2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook

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2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Healthcare Assistant Certificate

HA21

Program Description

The healthcare assistant certificate provides students with general education courses that serve as a foundation for further study in a diploma level allied health program or to enter the workforce as entry level health care providers. (Program Length: 3 Semester Minimum)

Employment Opportunities

A variety of entry level positions are available in a wide range of health care settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation assisted living facilities, and home care agencies.

Curriculum

Essential General Education Courses (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3 OR
MATH 1013 - Algebraic Concepts Credit hours: 3
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology Credit hours: 3

Essential Technical Courses (12 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ALHS 1011 - Structure and Function of the Human Body Credit hours: 5
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care Credit hours: 3

Concentrations

(Completion of ONE concentration is required for graduation)

Occupational Courses: (8 - 13 Credits)

Allied Health Concentration (11 Credits)

8AH1

ALHS 1140 - Health Care Communication Credit hours: 3
ALHS 1180 - Cultural Diversity and Healthcare Credit hours: 3
ALHS 1060 - Diet & Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
XXXX XXXX - Elective Credit hours: 3

Medical Unit Secretary Concentration (14 Credits)

8MU1

BUSN 1440 - Document Production Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1240 - Office Procedures Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1400 - Word Processing Applications Credit hours: 4
XXXX XXXX - Elective Credit hours: 3

Patient Care Assistant Concentration (10 Credits)

8P21

ALHS 1060 - Diet & Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences Credit hours: 2
NAST 1100 - Nurse Aide Fundamentals Credit hours: 6
EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2

Occupational Concentration (12 Credits)

Students may apply 12 hours of coursework from another Health Science curriculum. Some courses may require admission into the respective program

Elective(s):

EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2
Any ALHS class
BIOL 1000 - Fundamental of Research Internship Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1100 - Introduction to Keyboarding Credit hours: 3
MAST 1120 - Human Diseases Credit hours: 3
EMSP 1010 - Emergency Medical Responder Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: 35

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3 OR
MATH 1013 - Algebraic Concepts Credit hours: 3
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology Credit hours: 3