Health Care Studies

Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of the degree program.

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Allied Health 101, Introduction to the Health Care Professions, must be taken before 12 college credits have been earned. This course is a cornerstone of the Health Care Studies program, requiring students to define a career goal and outline the academic process required to reach that goal.

To qualify for the A.A. Degree in Health Care Studies, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours as prescribed and attain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and complete all course and credit requirements with no grade below a "C" in any course. It is recommended that students who transfer into the program with earned credits take AH 101 during their first semester in the Health Care Studies Program.

The Health Care Studies program is designed for students interested in entering the health care profession. The program provides students with the foundational courses necessary to either enter one of the College's other health care programs, or, for interested students, transfer to bachelor's or master's degree programs in the health sciences fields such as nursing, health information management, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The program also enables students to graduate with an A.A. degree in Health Care Studies. While in the program, students may also opt to obtain a proficiency certificate to enhance their knowledge and skills of a particular area in health care and to increase their employment opportunities upon graduation from the College.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills, particularly as they apply to the health care setting.
• Explain the factors that influence health and disease.
• Explain social and psychological factors that influence human behavior.
• Define a career goal and outline the academic process required to reach that goal.