Healthcare Careers, Certificate

Program Code: CC.HLTHCAREERS

This certificate prepares students for a career in healthcare by introducing them to the soft skills, communication skills, and terminology necessary to interact within a breadth of healthcare disciplines. Students will become versed in medical office administrative services such as patient intake and scheduling. Courses within the certificate are common across Health Sciences programs at Clackamas Community College.

For information contact Tracy Pantano-Rumsey, tracy.pantanorumsey@clackamas.edu or 503-594-6131, or Phil Reid, philr@clackamas.edu or 503-594-0623.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate the ability to serve in an entry-level position using correct laboratory, medical, and anatomical terminology to effectively and appropriately communicate, both verbally and nonverbally in healthcare settings;
• understand, apply, and communicate state and national laboratory regulations, including infection control, health and safety, and ethical considerations.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
MA-110	Medical Terminology	4
MA-135	Communications and Ethical Practices in Healthcare Settings	3
PSY-101	Human Relations	3
WR-101	Workplace Writing	4
or WR-121Z	Composition I
Total Credits		14

Career opportunities include:

• assist and interact with healthcare professionals
• data input
• intake/reception
• other administrative duties as assigned in a variety of healthcare settings