Catalog 2014-2015

Healthcare Assistant and Healthcare Science

Healthcare Assistant Certificate (Major Code: HA21)

Credit Required for Graduation: 30-31 semester credit hours

Curriculum Outline

General Core (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

* Students must pass above courses with a grade of C or higher.

College Requirement (3 Credits)

FSSE 1000First

3

Healthcare Assistant Major (10 Credits)

ALHS 1011Structure/Functioning of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1040Introduction to Healthcare

3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

* Students must pass above courses with a grade of C or higher.

Healthcare Assistant Elective (3 Credits)

Students must take one of the following courses:

SOCW 2030Interviewing Techniques with Individuals

3

SOCW 2040Behavioral Health and Community Services

3

SOCW 2120Multicultural Issues

3

Students seeking admission to Medical Assisting (MA22) must also take the following courses:

BUSN 1100Introduction to Keyboarding

3

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

 

Students seeking admission to Practical Nursing (PN14) must also take the following course:

ALHS 1060Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences

2