Health Care Certification - 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.

Certificate Requirements

COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
HITP-116 Computerized Business Applications 3 cr.
LRNS-111 Student Success 3 cr.
PHED-155 First Aid/CPR 2 cr.
AOAP-110 Records Management 3 cr.
AOAP-118 Administrative Office I 3 cr.
HLSC-110 Basic Health Care Skills I 3 cr.
HLSC-111 Introduction to Health Sciences 3 cr.
HLSC-112 Basic Medical Terminology 2 cr. OR
HITP-110 Medical Terminology 3 cr.
HLSC-113 Drugs and Diseases 2 cr.

Total Credits: 27

Suggested Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Suggested Sequence for Part-Time Students:

Fall 1

LRNS-111 Student Success 3 cr.
PHED-155 First Aid/CPR 2 cr.

Spring 1

Summer 1

COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
HITP-116 Computerized Business Applications 3 cr.

Fall 2

AOAP-110 Records Management 3 cr.
HLSC-112 Basic Medical Terminology 2 cr. OR
HITP-110 Medical Terminology 3 cr.

Spring 2

AOAP-118 Administrative Office I 3 cr.
HLSC-113 Drugs and Diseases 2 cr.