Certificate – Healthcare
Certificate – Healthcare
Semester hours required for graduation: 32
Advisors: Heather Anderson & Dr. Elizabeth Murray
This program is designed for students interested in exploring career options in health care. Students completing the program will gain skill set allowing them to work in a number of health care related occupations. Students are encouraged to explore the different opportunities by building a basic foundation in general education requirements while also taking electives specific to the area of interest.
Eligibility Criteria
- Admitted to WTC through the admission department
- High school diploma/ GED/ Transcripts sent
- Score curriculum level with Next Generation
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0
A. Required Courses: 25 Credit Hours
- BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I (3-3-4)
- ENG 101 English Composition I (3-0-3)
- PSY 201 General Psychology (3-0-3)
- PSY 203 Human Growth & Development (3-0-3)
- SPC 205 Public Speaking (3-0-3)
- AHS 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1-0-1)
- AHS 148 Special Topics in Geriatric Care (2-0-2)
Progression Criteria
Student must receive a 79% or better (“C” or better) for program progression.
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall Semester I
- AHS 102
- BIO 210
- ENG 101
- PSY 201
Mathematics (3)
Choose from
- MAT 110 College Algebra (3-0-3)
- MAT 120 Probability & Statistics (3-0-3)
Spring Semester I
- AHS 106
- PSY 203
- SPC 205
Elective (3)
Choose from
- AHS 108 Nutrition (3-0-3)
- AHS 126 Health Calculations (1-0-1)
- AHS 160 Introductions to Health (1-0-1)
- AHS 205 Ethics & Law for Allied Health Professionals (3-0-3)
- BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II (3-3-4)
- BIO 225 Microbiology (3-3-4)
Summer Semester I
- AHS 148
Elective (3)
Choose from
- AHS 108 Nutrition (3-0-3)
- AHS 126 Health Calculations (1-0-1)
- AHS 160 Introductions to Health (1-0-1)
- AHS 205 Ethics & Law for Allied Health Professionals (3-0-3)
- BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II (3-3-4)
- BIO 225 Microbiology (3-3-4)
Tuition and book costs reflect the projected cost of the complete program.
Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.
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