Health Science CTS

Why Choose a Health Science Certificate

1. Entry into the Healthcare Field: A health science certificate can be your gateway to a variety of entry-level positions in healthcare.  Whether you are interested in patient care, laboratory work, or administrative roles, this degree can open doors to numerous career paths.
2. Support Success in Associates Degree Allied Health programs: An introduction to course topics of anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology, or human diseases is a valuable investment and provides foundational knowledge and skills that are essential for success in Allied Health programs.
3. Flexible Learning Options: online, hybrid and evening courses available
4. Stackable Credential that leads to an Associates Degree:  All Health Science courses count towards your Associates Degree

Curriculum Plan

General Education credits

Math 120 Contemporary Math	3
English 101 English Composition I	3
Psyc 127 Intro to Psychology	3
Biology 141 General Biology	3
	12

 

General Education credit hours: 12

 

Health Science Concentration credits: 15

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours
Hesc 103	Introduction to Medical Ethics and Communication	3
Hesc 111	Medical Terminology	3
Hesc 112	Advanced Medical Terminology	3
Hesc 142	Human Diseases	3
Hesc 151	Introduction to Health Care Professions	3

 

Health Science electives credits: 6

Students may choose 6 additional credits from any of the following HESC courses

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours
Hesc 102	First Aid	3
Hesc 109	Medical Nutrition Therapy for Nursing & Allied Health	3
Hesc 114	Introduction to Pharmacology	3
Hesc 118	Information Management for Allied Health	3
Hesc 125	Health Care Systems and Structure	3
Hesc 127	Cultural Diversity Awareness for Healthcare Professionals	3

 

Total CTS in Health Science credit hours: 33 credits

 

Admissions:  

1. Complete Delgado Admissions application
2. Declare Health Science CTS as major

       **Note:  you can also declare your other interested career pathway such as Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, etc. as a second major.

Program Information:

Francesca Langlow, EdD
Department Chair, Health Sciences
Email:  fmorel@dcc.edu