Human Services - Certificate
Direct Support Work
(15 total credit hours)
| 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 (online only) | 3 | Varies | |
| NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I | 3 | All | |
| PSY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying | 3 | Varies | |
| SWK 275 The Family | 3 | Varies |
*Please note if planning to take NAA 100 for the Direct Support Work Certificate: The Nurse Aide Department requires a criminal background check with the approved vendor, Kentucky Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry check, proof of vaccinations (Covid-19, Seasonal Flu), and annual tuberculosis screening. More information will be discussed with your NAA 100 instructor during the course.
Recovery Coach
(24 total credit hours)| 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 | Varies | |
| HMS 212 Crisis Intervention | 3 | Varies | |
| SWK 275 The Family | 3 | Varies |
Notes
- The Human Services Program requires (if completing HMS 251: Human Services Clinical) a criminal background check with the approved vendor, Kentucky Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry check, proof of vaccinations/titers (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, and Varicella). Additionally, annual tuberculosis screening, and proof of vaccination for Covid-19 and Seasonal Flu may be required for clinical placement. More information will be discussed with the Program Coordinator at the required time for completion.
- Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade C or greater in each core course, (HMS 101, HMS 102, HMS 103, and HMS 104).
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
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KCTCS Catalog - Human Services - AAS
