The Health Care Assistant Certificate of Credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the diploma level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.
* Students must complete one of the listed specializations
Entrance Requirements
- Submit a completed application;
- High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
- Age Requirement: 16
- Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.
Basic Skills and Occupational Courses — 22 Hours
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Title
Credits
MATH 1012 or MATH 1013
+
3
Minimum Basic Skills and Occupational Courses Credit Hours
22
Nursing Specialization BNS1 — 8-9 Hours
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Credits
Minimum Nursing Specialization BNS1 Credit Hours
8-9
Phlebotomy Specialization 8PS1 — 8 Hours
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Credits
Minimum Phlebotomy Specialization 8PS1 Credit Hours
8
Medical Assisting Specialization 8MA1 — 4 Hours
If previously taken BUSN 1440; BUSN 1440 will satisfy BUSN 1460.
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Title
Credits
Minimum Medical Assisting Specialization 8MA1 Credit Hours
4
Medical Office Support Specialization 8M31 — 11 Hours
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Credits
Minimum Medical Office Support Specialization 8M31 Credit Hours
11
Surgical Technology Specialization 8ST1 — 17 Hours
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Minimum Surgical Technology Specialization 8ST1 Credit Hours
17
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation
30-31