Community & Public Health

HLTH

Transgender Health

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A critical analysis of the public health status of transgender and nonbinary populations. The course will provide introductory knowledge, skills, and resources to work effectively in health and social service settings with transgender and nonbinary clients and communities.

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Intro to Interpretng Hlth Care

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Multilingual students are introduced to the field of healthcare interpreting (HCI) and the California HCI Standards, exploring the roles and scope of practice of healthcare interpreters. Completion of this course, along with proof of language proficiency in English and in a language of service, is required for possible admission to the HCI Certificate of Achievement program.

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Personal and Community Health

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Critical analysis of the causes and contributors to individual and community health and illness based on public health and other social and behavioral sciences. Exploration of physical, mental, social and political aspects of health along with causes, consequences, prevention strategies and treatments for major health conditions across the life cycle.

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Intro to CHW Field

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An introduction to the roles and core competencies of Community Health Workers (CHW) and the requirements of the ��ҹ�� CHW Certificate Program. Students will learn key public health concepts and models for providing person-centered services, and assess their readiness and interest in the CHW Certificate Program.

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Health and Aging

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Introduction to gerontology for students pursuing careers in the aging field and those who will work with older adults in various work settings. Employs a multidisciplinary perspective, incorporating biology, psychology, sociology, and public health approaches and combining gerontology theory, research, and practice with social justice and multicultural perspectives.

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Women's Health: Intersectional

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An intersectional, feminist perspective to explore the social determinants and issues related to the complexity of women's health at the individual and community levels. Emphasis on the role of risk factors and prevention, behavior change theories and processes, and critical analysis and evaluation of health resources.

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Work Exp in Hlth and Soc Svcs

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Students complete an internship with local employers to gain meaningful work experience and earn credit towards a certificate in the Health Education field. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

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Work Experience in Health and Social Services

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Internship Preparation and Professional Conduct in Mental Health

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This course prepares students for internship placement in behavioral health settings. Emphasis is placed on reviewing and practicing course counseling skills, legal and ethical issues, standard documentation of service delivery, expectations, and responsibilities, cultural humility, self-care, and placement strategies, including resume writing and employment interviewing skills.

The Role of Language Access in Advancing Patient-Centered Care

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Designed to explore the complexities of health and health care, and provides a learning laboratory for collaboration and innovation, breaking the isolation in the work of interpreters. Students will be equipped with 21st-century skills in managing the interpreting session while learning about advances in medicine. All are welcome to join in this learning collaborative aiming towards advancing patient and family-centered care. Healthcare interpreter CEUs for eligible participants.

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