Health

The focus of this course is to prepare the participant to develop the principles and techniques of basic first aid, including CPR and AED. Hybrid format. Fall and Spring. 

Nutrients associated with normal body functioning, nutritional issues and the life cycle, weight management, diet therapy, clinical care, and disease prevention. Fall and Spring.

Concepts of healthy and wholesome relations in friendships, dating, courtship, marriage, and the family unit. Roles and responsibilities of family members; methods of dealing with family problems. As needed

The course focuses on the relationship between nutrition and critical lifespan states. Basic information on nutrition will be discussed, as well as nutritional requirements for individuals ranging from the specialized needs of newborns to the elderly. Other topics include the specialized nutritional needs for individuals with compromised health states. Prerequisites: HLTH 210 OR enrollment in the Nursing Program. As needed. 

This course provides a basic introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities, and the results of public health practice at the national, state, and local levels. The impact of health disparities in urban communities is discussed. The function of the Bureau of Health Professions of the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) is studied. The course aims to stimulate interactions among students around important problems and issues facing the health of the nation and the world. As needed. 

Health products and services related to consumer safety; emphasis on developing consumer skills, including knowledge of governmental agencies. Various environmental health hazards related to disease, pollution of water, air, noise, and overpopulation; includes the interrelation of man, environment, and disease. As needed.

Community agencies and resources. Projects relevant to school health programs; instructional materials for grades K-12. Emphasis on school health services, school health education, and healthful living. As needed. 

Classes of commonly used and abused drugs. Psychological and sociological factors that influence drug experimentation and persistent drug use. Emphasis on methodology and techniques of teaching drug education and prevention. Fall and Spring.

The course focuses on the effects of food safety with regard to nutrition. Individual food borne pathogens will be discussed as well as processing and handling techniques to help prevent food borne illnesses. The controversies surrounding nutritional health in relation to food additives, animal growth hormones, antibiotics in animal feed, pesticide use, food allergies and genetic engineering will be explored. The history of food regulation and current food safety laws will also be discussed. Prerequisites: HLTH 210 or HLTH 310; or BIOL 230 with corequisite lab; OR both BIOL 261 and 262 with corequisite labs.

This course is a survey of personal health including overviews of dimensions in wellness; physical, emotional, intellectual, interpersonal, cultural, spiritual, environmental, financial, and occupational. Learning tools will assist students in educating others in the areas of activity levels, nutrition, and stress, while taking into consideration individual characteristics. Insight into what is needed for meaningful and lasting behavior change at all stages of life will be provided in this course. As needed. 

An in-depth look at nutrients and how they relate to athletic performance; nutritional consultations and problem solving, weight management, critical nutrition for different energy systems, considerations for special population athletes, guidelines for a career in sports nutrition. Pre-Requisite is HLTH 210.  Fall and Spring.

Later stages of the life cycle; biological and chronological aging. Topics include Medicare, Medicaid, mental health and stress, nutrition, medication, chronic diseases, physical fitness, insurance, long and short-term health care, death and dying, and relationships. As needed.

Placement in a school health environment or health related agency. Students will have field experiences with 60 contact hours. The practicum is monitored and evaluated by a faculty sponsor, in verification and close consultation with the supervising representative of the business/agency. LMU retains ultimate control and supervision of the internship. As needed.