Health Occupations HEOC

HEOC-1 Introduction to Physical Therapy

Units

1

Hours

18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54)

Formerly

PTA 1

Transfers to

CSU

This course provides an introduction to the field of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant within the health care delivery system. Definitions of physical therapy, educational and licensure requirements, and the diverse types of clinical practice and employment settings are explored. Students will observe examples of physical therapy practice using online media resources. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

HEOC-10 Applied Pharmacology

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Formerly

HEOC 197

Transfers to

CSU

This course is designed to introduce the principles of applied pharmacology to the current or prospective nursing and allied health student. Students will explore the names, classifications, actions, uses, side effects, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications, and drug to drug interactions of medications presented using a body systems approach. Implications for medication administration are discussed using a case study approach. Additionally, students will learn how to use a drug guide to gain basic knowledge about medications and to prepare patient drug education plans. This course is only offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

HEOC-11 Medical Terminology

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Formerly

HEOC 110, OAS 110, MEDA 151

Transfers to

CSU

This course provides students with an understanding of the language of medicine through the study of basic word structures and etymology related to various body systems, diagnostics, and pathology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (9 sections)

HEOC-94 Health Occupations Work Experience Education

Units

1-14

Hours

54-756 Work Experience Education hours

Transfers to

CSU

Limitation on Enrollment: FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include work experience education units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Work Experience Education.

Repetition: up to 14 units/semester

The Health Occupations Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain health occupations on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 14 units may be earned in a single semester.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

HEOC-102 Intro to Careers in Healthcare

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course provides an overview of the healthcare industry, career opportunities, and foundational knowledge required for entry-level positions. Topics include employment and career development in healthcare industries, medical law and ethics, workplace safety and infection control, and communication. This course is designed for the student interested in healthcare career exploration and learning transferable skills related to the healthcare field. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)

HEOC-130 Nurse Assistant

Units

5.5

Hours

64 lecture/108 lab total

Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet health and safety clinical requirements. See www.shastacollege.edu/CNAHHA general information or call 530-339-3600 for detailed information on requirements.

Note: Upon enrollment all students must be fingerprinted through the Live Scan process. Students will not receive a certificate until they have received criminal record clearance.

This course is designed to prepare students to perform the basic skills required for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The course is approved by the Department of Public Health, and certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Students are then eligible to apply for the state competency examination for certification.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

HEOC-131 Home Health Aide

Units

1.5

Hours

20 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 60 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 87 hours for this course)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

Limitation on Enrollment: Students must complete HEOC 130 with a grade of C or higher, and pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program examination or possess current Nurse Assistant Certification.

This course is designed to prepare students to provide nursing care in the home setting by expanding the role of the nurse assistant. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for Home Health Aide Certification through the California Department of Public Health. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

HEOC-302 Intro to Careers in Healthcare

Units

0

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

This course provides an overview of the healthcare industry, career opportunities, and foundational knowledge required for entry-level positions. Topics include employment and career development in healthcare industries, medical law and ethics, workplace safety and infection control, and communication. This course is designed for the student interested in healthcare career exploration and learning transferable skills related to the healthcare field. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

HEOC-311 Medical Terminology

Units

0

Hours

54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)

This course provides students with an understanding of the language of medicine through the study of basic word structures and etymology related to various body systems, diagnostics, and pathology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

HEOC-394 Health Care Occupations Work Experience Education

Units

0

Hours

27 - 756 Work Experience Education hours

The Health Occupations Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience in health occupations through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.