Basic Health Care
2018-19
Certificate of Completion
Major Code: 510000
Courses for this Certificate
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 take a placement test 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 levels as determined by placement test scores. 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.
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
