Health Care Assistant HA21, Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Health Care Assistant Certificate of Credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the diploma 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

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
236 224 229 NA

Other Conditions for Admission

Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Location(s)

Alma

Baxley

Golden Isles

Hazlehurst

Jesup

Waycross

Basic Skills and Occupational Courses

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

ALHS 1011Structure & Function of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for AHS

2

ALHS 1040Introduction to Health Care

3

Math Option: Choose one of the following

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

Specializations: Choose one of the following Specializations

Nursing Specialization BNS1

ALHS 1060Diet & Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences

2

NAST 1100Nurse Aide Fundamentals

6

Phlebotomy Specialization 8PS1

PHLT 1030Introduction to Venipuncture

3

PHLT 1050Clinical Practice

5

Medical Assisting Specialization 8MA1

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

MAST 1060Medical Office Procedures

4

Medical Office Support Specialist Specialization 8M31

MAST 1010Legal & Ethical Concerns

2

MAST 1060Medical Office Procedures

4

MAST 1100Medical Insurance Management

2

MAST 1110Administrative Practice Management

3

Surgical Technology Specialization 8ST1 (Option 1)

SURG 1010Introduction to Surgical Technology

8

SURG 1020Principles of Surgical Tech

7

SURG 1080Surgical Microbiology

2

Total Credit Hours: 30