Health
9 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
HLTH 1 Introduction to Personal Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.
HLTH 4 Women and Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Health issues that affect women in contemporary American society. Exploration of current health concerns, legislation, medical practices, media, personal attitudes and behaviors that promote health and wellness. Emphasis on diversity of women’s health experiences and factors involved with both the population level health outcomes and individual decision-making. Focus of this course is on empowerment for primary prevention.
HLTH 8 Human Sexuality
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality in our contemporary society will be studied from the psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on understanding the interrelationship of attitude and behavior as it relates to sexual well-being and sexual integrity. Students will be encouraged to examine their own attitudes, values, and behaviors in the context of their moral compass and their culture and societal values. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored.
HLTH 16 Healthy Weight Loss
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of weight management and health choices. Emphasis on acquiring knowledge and developing life skills necessary to achieve a healthy weight for improved wellness and disease prevention. Principles of positive psychology, evidence-based health practices, behavioral change strategies, and designing your life for whole-person wellness discussed.
HLTH 18 Introduction to Public Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, will learn the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies, and will do in-depth examination of core public health disciplines. Topics include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
HLTH 40 Introduction to Health Professions
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an overview of health care careers and their respective career paths, educational and skill requirements, and professional responsibilities. Basic skills required by health-related careers, such as emphasizing personal attributes, demonstrating professionalism, engaging in teamwork, and building communication skills will be covered. Students will be assisted in making educational and career decisions for a wide variety of health care occupations.
HLTH 51A Medical Terminology & the Human Body
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will introduce medical terminology while exploring the human body structure and function. Explanation of the history of terminology, prefixes, suffixes, and root words with emphasis on spelling, definitions, pronunciation, and an understanding of their meanings. Includes basic understanding of the basic structure and function of the human body as well as medical abbreviations, anatomical, disease, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and additional terms as they relate to each body system.
HLTH 51B Advanced Medical Terminology and Disease Process
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- HLTH 51A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the nature of disease and to structural and functional changes of diseases as they affect the systems of the body. Discussion of causes, symptoms and treatment of diseases/disorders pertaining to each body system and the body as a whole. Understanding how diseases and disorders affect individuals as well as the population. Identify tools and behaviors that promote health aging to reduce the risk of diseases and disorders.
HLTH 60 Responding to Emergencies
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of knowledge and skills for recognizing and caring for emergency situations. Includes basic interventions for illness and injury, as well as American heart Association Heartsaver CPR. Designed to meet the needs of individuals in the community who frequently provide First Aid. Successful completion of the knowledge and skills tests qualifies for an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Heartsaver CPR certificate.