CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES- ALLIED HEALTH
The Certificate of Technical Studies in Health Science prepares students to enter the labor force in a variety of entry level healthcare occupations or continue the pursuit of a college education in one of the twenty-one allied health programs of study offered at Delgado Community College. The program provides students with foundational knowledge and skills that will enable them to be successful in the allied health programs and in their employment in the healthcare field.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Health Science, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology required for a variety of health occupations (SLO #1)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of basic body structure and function (SLO #2)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of human diseases (SLO #3)
- Demonstrate personal and social responsibilities needed to obtain and retain employment in healthcare (SLO #4)
- Implement a career search and develop career goals (SLO #5)
- Demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills (SLO #6)
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of academic preparedness and academic excellence (SLO #7)
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