Health Services Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
Gain the skills and experiences you need to start your career in health services. Choose two track options to complete your degree. You will also be prepared to continue your education if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Track Options
Choose two of the four options below:
- Home healthcare provider
- Phlebotomy
- Case management for healthcare and gerontology professionals
- Community health
Each track provides opportunities for practical experiences with direct supervision by professionals in these respective fields.
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Associate Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology
Total hours required: 63-65
| Autumn Semester | ||
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Anatomy & Physiology I*^ |
4 |
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Composition I*^ |
3 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Arts & Humanities (see choices below) |
3 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Mathematics (see choices below) |
3 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Social & Behavioral Sciences (see choices below) |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
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Anatomy & Physiology II* |
4 |
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Composition II* |
3 |
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Medical Terminology^ |
2 |
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Intro to Health Sciences^ |
1 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Lab Science (see choices below) |
4 |
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Non-Technical Elective – Speech (see choices below) |
3 |
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Total |
17 |
| Autumn-Spring Semesters | ||
| Technical Track Option: Complete two track options to satisfy degree requirement (see choices below) | ||
| Total | 29-31 | |
Non-Technical Electives
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Arts and Humanities |
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Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement |
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Critical Thinking* |
3 |
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Introduction to Ethics* |
3 |
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Social and Behavioral Science |
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Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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Lab Science |
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Total of 4.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement |
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Human Biology* |
4 |
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Microbiology* |
4 |
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Elementary Physics |
4 |
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Mathematics |
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Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement |
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Introduction to Statistics* |
3 |
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College Algebra* |
3 |
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Speech |
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Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement |
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Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Small Group Communications |
3 |
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Track Options
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A: Home Healthcare Provider |
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Total of 16.00 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion |
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Social Gerontology^ |
2.5 |
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Children with Medical Complexity^ |
2.5 |
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Pharmacology for The Consumer^ |
1 |
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Addiction Studies I^ |
3 |
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Principles of Social Work^ |
3 |
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Basic Health Care Skills^ |
3.5 |
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Basic Life Support^ |
0.5 |
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B: Phlebotomy |
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Total of 15.00 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion |
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Electrophysiology^ |
3 |
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Phlebotomy^ |
3 |
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Phlebotomy Lab*^ |
1 |
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Phlebotomy Clinical*^ |
2 |
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Basic Health Care Skills^ |
3.5 |
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Basic Life Support^ |
0.5 |
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Human Nutrition^ |
2 |
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C: Case Management for Healthcare & Gerontology Professionals |
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Total of 14.5 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion |
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Social Gerontology^ |
2.5 |
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Addiction Studies I^ |
3 |
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Case Management^ |
3 |
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Social Welfare & Policy^ |
3 |
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Social Services for an Aging Population^ |
3 |
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D: Community Health |
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Total of 14.00 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion |
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Community Health I*^ |
2 |
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Community Health II*^ |
4 |
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Community Health III*^ |
4 |
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Basic Health Care Skills^ |
3.5 |
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Basic Life Support^ |
0.5 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
^A “C” (2.00) grade or better in order to progress and graduate from this program.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2024
Transfer Options
Students interested in continuing their education to pursue a bachelor’s degree can consider transferring to a four-year college or university. COTC has transfer agreements with:
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the associate degree in health services technology?
Students who enroll full time will complete the health services technology associate degree in two years.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
Students will be required to take classes on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning. Some general education courses may be available online.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.