Health Career Pathway Certificate

Program code: HLCP-CC

Locations: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Northwestern, Quinebaug Valley, Tunxis

This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid.
Program Description

The Health Career Pathway Certificate program is designed to assist students in achieving success in health care programs. Students will be provided with an overview of the various health career professions. Credits from this program may be applied toward health care program requirements within Connecticut State Community College. Completion of the certificate does not guarantee acceptance into health care programs. Students are responsible for verifying specific requirements for their program of interest.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the student should be able to:

  1. Identify a variety of career opportunities and roles available in health care professions
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of psychological principles and how they relate to the health care field
  3. Demonstrate critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
  4. Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication
  5. Explain the methods of scientific inquiry that lead to the acquisition of knowledge
  6. Communicate using appropriate scientific terminology
  7. Define and apply college success and resilience strategies
  8. Recognize cultural identity and value of diversity

Credits from this program may be applied toward nursing and allied health program requirements. Students are responsible for verifying specific requirements of their program of interest.

Completion of the certificate does not guarantee acceptance into a nursing or allied health program.

Course recommendations vary for students pursuing nursing or other allied health professions. Students should meet with their Guided Pathway Advisor prior to registering for courses.

Certificate Requirements

ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 1002 or higher 3
PSY 1011General Psychology I3
Choose one of the following:4
Concepts of Chemistry
General Chemistry I
Introductory Physics
Choose one of the following:4
Introduction to Biology
General Biology I
Cell Biology with Organ Systems
BIO 2111Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIO 2112Anatomy and Physiology II4
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Total Credits28