Health Sciences

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

HEA130: Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

The course provides participants with a basic knowledge of First Aid skills for treatment of illness or injury, as well as instruction in Basic Life Support for the health care provider (CPR) according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). Upon successful completion of the course, students receive AHA certification in both Standard First Aid and CPR.

HEA132: Advanced First Aid & Emergency Care/Basic Life Support/First Responder

The course provides comprehensive and advanced coverage of first aid skills for treatment of illness or injury, as well as Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP) for the professional rescuer. Upon successful completion of the course, the participants receive certification as a First Responder in accordance with Massachusetts General Law chapter 111: Section 201 and Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider in accordance with the standards established by the Committee on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care of the American Heart Association.

HEA200: Pharmacology

This course addresses the interaction between substances used as drugs and human body systems. Knowledge of natural sciences, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics between chemical entities and receptors, and pharmacological concepts of administration, dosage and patient safety are stressed. Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms of action, side effects, and drug interactions.

HEA201: Nutrition

Principles of nutrition science are discussed in detail in relation to various healthcare settings. Topics of discussion include the building blocks of a healthy eating plan, therapeutic diets, and the links between poor nutrition and disease. Also covered is how to determine accurate nutrition information, nutrition across the lifespan with special considerations, the processing of nutrients and how they are utilized by the body. MyPlate.gov and other tools are used as examples in nutrition counseling scenarios. The future of nutrition is also discussed in topics like genomics and functional foods. This course is an introductory course for individuals pursuing a Dietetics major. 

HEA203: Introduction to Allied Health Professionals

This course provides an overview of the U.S. healthcare system and the health workforce. Issues affecting healthcare delivery including social determinants of health, healthcare reform, and healthcare insurance will be studied. This course will go into the roles and educational requirements of dental hygienist, nurses, medical and nursing assistants, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, funeral services. The goal is to establish a solid foundation of professional characteristics, behaviors, values, skills, and knowledge in allied health professions.