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	2013-2014 RACC Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Health Sciences, AA
				  
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				Science and Mathematics Division
The Health Sciences Transfer program prepares students in the foundational courses needed to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program in the Health Sciences. Students may complete this degree with credits from allied health certification programs or from elective courses related to health sciences. Upon transfer to a Bachelors program, students may choose a variety of educational pathways towards careers in the health professions. 
Program Competencies
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to 
    - Demonstrate a broad knowledge of historical and current practices in health sciences.
 
    - Communicate with the appropriate terminology for health sciences.
 
    - Perform laboratory techniques needed in the health sciences.
 
    - Identify the anatomical components of humans.
 
    - Describe the physiological systems in the human body and how major diseases and disorders impact these systems.
 
    - Detail the laws and ethical practices in the health profession.
 
    - Apply statistics and other mathematical methods to solve quantitative problems in health and science.
 
 			 
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		Required Program of Study
   Fall Semester I (15 Credit Hours)
   Spring Semester I (16 Credit Hours)
   Fall Semester 2 (16 Credit Hours)
   Choose one of the following electives or obtain approval for a relevant elective course. 6
   Spring Semester 2 (13 Credit Hours)
   Choose one of the following electives or obtain approval for a relevant elective course. 6
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