Health Occupations Core for the Healthcare Worker

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About The Program

The Health Occupations program provides training for entry-level healthcare employees. The National Healthcare Foundation Skills Standards for the Core Curriculum will be met. Once you have satisfactorily completed the program with experience and produced a portfolio per requirements, you may take the National Health Science Assessment and be certified by The National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education and the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute.

Notes: Prior to taking AH 288 and 289 you need to meet the requirements for LCC students assigned to health care agencies, which include:

1. A background check

2. Up-to-date immunizations and TB records

(Forms are available from Nursing and Allied Health)

Program Requirements

AH 100	Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control	1
HLTH 100	Occupational Safety and Health	3
AH 104	Healthcare Foundations	2
AH 114	Healthcare Communication Skills	2
MEDA 101	Medical Vocabulary I	3

If no previous healthcare work experience, may include:

AH 288	Co-op Work Experience	1
AH 289	Employment Portfolio Seminar	1

Total credits required to earn this certificate: 11

Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:

Discuss significant historical events and funding sources in the U.S. health care system.
Understand various health career options and academic preparation required for them.
Be aware of malpractice and liability issues in health careers.
Understand cultural and linguistic needs and services available to clients.
Recognize pertinent regulatory guidelines including OSHA standards.
Use problem solving skills in selected health care situations.

Revised December 2014 (effective Winter 2015)

Advisor: Jill Yates, 360.442.2584, jyates@lowercolumbia.edu

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Meet with your advisor for appropriate schedule. Students may adjust the credit load according to their needs.

Certificate Requirements