About the Program

The Basic Health Care Certificate prepares students for work in entry-level positions in the health care industry. Students will gain knowledge and skills required to meet workforce requirements while fulfilling prerequisites to limited entry specialty programs within Allied Health which are in high demand in our region. This program is targeted for high school students and returning adult learners who are considering a career in health care to help guide interests and learn basic skills such as medical terminology and introduction to human body systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Basic Health Care Certificate of Completion are:

Describe medical terminology used in various health care environments.

Identify basic human body function.

Match natural abilities and interests with attributes and requirements for success in health care careers in order to identify and pursue potential career pathways.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. It is important that students work closely with an advisor to select courses appropriate to their career goal(s). Students who are enrolled in the Basic Health Care certificate are not given advanced placement into limited-entry programs.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the program director’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the program director before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with the director to determine placement.

Graduation Requirements

Students completing the required credits in this program with a grade of “C-” or better will receive their certificates. Certain prerequisite and required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade.