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Dec 26, 2024
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2024-25 Academic Catalog
Health Science, Certificate
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Program Description/Purpose: This certificate will create a pathway into a health-related profession and will strengthen the academic record of students applying for nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, and practical nursing programs, as well as future health-related programs.
Program/Student Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit effective written and oral communication.
- Identify anatomical structures and explain the physiological aspects and functions of the human body.
- Discuss the mental processes and behaviors associated with human psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of a specific health-related profession.
Transfer Information: Students should consult with their advisor to ensure that they select electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer university’s program of study. More information can also be found at www.laurelridgedu/transfer.
Courses are displayed under the semester in which they are regularly offered and are recommended to be taken in this sequence to ensure timely graduation. It is possible that a course shown in a particular semester may not be offered due to low enrollment or other factors.
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Program Total: 30-35 Credits
1 Electives refer to the table below for specific course recommendations for each allied health program.
Choose from: BIO 141 , BIO 142 , BIO 145 , BIO 150 , CHM 101 , CHM 110 , CHM 111 , CST 100 , ENG 112 , FNS 110 , HCT 115 , HIM 111 , HIM 112 , HLT 130 , HLT 140 , HLT 230 , ITE 152 , MDL 105 , MDL 106 , MDL 195 , NUR 27 , PSY 230 , PSY 116 , PHI 220 , PHI 227 , SOC 200 and SUR 135
2 If no specific Psychology course is required in the program as noted below, a social/behavioral science or program elective may be substituted.
3 Review catalog for specific course/program requirements for HCT 115 , MDL 105 , MDL 106 , and NUR 27 . Note that MDL 105 and MDL 106 are part of the Phlebotomy program, which has a selective admissions process.
AAS in Nursing, including Nurse Aid and Patient Care Technician
Students must check the catalog for specific program admissions requirements in addition to the courses listed above.
Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective
AAS in Medical Lab Technology, including Phlebotomy
Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective
AAS in Health Information Management
Students must check the catalog for specific program admissions requirements in addition to the courses listed above.
Psychology Elective
- No specific Psychology required
- Social / Behavioral Science Elective
Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective
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