Credit Course Schedules

Healthcare Studies - Spring 2025

Term Definitions

In Person
Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
Online - Asynchronous
Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
Hybrid - Online & In-person
A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
Hyflex
Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
Flex
Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
Imputed credits
Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
Interactive TV
Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
Intro to Healthcare Studies — 3645
HCR 1200 – 3 credits
Heather L. Burrell, Jamie D. Coccarelli

Students will explore career pathways in clinical healthcare. To achieve this goal, students will examine the main aspects of a career in clinical healthcare including underlying science principles, basics of clinical practice, and clinical healthcare profession options. Additionally, students will participate in career enrichment experiences, develop soft skills, and learn how to identify and address barriers to college completion. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Introduction to Disease — 3649
HCR 1210 – 1 credits
Jack D. O'Brien

Students will acquire fundamental knowledge about the characteristics of common diseases, including their prevention and treatments, which can be applied in an entry-level healthcare position. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Adult & Child CPR/AED — 3647
HCR 1300 – 0.5 credits
Kathleen M. Whitmore

Students will be prepared to recognize emergency situations and how to follow emergency actions steps. Additionally, students will be prepared to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants. Students will learn the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Upon successful completion of course and final exam, students will have the option to become American Red Cross certified in adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. No requisites. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 117
Apr 19 – Apr 19 Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
First Aid & Mental Health — 3648
HCR 1310 – 0.5 credits
Kathleen M. Whitmore

Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply life-saving skills for the most common first aid problems. In addition, students will demonstrate the ability to handle mental health stigmas, recognize the most common mental health problems, and apply skills to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. All knowledge and skills will be acquired at the most basic and foundational level. The course will be taught by an instructor certified to deliver the American Red Cross First Aid and Mental Health First Aid curricula. Students will have the option to take the American Red Cross First Aid certifying exam and pay the fee to obtain the American Red Cross First Aid Certificate. This course is designed for either science or non-science majors. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 117
Apr 26 – Apr 26 Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Emergency Medical Technology — 3643
HCR 1450 – 7 credits
Robert H. Smith

Students will learn foundational knowledge needed to perform emergency medical services. Students will learn to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Acquisition of foundational knowledge and clinical skills training will prepare students to take the New York State Health Department's certifying exam for Emergency Medical Technicians. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports, or corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 334A
Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed, Thu 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Emergency Medical Technology — 3644
HCR 1450 – 7 credits
Robert H. Smith

Students will learn foundational knowledge needed to perform emergency medical services. Students will learn to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Acquisition of foundational knowledge and clinical skills training will prepare students to take the New York State Health Department's certifying exam for Emergency Medical Technicians. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports, or corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Fees: $950
Sheldon Center 334A
Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed, Thu 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kinesiology — 3646
HCR 2100 – 3 credits
Jack D. O'Brien

Students will understand human movement and the physical and physiological principles upon which it depends. Analyses of motion and biomechanics based on anatomical, mechanical and physiological principles will be explored. Additionally this course will introduce various conditions and how they impact biomechanics. Students will explore various scientific fields that are the foundation of kinesiology and investigate careers related to the field of kinesiology. Prerequisite: BIO 1500 or BIO 2510. J fall, spring; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD