Health Care Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit (HA21)
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Butts and Henry County Centers
Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: Varies
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 30
Program Description
The Health Care Assistant certificate of credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the diploma level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.
Students will be placed in the Health Care Assistant certificate if they plan to complete one of the following diplomas:
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Practical Nursing
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and all post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Students applying for any of the above Allied Health programs are admitted to the college in Health Care Assistance/Health Care Science technical certificate of credit programs, but not the occupational programs. Students must satisfy additional entrance criteria for each Allied Health program.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Vicky Mack, RN, Program Coordinator
Email: Vicky.Mack@sctech.edu
Phone: 770.412.4592