Health Education (H ED)

Selections from etiology and epidemiology of HIV; transmission and infection control; legal and ethical issues; psychosocial issues. This class may include students from multiple sections. Confirm requirement for licensing (H ED 90 4 hour or H ED 95 7 hour) at doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update

Selections from etiology and epidemiology of HIV; transmission and infection control; testing and counseling; clinical manifestations and treatment; legal and ethical issues; psychosocial issues. This class may include students from multiple sections. Confirm requirement for licensing (H ED 90 4 hour or H ED 95 7 hour) at doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update

Research and identify reliable sources of health information for personal and public health. Students assess their own health behaviors, and develop strategies for health behavior change, while deepening their understanding of mental health, stress management, sleep, nutrition basics, physical activity, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, environmental health, diseases and prevention. The course provides a basis for more advanced study in the Health Professions. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Elective)

Exploration of sexuality from scientific and humanistic perspectives. Surveys sex research, female, intersex, male, and transgender sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology. Examines sexual response, evidence-based healthy communication within relationships, sexual behavior patterns, love, and sexual orientations. Analyzes historical and cultural variations in gender and sexuality. The course provides a basis for more advanced study in the Health Professions. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly H ED 210, Elective)

Examines sexual issues from scientific and humanistic perspectives. Surveys sexuality through the lifespan, sexual problems, sexual satisfaction, contraception, pregnancy and birth, sexuality and disability, sex and chronic illness, sexually transmitted infections, the commercialization of sex, sexual victimization, nonconsensual sexual behavior, and therapeutic techniques. The course provides a basis for more advanced study in the Health Professions. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Elective)