Health

Hed 103 College Health

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An introduction to health issues of concern to the college student. Current concepts and trends in such areas as emotional health, human sexuality, transmissible diseases, and substance use and abuse are emphasized. This course contains background information concerning the effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the human body and society as required for the certification of teachers in New York State.

Hed 104 First Aid and Safety

Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 1 hr. Credit: 3 hrs.

This course is a survey of principles and practices of first aid and safety education in the home, school and community. Upon meeting specific course requirements, the student may earn a Red Cross certificate in RTE (Responding to Emergencies) and Adult CPR. Additional $10.00 certification fee.

Hed 108 Wilderness First Responder

Lecture: 2 hrs. Lab: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An intensive professional certification course designed to develop standards of practice for outdoor professionals providing pre-hospital backcountry first response and emergency medical care in remote environments. Designed to provide outdoor professionals with the medical knowledge and skills needed to deal with medical emergencies in isolated settings, this course prepares outdoor leaders to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations.