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Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways in the Health Sciences CTE Cluster lead to a credential for employment (certificate, diploma, or degree). Prepare for a career planning, managing, and therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnological research and development.
Available Pathways
Classes are offered at our college campuses in Monroe and Polkton and online. Some classes may be offered at your local high school. Classes are organized into pathways and align with the K-12 curriculum and Career and College Ready Standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
The following CTE pathways are available to eligible high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE (C25310PA)
| Course | Credits | Prerequisites | Semester offered (SPCC Campus) |
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computers (T) | 3 | None | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| MED 121: Medical Terminology I (HS) | 3 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| MED 122: Medical Terminology II (HS) | 3 | MED 121 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| OST 148: Medical Coding Billing & Insurance | 3 | None | Fall |
| Total Credits | 12 |
GENERAL MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE (C25310PB)
| Course | Credits | Prerequisites | Semester offered (SPCC Campus) |
| OST 148: Medical Coding Billing & Insurance | 3 | None | Fall |
| OST 149: Medical Legal Issues | 3 | None | Fall, Spring |
| MED 121: Medical Terminology I (HS) | 3 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| MED 122: Medical Terminology II (HS) | 3 | MED 121 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| OST 243: Medical Office Simulation | 3 | OST 148 | Spring |
| Total Credits | 15 |
MEDICAL ASSISTING CTE CERTIFICATE (C45400PD)
| Course | Credits | Prerequisites | Semester offered (SPCC Campus) |
| MED 110:Orientation to Med Assisting | 1 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring |
| MED 118: Medical Law and Ethics | 2 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring |
| MED 121: Medical Terminology I | 3 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| MED 116: Introduction to A & P | 4 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring |
| MED 112: Orientation to Clinic Setting I | 1 | MED 121 | Fall, Spring |
| MED 130: Admin Office Procedure I | 2 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring |
| MED 131: Admin Office Procedure II | 2 | CCP qualifying scores | Fall, Spring |
| Total Credits | 15 |
NURSE AIDE CTE CERTIFICATE (C45840PA)
| Course | Credits | Prerequisites | Semester offered (SPCC Campus) |
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computers (T) | 3 | None | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| NAS 101: Nurse Aide I | 6 | Prior Admission/Age 16 1/2 | Fall, Spring |
| NAS 102: Nurse Aide II | 6 | NAS 101 | Spring |
| Total Credits | 15 |
NURSE AIDE BASIC CTE CERTIFICATE (C45840PB)
| Course | Credits | Prerequisites | Semester offered (SPCC Campus) |
| NAS 101: Nurse Aide I | 6 | Prior Admission/Age 16 1/2 | Fall, Spring |
| NAS 102: Nurse Aide II | 6 | NAS 101 | Spring |
| Total Credits | 12 |