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The Health Care program is a short-term training certification program allowing students to become certified in multiple areas such as phlebotomy, home health aide and certified nursing assistant. The Health Care Certificate serves as a transition into many of the college's health science degree programs.
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
- Affidavit Acknowledgement form prior to acceptance.
- Criminal Background Check is required prior to registering for AHS 141.
- Urine Drug Screening 30 days prior AHS 163 or AHS 167 clinicals.
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all courses for progression and graduation.
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For more information, please contact a Health Science Advisor.
Program Disclosure Statement
Applicants to the Health Care program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.
Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the Competency Exams for state certification in Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant, and Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant.
For more information about careers, visit for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.
Required Courses and Sample Schedules
Certificate Requirements: Health Care |
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| Component | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| AHS 114 | Basic First Aid鈭� | 1 |
| AHS 163 | Long-Term Care鈭� | 5 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| BIO 110 | General Anatomy and Physiology* | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MAT 101 | Beginning Algebra** | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| and | ||
| Select 3-credits minimally of Elective course(s) from the list below: | ||
| AHS 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| AHS 141 | Phlebotomy for the Health Care Provider | 3 |
| AHS 145 | Electrocardiography | 2 |
| AHS 167 | Phlebotomy Capstone Experience | 3 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 225 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 105 | General Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Relations | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CREDITS | 29 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 29 | |
Sample Schedule: Health Care |
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| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AHS 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| BIO 110 | General Anatomy and Physiology* | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Beginning Algebra** | 3 |
| CREDITS | 10 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| AHS 163 | Long-Term Care | 5 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| and | ||
| Select 3-credits minimally of Elective course(s) from the list below: | ||
| AHS 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| AHS 141 | Phlebotomy for the Health Care Provider | 3 |
| AHS 145 | Electrocardiography**** | 2 |
| AHS 167 | Phlebotomy Capstone Experience | 3 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 225 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 105 | General Organic and Biochemistry*** | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CREDITS | 12 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| AHS 114 | Basic First Aid | 1 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| CREDITS | 7 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 29 | |
鈭嘢tudents preferring a Phlebotomy career path may opt to substitute AHS 141 and AHS 167 for AHS 163 and AHS 114. Both courses must be substituted.
*BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 112, BIO 210 or BIO 211 may be taken in place of BIO 110.
**MAT 110, MAT 120 may be taken in place of MAT 101.
NOTE: If substituting for BIO 110 or MAT 101, an alternative Elective course (3-credits) must be selected.
***CHM 105 is only offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.
****AHS 145 is only offered during the Spring semester.