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Nov 23, 2024
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Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2024-2025
Health Care Administrator, Level 2 Certificate
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The Health Care Administrator Level 2 Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment as a health care manager. During the 3-semester program, students acquire competence in the leadership and managerial strategies necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health care services
With this award, you may seek jobs such as:
Health Services Manager, Unit Coordinator, Patient Care Coordinator, Program Coordinator
Stackable Award:
Health Care Administrator, A.A.S. ♦
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Total Credit Hours Required: 40
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone course(s)
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Additional Program Information:
The Health Care Administrator (HCA) Program prepares graduates to become effective managers of in-patient and out-patient healthcare facilities. Students learn the problem-solving skills, leadership strategies, and communication techniques vital for successful healthcare managers. The HCA curriculum is designed to fit the schedules of working adults. Program courses are 8-week classes that are delivered though Zoom instruction scheduled in the evening. Admission to the Health Care Administrator Program requires: - College-level in reading, writing, and math.
- Completed HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I with grade of C or higher.
- Completed BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology with grade of C or higher (or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 with a grade of “C” or higher in each course).
- Completed ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications with a grade of C or higher.
- An overall college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Students admitted to the HCA Program must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain in good standing.
Notes:
* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 51.0702
Major Code: HCAD
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