Health Care Technician Programs
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Health Care Technician Programs

Northeastern will provide the prerequisites you need to be accepted to a Health Care Program! Health Care Technician Programs are an amazing opportunity to quickly work in high demand jobs that help others, while providing personal satisfaction and a good return on educational investment.

Medical Technician Tract Emphasis

TOTAL CREDITS
60
CIP:
240199
BANNER:
AS
Associate of Science

Written Communication

Total Credits 6
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ENG121ENG1021
English Composition I:GT-CO1 3

Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

and

ENG122ENG1022
English Composition II: GT-CO2 3

Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

OR you can take ENG1022 and a GT-CO3 course.

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3

Choose one of the following courses.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
COM115COM1150
Public Speaking 3

Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0)

COM125COM1250
Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 3

Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. (3-0)

COM220COM2300
Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 3

Provides a global view of communication across cultures and brings an awareness of how perception, language, race, verbal and nonverbal communication impact our behaviors, messages, and interactions. Emphasis is on developing effective and ethical cross-cultural communication skills while also building an appreciation for different cultures. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. (3-0)

Mathematics

Total Credits 3

Below are the recommended courses for this emphasis. All credits over 3 apply to electives.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
MAT121MAT1340
College Algebra: GT-MA1 4

Focuses on a variety of functions and exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pathways.  This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better OR appropriate placement score. (4-0)

MAT201MAT2410
Calculus I: GT-MA1 5

Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT1420 or MAT1440 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate test scores. (5-0)

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from  AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4.

History

Total Credits 3

Take one GT course from the HI1 category.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from SS1, SS2, SS3 categories or one course from SS1, SS2, SS3 and one additional HI1 course.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 12

Below are the recommended courses for this emphasis. All credits over 12 apply to electives. Take a sequence of two GT courses from the SC1 category, plus one more SC1 course.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
BIO111BIO1111
General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category(4-2)

BIO112BIO1112
General College Biology II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Examines the fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, classification, structure, and function in plants and animals. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category(4-2)

CHE111CHE1111
General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions, equations, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and MAT1340 or higher and (CHE1011 or High School Chemistry). (4-3)

CHE112CHE1112
General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Presents concepts in the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. This course emphasizes problem solving skills and descriptive contents for these topics. Laboratory experiments demonstrate qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1111 and MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

CHE211CHE2111
Organic Chemistry I with Lab 5

Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon including structure and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families. The course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanism such as SN1, SN2, E1 and E2. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1112 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

CHE212CHE2112
Organic Chemistry II with Lab 5

Explores the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions, and synthesis, including the structure, physical properties, reactivities, and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the Organic Chemistry I. The course explores functional groups including alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and carboxylic acids and the reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds. An introduction to biochemical topics may be included if time permits. Laboratory experiences demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE2111 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

BIO201BIO2101
Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 4

Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular, and nervous systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 OR BIO1010 with a "C" grade or better. (3-2)

BIO202BIO2102
Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 4

Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: endocrine, cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive, and development. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving microscopy, observations, and dissection. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 2101 with a "C" grade or better. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. (3-2)

BIO208BIO2108
General College Microbiology with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Surveys microorganisms with an emphasis on their structure, development, physiology, classification, and identification. Microbial diversity, functional anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, and disease are included. Mandatory hands-on laboratory experience includes sterile technique, microscopy, culture procedures, and biochemical and genetic analysis. This course is designed for biology and health science majors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 or BIO1010 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

Electives

Total Credits 21

Below are the recommended courses for this emphasis.

Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the elective credits needed based on the specific articulation agreement and transfer institution requirements. The list of approved electives can be found on the Approved A.A.-A.S. Electives page.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
CHE211CHE2111
Organic Chemistry I with Lab 5

Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon including structure and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families. The course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanism such as SN1, SN2, E1 and E2. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1112 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

CHE212CHE2112
Organic Chemistry II with Lab 5

Explores the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions, and synthesis, including the structure, physical properties, reactivities, and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the Organic Chemistry I. The course explores functional groups including alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and carboxylic acids and the reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds. An introduction to biochemical topics may be included if time permits. Laboratory experiences demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE2111 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

BIO201BIO2101
Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 4

Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular, and nervous systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 OR BIO1010 with a "C" grade or better. (3-2)

BIO202BIO2102
Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 4

Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: endocrine, cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive, and development. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving microscopy, observations, and dissection. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 2101 with a "C" grade or better. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. (3-2)

BIO208BIO2108
General College Microbiology with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Surveys microorganisms with an emphasis on their structure, development, physiology, classification, and identification. Microbial diversity, functional anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, and disease are included. Mandatory hands-on laboratory experience includes sterile technique, microscopy, culture procedures, and biochemical and genetic analysis. This course is designed for biology and health science majors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 or BIO1010 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

Degree & Certificate Options

Dental Hygiene Tract Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Medical Technician Tract Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Radiology Technician Tract Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Respiratory Therapy Tract

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Surgery Technician Tract Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Faculty

Justina McCracken
Biology Faculty
970-521-6711
Whyman Hall- 200
Sterling
Justina McCracken
Debora Stump
Anatomy & Physiology/Biology Faculty
970-521-6630
Whyman Hall- 122
Sterling
Debora Stump

Staff

Kelly Dyess
Administrative Assistant II
970-521-6637
Whyman Hall- 126F
Sterling