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Apr 30, 2026
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DRAFT Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2026-2027 [Archived Catalog]
Health Systems & Supervision Occupational Skills Award
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The Health Systems & Supervision OSA provides students with entry level skills in supervision, familiarity with health systems operations, and an introduction to medical law and ethics.
Only students who have been admitted to the Health Care Administration Program at Palo Alto College are eligible for the Health Systems & Supervision OSA.
With this award, you may seek jobs such as:
Medical Office Assistant
This offering is available in the following modes:
Fully Online
Stackable Awards:
Health Care Administrator, A.A.S. ♦
Health Care Leadership & Quality, Level 2 Certificate ♦
Medical Office & Health Systems Administration, Level 1 Certificate ♦
♦ — This symbol indicates the offering is available fully online.
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Total Credit Hours Required: 12
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.
- An overall college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- 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 ENGL 1301 Composition I with a grade of C or higher.
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:
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