Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP)

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Certificate in Applied Science

15-34 Credit Hours

This certificate helps students prepare for careers in Health Sciences professions and enhances the academic skills of students seeking admission to a Health Sciences degree program at the college. The certificate will provide students with structured guidance on the prerequisite and requisite courses for the Health Sciences programs. Students in any health science pathway can use ENG 101 and PSY 201 to complete their program requirements.

Health Science degree applicants complete one of the following pathways.

Pathway 1: Dental Hygiene (CAS.HEALSP.DHG)

For applicants in the Dental Hygiene, AAS (AAS.DENTH) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
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
Courses Completed Before or After Admission
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3 or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 34

Pathway 2: Dental Assisting (CAS.HEALSP.DAT)

For applicants in the General Technology - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, AAS (AAS.GENET.EDDA) program. Some students may choose to pursue the Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Diploma (DAS.EXPADDA) which only requires three courses in this certificate.

Courses Completed Before or After Admission
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ GEN: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Pathway 3: Health Information Management (CAS.HEALSP.HIM)

For applicants in the Health Information Management, AAS (AAS.HEALIM) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
Courses Completed Before or After Admission
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 19

Pathway 4: Medical Assisting (CAS.HEALSP.MED)

Pathway for applicants in the General Technology - Medical Assisting, AAS (AAS.GENET.MED) program.

Courses Completed Before or After Admission
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
ENG 101 - English Composition I 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
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 25

Pathway 5: Medical Laboratory Technology (CAS.HEALSP.MLT)

Pathway for applicants in the Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS (AAS.MEDILT) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4
CHM 110 - College Chemistry I Credit: 4
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
Courses Completed Before or After Admission
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 23

Pathway 6: Occupational Therapy Assistant (CAS.HEALSP.OTA)

Pathway for applicants in the Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS (AAS.OCCUTA) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
(PHI 101 Recommended) Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3

Total: 23

Pathway 7: Physical Therapist Assistant (CAS.HEALSP.PTH)

Pathway for applicants in the Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS (AAS.PHYSTA) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3

Total: 20

Pathway 8: Radiologic Technology (CAS.HEALSP.RAD)

Pathway for applicants in the Radiologic Technology, AAS (AAS.RADIT) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
Courses Completed Before or After Admission
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 20

Pathway 9: Respiratory Care (CAS.HEALSP.RES)

Pathway for applicants in the Respiratory Care, AAS (AAS.RESPC) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
Courses Completed Before or After Admission
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 24

Pathway 10: Surgical Technology (CAS.HEALSP.SUR)

Pathway for applicants in the Surgical Technology, AAS (AAS.SURGT) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
Courses Completed Before or After Admission
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(
PSY 201
Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 23

Pathway 11: Veterinary Technology (CAS.HEALSP.VET)

Pathway for applicants in the Veterinary Technology, AAS (AAS.VETET) program.

Courses Required Before Admission
BIO 101 - Biological Science I Credit: 4
BIO 225 - Microbiology Credit: 4
VET 105 - Orientation to Veterinary Technology Credit: 1
Courses Required Before Admission
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ HUM: Select from
Humanities
(PHI 110 Recommended) Credit: 3
REQ SSC: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 21

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.