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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Dental Assisting - Developmental Services
103
DENTAL ASSISTING 3
3 units, .22 lecture hours, 9.44 lab hours
PREREQUISITES: Dental Assisting 101 and 102.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
170 hours extramural clinical experience in a
selected dental office/clinic with faculty supervision to develop
student competencies in dental assisting procedures. The final
day of training will consist of a 4 hour seminar held at the
Reedley College campus. (A)
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DEVSER)
212 HEALTH MANAGEMENT
2 units, 2 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass only)
This course focuses on student health issues and
addresses the recognition of health risk factors in the areas
of diet, stress, exercise, sexual behavior, and personal safety.
Students will develop strategies for the establishment of a
safe and healthy lifestyle. This course is designed for students
with disabilities.
213 COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY
2 units, 2 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass only)
This course focuses on exploring the impact of
disability and developing strategies to improve communication
and self-advocacy skills. Topics addressed will include the
steps necessary for effective communication, the use of
“I” statements, disclosing disability/disability limitations,
appropriately requesting reasonable accommodations,
appropriate social etiquette and effective techniques for
conflict resolution. This course is designed for students with
disabilities.
214 GOVERNMENT BASICS
2 units, 2 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass only)
This course focuses on developing the students’
understanding of the function of government and their role
within it as a citizen. Topics addressed will include the basic
structure of government, legislation impacting disability
issues, disability resources/services available in the community
and a citizen’s influence on government. This course is
designed for students with disabilities.
240 TRANSITION TO COLLEGE FOR
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
1 unit, 1 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass only)
This course is designed to assist students in preparing
for their initial semester in a community college. The course
will focus on exploring career opportunities, student education
planning, time management skills, navigating the college
campus and utilizing support resources to assist them in
successfully achieving their goals. This course is designed for
students with disabilities.
241 BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ARITHMETIC
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
This course is designed for students with learning
disabilities who have math skills below those required for
Math 260. Students will develop skills in the mechanics and
applications of arithmetic involving computing with whole
numbers and solving word problems necessary for Math 260.
Placement in course may be by counselor or faculty referral.
This course is also recommended for students who are not
successful in completing Math 260.
242 BRIDGE TO COLLEGE READING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
This course is designed for students with learning
disabilities who have reading skills below those required for
English 260. Students will develop skills and strategies for
attention, memory, language processing, logical thinking,
reading decoding, reading comprehension, and vocabulary
necessary for English 260. Students may be placed in this class
by counselor or faculty referral. This class is also recommended
for students who are not successful in completing English 260.
250 WORKABILITY ASSESSMENT
AND CAREER AWARENESS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
This course focuses on developing skills in the area
of career assessment, career awareness, career exploration, and
career development. Students will participate in exercises to
help them choose and explore a chosen career path. This course
is designed for students with disabilities.
251
WORKABILITY PREPARATION
AND JOB PLACEMENT
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
The course focuses on the development of skills
in the areas of work preparation, job placement, and
compensatory skills in preparation for work. Students will
explore disability issues related to employment, develop an
employment portfolio, gain interviewing skills, and become
familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
disability-related issues in the hiring process. This course
is designed for students with disabilities.