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Advanced Health Care Certificate
Admission Requirements
Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into this program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.
In addition to the general admission requirements of the College, entry into the health care curriculum is based on the following requirements:
1. Graduation from high school or GED
2. High school courses in biology, algebra and chemistry
3. GPA of 2.0 or higher
4. Satisfactory scores on placement tests in reading, algebra, basic math and writing
Students not achieving satisfactory scores will be required to enroll in additional courses.
Program Requirements
A student must achieve a 2.0 GPA ("C" average) or better in health, psychology and biology.
Suggested Course Schedule
Summer Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| HCT 101 |
Health Care Technician I |
3 |
| HCT 102 |
Health Care Technician II |
3 |
| HCT 110 |
Therapeutic Communication in the Health Care Setting |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
Fall Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 141 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| ENG 111 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| HLT 106 |
First Aid and Safety |
2 |
| HLT 121 |
Drug Use and Abuse |
3 |
| HLT 143 |
Medical Terminology I |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Spring Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 142 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| PSY 230 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| HLT 144 |
Medical Terminology II |
3 |
| HLT 138 |
Principles of Nutrition |
1 |
| HLT 145 |
Ethics in Health Care |
2 |
NUR 135 OR
HLT 250
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Dosage and Calculations OR
General Pharmacology |
1 OR
3 |
| Total |
14-16 |
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 38-40
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