Healthcare Services Certificate

General Education Requirements

One Course from any of the Core General Education (GELOs)  Categories:

Recommended Courses/Categories:

• Speech Communication
• Written Communication​​​​​
• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
    Credits: 3
• PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology  Credits: 3
• BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy & Lab
    Credits: 4
• BIOS 2250 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    Credits: 4

Healthcare Services Courses

Students will complete 12 credit hours. One course must be a gen ed. The remaining credit hours can be any combination of courses.

• 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 1150 - Nursing Assistant Credits: 4
• 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: 3

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. 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.
3. A laptop computer is recommended for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

Total: 12 hours