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  • WHP 202: Foundations of Health Coaching

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with the foundation for health coaching through the exploration of the theoretical concepts, core competencies, and skills that are used to evoke behavior change and lifestyle modifications in individuals. Students are able to demonstrate the coaching approach through active listening, effective communication and questioning, motivational interviewing, visioning and goal setting. This course is enrollment restricted to students in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101, 102, and 103 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 201. Prerequisite:    WHP 101 & WHP 102 & WHP 103 & WHP 201 Corequisite:    WHP 201
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  • WHP 203: Concepts of Community Health

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the foundations of community and public health through the examination of organizations and agencies, epidemiology, disease prevention, community organizing, health promotion programming, and school health. Health across the human lifespan, racial/ethnic populations, and health care delivery in the United States are addressed as well as key community concerns such as mental health, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, and environmental health. Students gain field experience by working in an approved community health setting. In addition, they are able to design a community building/organizing plan that addresses a specific health concern. This course is enrollment restricted to students in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    WHP 101
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  • WHP 204: Concepts of Workplace Wellness

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the theory, research, and application of workplace wellness concepts and the impact that programming may have on employee health and productivity, healthcare costs, and the economy. This course explores workplace culture, employee diversity, health literacy and disparities along with the challenge of workplace size. Students gain field experience in an approved workplace setting and examine effective program planning, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, they design an integrated Workplace Wellness Program. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    WHP 101
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  • WHP 205: Wellness Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Explores the theoretical and practical aspects of planning, assessing, and evaluating health promotion programs across various settings. This course helps students to develop the skills necessary to plan and implement a program, collect and analyze data, and present an evaluation report. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 201, 202 and MATH 202 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 206 and MGMT 227. Prerequisite:    WHP 201 & WHP 202 & MATH 202 & WHP 206 Corequisite:    WHP 206
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  • WHP 206: Wellness and Health Promotion Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the Wellness and Health Promotion program in a capstone experience. During this course students develop and implement a Workplace Wellness or Community Health project. In addition, this course helps prepare them for employment in the field by participating in career counseling, creating an electronic portfolio for professional use, and submitting a post-graduation plan. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 201, 202, 203, 204 & MATH 202 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 205 and MGMT 227. Prerequisite:    WHP 201 & WHP 202 & ( WHP 203 or WHP 204 ) & MATH 202 & WHP 205 Corequisite:    WHP 205
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  • WLDW 008: WeldingFundamentals GMAW

    4.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Focuses on teaching and practicing proper welding techniques for fillet and groove welds, in addition to teaching the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), a.k.a MIG welding, theory with the balance of class time devoted to hands-on GMAW skills in the welding Students are taught that welding jobs require training, experience, a sharp eye for detail and a strict adherence to safety and housekeeping rules. This course is open to first-time welding students and has no pre-requisites. For students taking this class as their first welding course they should plan for the additional expense of purchasing their own welding safety gear and the optional textbook The required safety gear includes: welding helmet, gloves, jacket and safety glasses.
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