Healthcare Services Certificate

Healthcare Services Courses

Select a minimum of 12 credit hours from the courses listed below. 

• HLTH 1040 - Medication Aide Credits: 2.5
• HLTH 1050 - Dental Terminology Credits: 3
• HLTH 1080 - Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Credits: 3
• HLTH 1090 - Personal Care Aide Credits: 3.5
• HLTH 1125 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credits: 3
• HLTH 1135 - Community Health Worker Credits: 3.5
• HLTH 1150 - Nursing Assistant Credits: 3
• HLTH 1250 - Sterile Processing Credits: 6
• HLTH 1350 - Nutrition Aide Credits: 3.5
• HLTH 1450 - Therapy Aide Credits: 2
• MEDT 1100 - Procedures in Phlebotomy Credits: 2
• EMTL 1305 - EMT-Emergency Medical Technician Credits: 8
• HLTH 1160 - Optometric Assistant Credits: 6
• MEDT 1110 - Advanced Phlebotomy Credits: 4

Special Program Requirements

1. A criminal background check will be required of each student in EMT courses. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
2. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $44 will be accessed for the drug screen.
3. Please Note: if English is not your first language, to be successful in these courses, it is recommended that you have completed ESL Level 8 or higher. If you are not at this level, we recommend you visit with your advisor.
4. A laptop computer is recommended for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

Total: 12 hours