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 | ||
| FYEX 1110 | First-year Seminar | 1 |
| OEEM 101 | CPR for the Health Care Professional | 1 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| AHS 153 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| Human Nutrition | 3 | |
| Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab | 6 | |
| Nursing Assistant Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Nursing Assistant Fundamentals Lab | 1 | |
| Nursing Assistant Clinicals | 4 | |
| Phlebotomist Technician | 6 | |
| First Responder Prehospital Professional | 3 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab | 2 | |
| 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 | |
| FYEX 1110 | First-year Seminar | 1 |
| OEEM 101 | CPR for the Health Care Professional | 1 |
| AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Elective from approved list | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| AHS 153 or BIOL 2210 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Elective from approved list | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Phone: (505) 287-6654
Email: ngallagh@nmsu.edu
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