Health Sciences (Certificate)

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CIP 51.0999
Degree: Certificate
Program Code: 190-06
Program Length: 1 year - 2 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 31
Distance Learning Option Available

Program Advisor
Neyia Beavers
276.964.7659
Russell Hall Room 204

Purpose: The Health Sciences certificate program is designed for those individuals interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. The program will enable students interested in health care professions to acquire an academic foundation to continue their education in one of the health programs. The program can also be used as a stepping-stone to the Associate of Science degree. Students should consult an academic advisor for any course substitutions to this curriculum.

Occupational Objective: Preparation for entry into the health professions and general health care employment skills.

Admission Requirements: The applicant must meet the general requirements for admission to the College including placement testing in reading, composition, and mathematics.

First Semester

ENG 111: College Composition I 3 Credits *
BIO 141: Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits **
HLT 143: Medical Terminology I 3 Credits
SDV 101: Orientation to (Discipline) 1 Credits
PSY 230: Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
Elective: Elective 3 Credits ***

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 16
Lab Hours: 3
Course Credits: 17

Second Semester

ENG 112: College Composition II 3 Credits *
BIO 142: Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits ² **
HLT 105: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 Credits
MTH 133: Mathematics for Health Professions 3 Credits
Elective Elective 3 credit ***

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 13
Lab Hours: 3
Course Credits: 14

Total Minimum Credits: 31

² Students must complete BIO 141 with a “C” or better to enroll in BIO 142 .

**Students who have not completed BIO and CHM in High School with a C or better will need to take NAS 2 as a coreq related to BIO 141.

***Electives should be chosen with the advice of the prospective program faculty, or from the list below (selection of electives should be made based on program of choice)

Pre-Nursing Students – BIO 150 AND one course from the following: ART 101 ; ENG 246  ; MUS 121 ; PHI 220  ;REL 230 ; REL 240
Pre-OTA Students – HLT 144  AND one course from the following: ART 101 ;ENG 245  , 246;MUS 121  ; REL 230
Pre-Radiography Students – MTH 154  AND one General Education Block II (Humanities/Art) Elective

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Health Sciences (Certificate)

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Total Minimum Credits: 31