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Nov 21, 2024
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Reynolds Community College Catalog 2024-2025
Health Science CSC (for Health Professions Preparation) (221-190-01)
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PURPOSE: The Health Science Career Studies Certificate is a career pathway designed to move students from basic entry-level employment skills to foundational professional skills and occupational credentials. The program serves as a pathway to a certificate in Practical Nursing or an associate of applied science degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Surgical Technology. This CSC will prepare students for non-licensed, entry-level employment within a variety of health care settings.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The health science educational and career ladder provides a broad foundation of core skills, knowledge, and abilities for employment as entry-level healthcare workers.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: Students new to the college must attend a new student orientation program. Students enrolling in this program are required to meet with an advisor and enroll in SDV 100 or SDV 101 in the first semester.
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Curriculum: Health Science I - Nursing AAS and Practical Nursing C Tracks
This Program Map is for students who plan to earn a Health Science I Career Studies Certificate at Reynolds Community College in preparation for positions in a healthcare field. The Program Map is intended to serve as a guide, and students should always meet with their Student Success Advisor to develop a personalized Educational Plan.
Are you interested in learning more about the careers this program will prepare you for? If so, check out Career Coach. Career Coach provides information about job openings, wages, education requirements, and required skills. It will also help you find careers that match your interests. To learn more about careers that this program will prepare you for, please visit Career Coach and Career Services.
Additional information regarding transfer requirements for in-state colleges is available at www.transfervirginia.org.
Courses should be taken in the order listed.
Total for Nursing and Practical Nursing Tracks: 19 - 22 Credit Hours
Curriculum: Health Science I - Respiratory Therapy AAS Track
Total for Respiratory Therapy Track: 19 - 22 Credit Hours
Curriculum: Health Science I - Surgical Technology Track
Total for Surgical Technology Track: 21 - 24 Credit Hours
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