# Health (HELH) courses

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/courses/helh/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### HELH-100 — Community First Aid & Safety

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. The student will learn to assess the condition of a victim and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements

### HELH-106 — Personal & Community Health

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/helh.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/helh.md)

This course provides an overview of the personal and social aspects of health, while analyzing the interaction and effects of behavioral, environmental, social, spiritual, occupational, and physical factors. Students in this course apply the basic principles of wellness and health science to develop an informed, personal approach to mental and physical health. topics will include nutrition, exercise, weight control, stress management, mental health, violence prevention, reproductive health, aging and environmental hazards and safety.

### HELH-115 — Health and Social Justice

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/helh.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/helh.md)

This course provides an introduction to the health inequities in the United States that stem from unequal living conditions. Students will explore the impacts of education, economic status, race and ethnicity and gender impact one's health. basic skills necessary for advocating for health and social justice will be theoretically demonstrated.