Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 525 HCR - Health Care Related HCR210 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CLINICAL HEALTH CARE ETHICS An introduction to health care ethics with emphasis on analysis and ethical decision making at both the clinical and health policy levels for health care professionals. Theoretical foundation of bioethics reviewed within historical and contemporary contexts. Prerequisites: ENG102 or ENG108 or permission of Instructor. HCR220 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO NURSING AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS Introduction to the social, political, and economic contexts of the nursing profession and health care systems in the United States. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in ENG102 or ENG108. HCR230 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CULTURE AND HEALTH Relation between cultures of diverse groups and health/illness. Emphasis on cross- cultural communication, including awareness of own cultural influences and indigenous and complementary healing practices. Prerequisites: None. HCR240 / 4 CREDITS / 4 PERIODS HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Chemical, biological, biochemical, and psychological processes as a foundation for the understanding of alterations in health. The structural and functional pathophysiology of alterations in health; selected therapeutics considered. Prerequisites: BIO202 or BIO205, or permission of Instructor. HES - Health Science HES100 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS HEALTHFUL LIVING Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None. HES210 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS Examines how culture influences health and illness, health care practices, barriers to health care, interactions with health care professionals, and health disparities in the U.S. Prerequisites: None.