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2025-2026 Catalog

Pre-Health Care Studies Technical Certificate - Degree Plan

29-35 credit Hours

(Students taking 12 credit hours per semester can complete this certificate in 4 semesters)

General Education core (20-21 credit Hours)

Note:

*College Algebra required for Nursing degree and also required for degrees leading to a Bachelor degree

**This course has transfer-level prerequisites that are not included in this degree plan

Directed Electives (7 credit Hours)

Note:

***meet with Health Professions Advisor to ensurecorrect electives are selected for degree pursuing

Honors and Global Studies courses will meet degree requirements where applicable.

HP Required Electives

Based on NWACC Health Professions degree pursuing

Nursing (7 credit Hours)

Respiratory Therapist (4 credit Hours)

Physical Therapy Assistant (5 credit Hours)

Health Information Management (3 credit Hours)

Paramedic (2 credit Hours)

Possible Placement Requirements