California Community Colleges System Courses

INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Anatomy of the respiratory system, ventilation, diffusion of pulmonary gases, circulatory system, and oxygen transport. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

ADVANCED RESPIRATORY THERAPY PHARMACOLOGY

An in-depth study of drug groups commonly encountered in intensive respiratory care. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

MEDIATED STUDIES IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY I

First of seven courses paralleling content taught in courses in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Designed to develop and reinforce concepts taught in the concurrent lecture and laboratory sessions of

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks
• Paid Course

MEDIATED STUDIES IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY V

Fifth of seven courses paralleling content taught in courses in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Designed to develop and reinforce concepts taught in the concurrent lecture and laboratory sessions of

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks
• Paid Course

INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY THEORY & APPLICATION

Provides the general principles of interventional pulmonology. Disease-specific application, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, techniques, and procedures, are introduced.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Introduction to the career of respiratory therapy. Role of the respiratory therapist, areas of specialization in the field, educational requirements, and future outlook. Clinical tasks and skills are

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Introduction to the field of sociology; the scientific study of human society and the contemporary world, and the interaction of individuals and groups in society. Analysis of major theories, concepts

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS & DESIGNS

How do we know what we know? This course develops students' analytical abilities and understanding of the fundamental importance of the social science research process in knowledge construction or how

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

SOCIAL WORK & HUMAN SERVICES

Sociological perspective of social welfare and the social services system as a field of study and profession. Historical overview of social problems and development of the professional fields. Focus o

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE

Introduction to problems of substance abuse. History and classification of alcohol and drug abuse. Equips human service workers and general public with knowledge about issues involved in alcohol and d

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

RACE & ETHNIC RELATIONS

Focus on the meaning of race and ethnicity as it relates to intergroup relations in the U.S.A. Inclusive analysis of concepts, theories, socio-legal effects of the Civil Rights Movement, public policy

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

ASPECTS OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Survey of empirical studies conducted by family sociologists from varied theoretical orientations. Focus on social influences affecting the American expressions of intimate life styles related to rela

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS

An introduction to basic medical terminology in Spanish, including parts of the body, common ailments, taking a patient's medical history and understanding cultural differences related to health. Stud

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

TRAINING FOR SPANISH TUTORS

Course for students who are being trained to offer Spanish language tutorial services.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

Live performance in an electronic age—an overview of the status of live theatre, including its historical, cultural, and spiritual roots. Focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures thr

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course