Health Care Certificate - Patient Care Unit Assistant

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The Patient Care Unit Assistant builds up the fundamental skills in the Basic Health Care Certificate and prepares the student to function as a multi-purpose team member under the direction of the RN in patient care areas. This job requires clerical responsibilities, proper records management, and use of technology.

Core Course Requirements: 27-28 credits

BUSA-1210 Records Management 3
BUSA-1310 Office Procedures 3
COMM-1130 Public Speaking 3 OR
COMM-2120 Interpersonal Communication 3
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 OR
HITP-116 Computerized Business Applications 3
FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3
HLED-1113 Safety, First Aid, & CPR 2.0
HLSC-110 Basic Health Care Skills I 3
HLSC-111 Basic Health Care Skills II 3
HLSC-112 Basic Medical Terminology 2 OR
HITP-110 Medical Terminology 3
HLSC-113 Drugs and Diseases 2

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 27-28 credits

Suggested Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Fall 1

BUSA-1210 Records Management 3
COMM-1130 Public Speaking 3 OR
COMM-2120 Interpersonal Communication 3
FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3
HLSC-110 Basic Health Care Skills I 3
HLSC-111 Basic Health Care Skills II 3

Spring 1

BUSA-1310 Office Procedures 3
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 OR
HITP-116 Computerized Business Applications 3
HLED-1113 Safety, First Aid, & CPR 2.0
HLSC-112 Basic Medical Terminology 2 OR
HITP-110 Medical Terminology 3
HLSC-113 Drugs and Diseases 2