California Community Colleges System Courses

INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY PHARMACOLOGY

An in-depth study of drug groups commonly used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the pro

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

MEDIATED STUDIES IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY II

Second 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 VI

Sixth 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

HOME & REHABILITATIVE RESPIRATORY CARE

Introduction to rehabilitative respiratory care. Discussion of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment used in the treatment of home care patients. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therap

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

COMPUTER PATIENT SIMULATIONS

Information gathering and decision making in the management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Intended for students in the Respiratory Therapy program; enrollment is limited t

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks
• Paid Course

INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY PROCEDURES

Basic and advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. Procedures covered include bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, endoscopy, airway access procedures, and novel techniques.

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

INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT

Research project on a specialized area of interventional pulmonology. Specific topics to be determined by the instructor.

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

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE

This course introduces students to various methods and styles of leadership and management in the healthcare setting. Critical analysis of leadership and management theory will be explored and put int

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

SOCIOLOGY OF CRIME

Examines the social context of crime and deviance. Topics may include theories of crime and deviance; the criminal justice system; white collar, organized, and street crime; social class, race, ethnic

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

LAW & SOCIETY

Provides an overview of the American legal system, including its development, structure, and history. Review of the legal and judicial process in the United States, covering the adversarial system, th

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

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II

Further expansion of the reading and discussion of texts dealing with the literature, arts, geography, history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Review and further development of the grammati

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

SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS II

Continuation of SPAN 51A. This course enhances the student's understanding of the material studied in SPAN 51A and expands their knowledge of the Spanish grammar and vocabulary related to health care.

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

VETERINARY ASSISTING II

Second in a two-course series in the theory and practice of veterinary assisting focusing on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for competent paraprofessional support to the veterinarian (D

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

CREATIVE WRITING

The student will present written autobiographical, fictional and non-fictional experiences, which are shared orally for both appreciation and constructive input to enhance self-esteem, memory retentio

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

POETRY APPRECIATION

Through the weekly reading aloud and discussion of English language poetry, students will improve their skills in listening, comprehension, interpretation, and verbal response to spoken and written po

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course