Multi-Skilled Healthcare Certificate
This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations.The Multi-Skilled Healthcare certificate program is designed for individuals who are currently working in healthcare or who wish to enter the healthcare field. This program provides an introduction to the healthcare environment and provides training in more than one healthcare skill in order to meet the ever changing needs of the healthcare delivery system. Upon completion of this certificate students will have the skills needed to obtain employment in a variety of healthcare settings.
Students complete core courses and select courses from different specialty areas. The flexibility of the program allows students to choose specialty courses that meet their individual interests and needs. Many of these specialty areas have national certification or state licensure. Students who complete these specialty courses will be eligible to take appropriate certification or licensure examinations.
Courses within this program may also be taken by students in other degree or certificate programs and by healthcare professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and skills and/or increase marketability for employment.
Many of the courses within this program also meet course requirements for a variety of the College’s associate degree programs. Students who wish to complete an associate degree may also choose the Associate of Technical Studies Multi-skilled Healthcare option and select courses which match their interests and/or career goals.
Embedded certificates
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirments are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.
Outcomes and Curriculum
Upon completion of the Multi-Skilled Healthcare Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and healthcare occupations.
- Communicate using correct medical terminology.
- Demonstrate computer skills essential for today's healthcare worker.
- Describe the structures and functions of the human body
- Identify common alterations in health and appropriate measures for prevention, detection, and management.
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interpersonal, ethical, and professional behaviors required in healthcare.
Academic Requirements
Non-Academic Requirements
- Must meet specified health requirements prior to enrolling in clinical or directed practice courses.
- Will be billed for liability insurance when registering for specified clinical or directed practice courses.
- Will be required to obtain a criminal background check prior to enrolling in specified clinical or directed practice courses.
Students should also be aware that clinical/directed practice sites may also require:
- Random drug screening.
- HIV testing, if exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
- Submission to treatment/counseling, if exposed to infectious diseases.
Certificate Requirements
To qualify for a certificate in Multi-Skilled Healthcare students must pass all required courses, must obtain a grade of C or better in all technical courses, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
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