Major Code: 3308
Program Description
The Health Science curriculum is designed to initially prepare students for application and admission into the Health Division’s selective admission program areas. All prerequisite courses for the selective admission programs are outlined in the first year. Upon completion of the prerequisite courses, if a student does not enter into one of the selective admission program areas, that student may opt to continue in the Health Sciences AAS program choosing one of four areas of emphasis: Gerontology, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies, Medical Coding, or HealthCare Management.
Program Goals and Objectives
- Complete all prerequisite course requirements, in the first two semesters, for application/admission into one of the selective admission program areas in the medical field: Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Lab Technician, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or Veterinary Technology
- Complete AAS in Health Sciences with a track of emphasis leading to a certificate: Gerontology; Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Medical Coding; HealthCare Management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of health care and medical terminology, as well as the biological and physiological basis of health care.
- Gerontology Track: Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of the aging process; apply all ethical practices in direct care delivery to aging individuals in a variety of health care settings.
- Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Track: Demonstrate an understanding of psychiatric development and substance abuse disorders; demonstrate person-centered principles, values and attitudes needed to facilitate the recovery/rehabilitation of people with disabilities. (This track leads to an AAS in HSRS which prepares students to sit for CPRP examination.)
- Medical Coding Track: Develop expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CS, and CPT/HCPCS medical coding and medical office billing procedures. (AHIMA approved; may sit for AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist Certification.)
- HealthCare Management Track: Demonstrate knowledge of principles, terminology, structure and products of health care management; apply business practices to the health care setting.
Program Assessment
Program outcomes are assessed by capstone courses, exit interviews, employer surveys and program specific exit exams. General education outcomes are assessed by a general education portfolio.
Careers and Salary Information
HUMAN SERVICES AND REHABILITATION STUDIES:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1094.00
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
GERONTOLOGY:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9021.00
MEDICAL CODING:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2071.00
