Health Career Pathways, Certificate

Program Design

This program is designed to assist the student to achieve success in health care programs. Students will be provided with the foundation necessary for health care professions. Credits from this program may be applied toward health care programs requirements within Connecticut’s community college system. However, completion of this program does not guarantee an automatic acceptance into any health care program.‡ Students are responsible for verifying specific requirements of their program of interest.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in the program on a full- or part-time basis.

Required Courses

HLT* 103 Investigations in Allied Health 3
ENG* 101 Composition 3
MAT* 138 Intermediate Algebra: A Modeling Approach 3
BIO* 115
BIO* 121		 Human Biology or
General Biology I		 4
CHE* 111 Concepts of Chemistry 4
PSY* 111 General Psychology I 3
BIO* 211 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIO* 212 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
       Total Credits Required: 28

Note: Participating colleges have prerequisites for above courses. Please consult the catalog at the community college you are attending for prerequisites and eligibility for the courses.

Division of Mathematics, Science and Health Careers: 860-512-2700

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Health Career Pathways program requirements, graduates will

1.      Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication.

2.      Demonstrate critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

3.      Effectively use and interpret medical terminology.

4.      Identify a variety of career opportunities and roles available in health care professions.

5.      Meet most requirements for entrance into health care programs.

6.      Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of psychological principles and how they relate to the health care field.

7.      Use and apply scientific methods.

Source: 2011-2012 Course Catalog

Last Update: June 03 2011
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2703