14 courses with the subject AHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An overview of the history, philosophy, and approaches of complementary care and integrative health (CIH). Various categories of CIH, such as Acupuncture, Ayurveda, and botanicals will be explored while incorporating scientific research and health consumerism throughout the course.
A concise course in human nutrition. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the role of the major nutrient groups and the importance of diet and exercise in health and disease prevention. Essential information needed for students to become informed consumers in the areas of food selection and preparation will be included.
Employs a care-based learning methodology through life-sized simulation and explores a variety of career options with common basic skills related to health care occupations. Students will learn vital signs, sterile techniques, handling of body fluids, and a basic introduction to: body mechanics, proper chart documentation; ethics; professionalism; cultural diversity; communication skills; Internet exploration techniques; and career exploration related to health care occupations. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week.
An introduction to human disease. Topics include definition, etiology (cause), clinical findings (signs and symptoms) and treatment of a variety of human diseases and disorders.
An introduction to the study of drugs. This course covers how various medications interact with human bodily functions in the treatment or prevention of illness.
The development of an extensive medical vocabulary. The course addresses the medical terms associated with body systems, including names, functions, malfunctions, and diseases. Terminology covering diagnosis, treatment, and medications is also covered. High school or college biology, or anatomy and physiology recommended.
An interactive orientation to the structure and physiology of the musculoskeletal system for students interested in learning about specific muscles and movement. The integration of anatomical skeletons and small group activities, including palpation, provide collaborative learning experiences for students to develop a working familiarity of bones, muscles and joints. This course includes two hours of lecture and two hours lab a week.
A focus on the fundamental principles and practices essential in nutrition to maintain health. This course emphasizes improvement of nutritional status through proper diet. High school or college biology recommended.
An investigation of the human body to deepen understanding of various systems and the influence of manual and movement based therapies. Topics include myofascial and fascial anatomy; structures and physiology for lymphatic, neuromuscular, and nervous systems (including pain, stress response, edema, and movement patterns).
An introduction to the various types of human diseases. Topics include the definition, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, prognosis, management, and possible complications of a variety of human diseases.
Independent study for students with a foundation in the field. Student and instructor determine the project and the number of credits to be earned. A formal problem, a review of the literature, field work or internship, and written or oral presentations are often invovled. Regularly scheduled meetings between student and instructor are required. Permission of the instructor required.
Specific course content in current health care issues as determined by the allied health department. Details are included in pre-registration materials.
Source: Berkshire Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
