Certificate of Completion
Major Code: 510000
About the Program
The Basic Health Care two-term certificate prepares students for work in entry-level positions
in the health care industry. Students gain knowledge and skills pertinent to work in the medical
industry, and are provided a basis of preparation to pursue further training and employment in
allied health career fields and beyond. This certificate is unique in that it provides a diverse range
of electives allowing students to select from a variety of specialty tracks that guide them toward
completion of an additional certificate or degree program.
The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure of specific information about career and
technical certificate programs to prospective students. Data includes Standard Occupational
Classification (SOC) codes, graduation rates, tuition and fees, typical costs for books and supplies,
job placement rates for students completing the programs, and median loan debt incurred by students
completing the programs. For more information visit www.roguecc.edu/GainfulEmployment.
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 program are:
Communicate effectively with awareness and sensitivity to diverse populations and needs.
Practice self‐care in order to manage workplace stressors.
Developed ability to make effective decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.
Craft a professional style that integrates responsibility, accountability, respect and teamwork.
Foster and develop competency with regulations and language in healthcare systems.
Sharpen self‐confidence and diplomacy within a professional skills set in order to advocate for the patient.
Excel at computer skills required for job performance.
Match natural abilities and interests with attributes and requirements for success in healthcare careers in order to identify and pursue potential career pathways.
Gain awareness of current issues and trends within the healthcare industry as well as the knowledge to locate current information concerning these topics.
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 by the results of their placement assessment. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
It is important that students work closely with an advisor to select courses appropriate to their career goals. Students who are enrolled in the Basic Health Care certificate are not given advanced placement into limited-entry programs described in the specialty tracks. Some tracks have limits and restrictions that could impede placement.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and
the program coordinator's approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses
over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair 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.
Prerequisites
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Course No.
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Course Title
|
Credits
|
CS_____ |
Approved 3-4 credit computer science class, CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency Note: Successful completion of CS120, or otherwise meeting the proficiency requirement within the last 10 years, fulfills this requirement. Contact a computer science advisor to help determine placement. |
0-4 |
MTH63 |
Applied Algebra I or MTH60 Fundamentals of Algebra I or higher level math or designated placement test score |
0-4 |
RD90/WR90 |
College Reading/Fundamentals of Composition or WR91 Fundamentals of Academic Literacy (WR91 substitutes for both RD90 and WR90) or designated placement test score |
0-8 |
|
Total Prerequisite Credits |
0-16 |
Required Courses
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Course No.
|
Course Title
|
Credits
|
AH100 |
Medical Terminology: Introduction |
3 |
BI100SB |
Biology of Human Body Systems Note: Some programs require higher-level anatomy and physiology coursework (BI121/BI122 or BI231/BI232/BI233). See specific program graduation guides for details. Students who have completed either BI121 and BI122 or BI231, BI232 and BI233 (the entire sequence of either series) with an equivalent “C” or better grade do not need to take BI100SB. |
3 |
CG155 |
Exploring Careers in Health Care (corequisite: WR115) or PSY101 Psychology of Human Relations or BT101 Human Relations in Organizations |
3 |
HCI120 |
Introduction to the Health Care Industry (corequisite: WR115) |
3 |
|
Health Electives (choose 3 to 4 credits from the following courses):
HE112 Emergency First Aid
HE250 Personal Health
HE252 First Aid/CPR
HE261 CPR/Basic Life Support Provider
HPE295 Health and Fitness for Life
PSY215 Life Span Human Development |
3-4 |
WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing or BT113 Business English I or higher level composition |
3-4 |
|
Approved specialty track electives |
6-10 |
|
Total Program Credits |
24-30 |
Specialty Track Electives (6-10 credits required)
|
Electives have been organized into tracks that will lead toward additional certifications or degrees. Any combination of 6-10 credits from the courses listed below will meet program requirements. Some programs require higher-level anatomy and physiology coursework (BI121/BI122 or BI231/BI232/BI233). See specific program graduation guides for details. Additional coursework is required beyond Basic Health Care certificate courses to complete expanded certificate or degree programs. Some specialty tracks listed require admission through a limited-entry application process that could restrict student accessibility.
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Community Health Worker (6 credits) |
HCI100 |
Community Health Worker |
6 |
Dental Assisting (Choose 8-9 credits) |
BI211 |
General Biology I with lab |
4 |
CHEM104 |
Introductory Chemistry I with lab and recitation |
5 |
SP111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
4 |
SRV101 |
Service Learning |
1 |
EMT/Paramedic (10 credits) |
ES131 |
Emergency Medical Technician Part I |
4 |
ES131L |
Emergency Medical Technician Part I Lab |
1 |
ES132 |
Emergency Medical Technician Part II |
4 |
ES132L |
Emergency Medical Technician Part II Lab |
1 |
Exercise Specialist (8 credits) |
NFM225 |
Nutrition |
4 |
SOC230 |
Introduction to Gerontology or PSY215 Life Span Human Development (if not taken as part of core) |
4 |
Health Care Informatics (6 credits) |
HCI210 |
Legal Aspects of Medical Records |
3 |
HCI255 |
Introduction to Health Care Informatics |
3 |
Human Services (Choose 7-8 credits) |
CJ243/SOC243 |
Drugs, Crime and Addiction |
4 |
HS158 |
Trauma-informed Care: Theory and Practice |
3 |
SOC230 |
Introduction to Gerontology |
4 |
PSY201 |
General Psychology I |
4 |
Massage Therapy (6-10 credits) Note: Massage courses are available only with instructor approval and are limited in availability. |
BI121 |
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (if not taken as part of core) |
4 |
MT100 |
Massage I – Basic Swedish |
3 |
MT101 |
Asian Bodywork I |
2 |
NFM225 |
Nutrition |
4 |
Medical Administrative Assistant (Choose 6-10 credits) |
CG144 |
Introduction to Assertiveness |
1 |
EMS165 |
Introduction to Pharmacology for Health Occupations |
2 |
SPAN101/SPAN102/SPAN103 |
First Year Spanish I, II, III |
4-4-4 |
SRV101 |
Service Learning |
1 |
Medical Assistant (Choose 6-10 credits) |
AH110 |
Medical Terminology: Clinical |
3 |
BT111 |
Conflict Management |
2 |
CG144 |
Introduction to Assertiveness |
1 |
CG155 |
Exploring Careers in Health Care (if not taken as part of core) |
3 |
SP100 |
Basic Communication |
3 |
SRV101 |
Service Learning |
1 |
WR110 |
Understanding English Grammar |
2 |
Medical Coding Specialist (Choose 7-10 credits) |
CG155 |
Exploring Careers in Health Care (if not taken as part of core) |
3 |
CS125SS |
Spreadsheet Applications |
4 |
SOC213 |
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. |
4 |
SPAN101/SPAN102/SPAN103 |
First Year Spanish I, II, III |
4-4-4 |
Nursing (Choose 8 credits) |
BI211 |
General Biology I with lab |
4 |
NFM225 |
Nutrition |
4 |
PSY201 |
General Psychology I |
4 |
SP111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
4 |
Pharmacy Technician (Choose 6-10 credits) |
CG144 |
Introduction to Assertiveness |
1 |
CG155 |
Exploring Careers in Health Care (if not taken as part of core) |
3 |
SPAN101/SPAN102/SPAN103 |
First Year Spanish I, II, III |
4-4-4 |
WR110 |
Understanding English Grammar |
2 |
Sterile Processing Technician (7-8 credits) |
BI234 |
Microbiology with lab |
4 |
CG155 |
Exploring Careers in Health Care (if not taken as part of core) |
3 |
SPAN101/SPAN102/SPAN103 |
First Year Spanish I, II, III |
4-4-4 |
SRV101 |
Service Learning |
1 |
For more information contact the Allied Health Department:
Grants Pass or Medford: 541-245-7841
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7841
email: alliedhealth@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/alliedhealth
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
3345 Redwood Highway • Grants Pass, OR 97527