Nov 22, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences, A.A.S.

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Vickie Findley, Health Sciences Program Coordinator
200B Advanced Technology Center / (304)367-4716
Vickie.Findley@pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Health Science provides students with the opportunity to build upon the knowledge gained in a professional skill set or certificate degree program and earn an associate’s degree. Students may complete some of the requirements toward the A.A.S. degree while enrolled in the skill set or certificate degree curriculum. Students with prior national certification in a health care field may also be able to transfer credits to fulfill the required area of emphasis in the curriculum. The credits earned through national certification can be from a variety of careers, including but not limited to emergency medical technician, medical administrative assistant, phlebotomy, laboratory assistant, and licensed practical nurse.

Admission Requirements

All students entering the A.A.S degree Health Sciences must meet the following criteria:

Have completed or be enrolled in a health care related skill set or Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) program in order to fulfill the area of emphasis requirement in the curriculum. Admission to a specialty area is not guaranteed
Must pass a criminal background clearance, meet health and immunization requirements and essential functions, and provide their own transportation to assigned clinical sites, if accepted into a skill set or CAS program

NOTE: Completion of all or part of the A.A.S. degree in Health Sciences does not guarantee selection into any of the other health sciences associate degree programs offered at Pierpont Community & Technical College.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A.S. degree in Health Sciences, graduates will be able to do the following:

Demonstrate knowledge of and competence in a chosen field of state or national certification
Communicate verbally and in writing with patients, clients, health care delivery personnel and peers in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner
Use critical thinking, technological, and mathematical skills to complete work assignments and solve work problems
Demonstrate professional behavior that meets legal, ethical, responsible, and safe standards with respect for individuals and cultures

Opportunities

The associate’s degree can provide students with greater flexibility in their professional field of study as well as opportunities for job advancement. Graduates of the Health Science A.A.S. degree have a wide range of career options within the healthcare setting, including hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and physician offices as well as scientific, sales or technical services firms within the health science industries.

Required Courses Health Sciences 60 SEM. HRS.

General Studies 19 credits (minimum)

COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s). (4 hr(s). Required)
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher in ENGL 1108 for graduation)
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s). (S) (5 hr(s). Required)
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
HLCA 1170 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 hr(s). *
HLCA 1171 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 hr(s). *

Health Sciences Required Core Courses 19 credits (minimum) *

EMMS 1109 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Workplace Safety 1 hr(s). *
HLCA 1100 - Medical Terminology 3 hr(s). *
HLCA 1101 - Introduction to Health Careers Programs 1 hr(s). *
HLCA 1200 - Health Assessment and Physical Examination 3 hr(s). *
HLCA 2200 - Interpretation of Diagnostic Data 3 hr(s). *
-OR
HLCA 2210 - Bioethics 3 hr(s). *
-OR
HUMN 2210 - Bioethics 3 hr(s). *
-OR
~HUMN 2200 - Bridging Cultures: Work and Identity in a Global Perspective 3 hr(s). (PR: ENGL 1104 ) *
-OR
INTR 2200 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality 3 hr(s). *
-OR
HLIN 1110 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information 3 hr(s). *
HLCA 2995 - Healthcare Management Capstone 2 hr(s). Note: A skillset or certificate must be awarded prior to enrolling in HLCA 2995 . *
FOSM 1110 - Nutrition 3 hr(s). *
-OR
FOSM 1120 - Nutrition in Childhood & Adolescence 3 hr(s). *

Health Care Related, Business, Social Science or General Science Electives 16 credits

Students may choose to fulfill part of the 16 required elective credits from the following courses, provided the courses were not used as one of the required courses in the “Health Sciences Required Section”. Note that all prerequisite and selective admission requirements must be met for all courses used as electives.

Health Care Related

Physical Therapy Assistant

Radiologic Technology

Respiratory Care

RESP 1101 -RESP 1109
RESP 2200 -RESP 2270
RESP 2995 - Respiratory Care Capstone 2 hr(s).
HLCA 1150 -HLCA 1152
HLCA 1189 - Guided Experience I 1 hr(s).

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technology

VETT 1113 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology 2 hr(s).
VETT 1115 - Clinical Techniques 3 hr(s).
VETT 1116 - Clinical Procedures 5 hr(s).
VETT 1122 - Veterinary Pharmacology 3 hr(s).
VETT 1130 - Animal Parasitology 3 hr(s).
VETT 1170 - Vet Anatomy and Physiology 0-4 hr(s).
VETT 1180 - Exotic Animal Medicine 2 hr(s).
VETT 1181 - Pleasure Horse Management 2 hr(s).
VETT 1182 - Small Animal Nutrition 2 hr(s).
VETT 1199 - Special Topics in Veterinary Technology 0-4 hr(s).
VETT 2210 - Laboratory Animal Techniques I 3 hr(s).
VETT 2212 - Health Management of Farm Animals 4 hr(s).
VETT 2217 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures 4 hr(s).
VETT 2271 - Veterinary Preceptorship I 4 hr(s).
VETT 2272 - Veterinary Preceptorship II 5 hr(s).
VETT 2273 - Applied Clinical Experience 3 hr(s).
VETT 2299 - Special Topics in Veterinary Technology 0-4 hr(s).

Other Health Care

HLCA 2200 - Interpretation of Diagnostic Data 3 hr(s). *
HLCA 2210 - Bioethics 3 hr(s). *
-OR
HUMN 2210 - Bioethics 3 hr(s). *
HLCA 2289 - Guided Experience II 1-4 hr(s).
HLCA 2299 - Special Topics in Health Sciences 0-4 hr(s).

Social Science

Psychology

~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).

Sociology

~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).

Humanities

INTR 2200 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality 3 hr(s). *
HUMN 2210 - Bioethics 3 hr(s). *

Business/Management

Accounting

ACCT 2201 -ACCT 2995

Business

BUSN 1102 -BUSN 2300
BUSN 2995 - Integrated Business Strategies 3 hr(s).

Finance

FINC 2201 - Introduction to Financial Management 3 hr(s).
FINC 2230 - Financial Literacy 3 hr(s).

Management

MGMT 2209 - Principles of Management 3 hr(s).
MGMT 2240 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 3 hr(s).

Marketing

MKTG 2204 - Principles of Marketing 3 hr(s).

Office Management & Technology

OFAD 2241 - Workplace Productivity 3 hr(s).

Entrepreneurial Studies

ENTR 1100 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 hr(s).
ENTR 1110 - Business Opportunities Analysis 1 hr(s).

General Science

Biology

~BIOY 1101 - General Biology 4 hr(s).
BIOY 1160 - Introduction to Microbiology 3 hr(s).
BIOY 1161 - Intro to Microbiology Lab 1 hr(s).

Chemistry

~CHM 1101 - General Chemistry 4 hr(s).

General Sciences

SCI 1101 - General Science 4 hr(s).

Physics

PHY 1004 - Physics for Health Sciences 3 hr(s).
PHY 1068 - Technical Physical Science 3 hr(s).
~PHY 1101 - Introduction to Physics I 4 hr(s).
PHY 1102 - Introduction to Physics II 4 hr(s).
~PHY 1103 - Physics of Light and Color - Lecture 3 hr(s).
~PHY 1103L - Physics of Light and Color - Lab 1 hr(s).
PHY 1105 - Principles of Physics I 5 hr(s).
PHY 1106 - Principles of Physics II 5 hr(s).

Skill Set/Certificate Degree Requirements 6 credits (minimum)

Only Specific courses from a skill set will satisfy this section of the degree requirement. If completing the skill set simultaneously with the AAS Degree, students must adhere to the model schedule for their respective skill set. Students completing Licensed Practical Nurse or Laboratory Assistant Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) degrees, must declare that major as the primary major and should complete those programs before entry into the Health Science program (change of major may need to take place).

Courses from existing skill sets that satisfy this requirement include

Medical Administrative Assistant

HLIN 1100 - Fundamentals of Health Information 3 hr(s).
HLIN 1112 - Introduction to Medical Administrative Assistant 3 hr(s).

Phlebotomy

HLCA 1110 - Basic Clinical and Laboratory Skills 4 hr(s).
HLCA 2205 - Phlebotomy Practicum 2 hr(s).

Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technology

HLCA 1150 - Electrocardiograph Technology 3 hr(s). (2 hr(s). Required)
HLCA 1151 - Electrocardiograph Technology Laboratory 1 hr(s).
HLCA 1152 - Electrocardiograph Technology Practicum 1 hr(s).
HLCA 1189 - Guided Experience I 1 hr(s).

Courses from existing certificate programs that satisfy this requirement include

Laboratory Assistant

HLCA 1110 - Basic Clinical and Laboratory Skills 4 hr(s).
HLCA 2205 - Phlebotomy Practicum 2 hr(s).

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPNC 1101 - Fundamental Nursing I 3 hr(s).
LPNC 1110 - Fundamental Nursing II 3 hr(s).

Veterinary Assistant

Additional course options that satisfy this requirement include

EMT-Basic Skill Set

EMMS 1103 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 7 hr(s).
EMT-Basic current certification

National Certification in Health Related Field

*Students with a current national certification can submit for credit for HLCA 1179 .

HLCA 1179 - National Certification Skill Set 6 hr(s). *

Health Sciences Model Schedule 60 SEM. HRS.

First Semester

~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s).
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
Health Sciences Core 4-6 hr(s). *
Discipline specific skill set or CAS courses or HLCA 1179 3-4 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 13-16

Second Semester

~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s).
-OR
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s). (“C” or higher in ENGL 1108 or ENGL 1109 for graduation)
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s).
Health Sciences Core 6 hr(s). *
Discipline specific skill set or CAS course or HLCA 1179 3-6 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 12-15

Third Semester

COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
General Science Elective 3-4 hr(s).
Health Sciences Core 6 hr(s). *
Discipline specific skill set or CAS courses or HLCA 1179 3-4 hr(s).

Total Semester Hours 15-17

Fourth Semester

HLCA 2995 - Healthcare Management Capstone 2 hr(s).
Health Sciences Core 6 hr(s). *
Health Care Related, Social Science or General Science Electives 3-6 hr(s) **

Total Semester Hours 12-15

Note: A skillset or certificate must be awarded prior to enrolling in HLCA 2995 .

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Health Sciences, A.A.S.

Program Purpose

Admission Requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Opportunities

Required Courses Health Sciences 60 SEM. HRS.

General Studies 19 credits (minimum)

Health Sciences Required Core Courses 19 credits (minimum) *

Health Care Related, Business, Social Science or General Science Electives 16 credits

Health Care Related

Emergency Medical Services

Food Service Management

Health Information Technology

Laboratory Assistant

Licensed Practical Nursing

Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Physical Therapy Assistant

Radiologic Technology

Respiratory Care

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technology

Other Health Care

Social Science

Psychology

Sociology

Humanities

Business/Management

Accounting

Business

Finance

Management

Marketing

Office Management & Technology

Entrepreneurial Studies

General Science

Biology

Chemistry

General Sciences

Physics

Skill Set/Certificate Degree Requirements 6 credits (minimum)

Courses from existing skill sets that satisfy this requirement include

Medical Administrative Assistant

Phlebotomy

Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technology

Courses from existing certificate programs that satisfy this requirement include

Laboratory Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterinary Assistant

Additional course options that satisfy this requirement include

EMT-Basic Skill Set

National Certification in Health Related Field

Health Sciences Model Schedule 60 SEM. HRS.

First Semester

Total Semester Hours 13-16

Second Semester

Total Semester Hours 12-15

Third Semester

Total Semester Hours 15-17

Fourth Semester

Total Semester Hours 12-15