Multi-Skilled Healthcare Associate of Technical Studies
Multi-Skilled Healthcare Associate of Technical Studies
This program is available at the Beavercreek, Springfield - Leffel Lane and Xenia locations.
The Multi-Skilled Healthcare Associate of Technical Studies degree enables a student to design an individualized program of study to fulfill a unique healthcare career goal that cannot be met through the completion of one of the College's other technical healthcare programs. Students complete core courses and select technical courses from different healthcare specialty areas.
Upon completion of this degree, students will have the skills needed to obtain employment in a variety of healthcare settings. In addition to the degree, completion of some specialty courses result in completion of healthcare certificates and may enable students to take appropriate certification or licensure exams. Courses within this program may also be taken by students in other degree or certificate programs and by healthcare professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and skills and/or increase marketability for employment.
Embedded Certificates This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.
* Students must choose a total of 22 credit hours of technical elective course work from two or more of the following specialty areas. Students should verify that course prerequisites have been met prior to registering for a course.
Diagnostic Procedures
MST 1160 Phlebotomy (2 credits) (must also register for MST 1161)
MST 1161 Phlebotomy Lab (1 credit) (must also register for MST 1160)
MST 1171 Principles of Electrocardiography (2 credits)
MLT 1120 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science (2 credits) (must also register for MLT 1125)
MLT 1125 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science Laboratory (1 credit) (must also register for MLT 1120)
Direct Patient Care
BIO 1110 Basic Human Nutrition (2 credits)
MST 1181 Nurse Aide Training (4 credits)
NUR 1110 Dosage Calculation (1 credit)
PTA 1112 PTA Survey (1 credit)
Emergency Care
EMS 1100 EMT Theory and Practice (7 credits)
Chemical Dependency
SWK 1105 Chemical Dependency I: Pharmacology/Physiology of Psychoactive Substances (3 credits)
SWK 2205 Chemical Dependency II: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies (3 credits)
SWK 2215 Chemical Dependency III: Co-occurring Disorders of Addiction & Mental Health (3 credits)
The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses will require additional semesters of study. Students should consult their academic advisors for assistance with developing their individualized program plans prior to completing 40 credit hours towards the degree.
Academic Requirements
Non-Academic Requirements
Must meet specified health requirements prior to enrolling in clinical or directed practice courses.
Will be billed for liability insurance when registering for specified clinical or directed practice courses.
Will be required to obtain a criminal background check prior to enrolling in specified clinical or directed practice courses. May also be required to obtain drug screen, dependent on clinical agency requirements.
Students should be aware that clinical/directed practice sites may also require:
Random drug screening.
HIV testing, if exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Submission to treatment/counseling, if exposed to infectious diseases.
Graduation Requirements To qualify for an Associate of Technical Studies degree in Multi-Skilled Healthcare, students must pass all required courses, obtain a grade of C or better in all technical courses, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.