Health Professions
On this page:
- Health Unit Coordinator - Certificate of Achievement
- Emergency Department Technician - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Clinical Lab Assistant - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Medical Office Reception - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Phlebotomy Technician - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Nursing Assistant - Certified - Certificate of Completion
- Emergency Department Technician Professional - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Healthcare Professions Basics - Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Achievement Health Unit Coordinator
Brief Description
This health professional is responsible for maintaining and supporting a healthcare facility. Their duties include setting up hospital admittance charts, performing data entry, ordering lab tests and x-rays, transcribing physician orders, maintaining patient records, and managing facility communications. Due to the high turnover rate of this entry-level position, job opportunities are excellent.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Demonstrate understanding of basic human anatomical structure and body functions
- Interpret, understand, and use basic medical and laboratory terminology
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer applications
- Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Interact and communicate with a diverse client base, with sensitivity to cultural differences
- Demonstrate the ability to use an electronic admitting system for admitting, discharging, and transferring pre-operative and post-operative patients
- Demonstrate the ability to check patients into a doctor's office, including
complete knowledge of insurance types and restrictions and
proficiency in medical billing and coding
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BTS 104 | Keyboarding Review & Speed Building | 3 |
| BTS 144 | Personal Information Manager | 3 |
| BTS 161 | Computer Software Fundamentals | 5 |
| HPRO 100 | Introduction to Healthcare | 5 |
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPRO 125 | Introduction to Human Systems | 5 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| HPRO 134 | Basic Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals | 2 |
| HPRO 135 | Medical Reception Skills and Procedures | 3 |
| HPRO 174 | Health Unit Coordinator I | 5 |
| HPRO 175 | Health Unit Coordinator II | 5 |
| HPRO 176 | Health Unit Coordinator III Externship | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Emergency Department Technician
Brief Description
An Emergency Department Technician assesses and manages a wide range of emergency conditions in addition to assisting in wound care and orthopedic splint application. This mid-level position is often the stepping stone for further advancement into nursing or medical school. Because of upward mobility within the field, openings are frequent for new applicants.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Possess clinical skills, knowledge, and competency performance as an Emergency Department Technician in emergency situations in a hospital setting
- Assess emergency situations and perform necessary procedures
- Assist physicians and other healthcare workers
- Utilize specialized medical equipment
- Assist with wound care, orthopedic splinting, specimen collection
- Assist with patient monitoring for cardiac, respiratory, nervous, and genito-urinary emergencies
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BTS 144 | Personal Information Manager | 3 |
| BTS 161 | Business Software Essentials | 5 |
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPRO 125 | Introduction to Human Systems | 5 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| HPRO 134 | Basic Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals | 2 |
| HPRO 141 | Phlebotomy Technician I | 8 |
| HPRO 180 | Emergency Department Clinical Skill I | 7 |
| HPRO 181 | Emergency Department Technician Externship | 5 |
| Total | 44 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Clinical Lab Assistant
Brief Description
Clinical lab assistants perform laboratory work such as processing and testing specimens, reporting the results, and performing data entry. This is an entry-level position available in many medical settings. Graduates of this program should have a hiring advantage over applicants with no laboratory training.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Apply the theory associated with laboratory testing in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, toxicology, serology and urinalysis
- Interpret and use terminology and abbreviations associated with clinical laboratory testing and processing
- Prepare laboratory specimens following quality assurance and quality control protocols, perform basic tests, and interpret, record, and report results in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, toxicology, serology and urinalysis
- Accurately communicate test results to healthcare personnel
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with co-workers, health care professionals, customers, patients, and their families
- Practice responsible and confidential communications and apply an understanding of clinical lab laws and ethics as required in health care practice
- Recognize and respect cultural influences and practices
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| HPRO 100 | Introduction to Healthcare | 5 |
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPRO 125 | Introduction to Human Systems | 5 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| HPRO 146 | Clinical Lab Assistant I | 5 |
| HPRO 147 | Clinical Lab Assistant II | 5 |
| Total | 29 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Medical Office Reception
Brief Description
Medical office reception employees go by several names (receptionist, staffing assistant, admitting registrar, patient care coordinator) and are often the first person a patient talks to on entering a medical facility. Their duties typically include greeting the patient, taking information, referring patient questions to appropriate sources, scheduling visits, and answering the phone. These positions are usually entry-level and although they require no credentialing, the training and experience offered through this certificate should provide a hiring advantage to job seekers.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Read, spell, understand and pronounce basic terms of medical terminology and apply them appropriately
- Demonstrate competence in operating a personal computer system and its applications
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with co-workers, health care professionals, customers, patients, and their families
- Practice responsible and confidential communications and apply an understanding of laws and ethics as required in health care practice
- Recognize and respect cultural influences and perceptions
- Work within an integrated system of jobs and professions that make up the health care delivery system
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BTS 104 | Keyboarding Review & Speed Building | 3 |
| BTS 144 | Personal Information Manager | 3 |
| BTS 161 | Business Software Essentials | 5 |
| HPRO 100 | Introduction to Healthcare | 5 |
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPRO 125 | Introduction to Human Systems | 5 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| HPRO 135 | Medical Reception Skills and Procedures | 3 |
| Total | 33 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Phlebotomy Technician
Brief Description
Phlebotomists are primarily responsible for drawing blood and conducting other specimen collections. They must be adept at recognizing conditions that may alter a collection, have a high regard for patient safety, and be capable of communicating with both the laboratory and the patient. Washington State does not require national certification to be a phlebotomist, but graduates of this certificate should have a hiring advantage over applicants with no formal training.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
- Select correct blood collection tube for ordered test
- Select best vein for blood draws
- Use alternative techniques such as capillary punctures or bleeding times
- Use correct labeling and documentation techniques
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| HPRO 100 | Introduction to Healthcare | 5 |
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPRO 125 | Introduction to Human Systems | 5 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| HPRO 141 | Phlebotomy Technician I | 8 |
| HPRO 144 | Phlebotomy Externship | 4 |
| Total | 31 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Emergency Department Technician Professional
Brief Description
An Emergency Department Technician assesses and manages a wide range of emergency conditions in addition to assisting in wound care and orthopedic splint application. This mid-level position is often the stepping stone for further advancement into nursing or medical school. Because of upward mobility within the field, openings are frequent for new applicants. The "professional" version of this certificate is only open to EMT's and board certified CNA's (with a minimum of 1 year work experience in the field).
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Possess clinical skills, knowledge, and competency performance as an Emergency Department Technician in emergency situations in a hospital setting
- Assess emergency situations and perform necessary procedures
- Assist physicians and other healthcare workers
- Utilize specialized medical equipment
- Assist with wound care, orthopedic splinting, specimen collection
- Assist with patient monitoring for cardiac, respiratory, nervous, and genito-urinary emergencies
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BTS 141 | Phlebotomy Technician I | 8 |
| HPRO 180 | Emergency Department Clinical Skill I | 7 |
| HPRO 181 | Emergency Department Technician Externship | 5 |
| Total | 20 |
Certificate of Completion Healthcare Professions Basics
Brief Description
The Healthcare Professions Basics certificate provides foundation courses for students hoping to enter the healthcare field. These classes constitute the core curriculum of various other certificate programs offered through Health Professions.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Understand and apply medical terminology appropriately.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the various systems of the body.
- Work in a professional manner with other members of the health care team and with members of the public.
- Practice responsible and confidential communications and apply an understanding of health care laws and ethics as required in health care practice
- Apply quality control techniques used to perform healthcare procedures.
- Accurately communicate test results to healthcare personnel.
- Recognize the role that culture plays in his/her own practices and perceptions.
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| HPRO 100 | Introduction to Healthcare | 5 |
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPRO 125 | Introduction to Human Systems | 5 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| Total | 19 |
Certificate of Completion Nursing Assistant - Certified
Brief Description
The Nursing Assistant Certified certificate consists of 130 hours of didactic education, training in a skills laboratory, and clinical experience in both a nursing home and hospital. Students learn skills that prepare them to provide basic assistance to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. This course is approved and certified by both WA Department of Social and Health Services and Department of Health. Students who successfully complete the Nursing Assistant Certified training program are eligible to take the NNAAP Exam and to become licensed in WA State.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Identify basic needs of adults and apply that knowledge while providing daily care to residents, patients, and clients
- Recognize emergency situations and procedures and respond appropriately
- Employ safety and infection control procedures
- Communicate effectively with residents, patients, clients, and other members of the health care team
- Apply critical thought in new situations
- Demonstrate professional behavior
- Recognize and respond to the individual needs of residents, patients and clients in a culturally sensitive manner
- Use the principles of restorative and rehabilitative care
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| HPRO 116 | Nursing Assistant Foundations | 4 |
| HPRO 117 | Basic Technical Skills | 1 |
| HPRO 118 | Nursing Assistant Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
Professional or technical program offerings and course requirements listed in this website may be altered by the college to reflect the needs of industry, student interests and availability of resources.
