Health Science HS

HS 15 Exploration of Health Professions

Units

3

Hours

48-54 Lecture

Transfers to

CSU

C-ID

PH 105

Grading: Letter Grade

Credit for Prior Learning: No

TOP Code: 120100

This course provides an overview of health care careers and their respective career paths, educational and skill requirements, and professional responsibilities. Basic skills required by health-related careers, such as emphasizing personal attributes, demonstrating professionalism, engaging in teamwork, and building communication skills, will be covered. Students will be assisted in making educational and career decisions for a wide variety of health care occupations.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

HS 20 Success in Nursing School and Health Sciences

Units

3

Hours

48-54 Lecture

Transfers to

CSU

Grading: Letter Grade

Credit for Prior Learning: No

TOP Code: 123010

This course is designed to prepare students for success in the nursing program or other related health science programs. The course provides strategies for learning, understanding a program of study, test-taking skills, nursing program overview, and educational path exploration.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section, listed as HS-20) · Fall 2026 (4 sections, listed as HS-20) · Spring 2027 (2 sections, listed as HS-20)

HS 30 Beginning Medical Terminology

Units

3

Hours

48-54 Lecture

Transfers to

CSU

Grading: Letter Grade

Credit for Prior Learning: No

TOP Code: 122300

Introduction to medical terminology fundamentals for students seeking entry into health-related professions. Application of medical language used to describe the components and processes of the human body, pathologies, surgeries, medical procedures, diseases, disorders and pharmacology. Applied medical etymology including the origin, correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning, and current usage of common medical terms in healthcare settings. Application of universally accepted language specific to anatomical parts, organs and body systems.

Offered: Summer 2026 (10 sections, listed as HS-30) · Fall 2026 (22 sections, listed as HS-30) · Spring 2027 (25 sections, listed as HS-30)

HS 601 Nursing Skills Directed Study

Units

0

Limitation on Enrollment: Instructor signature is required for registration.

Grading: Non-Credit (Pass/No Pass)

Credit for Prior Learning: No

TOP Code: 123000

This course provides structured guidance to Health Sciences students seeking to develop nursing skills. The content will vary according to the skill development, educational, and/or career advancement goals of the student and on students’ progression in their program of study. The student and instructor will build an individualized plan for students to develop the appropriate level of competency in nursing concepts and skills necessary for providing safe and effective patient-centered care. [12-15 hours]

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section, listed as HS-601) · Fall 2026 (3 sections, listed as HS-601) · Spring 2027 (2 sections, listed as HS-601)