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2026-2027 Course and Program Preview [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HLTH 1051 - Health and Wellness Promotion


Credits: 3

This course will cover the concepts of health and wellness promotion as well as disease prevention and how they relate to the individual, the family, and the community. Topics include nutrition, exercise, teen pregnancy, and other social habits deemed harmful to an individual and/or community. Conditions such as sexually transmitted infections, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on education and developing programs and/or finding the proper resources for various populations.

Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite or Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None


Additional Info: Course-related expenses include: student uniform/scrubs, stethoscope/equipment, and possible Castle Branch, CPR certification, substance abuse screening, and/or other associated clinical costs

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