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Health Education Department
D. Donovan, Department Head |
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During this one semester graduation requirement course students, will: comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention, demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services, demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health related risks, analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health, demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health, demonstrate the ability to use goal setting and decision making skills to enhance health, and demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. Specific topics include: nutrition, mental health, communicable diseases (HIV/AIDS is a mandated piece of this section), ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as mandated by state and federal law), family life, and safety and first aid/CPR. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the course contents and work with their families during the duration of this course. Social Psychology, Peer leadership, and Nursing Assistant fulfill the health requirement.
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