Program Overview

Health Careers - Certificate

The Health Careers 30 credit hour certificate is designed to prepare an individual for entry level employment in healthcare services as well as help build a strong foundation that supports additional education and training in more specialized healthcare related fields. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Program Manager and/or the advisor representing the college to which the student will be transferring, for help planning their studies.

Course List

• Core:
  • PHLS 100: Introduction to Health Science (1 credit)
  • OEEM 101: CPR for the Health Care Professional (1 credit)
  • COLL 101: College/Life Success (3 credits)
  • C S 110: Computer Literacy (3 credits)
  • or OECS 105: Introduction to Information Technology
  • COMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication (3 credits)
  • AHS 116: Math for Health Occupations (3 credits)
  • AHS 120: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• Select one from the following:
  • AHS 153: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
  • BIOL 101G & 101GL: Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory (4 credits)
  • BIOL 225: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
  • PHLS 150G: Personal Health and Wellness (3 credits)
• Electives:
  • Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
    • HNDS 251: Human Nutrition (3 credits)
    • NA 101: Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab (6 credits)
    • NA 104: Nursing Assistant Fundamentals (3 credits)
    • NA 104 L: Nursing Assistant Fundamentals Lab (1 credit)
    • NA 105: Nursing Assistant Clinicals (4 credits)
    • OEEM 115: First Responder Prehospital Professional (3 credits)
    • OEEM 120: Emergency Medical Technician Basic (6 credits)
    • OEEM 120 L: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab (2 credits)

Total Credits

Total Credits: 30