Health Sciences Pathway

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

11th and 12th Graders

Overview

All Juniors begin by learning in depth knowledge about Human Anatomy and Physiology. Students then have the opportunity to earn their Certified Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapy Aide or Emergency Medical Technician Certification in addition to phlebotomy, med aide, and pharmacology courses. Practice with hands-on training in a simulated setting and focus on learning concepts essential for pursuing a career in the health industry. Students in the Health Science Pathway are well prepared to continue into a 2-year or 4-year program.

Tuition: $58.50 per credit hour. Scholarship opportunities available. No cost for students on free & reduced lunch.
Books/Fees: Provided at no cost.
Transportation: Provided at no cost from all home high schools.
Session Options: 8:15-10:15 a.m., 10:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m., 12:45pm – 2:45pm
Club Options: HOSA

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Possible Careers

Nurse Assistant
Phlebotomy Tech
Medical Assistant
Dental Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technician
LPN

Registered Nurse
Pharmacy Technician
EMT, Paramedic
Radiologic Tech
Respiratory Therapist

As well as many other specialized occupations

Field Trips

SCC Surgical Technology Simulation Lab – Bryan Medical Center West
SCC Medical Laboratory Technology
SCC Respiratory Care
Bryan College of Health Sciences Plastinates & Cadaver Lab

Health Science Credits

Dual Credits Available

Year 1 Classes		Year 2 Classes
First Semester	Second Semester	First Semester	Second Semester
LPS Course Diff Anatomy & Physiology (semesters 1 & 2) —OR— LPS Course Human Biology HLTH 1020 (3.0) Concepts in Health Sciences	LPS Course Diff Anatomy & Physiology (semesters 1 & 2) —OR— LPS Course HS Medical Terminology FSDT 1350 (3.0) Basic Nutrition	HLTH 1060 (3.0) Comprehensive Medical Terminology HLTH 1150 (4.0) Nursing Assistant —OR— BIOS 1140 (4.0) Human Anatomy HLTH 1450 (3.5) Physical Therapy Aide —OR— HLTH 1011 (2.0) Introduction to Nursing HLTH 1030 (4.0) Structure & Function of the Human Body —OR— MEDT 1100 (2.0) Phlebotomy SOCI 1010 (3.0) Sociology —OR— EMTL 1305 (8.0) Emergency Medical Tech SPCH 1110 (3.0) Speech Communication	Combinations of two of the following: HLTH 1040 (2.5) Medication Aide HLTH 1080 (3.5) Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician HLTH 1206 (3.0) Medical Law, Ethics & Cultural Communication HLTH 1150 (3.5) Nursing Assistant HLTH 1450 (3.5) Physical Therapy Aide MEDT 1100 (2.0) Proc. in Phlebotomy MEDA 1207 (2.0) Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation BIOS 1140 (4.0) Human Anatomy EMTL 1305 (cont’d) Emergency Medical Tech

Related Associate of Applied Science Degree Offered at SCC

Multiple Related AAS/AA Degrees & Certifications at SCC