Health Service Professions, Certificate of Achievement
This certificate is designed to inform health career-bound students about a variety of options while completing coursework that is foundational or required for transfer level health credentials and/or stackable CTE program degrees and certificates. Students who complete this certificate will be able to navigate the career preparation pathways of choice. Supports fulfillment of Area B science requirements and introductory coursework for a healthcare discipline Associate in Science degree: Dental Assisting, Human Services, Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nutrition, Kinesiology or Physical Education Aide.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify two or more health careers that match personal interest and aptitude.
- Formulate a plan for completing a chosen healthcare credential.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ANAT 5 | Human Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 4-5 |
| or CHEM 30A | Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences | |
| HLTH 4 | Healthy Living | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 1-3 | |
| Orientation to Dental Careers | ||
| Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | ||
| Introduction to Health Careers | ||
| Nursing Program Readiness | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to Careers in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Introduction to Careers in Sports Medicine and Allied Health | ||
| Total Units | 12-15 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ANAT 5 | Human Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 30A or CHEM 1A | Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences or General Chemistry I | 4-5 |
| HLTH 4 | Healthy Living | 3 |
| DNTL 100 | Orientation to Dental Careers or Introduction to Human Services and Social Work or Introduction to Health Careers or Nursing Program Readiness or Nutrition or Introduction to Careers in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food or Introduction to Kinesiology or Introduction to Careers in Sports Medicine and Allied Health | 1-3 |
| Units | 12-15 | |
| Total Units | 12-15 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.