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Sep 07, 2024
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College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Studies (CERT)
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The Health Studies certificate is for the student interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field.
Upon successful completion of the required 30-credits, students will be awarded the Health Studies Certificate and may obtain entry level technical employment in the healthcare field. Potential employment opportunities include health unit coordinator, medical scribe, and front-end receptionist.
Program Learning Outcomes
Successful students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the most common health professions, including work environments, education, and licensing requirements.
- Describe current trends in healthcare delivery systems.
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to medical record documentation.
- Develop computer skills and knowledge of electronic health records used in healthcare delivery systems.
- Communicate effectively in various formats used within and among healthcare delivery systems, which may include written, oral, and technology related methods.
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze information collected and utilized within healthcare delivery sytems.
- Develop an understanding of diverse perspectives in healthcare.
Graduation Requirements
All BIO, CHE, and HIT courses require a grade of C+ or higher to align with the minimum graduation requirements for the Health Programs at Onondaga.
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Total Program Credits: 30
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