Healthcare Assistant and Healthcare Science

Mission Statement

Work Environment

Nature of the Work

Employment

Earnings

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Expenses

Gainful Employment

Admission Requirements

Healthcare Assistant Certificate (Major Code: HA21)

Healthcare Science Certificate (Major Code: HS21)

Healthcare Assistant Certificate (Major Code: HA21)

Credit Required for Graduation: 30-31 semester credit hours

Curriculum Outline

General Core (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

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

College Requirement (3 Credits)

FSSE 1000

First

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Healthcare Assistant Major (10 Credits)

ALHS 1011	Structure/Functioning of the Human Body	5
ALHS 1040	Introduction to Healthcare	3
ALHS 1090	Medical 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 2030	Interviewing Techniques with Individuals	3
SOCW 2040	Behavioral Health and Community Services	3
SOCW 2120	Multicultural Issues	3

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

BUSN 1100	Introduction to Keyboarding	3
BUSN 1440	Document Production	4

 

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

ALHS 1060

Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences

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