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Program Information
The Healthcare Support Specialist Certificate provides students with a foundation in both clinical and administrative healthcare skills. Students complete core requirements in Medical Terminology, Healthcare Communications, and Patient Care Essentials. Additional electives such as Phlebotomy, Patient Billing & Insurance, Medical Coding, Nutrition, Informatics, or EKG allow students to customize their path to fit their career goals. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment in hospitals, labs, medical offices, and home health agencies, or may continue their education to complete a degree in Health Sciences. (minimum of 21 credits)
Program Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Required immunizations and background checks for clinical activities
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Home Health Aide
- Patient Care Assistant
- Nurse Aide
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Office Assistant
- Billing & Coding Specialist
- EKG Technician
- Patient Care Support Staff
What You'll Learn
Curriculum
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Program Requirements (minimum 18 credits) | Credits |
Core Courses (required) | Â |
OFFT 140 Medical Terminology | 3 |
MSHT 104 Healthcare Communications | 3 |
HSCI 101 Patient Care Essentials | 2 |
Electives (choose electives to reach at least 21 credits) | Â |
MSHT 107 & 103 Intro to the Medical Laboratory/Phlebotomy | 7 |
HSCI 205 Patient Billing/Medical Insurance | 3 |
HSCI 206 Medical Coding | 3 |
HSCI 203 Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
HPER 220 Nutrition | 3 |
MSHT 105 Electrocardiography (EKG) | 3 |
HSCI 202 Pharmacology | 3 |
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