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Related Degrees:

Nursing (RN)

LPN-to-RN Transition Program

Related Certificates:

Practical Nursing Program (Rockbridge area)

Related Career Studies Certificates:

Introductory Health Care

Advanced Health Care

Suggested Course Schedule

 

First Semester

BIO 141

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

   

OR

PNE 155*

Body Structure and Function

3

ENG 100*

Basic Occupational Communication

3

   

OR

ENG 111

English Composition I

3

HLT 143

Medical Terminology I

3

ITE 101*

Introduction to Microcomputers

2

   

OR

ITE 115*

Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

3

SDV 100

College Success Skills

1

Total

12-14

   

Second Semester

 

Course Number:

Course Name:

Hours:

PSY 230

Developmental Psychology

3

HLT 100

First Aid and CPR

2

HLT 144

Medical Terminology II

3

HLT 145

Ethics for Health Care Personnel

2

HLT 130*

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

1

   

OR

HLT 230

Principles of Nutrition and Human Development

3

HCT 110

Communication in Health Care

3

Total

14-16

 

Third Semester

Course Number:

Course Name:

Hours:

HCT 101

Health Care Technician I

3

HCT 102

Health Care Technician II

3

HCT 121

Drug Use and Abuse

3

HUM EEE

Humanities Elective

3

Total

12

   

*Required Course in Practical Nursing Program

Total Credits Required for Certificate:  38

 

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Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, 1000 Dabney Drive, Box 1000, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422
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