Mar 24, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog

Healthcare Specialist, AAS

LOCATIONS:

Anderson - Batesville - Bloomington - Columbus - Evansville - Fort Wayne - Hamilton County - Indianapolis - Kokomo - Lafayette - Lake County - Lawrenceburg - Logansport - Madison - Marion - Michigan City - Muncie - New Castle - Richmond - Sellersburg - South Bend/Elkhart - Terre Haute - Valparaiso - Warsaw

The following sample sequence includes all course requirements for this degree. You must consult with an academic advisor to determine which electives are best suited to meet your educational goals and what sequence is offered on your campus.

GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CORE

ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
XXXX XXX - Life/Physical Science Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-5

Select one of the following courses:

COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Select one of the following course:

XXXX XXX - Social/Behavioral Science Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3
XXXX XXX - Humanities Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3
XXXX XXX - Foreign Language Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 15

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

IVYT 1XX - Student Success Elective CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HLHS 279 - Healthcare Specialist Capstone CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 ^

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 2

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

OTEC 107 - Introduction to Microsoft Office CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 100 - Introduction to Healthcare CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 101 - Medical Terminology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 102 - Essential Anatomy and Physiology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
HLHS 105 - Medical Law and Ethics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 111 - Health and Wellness for Life CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 211 - Nutrition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 21

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES and CONCENTRATION

Graduates must complete a minimum of 2 Healthcare Specialist certifications and additional Healthcare Specialist Statewide electives to meet the 60 credit hour minimum degree requirement.

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 22

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

^ Capstone course

*If a student completes APHY 101 and APHY 102 , then the HLHS 102 course requirement is fulfilled.

CERTIFICATIONS OPTIONS:

Activities Director

Social Services Director

Nutrition and Wellness

HLHS 123 - Meal Planning In Healthcare CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Therapeutic Massage

TMAS 101 - Holistic Approach to Wellness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 115 - Ethics and Massage Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 120 - Therapeutic Massage Training I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 123 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
TMAS 140 - Therapeutic Massage Training II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 205 - Pathology and Massage CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 211 - Deep Tissue Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
TMAS 223 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

STATEWIDE ELECTIVE COURSES

APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
APHY 201 - Advanced Human Physiology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
BIOL 101 - Introductory Biology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
BIOL 2XX - Microbiology Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-4
CHEM 1XX - Chemistry Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3-4
CARD 205 - Introduction to Electrocardiography CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CARD 206 - Advanced Electrocardiograph Technique CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CARD 208 - ECG Experiential Seminar CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CPTR 205 - Fundamental Kinesiology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CPTR 206 - Modern Concepts in Exercise & Fitness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CPTR 212 - Foundations in Exercise Science CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CPTR 220 - Health Screening and Exercise Program Design Across Populations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CSTC 102 - Surgical Instrumentation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CSTC 105 - Fundamentals of Central Service Technician Skills CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CSTC 107 - Applications of Central Service Technician Skills CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
CSTC 108 - Clinical Experiential Seminar CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5.5
DMSI 121 - Basic Radiation Physics and Principles CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 100 - Introduction to Healthcare CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 103 - Dosage Calculation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HLHS 104 - CPR/Basic Life Support CREDIT HOURS MIN: 0.5
HLHS 107 - CNA Preparation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
HLHS 110 - Tuberculosis Training CREDIT HOURS MIN: 0.5
HLHS 111 - Health and Wellness for Life CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 112 - Home Health Aide Bridge CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
HLHS 113 - Dementia Care CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 115 - Pharmacology for Healthcare Specialist CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 117 - QMA Preparation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
HLHS 118 - Diversity in Health Care CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 121 - Customer Relations in Healthcare CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 122 - Electronic Health Records CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 123 - Meal Planning In Healthcare CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 125 - Behavioral Health CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 131 - Introduction To Infection Control CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HLHS 132 - Personal Fitness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
HLHS 171 - Restorative and Rehab Therapy Aide CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 211 - Nutrition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 135 - Finite Math CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 136 - College Algebra CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 200 - Statistics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 201 - Brief Calculus I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 202 - Brief Calculus II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 211 - Calculus I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
MATH 212 - Calculus II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
MATH 222 - Calculus for Technology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 109 - The Professional Medical Assistant CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 110 - Introduction to Clinical Practice CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 137 - Outpatient Insurance and Basic Coding CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 203 - Advanced Insurance Coding CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 204 - Advanced Insurance Claims Processing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 209 - Electronic Administrative Practices CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 215 - Advanced Medical Terminology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 219 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Technique CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 227 - Medical Office Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MEAS 242 - Disease Conditions CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PARM 102 - Emergency Medical Technician CREDIT HOURS MIN: 8
PHAR 210 - Pharmacy Technician Concepts Techniques & Applications CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
PHAR 211 - Pharmacy Technician Experiential Seminar CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PHIL 102 - Introduction to Ethics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PHLB 212 - Phlebotomy CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PHLB 257 - Phlebotomy Externship CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
PHYS 101 - Physics I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PTAS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Therapist Assistant CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
RADT 117 - Radiation Equip. Operation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SCIN 111 - Physical Science CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SURG 203 - Surgical Pharmacology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 101 - Holistic Approach to Wellness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 125 - Asian Healing Arts Theory and Methods CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 115 - Ethics and Massage Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 120 - Therapeutic Massage Training I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 140 - Therapeutic Massage Training II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 205 - Pathology and Massage CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 211 - Deep Tissue Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2

No more than one course from the following list

ANTH 103 - Human Origins and Prehistory CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ANTH 154 - Cultural Anthropology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ANTH 254 - Introduction to Archaeology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ECON 101 - Economics Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
GEOG 207 - World Geography CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HIST 101 - Survey of American History I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
HIST 102 - Survey of American History II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
HIST 111 - World Civilization I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HIST 112 - World Civilization II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HIST 125 - History of American Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HIST 201 - Latin American History and Culture: Prehistory to 1824 CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HIST 202 - Latin American History and Culture: 1824 To Present CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HIST 210 - African American History CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
POLS 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
POLS 202 - International Diplomacy in Simulation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
POLS 112 - State and Local Government CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
POLS 201 - Introduction to Political Science CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
POLS 211 - Introduction to World Politics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
POLS 220 - Public Administration CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
PSYC 102 - Advanced Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PSYC 201 - Lifespan Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
PSYC 205 - Abnormal Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
PSYC 209 - Theories of Personality CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PSYC 210 - Drugs and Human Behavior CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
PSYC 212 - Research Methods in Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
PSYC 240 - Human Sexuality CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
PSYC 253 - Introduction to Social Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
PSYC 260 - Health Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
SOCI 164 - Multicultural Studies CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SOCI 245 - Cultural Diversity CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SOCI 252 - Social Problems CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 *
SOCI 253 - Introduction to Social Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
SOCI 261 - Sociology of Relationships and the Family CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

DEGREE OUTCOMES

1. Collaborate as part of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.

2. Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

3. Follow standard precautions and OSHA guidelines to ensure health and safety compliance.

4. Communicate effectively with patients, support persons, and health care professionals.

5. Apply knowledge and skills in clinical or simulated practice.

6. The student will integrate scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills in academic and professional contexts.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of professional development expectations and continuing education (CEU) requirements for each credential obtained.

8. Implement health and nutrition principles across all stages of the lifespan.

Costs

Payments

Healthcare Specialist, AAS

LOCATIONS:

GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CORE

Select one of the following courses:

Select one of the following course:

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 15

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 2

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 21

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES and CONCENTRATION

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 22

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

CERTIFICATIONS OPTIONS:

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Service Technician

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Dementia Care

Electrocardiography

Emergency Medical Technician

Insurance Billing and Coding

Medical Office Administration

Pharmacy Technician

Select one of the following:

Phlebotomy