2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences Associate of Science


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The Health Sciences Associate Degree program is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore their interest in health, health care and related fields through a variety of classes. The program may lead to a range of general health employment opportunities in areas such as Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Medical Assisting. This associate degree is an initial educational step that may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion. A baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers in areas such as Health Sciences, Health Care Management/Administration, Public Health, and other pre-professional Allied Health Programs.

Courses identified within the “Required Core” may have limitations on enrollments depicted by an asterisk symbol (*). It is strongly advised that students reference Saddleback College catalog or consult with a counselor for assistance in outlining an educational plan to achieve this degree.

This program is not the Associate Degree in Nursing and does not meet the State Board of Registered Nursing requirements for licensure in the State of California. Students interested in achieving a degree in Nursing should see Registered Nurse Associate in Science.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Recognize and define the terminology of various health sciences.
  • Differentiate between various health science jobs and job requirements.
  • Demonstrate scientific and critical thinking skills related to the field of health science.

REQUIRED CORE (SELECT 18 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES):

Course ID Title Units
BIO 11  * Human Anatomy 4
BIO 12  * Human Physiology 4
BIO 15  * General Microbiology 5
BIO 20   Introduction to Biology 4
BIO 113   Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
CHEM 3  * Fundamental Chemistry 4
CHEM 1A  * General Chemistry 5
CHEM 108   Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry 4
CWE 180   Co-Op-Ed Internship for Pre-Therapy Students 1
CWE 180   Co-Op-Ed Internship for Pre-Therapy Students 2
EMT 207  * and Emergency Medical Technician Procedures 11
EMT 207C  * Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Observation 1
EMT 210  * Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Course 1.5
EMT 219  * Paramedic Preparation 4
FN 50   Fundamentals of Nutrition 3
FN 161 * Nutrition for Health Occupations 2
HIT 100  * Health Information Science 2
HIT 109  * ICD Diagnostic Coding 3
HIT 111  * Healthcare Information Technologies (HCIT) 3
HIT 116  * Performance Improvement in Healthcare 3
HIT 119  * Management of Resources in Healthcare 3
HIT 130  * Directed Practice 4
HLTH 1   Contemporary Health Issues 3
HLTH 2   First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator 1.5
HLTH 3   Women’s Health Issues 3
HSC 104   Medical Terminology 3
HSC 217   Cardiac Dysrhythmias 2
HSC 226  * Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2
HSC 227  * Pediatric Advanced Life Suport 2
HSC 228   Calculations for Medication Administration 1
HSC 291   Management of Aggressive Behavior in Healthcare Settings 0.5
KNEA 151  or Intro to Therapy and Career Exploration of Rehabilitation 3
HSC 151   Intro to Therapy and Career Exploration of Rehabilitation 3
MA 206   Introduction to Medical Assisting 3
MA 211B   Physical-Examination Procedures 3
MA 212B   Medical Office Laboratory Procedures 3
MA 213B  * Medical Asepsis and Surgical Procedures 3
MA 214B  Medication Administration for Medical Assistants 3
MA 218B   Electrocardiography for the Medical 3
MLT 210   Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory Profession 1
MLT 211  * Basic Laboratory Procedures 1
N 160  * Pharmacology for Nursing 3
N 165   Lifecycle 1, Fundamentals of Aging 1.5
N 161   Lifecycle 2, Growth and Development 1.5
N 204   Beginning Nursing Concepts 2
N 212   Laboratory Values, Interpretation and Applications 1.5
N 280   Nursing Careplans and Maps 1
PHLB 240   Phlebotomy 4

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


18

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate of Science Degree


Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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