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CFS176: Child Development – 3 credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CPD102AH: Stress Management – 3 credits

Reviews the sources of stress, the physiological effects and the psychological impact of stress on the individual. Provides strategies to manage and reduce stress. Helps students develop and understand behaviors to create a healthy balance in their lives by studying the biological, psychological, physiological, and social aspects of stress and wellness.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

ECH176: Child Development – 3 credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

EED205: The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight – 3 credits

Examination of process of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and literacy development of typical and atypical young children; prenatal through age eight. Includes practical application and fieldwork experience. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

FITNESS100-FC4MO: Lifetime Fitness: 4 Month Membership – 0 credits

Learn to be well! Outstanding facilities and state of the art exercise equipment. Professional instructors help maximize your fitness & wellness. Individual exercise programs and group fitness classes personalize your activity. NOTE: Class is a 4-month SCC Fitness Center membership.

FITNESS100-SEMES: Lifetime Fitness-Full Semester – 0 credits

Learn to be well! Outstanding facilities and state of the art exercise equipment. Professional instructors help maximize your fitness & wellness. Individual exercise programs and a wide variety of group fitness classes personalize your activity. Available to current SCC students only.

FITNESS112FC-ANN: Fitness Center Annual Membership – 0 credits

Learn to be well! Outstanding facilities and state of the art exercise equipment. Professional instructors help maximize your fitness and wellness. Individual exercise programs and a wide variety of group fitness classes personalize your activity. 12-month Fitness Center membership class.

FON100: Introductory Nutrition – 3 credits

Introduction to the science of food and human nutrition. Current sustainable dietary recommendations and applications for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease throughout the life cycle. An overview of the nutrients, emphasizing the importance of energy and fluid balance, and optimal functioning of the digestive system. Understanding factors that influence food intake in different cultures. Methods for evaluating credibility of nutrition claims, a focus on modern food safety and technology practices, and a worldview of nutrition are included. Emphasis is on personal dietary behavior change for a holistic life of wellness. Prerequisites: None.

FSC119: Introduction Fire Service Ethics – 3 credits

Ethical issues, standards, and philosophical consideration of moral problems encountered in fire service. Ethical responsibility of fire service personnel and those they serve. Prerequisites: None.

HES120: Principles of Physical Fitness and Wellness – 3 credits

Stress basic, lifetime health and skill-related components of fitness to achieve total wellness. Topics include nutrition, weight control, exercise and aging, cardiovascular and cancer risk reduction, stress management, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse control, and overall management of personal health and lifestyle habits to achieve the highest potential for well-being. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

HWC101: Health and Wellness Coaching – 3 credits

Provides the foundational practical skills for the application of the appropriate structure and processes of health and wellness coaching. Fundamental techniques and concepts used in coaching to establish effective coach-client partnerships, build trust and rapport, assess client readiness, and ensure ethical and professional considerations in coaching. Satisfies components of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching requirements.
Prerequisites: None. It is recommended that HES100 be completed prior to or concurrent with this course.

NCE150: Advanced Placement: Nurse Assisting – 2 credits

Prepares the advanced placement nursing assistant student for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) examination. The student will care for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the scope of practice of the CNA/LNA. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, as well as interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client. Provides opportunity for the student to show proficiency in the performance of basic nursing assistant skills and procedures through laboratory activities and participation in the care of clients. Licensing is the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Prerequisites: One year full-time employment OR two years part-time employment of direct patient care within the past five years OR students who have successfully completed course work that included direct patient care experiences in allied health, medicine or nursing in the past five years, OR permission of the Division Chairperson.

NUR158: Nurse Assisting – 4.5 credits

Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client. Focus is on the special needs of the older adult client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients. Note: NUR158 final admission requirements are determined by the Program Director and/or Division Chair and may be based on employer (partner) requirements if the student is employed by the requesting agency. NUR158 meets the application and admission requirements for MaricopaNursing programs. Prerequisites: Reading and math assessment as well as completion of all required Health and Safety documents.

NUR172: Nursing Theory and Science II – 9 credits

Utilization of Nurse of the Future competencies and clinical judgment measures to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, quality patient care across the wellness-illness continuum in selected medical-surgical and mental health patients. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO202 and NUR152) or permission of Nursing Department Chair.

NUR283: Nursing Theory and Science IV – 9 credits

Applies Nurse of the Future competencies and clinical judgment measures to practice and manage care for the child/family unit and adults requiring complex care throughout the wellness/illness continuum, and prepare for transition from student to professional nurse. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO205 and NUR252) or permission of Nursing Department Chair.

PED101FL: Fitness For Life – 1 credit

Learn the basics of designing and implementing a personalized fitness program to meet your needs in the areas of Cardiovascular Fitness, Weight Control, Muscular Strength and Flexibility. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101FL may be repeated for credit.

PED102WW: Weight Training for Women - Intermediate – 1 credit

Designed to advance the resistance training routines of more experienced students in a progressive fashion. Includes principles of and practice with the safe use of free and machine weights and Olympic lifts as well as strategies for effective workouts. Customized training programs devised with instructor guidance. Consideration of resistance training as part of a comprehensive health, fitness and wellness program included.
Prerequisites: None. Prior experience recommended. Note: PED102WW may be repeated for credit.

PED115: Lifetime Fitness – 2 credits

Increase personal fitness, strength, and vitality. Current principles of cardiovascular exercise, weight training, flexibility, and balance exercises applicable to lifetime fitness goals. Personalized fitness plans developed and implemented with support of highly trained fitness professionals. Techniques to make sessions more effective and enjoyable. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED115 may be repeated for a total of eight (8) credit hours.

PED117: Weight Training For Wellness – 2 credits

Strength training and muscular fitness activity to help develop a lifetime of regular exercise and muscular strength maintenance. Development of full-body strength and stability of the body's core musculature, translating to increased power, balance, and functional movement ability including assessment of current strength and goal-specific program design to increase strength and muscular fitness. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED117 may be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) credit hours.

PME280: Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum – 1 credit

Designed to provide an overview of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems, safety and wellness, resiliency, health, medical/legal and ethical issues, EMS communications, documentation, and crime scene awareness. Examines the Paramedic's roles and responsibilities to assure personal, patient, and public health and safety in the provision of professional emergency care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PSY215: Sports Psychology – 3 credits

Application of the physiological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives in psychology to sport. Includes topics such as optimal performance, correlation, motivation, co-action effect, self-actualization, psycho-behavioral techniques, self-efficacy, and the general health benefits of sport participation.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

RPM155AC: Outdoor Rock Climbing – 1 credit

Basic outdoor rock climbing skills. Includes belaying, climbing techniques, rope systems and anchor systems. Prerequisites: None. Note: RPM155AC may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.

RPM155AG: Hiking – 1 credit

Development of safe and enjoyable hiking skills. Essentials and requirements for safe hiking. Prerequisites: None. Note: RPM155AG may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.

SPA118: Health Care Spanish II – 3 credits

Basic conversational Spanish for health care personnel or students. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation, and vocabulary used in health care settings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SPA117 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

SWU250: Mindfulness for Stress Management – 3 credits

Introduction to the theory, research and practice behind mindfulness and stress management as it relates to quality of life issues and professional self-care. Focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing personal/professional stress by incorporating evidence based research on nutrition, mindfulness, communication, positive psychology, exercise, environmental factors contributing to wellness and disease; immune system support, activity management and developing practices that facilitate maintaining living in balance. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

WED106: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – 0.5 credits

Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Prerequisites: None.

WED126: Cupping Therapy – 1 credit

Introduction to cupping therapy for individuals in the field of massage therapy. In addition but not limited to the history, techniques and application in various therapeutic settings. Prerequisites: None. Note: WED126 may be repeated for credit.

WED145: Reflexology – 1 credit

History and application of specific pressure points on the hands and feet that have correlation to different body organs and systems. Practice of micromovement techniques with the goal of creating a response throughout the body.
Prerequisites: None. Note: WED145 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

WED162: Meditation and Wellness – 1 credit

Physiology of meditation and its effects on physical and mental health; scholastic abilities and interpersonal relationships; differentiation between meditation and other relaxation techniques. Prerequisites: None.