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11 courses with the subject HLT, 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.

HLT 105Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation1

credits 1 Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Equivalent to EMS 100. Lecture Hour(s): 1

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 106First Aid and Safety2

credits 2 Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid. Lecture Hour(s): 2

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 110Personal and Community Health3

credits 3 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 Hour(s): 3

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 130Nutrition and Diet Therapy2

credits 2 Studies nutrients, sources, functions, and requirements with an introduction to diet therapy. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. HLT 130 is not a transfer course. Lecture Hour(s): 1 Laboratory Hour(s): 1 Total Hours Per Week: 2

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 138Principles of Nutrition2

credits 2 Studies nutrient components of food, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. HLT 230 serves both transfer and CTE programs. Lecture Hour(s): 2 Total Hours Per Week: 2

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 141Introduction to Medical Terminology2

credits 2 Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. HLT 143 serves both transfer and CTE programs. Lecture Hour(s): 2 Variable Hours: 1-2 credits Total Hours Per Week: 2

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 143Medical Terminology I3

credits 3 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. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. Part I of II. Lecture Hour(s): 3

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 145Ethics for Health Care Personnel2

credits 2 Focuses on ethical concepts of health care. Emphasizes confidentiality, maintaining patient records, personal appearance, professionalism with patients/clients, associates, and an awareness of health care facilities. Lecture Hour(s): 2 Total Hours Per Week: 2

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 160Personal Health and Fitness3

credits 3 Studies the relationships between health and fitness. Topics include nutrition, disease prevention, weight control, smoking and health, medical care, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and the relationship between physical and mental health. Lecture Hour(s): 2 Laboratory Hour(s): 2 Total Hours Per Week: 4

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 230Principles of Nutrition3

credits 3 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 Hour(s): 3 Total Hours Per Week: 3

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu
HLT 250General Pharmacology2

credits 2 Emphasizes general pharmacology for the health related professions covering general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agent within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture Hour(s): 2

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog & Student Handbook
Source
catalog.es.vccs.edu

Source: Eastern Shore Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59