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