Health Science Technology | Morgan Community College

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Health Science Technology

This two-year program is designed for students who want to explore health science careers. The program prepares students with the basic skills necessary for success in health occupation programs.

Explore health science careers including nurse aide, physical therapist assistant, and radiologic technician

This certificate program prepares students with the basic skills necessary for success in health occupation programs. During the second year of the program, students choose from two different tracks: Nurse Aide or Intro to Physical Therapy and Radiology Assistant.

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Kiley David

Faculty, Health Science Technology

(970) 542-3156

kiley.david@morgancc.edu

Spruce 348

B.S.N. - Walden University; A.D.N. - Morgan Community College

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Health Science Technology

Certificate

Nurse Aide

Certificate

Careers & Salaries

Position	Median
Nursing Assistants	$28,530
Physical Therapist Assistants	$58,040
Radiologic Technologists	$61,240

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.

Disqualifying-offenses health programs updated June 2015
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
HPR 1005	Orientation to Health Careers	3
HWE 1050	Human Nutrition	3
HPR 1039	Medical Terminology	2
HWE 1004	Responding to Emergencies	2
SPA 1015	Spanish for the Professional I	3
HPR 1079	Seminar	1
	SUBTOTAL	14
SECOND YEAR
BIO 1004	Biology: A Human Approach: GT-SC1	4
ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
HPR 1006	Customer Service in Healthcare	2
PSY 2440	Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3	3
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRACKS
TRACK 1: NURSE AIDE
NUA 1001	Nurse Aide Health Care Skills	4
NUA 1070	Nurse Aide Clinical Experience	1
TRACK 2: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CAREERS
RTE 1001	Introduction to Radiology	2
PTA 1015	Principles in Physical Therapy	2
	CREDITS SUBTOTAL	16-17
	CREDITS TOTAL	30-31

Note: Not Financial Aid eligible

Nurse Aide 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.
disqualifying-offenses health programs updated June 2015
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 and clinical badge at the College Store.
Proof of workers compensation form.
Provide driving record from DMV.
Purchase appropriate scrubs through the College Store.

Course Requirements:

NUA 1001‌	Nurse Aide Health Care Skills	4
NUA 1070	Nurse Aide Clinical Experience	1
	CREDITS TOTAL	5

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Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:

Nurse Aide Certificate

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements