Course Syllabi

WHES 2026 - Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Future Health Care Providers

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices to themselves.
2. Describe competent and safe patient care practices.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discriminate between skill sets needed to be a: Respiratory Therapist, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Registered Nurse, Nuclear Medical Technician and Clinical Lab Assistant.

Objectives:

1. Define personal characteristics, bias and ethics in relationship to the diversity of the patient backgrounds and medical needs.
2. Explain various health assessments, measurement techniques and statistical analysis using the concepts of norms, averages, variables, probability and population.
3. Define professional responsibility as it relates to public health, patient care and licensing organizations.
4. Discuss Patient Advocacy, the patient as a consumer and how to encourage good health practices for patients.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define health risks in the work environments encountered by health care providers.

Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices to themselves.
2. Define personal characteristics, bias and ethics in relationship to the diversity of the patient backgrounds and medical needs.
3. Describe competent and safe patient care practices.
4. Define professional responsibility as it relates to public health, patient care and licensing organizations.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe their own strengths and weaknesses as they pertain to the skills and demands of various health care professions.

Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices to themselves.
2. Describe competent and safe patient care practices.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain a variety of health care practices based on patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Objectives:

1. Define personal characteristics, bias and ethics in relationship to the diversity of the patient backgrounds and medical needs.
2. Explain various health assessments, measurement techniques and statistical analysis using the concepts of norms, averages, variables, probability and population.
3. Describe competent and safe patient care practice s.
4. Define professional responsibility as it relates to public health, patient care and licensing organizations.
5. Discuss Patient Advocacy, the patient as a consumer, and how to encourage good health practices for patients.

1. Lecture: Introduction- First Day Handout, and Schedule
   Discussion of Wellness, Health Occupation Skill Sets
   And Health Self-Assessment
2. Lecture: Review Session 1, and discuss Health Self-Assessment
   Topic: Stress Factors and the Work Environment
3. Lecture: Science and Statistics- discuss Medical Journal Articles
   Critique of Medical Journal Article
4. Lecture: Review Science and Statistics lecture
   Topic: Fitness and Rehab Process/Stress Factors
5. Lecture: Nutrition and Weight Control for personal health and patient care
6. Lecture: Body Composition and Nutritional Goals
7. Mid-term Exam
8. Lecture: Ethics and Nutrition
9. Lecture: Back Injury prevention
   Team Presentation topics given to students
10. Lecture: Why do people come and stay in hospitals, and
    Risk in Personal Health Care Service
11. Student Presentations on Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Infectious Diseases
12. Lecture: Encouraging Good Health Practices in Patients and Self Honoring Diversity and different health care needs
13. Lecture: Encouraging Good Health Practices in Patients and Self (continued)
14. Lecture: Organ Donation
15. Lecture: Discussion of course topics and student learning
16. Final Exam

WHES 2032 - Cardio Group Fitness

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define wellness and distinguish among its dimensions.
2. Identify the major health problems in the United States and discuss their causes.
3. Describe the behaviors that are part of a fit and well lifestyle.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of fitness components, exercise, and training principles as they apply to a total wellness program.
5. Evaluate current lifestyle.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply at least one of the dimensions of wellness.

Objectives:

1. Identify nutritional and exercise behavioral patterns that can lead to cardiovascular disease.
2. Identify nutrition and weight management concepts as they apply to lifelong wellness and overcoming barriers.
3. Identify student’s own behavior patterns that create barriers to wellness and how to overcome those barriers.
4. Using wellness assessment modules and relevant theory to assist students in completing a personal fitness profile and personal wellness program and change or modify behaviors that are barriers to overall wellness goals.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to relate the principles of cardiovascular exercise as a component of a total wellness program.

Objectives:

1. Identify the principles of cardiovascular exercise and its relationship within a total wellness program.
2. Demonstrate group fitness activities that include, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility.
3. Demonstrate the structure of an aerobic workout through physical and cognitive skills.
4. Demonstrate implementing target heart rate.
5. Identify how cardiovascular exercise is interrelated to a total wellness program.

1. Orientation/Introduction/Tour of Exercise Facility
2. Chapter 1, Introduction to Wellness

• What is Group Fitness/Aerobics
• Class structure and format
• Warm-up; Workout; Cool-down

3. Chapter 2, Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

• Pre-fitness testing

4. Chapter 3, Understanding Fitness Principles
5. Chapter 4, Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

• Target Heart Rate
• Low/High impact aerobics
• Low impact vs low intensity
• Types of low impact activities
• Types of aerobic activities

6. Chapter 5, Building Muscular Strength & Endurance

• Weights and Resistance
• Circuit Training • Interval Training
• Cross training

7. Chapter 6, Maintaining Flexibility & Back Health

• Stretching
• Yoga
• Pilates

8. Mid-term
9. Chapter 7, Understanding Body Composition

• Body Fat Testing using BIA

10. Improving Your Nutrition

• MyDietAnalysis Program

11. Weight Management

• MyDietAnalysis Program

12. Managing Stress
13. Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

• Injury treatment and prevention
• RICE

14. Final Exam Review- Post Fitness Testing
15. Group Presentations- Fitness Profile Due
16. Final Exam

WHES 2036 - Kickboxing

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define wellness and distinguish among its dimensions.
2. Identify the major health problems in the United States and discuss their causes.
3. Describe the behaviors that are part of a fit and well lifestyle.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of fitness components, exercise, and training principles as they apply to a total wellness program.
5. Evaluate current lifestyle.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply at least one the dimensions of wellness as part of a total wellness program.

Objectives:

1. Identify nutritional and exercise behavioral patterns that can lead to cardiovascular disease.
2. Identify nutrition and weight management concepts as they apply to lifelong wellness and overcoming barriers.
3. Identify student’s own behavior patterns that create barriers to wellness and how to overcome those barriers.
4. Using wellness assessment modules and relevant theory, complete a personal fitness profile and personal wellness program to change or modify behaviors that are barriers to overall wellness goals.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the health-related fitness components and exercise principles of a total wellness program.

Objectives:

1. Identify the principles of cardiovascular exercise and the relationship to a total wellness program.
2. Demonstrate basic kickboxing movements and combination of movements through physical and cognitive skills.
3. Identify the relationship between kickboxing movement and cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility components.
4. Demonstrate implementing target heart rate.

1. Orientation/Introduction/Tour of Exercise Facility
2. Chapter 1, Introduction To Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management

• Kickboxing skills

3. Chapter 2, Principles of Physical Fitness

• Kickboxing Course Packet

4. Chapter 3, Cardiorespiratory Endurance

• Target Heart Rate

5. Chapter 4, Muscular Strength and Endurance
6. Chapter 5, Flexibility and Lower Back Health

• Treatment and Prevention of Injuries
• RICE

7. Chapter 6, Body Composition

• Body Fat Testing using BIA

8. Chapter 7, Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

• Goal Setting and Review

9. Chapter 8, Nutrition
10. Chapter 9, Weight Management
11. MyDietAnalysis Program
12. Chapter 10, Stress
13. Chapter 11, Cardiovascular Health
14. Final Exam Review -Kickboxing Skill Testing
15. Group Presentations
16. Final Exam

Workouts (lab) will be reflective of the below outline which is based on the Kickboxing Course Packet. The order in which these workouts will be done will be designed by the instructor.
Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Cardio Kickboxing
3. Benefits of Kickboxing Training
4. Skills and Technique-

• Ready Position
• Core Stabilization
• Kicks
• Knee Strikes
• Punches

5. Major Muscles Worked in Kickboxing
6. Avoiding Injury
7. Class Format
8. Sample Cardio Kickboxing Circuit
9. Glossary of Terms
10. Exercise and Fitness Associations
11. Resource Guide

WHES 2042 - Strength Training & Health

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the wellness philosophy
2. Explain the six dimensions of wellness.
3. Identify components of the physical dimension of wellness.
4. Apply knowledge of muscular strength and endurance functions to physical activity.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply at least one of the six dimensions of wellness.

Objectives:

1. Using wellness assessment modules in the computer lab, identify personal risk factors.
2. Identify student’s own behavior patterns that create barriers to wellness.
3. Using material from wellness assessments and applying relevant theory, create a personal wellness plans to change or modify behaviors that are barriers to personal wellness for stress, exercise, and/or nutrition.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a strength training program.

Objectives:

1. Identify the principles of strength training.
2. Demonstrate strength training techniques.
3. Identify how strength training is related to a total wellness program.
4. Identify muscles engaged in specific exercise movements.

1. Introduction
2. Body Composition Measurements
   Step Tests
   Strength Tests
3. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Nutrition
6. Nutrition
7. Steroids
8. Midterm
9. Body Composition
10. Disease Management Through Lifestyle
11. Stress Management
12. Weight Management
13. Advance Strength Training Principles
14. Reassessment of Fitness Components
15. Completion of Student Projects
16. Final Exam

WHES 2050 - Mental Health & Drugs

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define individual mental disorders.
2. Explain how mental disorders are assessed.
3. Examine the social controversies that concern mental disorders.
4. Discuss the personality and emotional development of mental disorders, including symptoms, in school-age children.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate the etiology of mental health and elements for prevention.

Objectives:

1. Define stress.
2. List types of stress management techniques.
3. Identify the biochemical and environmental factors that contribute to mental health persistence.
4. Breakdown the role for identifying and referring counseling for the student with emotional problems.
5. Describe the essential elements of a school-based mental health program.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the different drugs and the various effects that are associated with them as they relate to the individual and various populations.

Objectives:

1. List the physical and psychological effects of psychoactive drugs.
2. List the benefits and risks for using medication to treat mental health problems.
3. Identify emotional problems associated with drug abuse.
4. Explain current theories of drug dependence.
5. Describe the patterns of drug use with in various populations.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the role of prevention and education within schools and communities as it relates to mental health and substance abuse problems.

Objectives:

1. List current controversies that concern school policies on alcohol and drug use.
2. Discuss the objectives of a drug education program.
3. Identify ways to assess the effectiveness of drug prevention programs.
4. Discuss the relationship between schools and communities which address mental health and drug use.

• definitions
• symptoms
• assessment

2. Mental health and mental disorders of school-age children:

• Social controversies
• Emotional Development
• Bullying
• ADHD
• Anxiety

3. Factors that contribute to mental health persistence:

• Environmental
• Biochemical
• Stress
• Stress management techniques
• Identifying and referring counseling

4. School based mental health programs

5. Psychoactive Drugs:

• Identification
• Physical, emotional and psychological effects

6. Drugs:

• Dependence
• Theories
• Specific populations
• Alcohol, tobacco and drug policies

7: Drug Education Programs

8. School and community relationship

• Mental health
• Drug use

WHES 2065 - Biomechanics

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify bones, muscles, joints and soft tissues and how they related to movement
2. Recognize how these anatomical structures vary between genders and different body types
3. Compare anatomical structural changes throughout the lifespan

Outcome 2:  Upon completion of this course, students will analyze the mechanical aspects of human movement

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate how forces play a role on the human body both intrinsically and extrinsically
2. Explain how kinematic features play a role with human movement
3. Calculate how human movement occurs using basic trigonometry

Outcome 3:  Upon completion of this course, students will apply kinesiology and its factors in analyzing and improving human movement

Objectives:

1. Express various movement characteristics of different populations of people
2. Differentiate basic assessment techniques and its application to movement with both able bodies and special populations
3. Analyze strength, flexibility, stability and proprioception and their role with movement
4. Analyze variable fitness based exercises and how they improve human movement
5. Assess preventative measures for lifestyle enhancement and athletic improvement
6. Recognize age, gender, lifestyle, injuries and disease factors that may affect human movement.

1. Introduction to human movement and skeletal structure
   1. Planes and axes
   2. Skeletal framework
      1. Joint and joint structure
      2. Bone structure and loading characteristics
      3. Role of ligaments and tendons
2. Muscle structure and function
   1. Muscle properties
   2. Fiber type characteristics
   3. Types of muscle activation
   4. Muscles role in movement
3. Shoulder and shoulder girdle
   1. Shoulder skeletal structure
   2. Shoulder joint muscles
   3. The shoulder girdle
   4. Shoulder girdle musculature
   5. Shoulder girdle movement
      1. Shoulder forces
      2. Shoulder injuries
4. Upper extremities
   1. Elbow structure and function
      1. Elbow forces
   2. Anterior and posterior musculature
5. The spine structure and function
   1. Spinal column
   2. Spinal movement
   3. Musculature
   4. Symmetry of trunk muscles
   5. Muscles for ventilation
6. The hip and pelvis
   1. Hip structure
   2. Introduction to locomotion
   3. Hip musculature
   4. Forces in the hip
   5. The pelvic girdle
      1. Synergistic actions of the hip and pelvis
7. The knee structure and function
   1. Menisci, ligament and patella
   2. Knee movement and musculature
   3. Knee injuries
8. The ankle and foot structure and function
   1. Musculature
   2. Movement characteristics
9. Kinesiological analysis
   1. Steps in a kinesiological analysis
   2. Motion analysis terminology
   3. Trigonometry in human motion
10. Linear kinematics
    1. Linear motion equations
11. Angular kinematics
    1. Angular motion equations
12. Linear and angular kinetics
    1. Newtons law
    2. Torque
    3. Moment of inertia
    4. Centripetal and centrifugal forces
13. Motion through fluids and air
    1. Fluid forces
       1. Buoyancy, drag and lift
       2. Aquatic motion principles
14. Kinesiology applied to posture and exercise prescription
    1. Exercise program development

WHES 2070 - Prevention, Intervention, Treatment of Disease, Illness & Injury

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: On standardized exams, with a minimum score of 84%:

1. Define first aid, shock, respiratory emergencies, artificial respiration, wounds, poisoning, cardiac emergencies, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocation, sprains, strains, stroke, drug misuse, drug abuse, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.
2. Identify the causes of shock, respiratory failure, choking, wounds, poisoning, cardiac emergencies, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, drug misuse and abuse, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms of shock, respiratory failure, choking, wounds, poisoning, heart attack, cardiac arrest, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, seizures, drug overdose, and diabetic emergencies.
4. Identify the treatment objectives for shock, respiratory arrest, choking, wounds, poisoning, cardiac arrest, heart attack, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, drug overdose, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.
5. Identify situations that demand emergency rescues and/or other transportation procedures.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate first aid skills.

Objectives: In a simulated emergency situation utilizing training mannequins and/or partner, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Establish a viable airway.
2. Perform exhaled methods of artificial respiration, cardiovascular resuscitation, basic steps to control bleeding, techniques designed to relieve an obstructed airway, a complete examination to detect injuries.
3. Accurately assess pulse pressure or pulselessness.
4. Apply dressings and bandages appropriate to injuries, proper immobilization for fractures, dislocations and sprains.
5. Question victim and ascertain necessary information in prescribed sequence.
6. Organize, direct and/or perform walking assists, fireman’s carry, clothes drag, two-handed and four-handed seat carries, transfer an unconscious victim onto a blanket, create a blanket stretcher, a blanket lift and carry, and a lift and carry without adjunctive equipment.
7. Utilize mathematical concepts associated with computerized CPR equipment while coaching partners and testing skills.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate emergency situations.

Objectives: On standardized written exams, with a minimum score of 84%, and/or standardized practical exams, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Determine whether the accident scene is safe to enter.
2. Triage victims and determine which victims require priority attention.
3. Evaluate first aid needs on the injured.
4. Recognize a choking victim, severe bleeding, a poison related injury, heat and cold injuries, potential fractures, sprains, and dislocations, sudden illness, the need for rescue and/or assistance, the need for professional assistance, a respiratory arrest, a cardiac arrest and an impending emergency childbirth.
5. Prioritize and treat a victim with multiple “injuries.”

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the importance of an immediate response in an emergency situation.

Objectives: On standardized exams, with a minimum score of 84%:

1. Recognize the reasons and value of first aid training.
2. Identify the laws currently designed to offer protection to the first aider in regard to liability.
3. Recognize that the “Good Samaritan” laws were created to encourage people to give aid to others.
4. Recognize that they have a unique set of skills and knowledge which they may offer in emergency situations.
5. Recognize that first aid treatment may mean the difference between life and death.
6. Recognize that first aid treatment may mean the difference between temporary and a permanent disability.
7. Recognize that first aid treatment may mean the difference between short- and long-term hospitalization.
8. Recognize that they have become more valuable citizens because of the skills and knowledge they possess and may offer in times of emergency or disaster.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to locate resources available in their own community which provide additional help in specific situations.

Objectives:

1. Locate and identify the telephone phone numbers of their local EMS service as well as poison control, fire, police, and animal control.
2. Identify which communities in their area have activated 911 service and which have not.
3. Store this information in their first aid kit.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize hazardous situations.

Objectives: On standardized exams, with a minimum score of 84%:

1. Identify situations that could result in personal danger to themselves as rescuers.
2. Identify the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate hazards to themselves.
3. Identify hazardous situations that could result in respiratory or cardiac emergencies, wounds, muscle or skeletal injuries, poisoning or burn injuries, heat or cold injuries and the steps necessary to reduce or eliminate the hazard.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply wellness, safety, and health practices to living a healthier life.

Objectives: On standardized exams, with a minimum score of 80%:

1. Identify basic information concerning good nutrition, the relationship between weight and health, the relationship between stress control and health, the relationship between smoking and health, and the relationship between alcohol consumption and health.
2. Identify guidelines for safety in the home, fire safety, safety at work, motor vehicle safety, and safety at play.
3. Calculate a target heart rate zone for effective cardiovascular conditioning.

1. Go over class syllabus and schedule
2. Discuss primary survey

Week 2.

1. 1-rescuer adult CPR

Week 3.

1. First aid kit
2. 2-rescuer adult CPR with BVM

Week 4

1. 2-rescuer CPR with AED

Week 5.

1. 1-rescuer infant CPR and 2-rescuer infant CPR

Week 6.

1. Conscious choking adult
2. Conscious choking infant
3. Choking Charlie

Week 7.

1. CPR/AED Test
2. Make-ups

Week 8.

1. Wellness, Physical Activity, Exercise & Stress

Week 9.

1. Weight management and body composition

Week 10.

1. Removing gloves and bandaging

Week 11.

1. Splinting and Epi-pen

WHES 2072 - Emergency Response

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define first aid, shock, respiratory emergencies, artificial respiration, wounds, poisoning, cardiac emergencies, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocation, sprains, strains, stroke, drug misuse, drug abuse, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.
2. Identify the causes of shock, respiratory failure, choking, wounds, poisoning, cardiac emergencies, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, drug misuse and abuse, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms of shock, respiratory failure, choking, wounds, poisoning, heart attack, cardiac arrest, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, seizures, drug overdose, and diabetic emergencies.
4. Identify the treatment objectives for shock, respiratory arrest, choking, wounds, poisoning, cardiac arrest, heart attack, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, drug overdose, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.
5. Identify situations that demand emergency rescues and/or other transportation procedures.
6. Identify the steps in using a fire extinguisher.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate first aid skills.

Objectives:

1. Establish a viable airway.
2. Perform exhaled methods of artificial respiration, cardiovascular resuscitation, basic steps to control bleeding, techniques designed to relieve an obstructed airway, a complete examination to detect injuries.
3. Accurately assess pulse pressure or pulselessness.
4. Apply dressings and bandages appropriate to injuries, proper immobilization for fractures, dislocations and sprains.
5. Question victim and ascertain necessary information in prescribed sequence.
6. Organize, direct and/or perform walking assists, fireman’s carry, clothes drag, two-handed and four-handed seat carries, transfer an unconscious victim onto a blanket, create a blanket stretcher, a blanket lift and carry, and a lift and carry without adjunctive equipment.
7. Utilize mathematical concepts associated with computerized CPR equipment while coaching partners and testing skills.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate emergency situations.

Objectives:

1. Determine whether the accident scene is safe to enter.
2. Triage victims and determine which victims require priority attention.
3. Evaluate first aid needs on the injured.
4. Recognize a choking victim, severe bleeding, a poison related injury, heat and cold injuries, potential fractures, sprains, and dislocations, sudden illness, the need for rescue and/or assistance, the need for professional assistance, a respiratory arrest, a cardiac arrest and an impending emergency childbirth.
5. Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency.
6. Prioritize and treat a victim with multiple “injuries.”

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the importance of an immediate response in an emergency situation.

Objectives:

1. Recognize the reasons and value of first aid training.
2. Identify the laws currently designed to offer protection to the first aider in regard to liability.
3. Recognize that the “Good Samaritan” laws were created to encourage people to give aid to others.
4. Recognize that they have a unique set of skills and knowledge which they may offer in emergency situations.
5. Recognize that first aid treatment may mean the difference between life and death.
6. Recognize that first aid treatment may mean the difference between temporary and a permanent disability.
7. Recognize that first aid treatment may mean the difference between short- and long-term hospitalization.
8. Recognize that they have become more valuable citizens because of the skills and knowledge they possess and may offer in times of emergency or disaster.
9. Recognize how the involvement in an emergency situation can effect individuals differently.
10. List principles and steps of professional/provider CPR.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to locate resources available in their own community which provide additional help in specific situations.

Objectives:

1. Locate and identify the telephone phone numbers of their local EMS service as well as poison control, fire, police, and animal control.
2. Identify which communities in their area have activated 911 service and which have not.
3. Store this information in their first aid kit.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize hazardous situations.

Objectives:

1. Identify situations that could result in personal danger to themselves as rescuers.
2. Identify the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate hazards to themselves.
3. Identify hazardous situations that could result in respiratory or cardiac emergencies, wounds, muscle or skeletal injuries, poisoning or burn injuries, heat or cold injuries and the steps necessary to reduce or eliminate the hazard.

1. CPR/AED Procedures
   1. Adult CPR
   2. 2-Rescuer Adult CPR w/BVM
   3. 2-Rescuer Adult CPR w/AED
   4. Infant CPR
   5. 2-Rescuer Infant CPR
   6. Adult Conscious Choking
   7. Infant Conscious Choking
   8. Mystery Scenario
2. First Aid Procedures
   1. Removing Gloves
   2. Bandaging
   3. Splinting
   4. Conscious Victim
   5. Childbirth
   6. Transportation
   7. Mystery Scenario
3. Bloodborne Pathogens
4. Legal Aspects
5. Identifying Unsafe Working Conditions
6. Effects on Individuals Involved in Emergencies
7. Fire Safety Issues
8. Emergency Plans

WHES 2076 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: On standardized (departmental/national) exams, with a minimum score of 80%:

1. Identify the definitions of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, partially obstructed airway, complete airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, artificial respiration, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, bag valve mask, and automated external defibrillator.
2. Identify the causes of respiratory emergencies, respiratory failure, choking, cardiac emergencies, heart attack, cardiac arrest, and stroke.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms of respiratory arrest, respiratory distress, choking, heart attack, cardiac arrest, and stroke.
4. Identify the treatment objectives for respiratory arrest, respiratory distress, choking, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and suspected head, neck and back injuries.
5. Identify the emergency action principles; the importance of following the same basic steps in every emergency situation; importance of identifying themselves as professional rescuers; importance of asking a conscious victim for consent before touching them; the importance of obtaining permission before assisting a child or infant; the purpose of rescue breathing and how rescue breathing works; the purpose of CPR; the purpose of using an AED and how it works; and situations when a rescuer may stop CPR
6. Identify situations that demand emergency rescues and/or other transportation procedures.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to administer CPR/AED in a simulated emergency situation utilizing a training manikin.

Objectives: In a simulated emergency situation utilizing training mannequins and/or a partner, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Position victim for resuscitation and in a recovery position.
2. Establish a viable airway.
3. Perform exhaled methods of artificial respiration using a pocket mask and a bag valve mask (BVM), cardiopulmonary resuscitation - one-person and two-person switching positions, modified jaw thrust, mouth-to-nose ventilation, techniques designed to relieve an obstructed airway, and properly utilize an automated external defibrillator with one and two rescuers.
4. Accurately assess pulse pressure or absence of pulse in all victims.
5. Apply a pocket mask, BVM and an AED appropriately.
6. Properly glove and de-glove.
7. Question conscious victim and ascertain necessary information in prescribed sequence.
8. Organize, direct and/or perform walking assists, fireman’s carry, clothes drag, two-handed and four-handed seat carries, transfer an unconscious victim onto a blanket and/or backboard, create a blanket stretcher, a blanket lift and carry, and a lift and carry without adjunctive equipment.
9. Utilize mathematical concepts associated with computerized CPR equipment while coaching partners and testing.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate emergency situations as a professional rescuer.

Objectives: On standardized written exams, with a minimum score of 80%, and/or standardized practical exams, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Determine whether the accident scene is safe to enter.
2. Triage victims and determine which victims require priority attention.
3. Recognize a choking victim.
4. Recognize the need for professional assistance.
5. Recognize a respiratory arrest.
6. Recognize a cardiac arrest.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss factors involved in reassessing emergency situations in which lay persons are involved.

Objectives: On standardized written exams, with a minimum score of 80%, and/or standardized practical exams, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Demonstrate the proper sequence in re-assessing a victim.
2. Demonstrate the correct action to take.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss factors involved in assessing hazardous situations.

Objectives: On standardized written exams, with a minimum score of 80%, and/or standardized practical exams, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Identify situations that could result in personal danger to themselves as rescuers.
2. Identify the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate hazards to themselves.
3. Identify hazardous situations that could result in respiratory or cardiac emergencies and the steps necessary to reduce or eliminate the hazard.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain first aid techniques.

Objectives: On standardized written exams, with a minimum score of 80%, and/or standardized practical exams, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Identify the definitions of first aid, shock, respiratory emergencies, artificial respiration, wounds, poisoning, cardiac emergencies, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocation, sprains, strains, stroke, drug misuse, drug abuse, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and emergency child birth.
2. Identify the causes of shock, respiratory failure, choking, wounds, poisoning, cardiac emergencies, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, drug misuse and abuse, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms of shock, respiratory failure, choking, wounds, poisoning, heart attack, cardiac arrest, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, seizures, drug overdose, and diabetic emergencies.
4. Identify the treatment objectives for shock, respiratory arrest, choking, wounds, poisoning, cardiac arrest, heart attack, burns, frostbite, cold exposure, heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, stroke, drug overdose, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and emergency childbirth.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to administer first aid in a simulated emergency situation.

Objectives: The student will, in a simulated emergency situation utilizing training mannequins and/or partner, demonstrate for an instructor in one-to-one practical exam situation, with a minimum score of 70% required for certification, his/her ability to:

1. Establish a viable airway.
2. Perform exhaled methods of artificial respiration, cardiovascular resuscitation, basic steps to control bleeding, techniques designed to relieve an obstructed airway, a complete examination to detect injuries.
3. Accurately assess pulse pressure or pulselessness.
4. Apply dressings and bandages appropriate to injuries, proper immobilization for fractures, dislocations and sprains.
5. Question victim and ascertain necessary information in prescribed sequence.
6. Organize, direct and/or perform walking assists, fireman’s carry, clothes drag, two-handed and four-handed seat carries, transfer an unconscious victim onto a blanket, create a blanket stretcher, a blanket lift and carry, and a lift and carry without adjunctive equipment.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate emergency situations.

Objectives: The student will demonstrate through written and/or practical exams (formats described previously) their ability to:

1. Determine whether the accident scene is safe to enter.
2. Triage victims and determine which victims require priority attention.
3. Evaluate first aid needs on the injured.
4. Recognize a choking victim.
5. Recognize severe bleeding.
6. Recognize a poison related injury.
7. Recognize heat and cold injuries.
8. Recognize potential fractures, sprains, and dislocations.
9. Recognize sudden illness.
10. Recognize the need for rescue and/or assistance.
11. Recognize the need for professional assistance.
12. Prioritize and treat a victim with multiple injuries.
13. Recognize a respiratory arrest.
14. Recognize a cardiac arrest.
15. Recognize an impending emergency childbirth.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the prioritization of treatments for multiple victims at an emergency scene.

Objectives: On standardized written exams, with a minimum score of 80%, and/or standardized practical exams, with a minimum score of 70%:

1. Demonstrate the proper steps in assessing an emergency scene.
2. Demonstrate the proper steps in an initial assessment
3. Determine which victim requires immediate attention and why.
4. Demonstrate proper procedure from one victim to another.

Outcome 10: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply wellness, safety, and health practices to living a healthier life.

Objectives: On standardized (departmental) exams:

1. Identify basic information concerning good nutrition, the relationship between weight and health, the relationship between stress control and health, the relationship between smoking and health, and the relationship between inactivity and health.
2. Calculate a target heart rate zone for effective cardiovascular conditioning.

1. Introduction
2. Gloving and De-Gloving
   Unconscious Victim
   Recovery Position
   Pocket Mask
3. Rescue Breathing
4. Bag-Valve Mask
   Conscious Choking
5. Modified Jaw Thrust
   Unconscious Choking
6. CPR
7. 2 Person CPR
8. AED
   Bandaging
9. Make-ups
   Epi-Pen
   BIA
   Transportation
   Pregnancy
10. CPR/AED exam
    Bandaging
11. First Aid Kit
    Splinting
12. Wellness/Stress/Physical Activity/Exercise
    Secondary Survey
13. First Aid Exam
    Body Composition/Weight Management/Nutrition
14. Mystery Scenario
15. Mystery Scenario
    Directed Study
16. Wellness Exam
    Certifications

WHES 2081 - Introduction to Exercise Science

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Outline the anatomical and physiological systems.
2. Describe the role of nutrition.
3. Outline the associated psychological theories.
4. Describe the role of biomechanics and motor learning.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the roles scientific methods and research within exercise science and its associated fields.

Objectives:

1. Explain the importance of research within exercise science and its associated fields.
2. Explain the research process.
3. Explain evidence-based practice.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the various career paths associated with exercise science and their roles within wellness, health, and medicine.

Objectives:

1. Describe the training and role of exercise physiology.
2. Describe the training and role of physical education.
3. Describe the training and role of athletic training and sports medicine.

1. Introduction to Exercise Science
2. Exercise Science: A Review of Systems
3. Exercise Physiology
4. Clinical Exercise Physiology
5. Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
6. Exercise and Sports Nutrition
7. Exercise and Sports Psychology
8. Motor Behavior
9. Biomechanics
10. Tools of Assessment in Exercise Science
11. Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science
12. Future Directions within Exercise Science and Its Associated Fields

WHES 2082 - Children, Exercise & Nutrition

Credit Hours: 2.00

OBJECTIVES:

1. Evaluate current nutrition standards in the U.S.
2. Evaluate current physical fitness standards and fitness testing measures for children
3. Evaluate issues related to nutrition related concerns such as obesity and eating disorders

OUTCOME 2 - Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify growth and maturation trends of children from childhood through adolescence.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify growth and maturation trends from infancy through adolescence.
2. Identify variables related to affective/social development
3. Describe variables related to cognitive development
4. Evaluate the role of each domain of development as it relates to motor development
5. Identify the role of the child athlete and factors related to it
6. Describe the role of gender with growth and maturation

OUTCOME 3 - Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify childhood diseases along with injury epidemiology and prevention.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify childhood musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Describe typical disease processes in today’s society, their causes and how to prevent them
3. Evaluate the role of nutrition and physical activity and its role in obesity and type II diabetes and how to prevent them
4. Evaluate the types and causes of typical childhood injuries and how to prevent them

OUTCOME 4 - Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the role of societal/lifestyle and supplemental factors related to childhood.

Objectives:

1.Evaluate the role of the media and technology with activity and nutrition related concerns
2. Identify female related factors and their role with growth and development
3. Evaluate the role of schools and family and their relationship with activity and diet related issues

OBJECTIVES:

1. Evaluate current nutrition standards in the U.S.
2. Evaluate current physical fitness standards and fitness testing measures for children
3. Evaluate issues related to nutrition related concerns such as obesity and eating disorders

OUTCOME 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify growth and maturation trends of children from childhood through adolescence.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify growth and maturation trends from infancy through adolescence.
2. Identify variables related to affective/social development
3. Describe variables related to cognitive development
4. Evaluate the role of each domain of development as it relates to motor development
5. Identify the role of the child athlete and factors related to it
6. Describe the role of gender with growth and maturation

OUTCOME 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify childhood diseases along with injury epidemiology and prevention.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify childhood musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Describe typical disease processes in today’s society, their causes and how to prevent them
3. Evaluate the role of nutrition and physical activity and its role in obesity and type II diabetes and how to prevent them
4. Evaluate the types and causes of typical childhood injuries and how to prevent them

OUTCOME 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the role of societal/lifestyle and supplemental factors related to childhood.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Evaluate the role of the media and technology with activity and nutrition related concerns
2. Identify female related factors and their role with growth and development
3. Evaluate the role of schools and family and their relationship with activity and diet related issues

WHES 2083 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain cell chemistry
2. Explain cell structures and functions
3. Describe the anaerobic and aerobic energy pathways
4. Describe metabolism and its relationship to homeostasis and exercise

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to summarize the various physiological systems involved in exercise physiology.

Objectives:

1. Explain the structure and function of the skeleton, joints, and skeletal muscles and its relationship to exercise
2. Explain the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to exercise
3. Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and its relationship to exercise
4. Explain the structure and function of the pulmonary system and its relationship to exercise
5. Explain the structure and function of the endocrine system and its relationship to exercise

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe the effect of training on the various physiological systems of the human body.

Objectives:

1. Explain the changes in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to cardiorespiratory training
2. Explain the changes in the musculoskeletal system in response to muscular strength and endurance training
3. Explain the change in the musculoskeletal system in response to flexibility training
4. Explain the changes in body composition that result from exercise

Outcome 4: Upon Completion of the course, students will be able to summarize the various laboratory assessments used in exercise science.

Objectives:

1. Describe the techniques for assessing cardiorespiratory function
2. Describe the techniques for assessing muscular strength and endurance function
3. Describe the techniques for assessing flexibility
4. Describe the techniques for assessing body composition

1. The Cell and Bioenergetics
2. Exercise Metabolism
3. Measurement of energy, work, and power
4. The Musculoskeletal System
5. The Neurological System
6. The Cardiovascular System
7. The Pulmonary System
8. The Endocrine System
9. Body Composition
10. The Effects of Training on the Cardiorespiratory System
11. The Effects of Training on the Musculoskeletal System
12. Methods of Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness
13. Methods of Assessing Musculoskeletal Fitness
14. Applications of Exercise Physiology to Physical Conditioning
15. Energy Balance and Weight Control

WHES 2085 - Stress Management

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objective:

1. List and define the six dimensions of wellness.
2. Identify and define stressor and stress response.
3. List and define the physiological affects of stress.
4. Identify and define personality types and their relationship to stress.
5. Identify and define allostatic load and its affect on individual stress responses.
6. Describe the relationship of stress to disease state, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe stress management techniques.

Objectives:

1. Describe the role of exercise and nutrition in coping with stress.
2. Describe the Relaxation Response.
3. Define Progressive Muscular Relaxation.
4. List and define cognitive stress management techniques.
5. Define mindfulness and restful meditation.
6. Describe biofeedback.
7. Describe self-hypnosis and autogenics.
8. Describe the role of music and art as stress management techniques.
9. Describe visualization and guided imagery.
10. Describe deep breathing techniques.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to personally apply stress management techniques.

Objectives:

1. Monitor stress using a journal.
2. List stressors and healthy responses to those stressors.
3. Maintain a three day diet diary.
4. List barriers to exercise and strategies to overcome those barriers.
5. Calculate exercising heart rate.
6. Demonstrate Progressive Muscular Relaxation.
7. Demonstrate mindful and restful meditation.
8. Demonstrate visualization and guided imagery.
9. Demonstrate deep breathing techniques.

1. Course Introduction/Introduction to Wellness
2. Theories of Stress, Stress Responses, and Modern Day Stressors
3. Physiological Effects of Stressors
4. Emotions and the Psychology of Stress
5. Physical Activity and Stress
6. Nutrition and Stress
7. Time and Money Management
8. Midterm
9. Progressive Muscular Relaxation
10. Meditation and Biofeedback
11. Visualization and Guided Imagery
12. Music and Art as Therapy
13. Self-Hypnosis and Autogenics
14. Breathing Techniques for Stress Management
15. Forgiveness
16. Final

WHES 2086 - Health Promotion & Education

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the various definitions of health, healthy behaviors and health promotion.
2. Identify risk factors that affect health.
3. Discuss factors that influence health behaviors.
4. Compare behaviors that compromise and promote health.
5. Identify key risk factors that affect health promotion and longevity.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the core foundation areas underlying health education as an applied discipline.

Objectives:

1. Identify key people and events that have influenced the development of health education.
2. Discuss the impact of those key people and events that have influenced the development of health education.
3. List major health education professional journals and organizations.
4. Develop criteria for ethical professional practice and probable ethical issues in health education.
5. Utilize health-related sources using computerized and electronic technology.
6. Analyze literature on health education.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the role of health education as a profession.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate current and future trends that may affect health education.
2. Discuss opportunities for professional specialists in health education.
3. Identify credentialing options as a professional health educator.
4. Develop a personal philosophy for health and health education.
5. Create a career plan with a focus on opportunities for development and growth through networking, professional organization membership, and professional development.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to differentiate between community and public health education.

Objectives:

1. Explain the role of a community health educator and the common settings for employment.
2. Explain the role of a public health educator and the common settings for employment.
3. Apply community and public health terminology and definitions used in health professions.
4. Differentiate the degree course work for community health vs. public health.
5. Differentiate the practice of community health vs public health in the work field.

1. Introduction to Health Promotion and Education

• Health status data
• Health Professions: goals, purpose, practice & concepts
• Health: history, definitions, behaviors, terminology
• Wellness dimensions

2. Philosphy

• Developing your health and health education philosophy
• Theories and Planning Models
• Behavior change theories
• Planning models

3. Ethics

• Theories
• Basic principles
• Decisions
• Issues
• Behavior

4. Health Education Professional/Specialist

• Roles and responsibilities
• Certifications
• Credentialing
• Advanced study
• Accreditation

5. Settings for Health Promotion/Education

• School health
• Community health
• Public health
• Health care
• Education specialist
• Non-traditional fields
• International

6. Professional & Career Development

• Preparation (job research, cover letter, resume)
• Agencies
• Associations
• Organizations

7. Resources and Literature

• Sources and research components
• Reading, writing, evaluating and critiquing
• Finding health-related information: journals,  indexes, abstracts, documents, electronic databases, applications
• Evaluating the Internet

8. Trends in Health Education/Promotion

• Demographics
• Society
• Preparation and credentialing
• Practice settings
• Alternative settings

WHES 2090 - Exercise Leadership

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Interpret health and physical fitness screenings including analysis of blood pressure, heart rate, strength and flexibility
2. Implement a program based on pre-participation evaluation results

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will develop programs for both individuals and groups based on specific needs of the client.

Objectives:

1. Create programs for all populations including the healthy populations, the elderly and children
2. Match client goals and test results to proper program design and implementation
3. Recall and utilize basic behavioral theories and strategies including reinforcement and goal setting
4. Explain and practice proper instruction and spotting techniques
5. Discuss and practice proper injury prevention techniques

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will outline issues related to risk management, legal policy, and marketing.

Objectives:

1. Translate the importance of medical clearance
2. Translate the importance of proper supervision and monitoring
3. Identify the importance of liability insurance and waiver forms
4. Discuss collaboration with other health professionals for marketing purposes
5. Recognize the importance of developing a proper business plan

1. Review of anatomy/physiological systems
   1. Movement terminology
   2. Basic biomechanical principles
   3. Aerobic vs. anaerobic energy systems
   4. Acute and chronic responses/adaptations to cardiovascular and resistance training
   5. The role of warming up and cooling down/muscle fatigue/DOMS
   6. Musculoskeletal injuries/overtraining
2. Initial client consultation and assessment
   1. Pre-participation evaluations
   2. Informed consent/trainer-client contract
   3. Health and medical history screenings/medical clearance
   4. Effective communication strategies
      1. In-person
      2. Multimedia
3. Health related physical fitness testing and interpretation
   1. Metabolic equations
      1. Submax aerobic testing
   2. Heart rate and blood pressure screenings
   3. Assessment of fitness components
      1. Muscle strength and endurance
      2. Flexibility
      3. Body composition
      4. Anthropometric measurements
4. Nutrition/lifestyle factor education
   1. USDA food and dietary guidelines
   2. Improper weight loss methods
   3. Cholesterol
   4. Body composition/obesity/diabetes
   5. Proper hydration
   6. Understanding the various eating disorders
      1. Bulimia
      2. Anorexia
      3. Female athlete triad
   7. Behavior modification
5. Program design and implementation
   1. Development of a comprehensive plan and timeline
      1. Assessment of testing procedures
      2. Various populations
         1. Pregnant women
         2. Elderly
         3. Children
         4. Healthy adults
         5. Adults with chronic disease/orthopedic concerns
      3. Environmental considerations
         1. Altitude
         2. Cold environments/wind chill
         3. Warm environments/humidity
         4. Pollution
   2. Choosing the proper modalities/equipment/program
      1. Matching to client
      2. Matching to client goals and testing results
         1. Weight loss
         2. Performance enhancement
         3. General fitness improvement
      3. Proper implementation of sets, reps, loading and rest periods
      4. Variable vs. constant resistance machines
      5. Various cardiovascular modalities
      6. Other modalities/equipment
         1. Medicine balls
         2. Exercise tubing
         3. Kettlebells, etc…
      7. Advanced training techniques
         1. Superset
         2. Pyramids
         3. Strength vs. endurance training
      8. Implementation with ADL
      9. Implementation of FITT
         1. Principles of fitness
            1. Specificity
            2. Individuality
            3. Reversibility
            4. Variability
            5. Progressive overload
   3. Behavioral theories and strategies
      1. Role of social media
      2. Behavioral strategies for change
         1. Reinforcement
         2. S.M.A.R.T
         3. Goal setting
         4. Reinforcement
      3. Application of health behavior change/motivation strategies and theories
         1. Socio-economic model
         2. Readiness to change model
         3. Social cognitive model
         4. Theory of planned behavior
   4. Re-assessment
   5. Proper instruction and spotting techniques
      1. Demonstration of proper and improper form and technique
      2. Understanding body language
      3. Constructive feedback
      4. Auditory and kinesthetic learning styles
      5. Monitoring of client and knowing when to terminate activity
      6. Client feedback and modification
   6. Proper exercise attire
   7. Injury prevention
      1. Knowledge of basic injuries
      2. Assessment of injuries
      3. Prevention of injuries
   8. Basic stress management techniques
      1. Guided imagery/progressive muscular relaxation/visualization
6. Risk management/legal issues/marketing
   1. Legal issues
      1. Importance of medical clearance
      2. Risk stratification to decrease client injury
      3. Trainer negligence
      4. Supervision and monitoring
      5. Liability insurance
      6. Waiver forms
   2. Marketing
      1. Collaboration with other health care professionals
      2. Referral network
      3. Developing a business plan
         1. Mission statement
         2. Business plan
         3. Budget and sales objectives
         4. Marketing materials
         5. Being a positive role model