline
Corequisites: Enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship

This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designate faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. This is an unpaid occupational work experience course, where 1 unit of credit is earned for each 60 hours of unpaid internship. A maximum of 4 units can be completed in a semester, and no more than 16 units can be earned in total.

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Fingerprint clearance. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Approval of ADN director; current malpractice insurance; meet all clinical facility requirements.
Grade Modes: Pass/No Pass Grading
Repeatable for Credit: Course may be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree
AA/AS GE: None
Transfer Credit: None
HS V96 Health Science Internship II 1-4 Units
In-Class Hours: 75-300 paid cooperative
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline
Corequisites: Enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship

This course offers students who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. This is a paid occupational work experience course, where 1 unit of credit is earned for each 75 hours of paid internship. A maximum of 4 units can be completed in a semester, and no more than 16 units can be earned in total.

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Fingerprint clearance. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Approval of ADN director; current malpractice insurance; meet all clinical facility requirements.
Grade Modes: Pass/No Pass Grading
Repeatable for Credit: Course may be taken up to 3 times for credit.
Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree
AA/AS GE: None
Transfer Credit: None