This program is designed for students interested in exploring career options in healthcare. Students completing the program will gain a skill set allowing them to work in a number of healthcare related occupations. Students also have the option of transitioning to other healthcare programs.
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Program Notes
This program is designed for students interested in exploring career options in health care. Students completing the program will gain a skillset allowing them to work in a number of health care related occupations. Each health care major has specific program-ready requirements. Review those requirements on the program page. The coursework by track documents specific requirements for completing the health care certificate. These outlines also provide guidance to help students meet the program-ready requirements unique to their selected major.
Coursework By Track
Associate Degree Nursing
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| |
| 28-40 |
Cardiovascular Technology
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| |
| 28-40 |
Medical Assisting
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Fundamentals of Disease | |
| Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professions | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| Introduction to Computers | |
| Human Growth and Development | |
| Public Speaking | |
| |
| 28-40 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| Human Growth and Development | |
| Public Speaking | |
| |
| 28-40 |
Practical Nursing
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Fundamentals of Disease | |
| Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professions | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| Introduction to Computers | |
| Human Growth and Development | |
| Public Speaking | |
| |
| 28-40 |
Radiologic Technology
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| |
| 28-40 |
Respiratory Care
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| |
| 28-40 |
Surgical Technology
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Fundamentals of Disease | |
| Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professions | |
| College Skills | |
| 3 |
| |
| 28-34 |
Transition Nursing (LPN to ADN)
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-9 |
| |
| 28-40 |
Veterinary Technology
Course List
| Courses |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| or BIO 102 | Biological Science II |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or MAT 110 | College Algebra |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 155 | Special Topics in Health Care | 3-5 |
| or AHS 163 | Long-Term Care |
| 3-7 |
| Introduction to Health Careers | |
| Fundamentals of Disease | |
| Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professions | |
| College Skills | |
| 3-6 |
| Basic Microbiology | |
| |
| 28-37 |
Purpose Statement
The Health Care Certificate program prepares student to enter a health care program that best fits their skills and interest by providing a common first semester of study and providing students with long term care skills.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze data and make decisions in a healthcare using critical thinking skills.
- Describe diverse perspectives, value systems, history, cultural traditions in the healthcare setting.
- Recognize the different healthcare career pathways at Piedmont Technical College and the types of employment opportunities applicable to each.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities as a healthcare advisee.
- Apply professional behaviors in the health care setting.
