Course Descriptions

Health Science - HS
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • HS-005
  • Medical Terminology
  • Credit(s) 3

HS 005 is designed to give students an understanding of terminology used in the medical field. Students will learn to build medical terms by using prefixes, suffixes, roots and stems. Emphasis will be placed on proper spelling, pronunciation and usage of common medical terms and abbreviations.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
CSU
  • HS-015X
  • Occupational Work Experience
  • Credit(s) 1 - 8

Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience. It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. Through these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhance their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in the field of the student's major. Students may earn up to 8 units per semester for a maximum of 16 total units. Credits are awarded for paid or voluntary work. For every 75 hours of paid work completed within the semester, 1 unit of credit is awarded. For every 60 hours of volunteer work completed within the semester, 1 unit of credit is awarded. Occupational Work Experience credits are counted as electives toward an Associate's Degree at West Hills College Coalinga and are transferable to four year universities (for specific transfer eligibility, please contact a counselor or an advisor).

Class Hours:
Work Experience
Transfers to:
CSU
  • HS-061
  • Nurse Assistant Training
  • Credit(s) 6

HS 061 is a nine-week course approved by the Department of Health Services. A combination of theory, skills laboratory, and in-hospital training prepares the student for the certification examination.

Class Hours:
63 Lecture | 135 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Students must be at least 17 year of age and pass a physical examination, and submit fingerprints for FBI and DOJ clearance (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
  • HS-080
  • Introduction to Medical Professional
  • Credit(s) 2

HS 080 will present prospective health care professionals with industry related expectations for skills and characteristics needed to be a functional member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
  • HS-088
  • Medical Terminology for Health Careers
  • Credit(s) 2

HS 088 will present prospective health care professionals with industry related language, abbreviations, and terminology. Students will learn to build common medical terms by using prefixes, suffixes, roots and stems. Students will apply medical terminology in written and verbal communication activities.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A