21 courses with the subject ALH, 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 introductory course for non-health students which explores the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual areas of health. It encourages students to take a proactive stance toward maintaining health through fitness, exercise, and diet. It touches on current health issues such as self-car
This course will provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills that are necessary in providing basic patient care within the various health professions. Topics will include: an introduction to the various healthcare professionals and their roles in patient care; vital signs
A systematic coverage of the anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system in relation to electrocardiography. Special attention is given to the genesis of rhythms and their hemodynamic effects, as well as a general introduction to cardiac dysrhythmias. (2 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab per week)
This course will provide practical instruction in obtaining patients' specimens by venipuncture and microcol
This competency based course will serve to prepare a multi- skilled nursing assistant educated to provide basic nursing care and emotional support, and to skillfully observe patients in order to contribute to the patient care plan. The content will be presented through lecture, discussion, demonstration
This competency based skills lab uses a multi-skilled approach to educate certified nursing assistants to perform technical tasks that may be delegated by a licensed professional within the confines of the law. Topics include: performance of EKG and phlebotomy, preparation of laboratory specimens, me
An introduction to the rapidly changing U.S. health care system and its relationship to the individual and society at large. The course will examine how the health care system has responded to and is shaped by economic, legal, and political policy decisions. Moral and ethical issues that are related to hea
This course is designed to enhance performance of a health care student in a professional, helping relationship within the health care delivery system. Topics include: communication skills, psychological theory, personality theory, stages of human development, and professionalism. (1 hour of lecture per week)
This course presents the basic principles of pharmacology including classifications of drugs, generic and trade names, administration routes, indications and contraindications, common adverse effects, and typical adult and pediatric doses. (1 lecture hour per week)
Presents the identification and classification of the pharmaceutical agents used in hospitals and clinics. Discusses the method
An introductory course designed to train individuals to be competent pharmacy technicians. The course concentrates on drug information
Through presentation and discussion of case studies, the student will learn to apply the law to specific situations in p
Reiki involves transfer of energy through the hands of the practitioner to another person. Its gentle hand patterns bring the body into relaxation and bala
This course provides a practical and theoretical understanding of wellness and healing, relying on a variety of views, from scientific medical theory and practice to holism, a paradigm that incorporates emotion and spirituality. Topics include osteopathic, chiropractic, homeopathic and naturopathic medicines; mind/body medicine; and East/West f
Through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises, the student will learn physical skills and breathing techniques that help to revitalize and quiet the mind. Practical applications of a series of gentle yogic movements, meditative techniques, and non-verbal communication skills including listeni
This course is an introduction to traditional healing with herbs. The knowledge of herbs gained will permit some use for personal and family health plus preparing the student for more advanced study. The actions and composition of herbs as well as legal, political implications, and
An advanced application of stress management skills based on a modern western yoga philosophy. The emphasis is on learning various advanced breathing, stress management, and meditation techniques along with a consistent yoga and meditation practice to be academically understood and experientially applied. This cou
Explores music's relationship to psychological and physiological well being, the effect of noise pollution and the importance of early infancy and childhood familial environment for language acquisition. Recent scientific findings in cymatics, brain research, the electromagnetic properties of the body, hemispheric-synchroniz
Designed to instruct the student in the most common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes in medical terminology. Emphasis is on spelling, word drills, pronunciation exercises, and definition of words. The student develops
This course is designed to enhance career development by integrating classroom study and practical experience with a faculty supervised, 120-hour work experience in the student's academic major. Seminars are presented with a focus on the following areas: course orientation, job search skills, professional work ethics, human relations, and p
This course is designed to enhance career development by integrating classroom study and practical experience with a faculty supervised, 120-hour, paid
Source: North Shore Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
