Ann Best, MHS, Assistant Dean, Health Sciences and Public Service
Phone: (419) 995-8080
Email: best.a@rhodesstate.edu
Office: TL 102B
The Health Care Technology degree is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the healthcare delivery system by preparing students with cross-training in more than one health care skill. In addition to offering specialized training opportunities, the associate degree program provides the student with foundational knowledge in science, patient management, and communication skills that are required of all health professionals.
The degree features a flexible curriculum that meets the rapidly changing needs of the health community. It will provide the student with skills in more than one occupational role, thus making the student highly marketable. The student will work closely with an academic advisor to tailor the degree to his/her skills and interests.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree the student will be able to:
- Utilize effective interpersonal skills to allow culturally diverse interactions.
- Demonstrate professionalism to promote safe, legal, and ethical practice.
- Communicate in a variety of ways to promote effective interactions in the healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate technical competency in selected areas of specialization.
- Analyze information from multiple sources to aid in clinical problem solving.
Technical Standards
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For More Information, Contact:
Admissions Office
Rhodes State College
4240 Campus Drive
Lima, OH 45804
Email: enroll@RhodesState.edu
(419) 995-8320
Tech Prep Partner
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Health Care Technology
Associate of Applied Science
| First Year |
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| First Semester | Hours |
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| SDE 1010 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| COM 1110 | English Composition | 3 |
| BHS 1390 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| SOC 1010 | Sociology | 3 |
| LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | | 3 |
| HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE | | 3 |
| | Term Hours | 15 |
| Second Semester | |
|---|
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HUMANITIES OR COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE | | 3 |
| HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE | | 3 |
| LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | | 4 |
| MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE | | 3 |
| | Term Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| First Semester | |
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| BHS 1160 | Medical Law-Ethics Healthcare | 2 |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | | 3 |
| HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES | | 11 |
| | Term Hours | 16 |
| Second Semester | |
|---|
| HCT 2500 | Health Care Technology Capstone | 1 |
| HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES | | 12 |
| | Term Hours | 13 |
| | Total Hours | 60 |
Recommended General Education Course Electives
IMPORTANT: See Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting appropriate electives in general education and basic related courses for desired pathway.
Health Care Technology Electives
Note: To complete the degree, students must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in technical electives, pertaining to the healthcare field which may come from one or more certificates combined with enough technical hours to satisfy this degree requirement. The student will collaborate with an academic advisor to select the healthcare technology electives that align with their desired certificate(s).
Communication
Humanities
Mathematics
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| MTH 1151 | Quantitative Reasoning Option for DHY, NSG, OTA, Required for EMS, RES | 3 |
| MTH 1260 | Statistics Option for NSG, OTA, Required for PTA | 3 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra Option for DHY, Required for RAD | 4 |
Life and Physical Sciences
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| BIO 1000 | Basic Human Structure and Function Option for practical nursing, Required for paramedic, phlebotomy, and medical billing/coding certificates | 3 |
| BIO 1210 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1110 | Anatomy and Physiology I Required for DHY, EMS, NSG, OTA, PTA, RAD, RES | 4 |
| BIO 1120 | Anatomy and Physiology II Option for PN certificate, Required for DHY, EMS, NSG, OTA, PTA, RAD, RES | 4 |
| BIO 1400 | Microbiology Required for DHY and NSG | 4 |
| CHM 1110 | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 1120 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Required for DHY, RES | 4 |
To complete this degree, students must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in technical electives, pertaining to the healthcare field. These credits must come from two or more certificates combined with enough technical hours to satisfy this degree requirement. An additional 30 credit hours must be completed in general education and basic related coursework to satisfy the degree requirement.
