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16 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 Resuscitation2

Lecture hours per week: 2 Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 104CPR Training for Instructor Trainers1

Lecture hours per week: 1 Provides training in instructional activities, record keeping, legal aspects and research activities relevant to CPR instruction. Evaluates CPR performance skills, teaching skills and knowledge base. Required for Instructor certification by American Heart Association.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
current BLS Provider certification which has been in effect at least one year.
HLT 105Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation1

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

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 110Concepts of Personal and Community Health3

Lecture hours per week: 3 Studies the concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 116Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts3

Lecture hours per week: 2 Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness, including the physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, occupational and social components.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 130Nutrition Diet Therapy1

Lecture hours per week: 1 Studies nutrients, sources, functions, and requirements with an introduction to diet therapy.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 135Child Health and Nutrition3

Lecture hours per week: 3 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.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 140Orientation to Health Related Professions2

Lecture hours per week: 2 Explores the interrelated roles and functions of various members of the health team.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 141Introduction to Medical Terminology1

Lecture hours per week: 1 Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 143Medical Terminology I3

Lecture hours per week: 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.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 144Medical Terminology II3

Lecture hours per week: 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.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 145Ethics for Healthcare Personnel2

Lecture hours per week: 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.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 206Introduction to Kinesiology3

Lecture hours per week: 3 Introduces the study of various forms of physical activity and how they promote human health. Examines the study of physical activity from the perspectives of professional practice, scholarly study and experience. Provides a broad overview of the history, scientific principles, methodologies, and research among the major subdisciplines to prepare students for further study in kinesiology and health sciences. Explores current issues, future directions, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 141 - BIO 142 .
HLT 228Introduction to Public Health3

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 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.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 230Principles of Nutrition and Human Development3

Lecture hours per week: 3 Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
HLT 240Consumer Health Education3

Lecture hours per week: 3 Focuses on health fads, myths, misunderstandings, quackeries, deceptions, and fraudulent health practices. Includes selecting and purchasing health products, services, consumer protections, and in the planning and financing of medical care.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu

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