2018-2019 Academic Catalog w/Addendum

Health Science Technology Certificate

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:

Proof of requirements are submitted through online record tracking system.  See Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for instructions. 

  • Pass background check
    • The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program.  Do not complete earlier. 
  • Pass 10-panel drug screen**
    • Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law.  Consistent with Federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at Morgan Community College. Therefore a student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the program. 
  • Proof of current immunizations and influenza vaccination.
  •  Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
  • Purchase student liability insurance at the College Store.
  • Proof of workers compensation form. 
  • Social Security Number is required for second year
  • Must purchase appropriate attire (HST polo shirt and khaki pants)

Course Requirements:

First Year

Course NumberTitleCredits
HPR 140Orientation to Health Careers (Leadership)

6

MOT 136Introduction to Clinical Skills

2

HPR 178Medical Terminology

2

HWE 122Responding to Emergencies

2

COM 126Communication in Healthcare

3

HPR 175Health Professional: Special Topics

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO 106Basic Anatomy & Physiology

4

ENG 115Technical English and Communication

3

HPR 101Customer Service in Healthcare

2

Choose one of the following tracks:

Course NumberTitleCredits
Track 1: Nurse Aide Track
Course NumberTitleCredits
NUA 101Nurse Aide Health Care Skills

4

NUA 170Nurse Aide Clinical Experience

1

Track 2: Personal Trainer
Course NumberTitleCredits
HWE 100Human Nutrition

3

HWE 250ACE Personal Trainer Prep

2

PED 280Internship

1

Total Credit Hours:14-15

Note: Not Financial Aid eligible

Total Credit Hours: 30-31

Code: M_CER_MEPR

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