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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 100First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation3

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 105Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation1

(s) Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 110Personal and Community Health3

(s) HLT 110 is recommended for transfer students. 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 3 hours per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 115Introduction to Personal and Community Health1

(s) Introduces and focuses on the principles of personal and community health. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 121Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment3

(s) Explores the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society with emphasis upon sociological, physiological, and psychological effects of drugs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 135Child Health and Nutrition3

(s) Focuses on the physical needs of the preschool child and the methods by which these are met. Emphasizes health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing habits, childhood diseases, and safety as related to health growth and development. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 143Medical Terminology3

(s) This course is dual enrollment only. 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. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. Lecture 3 hours per week

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 144Medical Terminology II3

(s) This course is dual enrollment only. 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 II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week. Lecture 3 hours per week

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 160Personal Health and Fitness3

(s) Dual Enrollment Course Only. 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 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 228Introduction to Public Health3

(s) Provides an overview of public health systems in the United States and globally with an emphasis on core functions, essential services and health determinants. Explores the history, core areas and current trends within public health as well as how public health affects individuals and populations. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through documented written reports. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

HLT 230Principles of Nutrition3

(s) 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 3 hours per week.

Subject: HLT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source: catalog.nr.edu

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