Personal Trainer Certificate

Program Prerequisties and Additional Requirements:

• Pass background check.
• disqualifying-offenses health programs updated June 2015
• Pass 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.
• Purchase required student liability insurance and make payment for clinical badge at the College Store
• Purchase appropriate attire (MCC Polo Shirt/Khaki pants).
• Must have valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card. 
• Provide driving record from DMV.
• HWE 250 and PED 280 are co-requisite courses

Course Requirements:

Course Number	Title	Credits
HPR 178	Medical Terminology	2
HWE 122	Responding to Emergencies	2
BIO 106	Basic Anatomy & Physiology	4
HPR 101	Customer Service in Healthcare	2
HWE 100	Human Nutrition	3
HWE 250	ACE Personal Trainer Prep	2
PED 280	Internship	1

Total Credit Hours: 16

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