Friday, August 22, 2014

2014 May Term Activities


Check out what happen during the 2014 May term here at Westwood College-South Bay
 
 
 
 




Monday, March 17, 2014

INTD300-Lighting Design Light Show Exhibit

By: John Musolino
 
An assortment of student designed light fixtures was recently exhibited in the student commons, part of the Lighting Design course taken by Westwood interior design students.  The project sought to explore the emerging technology of LED light fixtures and the impact that this technology will have on the future functionality and artistry of lighting design.  Students started by creating a basic paper sculpture, and then figured out a way to combine multiples of this sculpture together. This sculpture then evolved into a paper prototype for a functioning fixture, and then a final product was built using materials consistent with the quality of light desired.
 

Camp Kilpatrick

Dalila Fragoso’s CRJS121-Correction class takes a trip to Camp Kilpatrick in Malibu to get a better understanding of a juvenile camp intake process. The students also had the opportunity to do some field observation by observing the minors behaviors while in the camp.

LBBF SHORTSTOP Reception

On February 6, 2014, the Westwood College - South Bay Education Department and Career Services joined Instructor Mark Rothenberg in honoring all the SHORTSTOP’s volunteers and supporters in Long Beach.
 
SHORTSTOP is a Juvenile Crime Diversion Program aimed towards reducing delinquency among at-risk youth. The program holds several sessions on Tuesday night at Long Beach Courthouse where volunteer attorneys, legal professionals, and parolees dramatically demonstrate the legal facts of life to the juvenile offenders as well as to their parents. The sessions include experiencing life incarcerated as well as sessions to better themselves. SHORTSTOP teaches its participants the consequences of criminal behaviors, the value of freedom, how to resolve conflict in a non-violent manner, and making positive decisions for a brighter future.
 
Mark Rothenberg is one of the founding father of the SHORTSTOP Program in Long Beach. He had also served as the President of the program and is currently a member of the Board of Director and a Volunteer Instructor for the SHORTSTOP Program.
 
 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Healthcare Students visit the Podiatrist Office

By: Anthony Dileva - Adjunct Faculty

On February 13, 2014, I took my HLTH-150-Medical Law and Ethics students to Dr. Bruce Levin's office (my podiatrist) in San Pedro. On this field trip, the students were given the opportunity to observe Dr. Levin remove an ingrown toenail from a patient, watch him treat another patient for plantar fasciitis, observe laser therapy, and observe a patient undergo an acupuncture treatment. The students also spoke with Dr. Levin, his office staff, the therapists, and Dr. Roya (Acupuncturist) and ask them questions. This field trip was a great learning tool for the students because they got the chance to see what doctors and medical assistance do on a regular basis.



Monday, February 17, 2014

Westwood-South Bay's 2014 Winter Graduation

On January 30, 2014, Westwood College-South Bay congratulated 149 students on receiving an Associate/Bachelor Degree or Medical Diploma at the Carson Civic Center. As the processional began, the room was filled with excitement and joy from the graduating students, family, friends, and staff. Each graduate was cheered on as they walked proudly across the stage to receive their degree.
Westwood College-South Bay congralates thier 2014 Winter Graduating Class!







Blood Drive at Westwood







Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Healthcare Students joins Carson City Health Fair

On January 26, 2014, students from Dr. Blakely's HLTH200-Pathophysiology class volunteer their time at a Health Fair located at the Carson Community Center. Students were given the opportunity to screen the public for hypertension and diabetes by administrating glucose check and testing for hypertension. This event gave the students the chance to develop some hands-on experience in the medical assisting field.


 

 





Friday, January 24, 2014

First Aid/CPR Class

On January 24, 2014, Career Services teamed up with Healthcare Program Chair Dr. Blakely to host a First Aid/CPR class for Westwood-South Bay students. The students learned how to administer First Aid and CPR using a mannequin. Students who attended the class also were able to earned their First Aid and CPR certification.