Healthcare Core, CTS

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Future healthcare providers must learn to work closely with other medical professionals, patients, and other employees in the healthcare field. The courses in the Healthcare Core Certificate program emphasize the importance of professional competencies in written communication, quantitative reasoning, and human biology to ensure that graduates are ready to enter the healthcare profession with foundational knowledge.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Understand scientific and mathematical concepts utilized in healthcare professions;
Describe how healthcare professionals utilize the process of science to problem solve and interpret data;
Demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrate ability to successfully complete their chosen healthcare program.

Required Courses

BIOB 160NL - Principles of Living Systems Credit(s): 4
OR
BIOH 104NL - Basic Human Biology with Lab Credit(s): 4 *
OR
BIOH 201NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4 *
OR
BIOH 211NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
M 095~ - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 4 *
OR
M 115M - Probability and Linear Mathematics Credit(s): 3 *
OR
M 121M - College Algebra Credit(s): 3 *
OR
M 140M - College Math for Healthcare Credit(s): 3 *
OR
STAT 216M - Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 4 *
BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 *
OR
WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 *

Required Credits: 10-11

Course Options Guide

Required Course Options by Program - Grid View

Course Options	Medical Assistant, CAS	Medical Lab Tech, AAS	Paramedicine, AAS	Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS	Practical Nursing, CAS	Radiologic Tech, AAS	Registered Nursing, ASN	Surgical Tech, AAS
BIOB 160, or BIOH 104, or BIOH 201 and BIOH 211	IP: BIOH 104	BIOB 160 or BIOH 201	BIOH 104	BIOH 201 and BIOH 211	BIOH 104	BIOH 201 and BIOH 211	BIOH 201 and BIOH 211	BIOH 201 and BIOH 211
BMGT 205 or WRIT 101	IP: BMGT 205*	WRIT 101*	WRIT 101*	WRIT 101*	WRIT 101*	WRIT 101*	WRIT 101*	WRIT 101*
M 95 or M 120 or M 115 or M 121 or M 140 or STAT 216	IP* M 120*	M 115* or M 120* or M 140*	M 120*	M 115* or M 140* or STAT 216*	M 120*	M 095*	M 140*	M120*

Guided Electives: Students must complete between 6 and 19 credits from the Guided Electives list based on their intended program of choice.


	Medical Assistant, CAS	Medical Lab Tech, AAS	Paramedicine, AAS	Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS	Practical Nursing, CAS	Radiologic Tech, AAS	Registered Nursing, ASN	Surgical Tech, AAS
Introductory Course	AHMS 107	AHMT 101	ECP 130	AHPT 105				AHST 101
AHMA 220	O	X
AHMA 221	O	X
AHMS 144	IP		X	X		X		X
BIOM 250		X					IP	IP
CHMY 121 *		X					X
CHMY 123 *		X
COMX 111 or COMX 115		X		X				X
COMX 115 or COMX 215			X
PSYX 100					X		IP	X
PSYX 230				X

Acceptable Electives:

Total Elective Credits: 6-19

* Prerequisite or corequisite needed. See course description.

X = Required CAS, AAS, and ASN program prerequisite

IP = Course is in the program

O = Course is optional in the program

Total CTS Credits: 16-29

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Program Information

Students should work closely with Program Directors and Academic Advisors to create a Healthcare Core Certificate that best suits their professional and educational goals.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center.

Student Support Center Advisor
LRC 129
(406) 756-3880
fvccadvisor@fvcc.edu