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Health Career Pathways Certificate Program Click here for college links > The Health Career Pathways Certificate Program is designed to help students gain the foundation necessary to achive success in health care programs and professions. Credits from this program may be applied toward health care programs requirements within Connecticut’s Community College System. However, completion of this program does not guarantee an automatic acceptance into any health care program. Students are responsible for verifying specific requirements for their program of interest. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the student should be able to: Identify a variety of career opportunities and roles available in health care professions. Meet most requirements for entrance into health care programs. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of psychological principles and how they relate to the health care field. Effectively utilize and interpret medical terminology. Demonstrate critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving skills. Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication. Use and apply scientific methods. Course   Title    Credits HLT* 103         **New** Investigations in Health Careers  3 ENG* 101  English Composition  3 MAT* 136 or 137 or 138  Intermediate Algebra  3 BIO* 105 or 115 or 121   Intro to Bio., Human Bio., Gen Bio I 4 CHE* 111 Concepts in Chemistry  4 PSY* 111 General Psychology I  3 Bio* 211 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Bio* 212 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Participating colleges have prerequisites for above courses. Please consult the catalog at the Community College you are attending for prerequisites and eligibility to the courses. Investigations in Health Careers is designed to assist students in meeting the expectations of a health care curriculum and career. The students will become familiar with the rigors of higher education and the specific skills needed to maximize their opportunity for academic and clinical success.  Objectives The general objectives are to provide students with an overview of the wide range of health care career paths.  Coursework will include a segment on study skills, library and research component, and a discussion of a wide range of health care professions.  Class will include clinical classroom observation, job shadowing, research paper, and ePortfolio. Course modules include: Careers in Health Care Success Strategies Research and Library Medical-Legal Responsibilities, Ethics, and Confidentiality Medical Terminology / The Body Systems Mathematics in Health Care Precautions and Safety Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills Medical Record Documentation Management Cultural Diversity Issues in Health Care - Age, Gender, Cultural, Socio-Economic, Religious and Sexual Orientation Contemporary Issues in Health Care