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Folsom Lake College Allied Health

The Allied Health curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of allied health careers and training programs.

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Dean Dr. Christopher Morris
Department Chair Jason Pedro
Meta-Major Public Service, Health, and Education
Phone (916) 608-6927
Email careerprograms@flc.losrios.edu

Associate Degree

A.S. in Pre-Health Occupations

The Pre-Health Occupation major prepares students to enter a variety of allied health training programs. It contains coursework required for many allied health majors including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and others. Since each training program requires a unique set of prerequisite coursework, it is imperative that students work closely with Counseling Services to ensure the appropriate courses are chosen for the training program they wish to enter.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2022

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
A minimum of 15 units from the following:		15¹
BIOL 400	Principles of Biology (5)
BIOL 430	Anatomy and Physiology (5)
BIOL 431	Anatomy and Physiology (5)
BIOL 440	General Microbiology (4)
or BIOL 442	General Microbiology and Public Health (5)
CHEM 305	Introduction to Chemistry (5)
CHEM 400	General Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 401	General Chemistry II (5)
A minimum of 9 units from the following:		9²
AH 311	Medical Language for Health-Care Providers (3)
SOC 321	Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3)
or SOC 300	Introductory Sociology (3)
or ANTH 310	Cultural Anthropology (3)
COMM 361	The Communication Experience (3)
or COMM 331	Group Discussion (3)
or COMM 321	Interpersonal Communication (3)
or COMM 311	Argumentation and Debate (3)
or COMM 301	Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
NUTRI 300	Nutrition (3)
PSYC 300	General Principles (3)
PSYC 370	Human Development: A Life Span (3)
STAT 300	Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
or PSYC 330	Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
Total Units:		24

¹BIOL 400, CHEM 400 and CHEM 401 required for Folsom Lake College's Medical Laboratory Program.

²AH 110, COMM 301 or 311 or 321 or 331 and STAT 300 or PSYC 330 required for Folsom Lake College's Medical Laboratory Program.

The Pre-Health Occupations Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

apply chemical principles to solve quantitative problems.
demonstrate skills in laboratory procedures and apply critical thinking skills in laboratory experiments.
describe the overall organization of the human body.
describe the roles that culture and diversity play in various aspects of human behavior.
demonstrate a workable knowledge of medical terminology.
explain the principles of nutrition and their effect on health.

Career Information

This program prepares students to enter a variety of allied health training programs.

Allied Health (AH) Courses

AH 108 Introduction to Health Occupations

Units:2
Hours:36 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2022

This course provides an introduction to the healthcare field and to the core foundational skills needed by all healthcare workers. Topics include types of healthcare delivery systems and careers, history and trends of healthcare, law and ethics pertaining to healthcare, personal qualities of healthcare workers, confidentiality and reportable incidents, and infection control and safety policies for healthcare settings. Students will research healthcare careers and relate them to their own interests, values, and abilities. This course is open to all students wishing to explore the healthcare industry. A field trip to a local healthcare facility may be required.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

differentiate between the various healthcare agencies and facilities, their delivery systems, organizational structure, and major services provided.
compare and contrast the roles, responsibilities, and educational requirements of different healthcare careers.
identify and apply legal and ethical principles to common situations encountered in the healthcare setting.
describe the basic principles and procedures for controlling the spread of infections and promoting safety in the healthcare setting.
recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity and humility required of healthcare providers.

AH 109 Direct Caregiver Training: Adult and Elderly

Units:1.5
Hours:27 hours LEC; 6 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2022

This course provides direct caregivers the initial 20-hour component (of 40 hours total) required prior to working independently with residents in residential care communities for elderly (RCFE) settings. Topics include those required by state law: personal care services; physical limitations and psychosocial needs of the elderly; residents’ rights; medication management; emergency management; dementia care; postural supports, and cultural competency. California law, specifically Health and Safety Code section 1569.625, dictates the initial 40 hours of direct caregivers training. *RCFE employees must meet specific requirements prior to hire. Students should consider these requirements prior to registering for the course. All employees must pass a criminal background check, and possess the physical and mental ability to perform direct caregiver work. Please reference California Assisted Living Association: http://caassistedliving.org/provider-resources/laws-regulations/staff-training/

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

describe protocols relevant to care of residents with postural supports, restricted conditions, or in hospice care.
give examples of psychosocial needs of the elderly.
demonstrate understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias including communication challenges and behaviors.
demonstrate understanding of cultural influences and how lack of awareness may lead to poor resident outcomes.

AH 119 Careers in Direct Caregiving: Assisted Living and Memory Care

Units:1.5
Hours:27 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2022

This course provides an overview of California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and the population served in assisted living and memory care facilities. The eight hours of didactic medication technician training as required in California Health and Safety Code 1569.69, is incorporated into this course. The role of activity coordinator in assisted living is also covered. Other topics include aspects of aging; techniques to better communicate with the elderly including socialization; differences between various long term care settings and career opportunities in RCFE.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

define the roles and responsibilities of a medication technician in an RCFE setting according to Title 22, division 6, chapter 8.
evaluate the psychosocial needs of the elderly in a long term care setting and create five sample activities to meet the needs of an RCFE resident.
differentiate between various long term care settings and the career opportunities offered at RCFE setting.

AH 311 Medical Language for Health-Care Providers

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2022

This course provides an orientation to medical language including basic structure of medical term prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and combining forms with emphasis on analysis, spelling, and pronunciation. The course builds a medical vocabulary applicable to the specialties of medicine, the systems of the body, names of major diseases, and terms used in physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment. The purchase of a standard medical dictionary is required. This course was formerly known as AH 110.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

analyze the structural design of medical terms and understand the meaning of combinations of word elements.
spell and pronounce medical terms.
utilize medical terms correctly as they apply to the systems of the body - anatomy, physiology, disease, diagnosis, and treatment.
interpret medical abbreviations and descriptive terms.
translate healthcare reports and records into plain English words.

Public Service, Health, and Education

This program is part of the Public Service, Health, and Education meta-major.

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Allied Health

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Associate Degree

A.S. in Pre-Health Occupations

Degree Requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Information

Allied Health (AH) Courses

AH 108 Introduction to Health Occupations

Student Learning Outcomes

AH 109 Direct Caregiver Training: Adult and Elderly

Student Learning Outcomes

AH 119 Careers in Direct Caregiving: Assisted Living and Memory Care

Student Learning Outcomes

AH 311 Medical Language for Health-Care Providers

Student Learning Outcomes

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Public Service, Health, and Education

Allied Health

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Program Maps

Associate Degree

A.S. in Pre-Health Occupations

Allied Health (AH) Courses

AH 108 Introduction to Health Occupations

AH 109 Direct Caregiver Training: Adult and Elderly

AH 119 Careers in Direct Caregiving: Assisted Living and Memory Care

AH 311 Medical Language for Health-Care Providers

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Public Service, Health, and Education