Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size21 studentsCredits6PrerequisiteVOCN 52A and VOCN 52B and VOCN 52C Transfers ToCSUDescriptionPresents the nursing skills and procedures commonly practiced in Maternity, Pediatric, and Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing includ- ing skills related to Community Health Nursing. CSU Oceanography* * See Earth Sciences. Older Adults Office: Mission Center 265 Phone Number: (415) 452-7403 Web Site: www.ccsf.edu/olad Announcement of Courses Noncredit Courses: Health OLAD 7007. Body Dynamics and the Aging Process II (36 hrs) Through lecture, demonstration, and practice, older adults learn strate- gies for safely implementing a physical activity program, techniques for stress reduction, and understanding key healthy aging concepts to maintain and improve overall health and well-being. OLAD 7209. Mind Body Health (36 hrs) Lecture, discussion, and practice to learn about the mind/body con- nection using such techniques as a Qigong warmup, accessible/ chair yoga, and the moving meditation practice of T'ai Chi Chih: 19 Movements and One Pose. The Arts OLAD 7300. Art for Older Adults (45 hrs) Older adults art class in a relaxing environment. Development of formal artistic skills and techniques through drawing and painting for beginning to advanced students. Individual and group instruction in composition, color mixing, perspective, proper use of brushes and mediums, working with paper and canvas. OLAD 7301. Arts and Crafts for Older Adults (45 hrs) Older adults arts and crafts class in a relaxing environment. Development of formal artistic skills and techniques through drawing and painting for beginning to advanced students. Individual and group instruction in composition, color mixing, perspective, proper use of brushes and mediums, working with paper and canvas. OLAD 7303. Figure Drawing- Older Adults (54 hrs) The course is for older adults who are interested in learning to make art in a relaxed, non-credit environment. The studio class is in drawing the human figure from a life model. Media used includes pencil, char- coal, ink, and varieties of paint such as watercolor, acrylic, and oil. All skill levels are welcome. OLAD 7310. Stitchery for Older Adults (45 hrs) The course is for older adults who are interested in stitchery as an art form, share experiences with fellow enthusiasts, and collaborate in group projects in a relaxed, non-credit environment. Hands-on course. Skills related to stitchery and textile arts include patchwork, quilting, applique, trapunto, and embroidery stitches. Small projects to learn basic techniques for beginning students and individual or group proj- ects for advanced students. OLAD 7311. Ceramics for Older Adults (45 hrs) In a supportive studio atmosphere, older students learn and gain pro- ficiency in making ceramic art with basic methods of construction, Philippine Studies 411Usually HeldSat 10:10am–4:00pm, Sat 8:10am–10:00am, Mon 2:40pm–4:30pm, Sat 8:10am–4:25pm 