VNSG 1405 - Health Science

CIP Code: 51.3901
Credit(s): 4
An introduction to the general principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and microbiology necessary for understanding body processes and basic principles of underlying health promotion and therapeutic interventions.

1. Identify and describe major body structures and functions which comprise the major body systems
2. Recognize and describe the relationship of nutrition to health and illness across the life span
3. Identify microorganisms as causative agents in disease; and identify common causes for disease modes of transmission and methods of prevention and control. 1,2,3,4

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the vocational nursing program.

Faculty Consent: Y