Continuing Education/Public Courses

Continuing Education courses offered at Rio Salado College consist of Biology, Health Related, and School nursing courses.  For a list of those courses please go to our online course schedule.

Biology Courses

BIO201 – Anatomy and Physiology I - Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). 

BIO202 – Anatomy and Physiology II - Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and fluid and electrolyte balance. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). 

Biology205 – Microbiology - Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). 

Health Related

HCR230 – Culture and Health - Relation between cultures of diverse groups and health/illness. Emphasis on cross-cultural communication, including awareness of own cultural influences and indigenous and complementary healing practices. Prerequisites: None. See Mini Syllabus for full course description. 

HCR240 – Human Pathophysiology - Chemical, biological, biochemical, and psychological processes as a foundation for the understanding of alterations in health. The structural and functional pathophysiology of alterations in health; selected therapeutics considered. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s).

School Nursing (Open to RN's Only)

NCE232 – Health Assessment of The School Age Child - Comprehensive health assessment foundation. Development of interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and conducting physical examinations on the school age child. Identification and management of minor illnesses and health problems common to school age children. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s).

NCE234 – Fundamentals of School Nursing Practice - Assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of school health programming. Focus on nursing theory as it relates to school health programming. Program management, professional development, dealing with change, health education, interdisciplinary interaction and the role of the professional nurse in the school setting. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). 

Nursing Courses

NUR187 – Pharmacology and Mediation Administration II - Overview of selected drug classifications and categories. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, interactions and adverse reactions, and nursing implications for safe practice. Requires application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences. See Mini Syllabus for prerequisites and full course description. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s).