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152 The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Health Services Management program prepares students to become supervisors and managers in all types of varied health care settings. Classroom experiences focus on the development of skills to be an effective leader and planner, capable of directing, coaching and developing motivated employees and employee teams. This is a program for current supervisors and managers who would like to enhance their skills as well as other employees currently working in a healthcare discipline who would like to take on more responsibilities. It is also appropriate for individuals planning to enter healthcare fields who may wish to be candidates for promotional opportunities. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. HCC courses may be taken prior to admission or concurrently during enrollment in the program. Program Prerequisites: None HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT (16-22 CREDITS; CODE 5336N) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Allied Health Program Director: Ahmad Pardazi The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Health Services Management program prepares students to become candidates for leadership, supervisory and management positions in health services settings. The health services supervisor must develop skills to be an effective leader and planner, capable of coaching and developing motivated and committed employees and employee teams. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. HCC courses may be taken prior to admission or concurrently during enrollment in the program. Program Prerequisites: None HEALTH UNIT COORDINATING/PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN HEALTH UNIT COORDINATING/ PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE (16.5-20.5 CREDITS; CODE 5307) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Allied Health Chair: Monica Wadsworth-Seibel The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Health Unit Coordinating/Patient Care Associate program focuses on the work involved in the nursing unit in health care facilities. The Health Unit Coordinating focuses on the coordination of non-clinical activities related to patient care. Professional duties include processing doctors` orders, scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments for patients, managing the patient's paper and electronic charts, managing unit supplies and equipment, and facilitation and management of workflow in the health care setting. Communication duties include managing telephone and patient intercom calls. The Patient Care Associate Option II adds the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice to the Health Unit Coordinator role. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. HCC courses may be taken concurrently with HUC required courses or prior to admittance into the program. Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022