Health Science Technology
Four Semester Plan (Includes Pre-Requisites)
Courses Good for Practical Nursing program
First Year Course Schedule
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MAT 110 – Applied Mathematics *OR* MAT 150 – College Algebra |
3 |
| PSY 110 – General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 101 – Writing I | 3 |
| CPR 100 – CPR for Healthcare Professionals | 1 |
| BIO 137 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NAA 100 – Nursing Assistant Skills I | 3 |
| PHB 170 – Applied Phlebotomy | 3 |
| PHB 152 – Phlebotomy Clinical Experience | 1 |
| BIO 139 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Digital Literacy | 3 |
| AHS 115 – Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Second Year Course Schedule
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NAA 115 – Nursing Assistant Skills II | 3 |
| Social / Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| HST 102 – Healthcare Delivery & Management | 3 |
| HST 121 – Pharmacology | 2 |
| HST 122 – Clinical Pathophysiology | 3 |
| FYE 105 Achieving Academic Success | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| KMA 100 – Kentucky Medication Aide | 3 |
| Oral Communications | 3 |
| Heritage / Humanities | 5 |
| BIO 225 – Medical Microbiology *OR* Four (4) HST approved elective hours^ |
4 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Notes
^See program coordinator for approved elective hours.
Certificates Awarded
- Advanced Nursing Assistant
- Kentucky Medication Aide
- Medicaid Nurse Aide
- Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker
Curriculum in the KCTCS system is routinely reviewed and updated to ensure quality and relevance. This check sheet should be used only as a guide for meeting the course requirements for each credential. See your advisor to confirm course requirements.
Revised September, 2018
