This program is designed to assist the student to achieve success in health care programs. Students will be provided with the foundation necessary for health care 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.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication.
Demonstrate critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Effectively utilize and interpret medical terminology.
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.
Use and apply scientific methods.
PROGRAM OF STUDY Course Credits & Titles
HLT* 103
Investigations in Health Careers
ENG* 101
English Composition
MAT* 136 or 137 or 138
Intermediate Algebra
BIO* 105 or 115 or 121
Intro to Bio., Human Bio., Gen Bio I
CHE* 111
Concepts in Chemistry
PSY* 111
General Psychology I
Bio* 211
Anatomy & Physiology I
Bio* 212
Anatomy & Physiology II
MAT *136
Intermediate Algebra at Norwalk Community College
MAT *138
Intermediate Algebra, a modeling Approach at Manchester Community College
Some of the 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.
