May 20, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP)

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Certificate in Applied Science

26-34 Credit Hours

This certificate assists students in preparing for careers in Health Sciences professions and strengthens the academic skills of students seeking admission to a Health Sciences degree program at the college. The certificate will provide students structured guidance on the prerequisite and requisite courses for the Health Sciences programs.

Health Science degree applicants complete one of the following options.

Pathway 1: For Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
CHM 105 - General Organic and Biochemistry Credit: 4
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 34

Pathway 2: For Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 2:

Students work with academic advisor to choose 3 credit hours of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Pathway 3: For Associate Degree in General Technology Expanded Duty Dental Assisting applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3
or
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 3:

Students must also select a minimum of 11 hours from the below listed courses to meet career goals. Students who intend to seek a management position in the dental services field should select the management and/or marketing courses.

BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit: 3
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credit: 3
MGT 120 - Small Business Management Credit: 3
MGT 270 - Managerial Communication Credit: 3
MKT 101 - Marketing Credit: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3

Total: 26

Pathway 4: For Associate Degree in Health Information Management applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 4:

Students work with academic advisor to choose a minimum of 4 credit hours of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Pathway 5: For Associate Degree in General Technology Medical Assisting applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
AHS 121 - Basic Pharmacology Credit: 2
AHS 142 - Phlebotomy Credit: 2
AHS 170 - Fundamentals of Disease Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from Humanities Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 5:

These students must also select a minimum of 8 hours from the below listed courses to meet career goals.

BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credit: 3
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credit: 3
MGT 120 - Small Business Management Credit: 3
MKT 101 - Marketing Credit: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3
PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology Credit: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3

Total: 33

Pathway 6: For Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
AHS 142 - Phlebotomy Credit: 2
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4
CHM 110 - College Chemistry I Credit: 4
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 6:

Students work with academic advisor to choose a minimum of 1 credit hour of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Pathway 7: For Associate Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit: 3
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ENG 102 - English Composition II Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3

Total: 32

Pathway 8: For Associate Degree Physical Therapist Assistant applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 8:

Students work with academic advisor to choose a minimum of 6 credit hours of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Pathway 9: For Associate Degree Radiologic Technology applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 9:

Students work with academic advisor to choose a minimum of 3 credit hours of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Pathway 10: For Associate Degree Respiratory Care applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 10:

Students work with academic advisor to choose a minimum of 2 credit hours of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Pathway 11: For Associate Degree Surgical Technology applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
AHS 130 - Surgical Environment for Health Professionals Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
or
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 26

Pathway 12: For Associate Degree Veterinary Technology applicants only

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
PHI 110 - Ethics Credit: 3
BIO 101 - Biological Science I Credit: 4
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3

Other Requirements for Pathway 12:

Students work with academic advisor to choose a minimum of 6 credit hours of appropriate courses required for designated Health Sciences degree.

Total: 26

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation or GED and qualifying placement levels. Students must meet with a Health Sciences academic advisor in their desired program of study to discuss their academic plan.

Note: Completion of the Health Science Preparation certificate does not automatically admit a student into their chosen career path. Students must complete all courses in their chosen career path with a grade of C or better and meet all other admission requirements according to their program of study. Please see the specific Health Sciences program webpage for additional information regarding admission.