• H EDU 4295: Foundations of EMS

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will examine the profession of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) including the history, responsibilities, credentialing, levels, research, theory, and future trends and potential issues. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (H EDU 1010 AND H EDU 3050 AND H EDU 5950 AND (WRTG 2010 OR AP Writing score of 3+) AND Full Major status in Health and Kinesiology) OR Instructor Consent.
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• H EDU 4300: Intr Research/Assessmnt

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The purpose of this class is to provide an introduction to assessment instruments, data collection, research design, and statistical analysis. Students will have the opportunity to learn about current research in health education. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (WRTG 2010 AND (MATH 1040 OR MATH 1070 OR SOC 3112 OR FCS 3210 OR PSY 3000)) AND Full Major status in Health and Kinesiology.
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• H EDU 4310: Hlth Promotion-Marketng

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Health promotion and marketing concepts as they relate to health education program planning. Experience in specific marketing strategies.
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• H EDU 4340: Epidemiology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This introductory epidemiology course explains the practical application of epidemiology in health education, public health and community health. The distribution and determinants of communicable and chronic disease, as well as environmental, behavioral, and social issues will be examined. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (H EDU 4200 AND H EDU 4300).
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• H EDU 4350: Personal Resiliency

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Exploration of concepts and skills that lead to personal and interdependent resiliency including couples, families, corporations, and communities. Experientially based for personal application and skill development for self understanding, resilient paradigms, directioning, and adaptation.
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• H EDU 4360: Health Comm & Teaching

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Effective health communication campaigns can inform, empower, or persuade individuals and communities to adopt healthier lifestyles. The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and skills to promote health changes in individuals and communities using health communication and health teaching strategies. This course will explore educational and social marketing principles, based on theories and models in health communication, behavior change, education, and social learning. Content will include applying theories to develop community-based health communication campaigns and teaching interventions to reach people in a variety of settings outside of traditional health care settings, such as communities, worksites, and schools. Other content includes mass media and electronic messaging in health communication and education, implementation strategies, and evaluating health communication and teaching interventions. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (H EDU 4200 and H EDU 4300).
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• H EDU 4400: EMS Ethics Div and Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  You must have a current EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certification to enroll in this course. You will be required to show proof of certification of the first day of class by providing a copy of your certification card. This course will examine Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ethics, diversity and the law in more depth than a traditional EMS certification course. How ethics, diversity, and the law over-lap, interact, and impact each other and impact patient care will be addressed through class discussions, case studies, readings, guest speakers, and lectures. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in H EDU 5950 OR Instructor Consent.
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• H EDU 4450: Pathophysiology for EMS

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course discusses human pathophysiology as a foundation for pre-hospital emergency medical care. We will explore the causes of common diseases found in humans through a concept-based approach of each body system including the relationship of each system in the disease process. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in ((H EDU 4650 OR BIOL 2420) AND H EDU 5950) OR Instructor Consent.
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• H EDU 4466: Appl Hlth & Fitness Ax

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Evaluating health and fitness is an important part of health education. This class provides students with hands-on laboratory experiences to evaluate health and fitness, and evaluate disease risk classification based on current guidelines. Students will practice the skills to provide health and fitness related assessments, interpretation and counseling based on results of health and fitness assessments. This class will also focus on how to address the connection between physical fitness and health status with clients. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Health and Kinesiology.
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• H EDU 4500: Avalanche Rescue Tech

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This is an intensive course covering the theoretical background and essential skills for responding to emergencies and rescues in avalanche terrain. Stability analysis, terrain evaluation, travel techniques and decision making tools are integral to accessing patients. Avalanche specific medical topics such as Triple H Syndrome have implications for long term patient care. Advanced search and patient transport techniques are inherent to rescues in this environment. Classroom theory will be balanced with in-field practice.
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