Health Occupations (HEOC)

HEOC-90 1.5 Units Intravenous Therapy

18 hours lecture; 18 hours activity; 36 hours total

Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in NURS-153 and NURS-154 or current California LVN or RN license.

This course is designed to prepare students to administer intravenous fluids using the fundamental principles and competencies required to begin, maintain, and discontinue intravenous therapy.

Not transferable

HEOC-100 3 Units Basic Anatomy & Physiology

54 hours lecture; 54 hours total

Introductory lecture course in Anatomy and Physiology. This course does not have a lab and may not be transferable to a baccalaureate program requiring Human Anatomy/Physiology with a lab. This level course, or equivalent, is required for entrance to the Paramedic Program.

Transfers to CSU only

HEOC-101 3 Units Pharmacology

54 hours lecture; 54 hours total

This course introduces students to the general principles and application of pharmacology. Topics include drug classifications, indications, side effects, and interactions. Drug dosage calculations will be reviewed.

Transfers to CSU only

HEOC-171 3 Units Medical Terminology

54 hours lecture; 54 hours total

This course will provide a foundation for recognition and use of the words and general medical terminology. The language and terminology will focus on the terms and concepts found in the sciences and medical/healthcare careers in medical offices, medical facilities, and in the general healthcare workforce.

Transfers to CSU only

HEOC-172 2 Units Basic Nutrition

36 hours lecture; 36 hours total

This course examines the principles of proper nutrition for optimum health and wellbeing. Course material enables the student to plan food selections that support health, prevent disease, and manage nutrition-related conditions.

Transfers to CSU only