Health Courses
HLTH 101 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
CNR - Normal Nutrition Counseling (1+1)
First in a series of four courses examines basic applied nutrition and
counseling techniques. Counseling opportunities are provided to allow students
to practice skills learned in the classroom. Graded Pass/Fail.
HLTH 102 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
CNR - Therapeutic Nutrition Counseling (1+1)
Second in a series of four courses examines basic therapeutic knowledge and
nutrition counseling techniques. Counseling opportunities are provided to allow
students to practice skills learned in the classroom. Offered at the Kuskokwim
Campus only. Graded Pass/Fail. (Prerequisite: HLTH 101 or permission of
instructor.)
HLTH 103 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
CNR - Nutrition Education and Food Preservation (1+1)
Third in a series of four courses examines methods for planning and
presenting group nutrition education talks and food preservation methods. Graded
Pass/Fail. (Prerequisite: HLTH 102 or permission of instructor.)
HLTH 104 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
CNR - Community Resources and Problem Solving (1+1)
Fourth in a series of four courses examines community nutrition resources
and methods for community nutrition problem solving. Graded Pass/Fail.
(Prerequisite: HLTH 103 or permission of instructor.)
HLTH 105 (2 Credits) Fall, Spring, Summer
Introduction to Health Careers (2+0)
Introduction to health careers and the psychology of patient care. Roles
and responsibilities of different members/functional units of the health care
team; information on related job and educational opportunities; needs and roles
of health providers in rural and urban Alaska settings; unique job-related
challenges in dealing with the psychological needs of patients and loved ones.
(Prerequisite: High school graduation, GED, or permission of program
coordinator.)
HLTH 108 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Nurse Aide/Patient Care Assistant Training
Basic skills necessary to assist nurses and to be efficient health care team
members. Supervised work in conjunction with health care professionals in
hospitals and agencies appropriate for these experiences. (Prerequisite: High
school diploma or permission of instructor. Student must have first two
Hepatitis B immunizations prior to enrollment.)
HLTH 109 (1-3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Nurse Aide Skills: Theory, Lab, and Practicum (.5-1+1.5-9)
Course satisfies skills training requirements for Certified Nurse Aide in
Alaska. Number of credits awarded determined by proficiency level targeted by
the course. Skill mastery goals based on the job market and community needs at
time of course offering. Materials fee: $30.00. (Prerequisite: High school
graduation, GED, or permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in HLTH
108. Student must have first two Hepatitis B immunizations prior to
enrollment.)
HLTH 120 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Industrial First Aid (1+0)
Includes CPR training, control of bleeding and shock, recognizing heart
problems, stroke, poisoning, sugar diabetes, epileptic seizures, and dealing
with major trauma injuries such as fractures, head, neck and back injuries.
Also covered are hypothermia, frostbite, and cold water near-drowning. Upon
satisfactory completion of course, students will receive a Mines Safety Health
Administration Certificate, a State Industrial First Aid Card, and the American
Heart Association CPR card. Materials fee: $15.00.
HLTH 131 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Medical/Dental Administrative Procedures (3+0)
Introduction and orientation to the administrative and business aspects of
medical offices, with focus on the duties of the office assistant, receptionist,
or secretary. Includes training in reception and telephone procedures, billing
and reimbursement, manual and computer management of office financial issues,
public relations, professionalism, and medical law and ethics. Materials fee:
$25.00. (Prerequisite: High school graduation, GED, or permission of program
coordinator. Completion of HLTH 105 recommended.)
HLTH 141 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Introduction to Clinical and Laboratory Procedures (3+0)
Introduction to the clinical and laboratory responsibilities of the medical
assistant or lab assistant. Covers asepsis and infection control, microbiology,
urinalysis, issues related to HIV infection, universal precautions, Quality
Assurance/Quality Control, and an introduction to hematology. Materials fee:
$25.00. (Prerequisite: High school graduation, GED, or permission of program
coordinator. Completion of HLTH 105 recommended.)
HLTH 203 (3 Credits) Independent Learning Only
Science of Nutrition
Principles of nutrition and their relationship to the life cycle. Importance
of nutrition awareness and good dietary habits stressed.
HLTH 204 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Medical Terminology (3+0)
Study of medical terminology including analysis and origin of word roots,
prefixes and suffixes. Understanding the word components, students will be able
to build and define medical words. Content will be presented by body systems
focusing on terms for anatomy, diagnostic, laboratory, and medical specialties.
Includes use of medical dictionary, word pronunciation, and abbreviations.
Designed for health care providers.
HLTH 245 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Phlebotomy and Hematology, Principles and Methods (2.5+1)
Advanced class in medical laboratory procedures with an emphasis on
hematology, blood collection and specimen handling. Function of the circulatory
system, proper blood collection and handling techniques, and quality control
and quality assurance issues when dealing with blood and other patient
specimens. Review of universal precautions and OSHA regulations, asepsis and
disinfection, and microbiology concepts. Addresses issues involved in sample
collection from difficult patients and young children. Satisfies the
educational requirement for the student seeking national certification as a
phlembotomist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology; also satisfies the
educational requirements for phlebotomy and hematology training of medical
assistants as required by CAAHEP. After completion of the class, completion of
120 hours of hands-on practicum work required to satisfy the externship
requirements of ASCP and CAAHEP. Materials fee: $30.00. (Prerequisite: HLTH
141 or consent of program coordinator. Student must have first two Hepatitis B
immunizations prior to enrollment.)
HLTH 250 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Phlebotomy and Hematology Externship (0+8.5+.5-1)
Clinical experience in phlebotomy, hematology, and lab assisting. Requires
120 hours of hands-on experience in the clinical setting and 8 to 15 hours in
extern seminars. Progress is assessed by work supervisor and externship
coordinator. Satisfies the clinical externship requirement for the student
seeking national certification as a phlebotomist by the American Society of
Clinical Pathology (ASCP). (Prerequisite: HLTH 245. Student must have first
two Hepatitis B immunizations prior to enrollment.)
HLTH 281 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Pharmacology Update (1+0)
Update on pharmacology including review of old drugs and information on new
drugs. Review of pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacodynamics.
(Prerequisite: Practicing or licensed nurse.)