HS21 Health Care Science, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Butts and Henry Sites
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
3 Terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
36 |
Program Description
The Health Care Science certificate of credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the degree 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.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
General Core Courses
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one:(Required)
Math Option—Choose One:
math-1100'>MATH 1100/math-1101'>MATH 1101 courses will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution
General Core Science 6-18 Hours Required
Occupational Courses 6-18 Hours Required
MAXIMUM 24 HOURS OCCUPATIONAL AND GENERAL CORE COURSES
Note: Every occupational course, except for the ALHS, BUSN, and MAST courses, requires approval from the course’s program coordinator.
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician—Advanced
| CSSP 1010 | Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician | 5 |
| CSSP 1020 | Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum I | 6 |
| CSSP 1022 | Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum II | 5 |
Electrocardiography Technology
ecgt-1030'>ECGT 1030 is not taught in the SUMMER TERM (FALL, SPRING only).
Nurse Aide or Patient Care Assistant
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist
Phlebotomy Technician
Polysomnography Technician
To enroll in the RESP courses above, the student must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Specific Occupational Electives
busn-1440'>BUSN 1440: Students enrolling in busn-1440'>BUSN 1440 are required to take a typing test indicating the ability to key at least 25 words per minute accurately, or successfully pass busn-1100'>BUSN 1100 with grade of C or better.