Pre-Allied Health

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The Pre-Allied Health Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to enter the Nursing and Allied Health career pathway at the EMS or CNA level and continue on after completion of this program to apply for the PN or Paramedic programs. It enables students to complete pre-requisites for the PN or Paramedic programs and acquire an employment credential in one semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be prepared to apply to Health Professions programs

This program is appropriate for students who are seeking the EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) Program. It also prepares students for entry into the PN Program and the Paramedic Technical Certificate Program (not A.A.S.).

First Semester: 16-21 Credits

HP 1043 - Medical Terminology and Communication Credits: 3
MAT 1013 - Careers Math Credits: 3 or higher. Even if students place into a higher-level Math course, MAT 1013 is preferred to assure that medication calculation is completed in MAT 1013 prior to PN or Paramedic program entry.
Select one of the following courses
BIOL 1434 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 2214 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 and BIOL 2224 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits / Units: 4
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NA 1006 - Community Nursing Assistant Credits: 6
NA 1003 - Community Nursing Assistant I Credits: 3 and NA 1013 Community Nursing Assistant II Credits / Units: 3
EMS 1102 - Emergency Medical Technology Practicum Credits: 2 and EMS 1105 Emergency Medical Technology Credits / Units: 5

Pre-Allied Health

First Semester: 16-21 Credits

Grand Total: 16-21