Development of medical vocabulary emphasizing the building of terms utilizing prefixes, combining forms and suffixes. Includes medical terms for application in the interpretation of medical records.
(Lecture-discussion 1 hour.) Letter grade only (A-F).
Introduction to the profession of Radiation therapy and an overview of the Option requirements. The role of Radiation therapy in cancer treatment and the role Radiation Therapist in patient care, treatment, simulation, dosimetry and follow-up.
40 hours of clinical fieldwork required. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Completion of the 13 unit GE foundation requirements.
Development of modern health knowledge, attitudes and behavior: includes family life-sex education, drug use and abuse, mental health, medical quackery and health frauds, common diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases, heart disease and cancer.
Must be taken prior to H SC 401 and 430.
Overview of philosophy of Health Science Department Orientation to degree requirements, career opportunities, and theoretical and practical issues of health education as a profession.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Topics covered include the role of the radiation therapist, communication, self-care, basic patient care, patient assessment, infection control, medical emergencies, basic pharmacology and medication administration.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor, HSC 310.
Topics covered include psychosocial aspects of cancer diagnosis, death and dying, patient education and intervention for treatment related sequelae. Additionally local, state and national cancer resources are covered.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HSC 492A, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Introduction to the clinical arena requiring application of previous didactic material. Focus is on the patient, consult, simulation, treatment, dosimetry and case study review.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion, 2 hrs)
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HSC 492B, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Application of previous didactic material. Comprehensive analysis of case studies in the clinical setting with emphasis on treatment rationale and options.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 2 hours)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Concepts and processes involved in producing a radiograph will be covered. Additionally, other diagnostic imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound will be covered.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hr) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, 208 admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Examination of external anatomic landmarks to internal anatomy. Additionally, cross sectional anatomy is covered with interpretation of port films and other diagnostic films.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hr) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: HSC 200, 320, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Rationale of radiation therapy treatments; construction of immobilization devices, contours, beam modifiers and positioning aids. Examination of simulation procedures, contrast media, treatment positioning and monitoring.
(Lec-discussion 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: HSC 340, concurrent enrollment in HSC 445A, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Examination of site specific techniques to treat cancers of the skin, head and neck, lung, esophagus, breast, gastrointestinal, kidney and bladder.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion, 1 hour)
Prerequisites: HSC 341, concurrent enrollment in HSC 445B, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Examination of site specific techniques to treat cancers of the reproductive systems, CNS, eye, endocrine, bone, soft tissues, blood and lymphatics. Pediatric cancer treatments will be included.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture discussion 1 hour)
Prerequisites: H SC 301 and 403.
Application of epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents, and geriatric problems.
(Lecture 3 hours)
Prerequisite: H SC 301 and H SC 430.
Concepts of community health education with emphasis on community organization; application of these concepts to health education activities of official, voluntary and professional health agencies.
Prerequisites: H SC 301, 430, 435.
Identification and application of concepts unique to community health education; includes examination of theoretical foundations, marketing and promotion techniques, and application of health education strategies.
Prerequisites: G.E. math and SOC 250 or PSY 100 or equivalent.
Representative topics are descriptive statistics, sample designs, central tendency, and variability. Statistical tools for inferential analyses include hypothesis testing and parameter estimation.
(Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours)
Prerequisite: HSC 403 or equivalent.
Research designs, standardized measurements, data collection, analysis, and reporting are used to develop evaluation skills to assess program outcomes. Program activities promoting behavior change in communities, organizations, groups and individuals are evaluated.
(Discussion 3 hours)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Corequisite: Current CPR Certification required.
Contemporary teaching of health education in elementary schools; emphasizes coordinated school health, drugs, sexuality, nutrition, child abuse, violence, community and human ecology. Based upon California Health Framework, meets state credential requirements.
Not open for credit to health Science majors or minors.
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Corequisite: Current CPR Certification required.
Contemporary teaching of health education in secondary schools; emphasizes coordinated school health, integrating health content and instruction into other subjects, drugs, sexuality, nutrition, child abuse, violence, community and human ecology. Based upon California Health Framework, meets state credential requirements.
Not open for credit to health Science majors or minors
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Biological effects of radiation at the cellular, organ and whole body levels. Radiobiological effectiveness, linear energy transfer, oxygen enhancement ratio, sensitizers and protectors will be covered.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours). Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Completion of the G.E. Foundation, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Analysis of current health problems in the world; examination of contributing social, psychological, physical, legal and cultural factors; international programs for the improvement of world health; structure and functions of world health agencies and organizations.
Course fee may be required.
Survey of contemporary research on the health effects of human behavior. Special emphasis is given to current issues of health behavior, decision-making in contemporary society, values clarification and contemporary theories of behavior change (e.g., health belief model).
Examination of reciprocal relationship existing between man and his environment, with the emphasis directed toward the health related consequences of man’s actions in the environment.
Effective selection of health information, products and services; medical quackery and fraudulent health practices; laws and agencies protecting the consumer; health care delivery systems; and influences of corporate control on the consumer movement in contemporary society.
Prerequisites: Completion of the G.E. Foundation, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing. Recommended: PSY 100.
Biomedical, sociological, and psychological aspects of human sexuality, the communication of sexual information, the implementation, content and evaluation of family life and sex education in the schools.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Study of psychoactive drugs with primary attention to alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, narcotics and other drugs; examination of trends, philosophical issues and behavioral practices associated with drug use and dependence. Includes physiological psycho-social, legal, historical, philosophical and political aspects; treatment-rehabilitation activities and programs; and drug abuse prevention education.
Not open for credit to students with credit in H SC 327.
Recognition of stress and its causes. Physical and mental symptoms of stress. Influences which reduce or create stress; methods of coping.
Prerequisite: H SC 301.
Intensive analysis of the philosophy, organization and legal aspects of the school health program. Includes school and community coordination for a team approach to health education for the school age individual.
Prerequisites: H SC 421 or consent of instructor.
Health promotion/risk reduction program content, development and implementation for use in corporate, hospital and public settings. Intended primarily for Health Science majors.
(Discussion 3 hours)
Prerequisite: H SC 430.
Identification and application of the concepts and modes of inquiry unique to the discipline of health science; development of appropriate curriculum based upon an analysis of individual, school and community needs and interests.
(Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 3 hours)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, 208, HSC 150, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Examination of Oncologic pathology with emphasis on malignant neoplasia; specific attention given to cancers of the skin, head and neck, lung, esophagus, breast, gastrointestinal tract, kidney and bladder.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: HSC 445A, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Continuing study of Oncologic pathology with specific attention given to cancers of the reproductive system, central nervous system, eye, endocrine, major digestive glands, bone, soft tissue, blood, lymphatic system and pediatric solid tumors.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Examination of professionalism and bioethics, and the process of making moral decisions; ethical issues; professional oaths and codes of ethics; health care ethics and the law.
Prerequisites: HSC 470B, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Study of the principles of quality management with an emphasis on specific quality assurance tests in radiation therapy. Students will be given the opportunity to either perform or observe a demonstration of each quality assurance test.
(Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Examination of radiation therapy in the current health care market. Focus in on various operational and budgetary issues, hospital and governmental accreditation, types of insurance and reimbursements.
Letter grade only (A-F). Lecture-discussion 3 hours)
Prerequisites: PHYS 100A, B, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Nature and description of the structure of matter and energy; interactions of photons and gamma radiation; instrumentation and measurement of ionizing radiation; beam quality and dose; percentage depth dose, tissue air ratios, treatment dose calculations.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours). Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: HSC 470A, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
A continuation of the study of radiation physics with emphasis on electron beams, brachytherapy, intensity modulated radiotherapy, conformal radiotherapy and other emerging technologies. Radiation safety and protection also included.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours). Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: HSC 470A, B, concurrent enrollment in HSC 475L, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Examines the effects of treatment distance, field weighting, beam modifiers, irregular fields, tissue inhomogeneities and tissue compensation on dose. Dose calculations for external photon and electron beams.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours). Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HSC 475, admission to the Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation of consent of instructor.
Practical experience with calculation o treatment dose given a variety of clinical situations. Calculations to determine dose to critical structures or methods used to lower or avoid dose. Use of a treatment planning computer for complex field arrangements.
(Laboratory 3 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Must be in final semester of Radiation Therapy Option Professional Preparation.
Synthesis of previous didactic and clinical information; examination of current and future professional issues, technological advances, ethics, professional organizations and continuing education.
(Lecture-discussion 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 401 and consent of instructor.
Supervised observation and field experience in community health education as conducted by official, voluntary and professional health organizations.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Students conduct independent library or laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member and write a report of the investigation. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised observation and field experience in community health and medical facilities. Student responsible for successful completion of clinical objectives applicable to area of observation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Supervised observation and field experience in community health and medical facilities. Student responsible for successful completion of clinical objectives applicable to area of observation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 301 and H SC 403.
Application of epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents, and geriatric problems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours.)
Prerequisite: HSC 403 or equivalent.
Analysis of quantitative health related data. Topics include mean and percentage comparisons, multiple regression, logistic regression and survival analysis. Use of computers is required.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion, 3 hours)
Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in Health Science or related field.
Introduction to administrative theory; investigation of administrative responsibilities and functions implicit in school health or other health education programs.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: H SC 422 or consent of instructor.
Organization and methods for promoting human health by controlling environmental factors.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 421 or consent of instructor.
Health promotion/risk reduction program content, development and implementation for use in corporate, hospital and public settings. Intended primarily for Health Science majors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 3 hours)
Identification and analysis of current trends, philosophies and issues in health science.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 430, 440.
Principles of curriculum development; selection and evaluation of resource materials; theory and practice in measurement in health education.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Extended applied experience under guidance of faculty and preceptors in an approved health education practice setting.
Letter grade only (A-F). (480 hours of field placement or the equivalent experience.)
Independent research conducted under the supervision of a full-time faculty member resulting in a written report of the investigation.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: H SC 625 or consent of instructor.
Process and techniques of community analysis and program planning.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 401 and 485; or consent of instructor.
Advanced study of educational and related theory applicable to the conduct of health education programs in community and other settings. Methods of promoting change; role as program and staff director and evaluation techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 570, advancement to candidacy.
Summative critical analysis of current methodologies, research, and practices in public health and health education in particular. Synthesis of coursework, internship, and other relevant experiences in the graduate program.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Undergraduate major in Health Science or related field; undergraduate course in statistics.
Introduction to research methodology in the area of Health Science.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy.
Independent investigation of research problems in health education.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: H SC 696, advancement to candidacy. Planning, preparation and completion of an approved thesis.
