Health Science Technology - AAS
(60-65 total credit hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHS 115 Medical Terminology | 3 | All | |
| *BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory (or BIO 137**) | 4 | All | |
| CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals | 1 | All | |
| Digital Literacy - CIT 105 Introduction to Computers or OST 105 Introduction to Office Systems (or Competency demonstrated by exam) | 0-3 | All | |
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | All | |
| Heritage/Humanities General Education course | 3 | All | |
| *MAT 110 Applied Mathematics (or higher-level Quantitative Reasoning course) (rec. MAT 146 or higher, many programs require MAT 151) | 3 | All | |
| Oral Communication General Education course (rec. COM 181 Basic Public Speaking or COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications) | 3 | All | |
| PSY 110 General Psychology | 3 | All | |
| Social/Behavioral Science General Education course (rec. Non-PSY course) | 3 | All |
*A grade of C or greater is required in each biological science and quantitative reasoning
course.
** Students completing BIO 137 should complete BIO 139 as part of their HST technical
coursework.
Additional technical course options, but not limited to, if student needs additional credit hours to complete 60 credit hour requirement for degree or 35 credit hour requirement in technical courses:
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World | 3 | All | |
| BAS 288 Personal & Organizational Leadership | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| *BIO 139 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | All | |
| *BIO 225 Medical Microbiology | 4 | All | |
| ENG 102 Writing II | 3 | All | |
| PHI 110 Medical Ethics | 3 | All | |
| PSY 223 Development Psychology | 3 | All | |
| PSY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying | 3 | All | |
| *STA 251 Applied Statistics | 3 | All | |
| SWK 275 The Family | 3 | All |
Must complete (3) certificates at KCTCS before taking extra technical elective options.
Certificates
Division Suggested Certificate Options
Certificate options (must complete three (3) certificates, combined credits cannot exceed 35)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 105 Emergency Medical Technician | 6 | Fall/Spring |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHB 100 Phlebotomy | 6 | Fall/Spring | |
| PHB 155 Phlebotomy Clinical | 2 | Fall/Spring |
Additional Certificate Options
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 105 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology for Health Info Professionals | 4 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 109 Clinical Classification Systems I | 4 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 110 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 112 Reimbursement Methodologies | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 202 Clinical Classification Systems II | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 207 Clinical Classification Systems III | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 215 Clinical Practicum I | 2 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS 102 Values of Human Services in a Contemporary Society | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HMS 265 Working with Disabilities in Human Services | 3 | Varies | |
| NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I (also counts as another certificate option) | 3 | All | |
| PSY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying | 3 | Varies | |
| SWK 275 The Family | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS 101 Human Services Survey | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HMS 102 Values of Human Services in a Contemporary Society | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HMS 103 Theories and Techniques in Human Services | 3 | Fall | |
| HMS 104 Group Dynamics for Human Services | 3 | Spring | |
| HMS 210 Drugs, Society and Human Behavior | 3 | Varies | |
| HMS 211 Introduction to Addictions | 3 | Fall | |
| HMS 212 Crisis Intervention | 3 | Spring | |
| SWK 275 The Family | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMA 100 Kentucky Medication Aide (6 months Nurse Aide experience required) | 5 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHS 115 Medical Terminology | 3 | All | |
| MSG 100 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | Fall | |
| MSG 126 Medical Massage Techniques I | 1 | Fall | |
| MSG 127 Medical Massage Lab I | 2 | Fall | |
| MSG 136 Medical Massage Techniques II | 1 | Fall | |
| MSG 137 Medical Massage Lab II | 2 | Fall | |
| MSG 110 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | Spring | |
| MSG 220 Massage Therapy Pathology | 3 | Spring | |
| MSG 232 Advanced Medical Massage I | 3 | Spring | |
| MSG 234 Advanced Medical Massage II | 3 | Spring | |
| MSG 286 Massage Therapy Student Clinic | 3 | Spring |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HIT 110 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information | 2 | Fall/Spring |
Notes
- The Health Professions certificate programs may require a criminal background check and drug screen with the approved vendor, annual physical examination, proof of vaccinations/titers (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Seasonal Flu), and annual tuberculosis screening. Covid-19 vaccination is not required but recommended for all healthcare students.. The expense for all medical and documentation needs will be the responsibility of the student. More information will be discussed with the Program Coordinator responsible for the certificate of interest at the required time for completion.
- A grade of C or greater is required in each biological science and quantitative reasoning (mathematics) course. In addition, students must adhere to the grading requirements for each certificate.
- Transportation to the community agencies is the responsibility of each student.
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
Learn more about Gateway's General Education Offerings here.
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KCTCS Catalog - Health Science Technology - AAS
