Health Careers - Certificate of Completion
The Certificate in Health Careers program is designed to equip individuals with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to embark on a successful career in various healthcare settings. This certificate program offers a structured curriculum covering key topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, personal health & wellness, patient care techniques, CPR, and professional communication. Students will engage in hands-on training and practical experiences to develop proficiency in patient interaction and teamwork within the healthcare field. With a focus on preparing students for entry-level positions in healthcare, this certificate program provides a solid foundation for further education and career advancement in the dynamic and rewarding field of healthcare.
The course work in this certificate applies to elective credit in the Associate of Applied Studies.
30 credits
The Health Careers 30 credit hour certificate is designed to prepare an individual for entry level employment in healthcare services as well as help build a strong foundation that supports additional education and training in more specialized healthcare related fields. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Program Manager and/or the advisor representing the college to which the student will be transferring, for help planning their studies.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| FYEX 1110 | First-year Seminar | 1 |
| HLSC 1510 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HLSC 1520 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers | 4 |
| or BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| HLSC 1540 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| EMSS 1116 | BLS Clinical Preparations | 1 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| Emergency Medical Responder Lab/Lecture | 3 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Lecture | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Laboratory | 2 | |
| Nursing Assistant Theory and Laboratory | 5 | |
| Nursing Assistant Clinical | 4 | |
| Human Nutrition | 3 | |
| Phlebotomy Concepts Lecture & Laboratory | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap is only a suggested plan of study in order to complete a Certificate in two semesters. It is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students are advised to earn a C or better in courses to avoid repeating courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| FYEX 1110 | First-year Seminar | 1 |
| HLSC 1510 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HLSC 1540 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| EMSS 1116 | BLS Clinical Preparations | 1 |
| Elective from approved list | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| HLSC 1520 or BIOL 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers or Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Elective from approved list | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Program Manager: Neal Gallagher
Phone: (505) 287-6654
Email: ngallagh@nmsu.edu
Office: Lucy Belle Ma Hall