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Self-Care for Health Care Providers
Course: WED215

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Emphasis on mind-body methods for personal wellness through integration of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of being. Development of a personal practice to achieve and sustain a balanced program to support personal health and well-being



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform and complete a personal wellness assessment and inventory. (I)
2. List and describe the factors that can influence wellness. (II)
3. List and describe the methods of self-regulation practices. (III)
4. Assess the indications and contraindications for self- regulation practices. (III)
5. Plan, prepare, and practice a personal self-care plan to meet physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual demands. (IV)
6. Plan and integrate a sound nutritional eating strategy for a self-care plan. (IV)
7. Create and maintain a journal to enhance success for a self- care plan. (IV)
8. Develop and practice a personal exercise routine that cultivates strength, endurance, and balance. (V)
9. Perform fitness activities. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Person Wellness Assessment
      1. The Wellness Energy System
      2. Other
   B. Inventory
      1. Breathing
      2. Eating
      3. Sensing
      4. Moving
      5. Feeling
      6. Thinking
      7. Communicating
      8. Finding meaning
      9. Working/playing
      10. Transcending
      11. Sexuality
II. Factors Influencing Wellness
   A. Mental
   B. Emotional
   C. Spiritual
   D. Physical
   E. Environmental
   F. Nutritional
   G. Leisure
   H. Occupational
   I. Social
   J. Cultural
III. Self-Regulation Practices
   A. Methods
      1. Biofeedback
      2. Self hypnosis
      3. Breathing
      4. Relaxation
      5. Meditation
      6. Imagery/visualization
      7. Movement/exercise
   B. Indications
   C. Contraindications
IV. Self-Care Plan
   A. Components
      1. Physical
      2. Emotional
      3. Cognitive
      4. Spiritual
      5. Nutritional
   B. Plan
   C. Prepare
   D. Practice
   E. Journal
V. Personal Exercise Routine
   A. Components
      1. Strength
      2. Endurance
         a. Cardiovascular
         b. Muscular
      3. Flexibility
      4. Body composition
   B. Development
   C. Practice
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/25/2004

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