Health and Fitness

Prepare for a career in the health services industry by learning medical terminology in a memorable and enjoyable fashion.

A holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, honing your basic conversational skills and mastering key healthcare words and phrases.

(10 contact hours) This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

Develop the skills to meet the healthcare needs of those over 65, including pain management, elder abuse, mental health, and end-of-life care, in this comprehensive course.

(14 contact hours) Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.

Learn medical terminology related to all 11 of the body's organ systems, with an emphasis on human disease, diagnostic procedures, and treatment techniques.

Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field ranging from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. The hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly and easily.

(8 contact hours) In the Certificate in Mindfulness, you'll learn about mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness and happiness, mindful eating, mindful movement (walking, yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong), and mindful relationships.

(13 contact hours) Infectious diseases cause over 25% of global deaths; this certificate program teaches infection control, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infections, including zoonotic diseases.