Program Summary
One-Year Certificate – Minimum 24.5 hours
The Clinical Health Specialist Certificate program offers students a flexible, short-term pathway to develop foundational healthcare skills. In this under-30-credit-hour program, students can choose to specialize in an occupational area such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, or Electrocardiography (EKG). By completing targeted courses in their chosen area, students gain practical, entry-level skills that prepare them for immediate work opportunities or serve as a solid base for further education in fields like medical assisting, nursing, or occupational therapy assisting. This program is ideal for those seeking a quick start in healthcare with options for future growth.
Possible Career Opportunities
Depending on the certificates completed in this degree, one may be eligible for a career as a: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician, Home Health Aide, Monitor Technician, Healthcare Support Worker, Patient Care Technician.
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SOC Codes: 31-1131.00 – Nursing Assistants, 31-9097.00 – Phlebotomists, 29-2031.00 – Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, 31-1121.00 – Home Health Aides, 31-1131.00 or 31.9099.00 Patient Care Technician (PCT) or 31.9099 Healthcare Support Workers or 31.0000.00 Other Healthcare Support Occupations.
Courses
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | |
| HIT 0100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MAT 0122 | Math for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| HLT 0114 | Health Career Exploration | 3 |
| ENG 0111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CPR 0120 | CPR for Healthcare Providers | 0.5 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 12.5 | |
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours | |
| SPC 0111 | Speech | 3 |
| HLT 0116 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 0211 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Health Science Program (listed below) | 3-7 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 12-16 | |
| Choose at least ONE program for Fall or Spring Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CNA 0120 | Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program | 7 |
| -OR- | ||
| PHB 0120 / 0121 | Phlebotomy / Phlebotomy Internship | 2 / 1 |
| -OR- | ||
| EKG 0120 / 0121 | Electrocardiography / Electrocardiography Internship | 3 / 0.5 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 - 7.5 | |
*Must be 18 and/or a High School graduate to obtain certification and complete clinical rotation.
High School students may be eligible for completion of this certificate by completing CNA through their High School or as a dual-enrollment course.
Contact
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