- 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