Health Services Technology
63-65
Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus

 
 
 
Admission

Open enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

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OverviewAdmission RequirementsPlan of StudyTransfer OptionsRelated ProgramsFrequently Asked Questions

Health Services Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Degrees & Certificates

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

Summer 2025

May 19

Apply by: MAY 13

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Autumn 2025

August 25

Apply by: AUG 19

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Spring 2026

January 5

Apply by: AUG 19

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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

Print plan of study

Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology

Total hours required: 63-65

Autumn Semester

BIO-130

Anatomy & Physiology I*^

4

ENGL-100

Composition I*^

3

 

Non-Technical Elective – Arts & Humanities (see choices below)

3

 

Non-Technical Elective – Mathematics (see choices below)

3

 

Non-Technical Elective – Social & Behavioral Sciences (see choices below)

3

 

Total

16

Spring Semester

BIO-131

Anatomy & Physiology II*

4

ENGL-101

Composition II*

3

HLT-110

Medical Terminology^

2

HLT-112

Intro to Health Sciences^

1

 

Non-Technical Elective – Lab Science (see choices below)

4

 

Non-Technical Elective – Speech (see choices below)

3

 

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

Arts and Humanities

Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement

PHIL-105

Critical Thinking*

3

PHIL-200

Introduction to Ethics*

3

Social and Behavioral Science

Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement

PSY-100

Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC-100

Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC-110

Cultural Diversity

3

Lab Science

Total of 4.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement

BIO-121

Human Biology*

4

BIO-200

Microbiology*

4

PHYS-105

Elementary Physics

4

Mathematics

Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement

MATH-130

Introduction to Statistics*

3

MATH-140

College Algebra*

3

Speech

Total of 3.00 semester credit hours required to complete this requirement

SPCH-100

Fundamentals of Communication

3

SPCH-205

Public Speaking

3

SPCH-210

Small Group Communications

3

Track Options

A: Home Healthcare Provider

Total of 16.00 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion

HLT-104

Social Gerontology^

2.5

HLT-126

Children with Medical Complexity^

2.5

HLT-130

Pharmacology for The Consumer^

1

SWA-111

Addiction Studies I^

3

SWA-100

Principles of Social Work^

3

NURS-002

Basic Health Care Skills^

3.5

EMS-100

Basic Life Support^

0.5

B: Phlebotomy

Total of 15.00 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion

HLT-120

Electrophysiology^

3

HLT-140

Phlebotomy^

3

HLT-145

Phlebotomy Lab*^

1

HLT-150

Phlebotomy Clinical*^

2

NURS-002

Basic Health Care Skills^

3.5

EMS-100

Basic Life Support^

0.5

HLT-115

Human Nutrition^

2

C: Case Management for Healthcare & Gerontology Professionals

Total of 14.5 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion

HLT-104

Social Gerontology^

2.5

SWA-111

Addiction Studies I^

3

SWA-131

Case Management^

3

SWA-150

Social Welfare & Policy^

3

SWA-240

Social Services for an Aging Population^

3

D: Community Health

Total of 14.00 semester credit hours required to complete this track requirement for degree completion

HLT-105

Community Health I*^

2

HLT-106

Community Health II*^

4

HLT-107

Community Health III*^

4

NURS-002

Basic Health Care Skills^

3.5

EMS-100

Basic Life Support^

0.5

*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

Students who enroll full time will complete the health services technology associate degree in two years.

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.

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.