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1 Your career within reach Health Care Services Earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree from St. Petersburg College A.S. degrees prepare students to enter the workforce in as little as two years. Within Reach spcollege.edu/hec

2 Health Care Services Your career within reach St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of encouraging and helping students with disabilities reach their full potential. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the college ensures that admission, services, activities, facilities and academic programs are accessible to and usable by qualified students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available to students who identify themselves as having a disability and as being otherwise qualified for admission to the college. Each student is responsible for providing documentation of his/her disability and requesting appropriate accommodations with the Learning Specialist by contacting or visiting spcollege.edu/hec/ossd.htm. The intent of reasonable accommodations is to provide all students with similar opportunities for success. Please review your chosen program s essential functions for continuation and graduation by visiting spcollege.edu/hec for details. Equal Opportunity Statement The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact the director of EA/EO/Title IX Coordinator at ; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL ; or by at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu. Health Care Services programs Dental Hygiene A.S Emergency Medical Technician A.T.D Paramedic Certificate... 8 Emergency Medical Services A.S Funeral Services A.S Funeral Arts Certificate Health Information Management A.S Medical Coder Certificate Healthcare Informatics A.S Healthcare Informatics Transitional A.S Healthcare Informatics Certificate...22 Human Services A.S Human Services A.S. Social Services...24 Human Services A.S. Alcohol/Substance Abuse...25 Human Services Addiction Studies Certificate Human Services Youth Development Professional Certificate...28 Human Services Maternal and Child Health Certificate...29 Medical Laboratory Technology A.S Nursing A.S Nursing A.S. LPN-RN Transitional...34 Nursing A.S. Paramedic-RN...35 Physical Therapist Assistant A.S Radiography A.S Respiratory Care A.S Respiratory Care A.S. Paramedic-RRT Transitional...42 Respiratory Care A.S. CRT-RRT Transitional...43 Veterinary Technology A.S Veterinary Technology A.S. Online...46 Veterinary Management Certificate spcollege.edu/hec

3 Becoming an SPC student To get started at SPC: Complete the online college application and pay the $40 fee. Submit all official high school, GED and previous college transcripts. Take the College Placement Test (CPT) and complete all college preparatory work. Applicants who have earned college credits in mathematics, composition and/or reading may be waived from the placement test. Complete the new student orientation. For more details on how to apply to St. Petersburg College, visit spcollege.edu/getstarted. Becoming an SPC student in a health-related program Each program has separate admissions requirements. Please check the individual program for the criteria you need to meet before applying. Most health programs require you to pass a background check and drug screen, provide proof of immunizations and complete a Health Examination Form. You also will need to attend a Student Services Orientation and an orientation for your specific program. See program details for deadline. Associate in Science Degrees An Associate in Science (A.S.) degree prepares you to enter the workforce, upgrade your job skills if you are already in a field, or in some cases, transfer into a specific bachelor degree program. This two-year degree requires at least 60 credit hours. Certificates Our certificate programs allow you to prepare for a new profession or enhance your job skills while earning college credit. Certificates generally require credit hours. Applied Technology Diplomas An Applied Technology Diploma (A.T.D.) is a course of study that is part of an A.S. degree and leads to employment in a specific occupation. This diploma may consist of either vocational credit or college credit and takes fewer than 60 credit hours to complete. spcollege.edu/hec 3

4 New admissions process The health programs at SPC no longer use waiting lists to determine who is admitted. Beginning Aug. 2, 2011, applications for all health programs are accepted during these dates: March 1-May 15 for fall term Emergency Medical Technician A.T.D. Funeral Arts A.T.C. Funeral Services A.S. Health Information Management A.S. Healthcare Informatics A.S. Healthcare Informatics Certificate LPN-RN A.S. (evening) Medical Coder Certificate Medical Laboratory Technology A.S. Nursing A.S. Paramedic-RN A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. Respiratory Care A.S. Respiratory Care - Paramedic RRT Transititional A.S. Veterinary Technology A.S. (on-campus and online) July 1-Sept. 15 for spring term Emergency Medical Technician A.T.D. Funeral Arts A.T.C. Funeral Services A.S. Health Information Management A.S. Healthcare Informatics A.S. Healthcare Informatics Certificate LPN-RN A.S. (evening) Medical Coder Certificate Nursing A.S. Paramedic Certificate Paramedic-RN A.S. Radiography A.S. Respiratory Care Certified Therapists Transitional A.S. Veterinary Technology A.S. (online) and on-campus Nov. 1-Jan. 15 for summer term Dental Hygiene A.S. Emergency Medical Technician A.T.D. Evening Funeral Arts A.T.C. Funeral Services A.S. Healthcare Informatics A.S. Healthcare Informatics Certificate LPN-RN A.S. Day Paramedic Certificate Veterinary Technology A.S. (online) When the application period has ended, all applicants will be evaluated based on criteria specific to each program. Students who are not admitted must re-apply during the next appropriate application period for their program. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds available spots in a program, students will be selected for admission using a point system based on the following criteria: Total credits earned from the program s pre-application, general education and support courses Grade point average Pre-admission activities and experience The point values and admission criteria vary depending on the program. For more information on admissions, you can call , HEC Advising@spcollege.edu or visit the advising office at the Caruth Health Education Center, th St. N, Pinellas Park. All salary information provided by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Job market information provided by from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 4 spcollege.edu/hec

5 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Dental Hygiene Total credit hours: general education and support hours 58 program hours Program begins in summer Application period: Nov. 1 Jan. 15 for summer Continuing your education: The A.S. Dental Hygiene degree transfers to SPC s Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Potential careers: Registered dental hygienist Employment opportunities exist in: Dental offices and clinics, private and public Federal, state and local health departments, correctional facilities and other institutions Hospitals, nursing homes and managed care facilities Professional and pharmaceutical sales Public and private schools Veterans hospitals and military facilities Dental hygienists are licensed health care professionals who are part of a dental team. They clean teeth, take X-rays and offer educational and therapeutic services. Dental hygienists work under the supervision of dentists to monitor the administration of sedation, apply fluoride and sealants, and instruct patients on good oral hygiene. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive an Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene. Licensing: Dental Hygiene A.S. graduates are eligible to take the national, dental hygiene written examination. Once you pass the board exam, you can take the clinical exam in the state where you want to practice and become registered. Job market: Dental hygienists are in demand across Florida. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $40,000-$60,500. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: The Dental Hygiene program includes general education, support, lecture, laboratory and clinical courses. General education courses provide a general background for the rest of the degree. Support courses provide a strong scientific background for dental and dental hygiene sciences. The lecture, laboratory and clinical courses give you the technical skills needed in the dental hygiene profession. Most of the clinical components take place at the Caruth Health Education Center Dental Hygiene Clinic in Pinellas Park. Time for completion: The Dental Hygiene courses take two calendar years or six terms to complete based on full-time enrollment. Program accreditation: The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association s Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 E Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL , It is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education spcollege.edu/hec/dental 5

6 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Dental Hygiene Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Dental Hygiene program, you must: student. Complete BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, with grades of C or better. Complete a minimum of 12 hours in the general education and support courses of the Dental Hygiene curriculum with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Complete a minimum of 16 hours of observation, volunteer service or work experience in dentistry. Submit the Selective Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Required immunizations. Student Services Orientation and the Dental Hygiene Orientation. PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENT (4 CREDITS) BSC 2085/2085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab...3,1 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES* (18 CREDITS) ENC 1101 Composition I (or Honors)...3 Humanities/Fine Arts approved course *...3 SPC 1017 Introduction to Speech Communication...3 or (SPC 1017H, 1065, 1608 or 1608H) Mathematics One college-level course with a MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix...3 PSY 1012 General Psychology (or Honors)...3 PHI 2635 Health Care Ethics Applied OR (PHI 1600, 1602H, 1631 or 2649)...3 Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement * Visit spcollege.edu/program/genr-as for details. SUPPORT COURSES (8 CREDITS) BSC 2086/2086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab...3, 1 MCB 2010/2010L Microbiology and Lab...3, 1 PROGRAM COURSES (58 CREDITS) FIRST SUMMER TERM (6 credits) DEH 1000 Introduction to Dental Hygiene...2 DES 1020 Orafacial Anatomy...2 DES 1020L Orafacial Anatomy Lab...1 DES 1601 Emergencies in Dental Hygiene...1 FIRST FALL TERM (12 credits) DEH 1003 Dental Hygiene I...2 DEH 1003L Dental Hygiene I Clinic...4 DEH 1130 Oral Histology and Embryology...2 DES 1200 Dental Radiography...2 DES 1200L Dental Radiography Laboratory...1 DEH 1720 Preventive Dentistry...1 FIRST SPRING TERM (13 credits) DEH 1710 Biological Chemistry and Applied Nutrition...2 DEH 1800 Dental Hygiene II...2 DEH 1800L Dental Hygiene II Clinic...4 DES 2100 Dental Materials...2 DES 2100L Dental Materials Lab...1 DEH 2602 Periodontics I...2 SECOND SUMMER TERM (5 credits) DEH 2300 Dental Pharmacology...2 DEH 2802L Dental Hygiene III Clinic...3 SECOND FALL TERM (10 credits) DEH 2400 General and Oral Pathology...2 DEH 2701 Community Dental Health...2 DEH 2802 Dental Hygiene III...2 DEH 2804L Dental Hygiene IV Clinic...4 SECOND SPRING TERM (12 credits) DEH 2702C Community Dental Health Practicum...1 DEH 2806L Dental Hygiene V Clinic...5 DEH 2812 Dental Hygiene IV...2 DEH 2930 Dental Hygiene Topics (a review course)...2 DEH 2604 Periodontics II...2 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS CREDITS spcollege.edu/hec/dental

7 APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Emergency Medical Technician Total credit hours: 11 Day and evening only programs start in fall, spring and evening only program in the summer Application periods: March 1 May 15 for fall July 1 Sept. 15 for spring Nov. 1 Jan. 15 for summer You can begin your career and EMS education with the EMT Applied Technology Diploma and continue with the Paramedic certificate. Continuing your education: The EMT Applied Technology Diploma transfers to SPC s Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services. Many EMTs continue on with fire certification, advanced degrees in EMS or other programs. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Emergency Medical Technician program, you will need to: student. Have maintained a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Submit the Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Health Examination Form and any required immunizations. Student Services and program orientations. Submit a valid Health Care Provider or Professional CPR card with the Health Programs Application. Potential careers: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Employment opportunities exist in: Correctional facilities or other institutions Doctors offices Educational institutions EMS agencies Fire departments Hospitals Law enforcement agencies Military and VA facilities Private industry The EMT cares for patients at the scene of an accident and during transport to the hospital under the direction of more highly trained medical personnel. EMTs supply basic life support measures including patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), oxygen therapy, prevention of shock, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization and vehicle extrication. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive an Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma. Licensing: Your Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma qualifies you to take the State of Florida or National Registry exam for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Job market: There is a shortage both statewide and nationally for EMTs and paramedics. The job market is especially lucrative for those who also are fire-certified. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $18,000-32,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: EMT students participate in lecture and lab classes at the Health Education Center. Clinicals are accomplished in various Pinellas County emergency departments and hospitals. A field internship is required through Pinellas County fire and EMS agencies. Time for completion: The Emergency Medical Technician express classes (days) take 16 weeks to complete. The Emergency Medical Technician regular classes (evenings) take 24 weeks to complete. Accreditation: The St. Petersburg College EMS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). PROGRAM COURSES EMS 1119 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care...6 EMS 1119L Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Laboratory...2 EMS 1411 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Clinical Experience...1 EMS 1421 EMT Field Internship...2 TOTAL DIPLOMA HOURS spcollege.edu/hec/ems 7

8 Total certificate hours: 42 CERTIFICATE Paramedic Program begins in spring and summer Application periods: July 1 Sept. 15 for spring Nov. 1 Jan. 15 for summer Continuing your education: The EMS Paramedic certifiicate transfers to SPC s Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services. Many paramedics continue on with fire certification, advanced degrees in EMS or other programs. Potential careers: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Employment opportunities exist in: Correctional facilities or other institutions Doctors offices Educational institutions EMS agencies Fire departments Hospitals Law enforcement agencies Military and VA facilities Private industry Paramedics provide more extensive pre-hospital care than do EMTs and are trained in advanced life support measures. The paramedic functions as the out-of-hospital team leader by coordinating care provided by first responders and EMTs. Paramedics also administer medications, interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs) and perform endotracheal intubations and defibrillations. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive a Paramedic Certificate. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Healthcare Informatics program, you will need to: student. Have maintained a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Complete CGS 1070 Basic Computer and Information Literacy Competency. Submit your Florida Emergency Medical Technician number with the Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Health Examination Form and any required immunizations. Student Services and program orientations. Licensing: Your Paramedic Certificate qualifies you to take the State of Florida or National Registry exam for certification as a Paramedic. Job market: There is a shortage in some areas both statewide and nationally for EMTs and paramedics. The job market is especially lucrative for those who also are fire-certified. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $30,000-$55,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: Paramedic students participate in lectures and labs at the Health Education Center. Clinicals are performed in various Pinellas County emergency centers, hospitals, community and fire/ems agencies. A field internship is performed through Pinellas County fire and EMS agencies. Time for completion: The Paramedic courses take four terms or 14 months to complete based on full-time enrollment. Program accreditation: The St. Petersburg College EMS Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). PROGRAM COURSES BSC 1084C a Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology...4 EMS 522C General Pharmacology for the EMS Provider...2 HSC 1531 Medical Terminology...2 EMS 2600C Introduction to Paramedic Practice...3 EMS 2601 Paramedic Theory I...6 EMS 2601L Paramedic Laboratory I...3 EMS 2602 Paramedic Theory II...8 EMS 2602L Paramedic Laboratory II...4 EMS 2664 Paramedic Clinical I...3 EMS 2665 Paramedic Clinical II...2 EMS 2659 Paramedic Field Internship...5 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS...42 a Can substitute BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L spcollege.edu/hec/ems

9 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Emergency Medical Services Program options: Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma Paramedic Certificate Emergency Medical Services Associate in Science Total credit hours: general education and support hours 45 program hours Program begins in fall and spring Online General education and science support courses are offered online. Certification courses are not offered online. Continuing your education: The A.S. Emergency Medical Services degree transfers to SPC s Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration. Potential careers: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Employment opportunities exist in: Correctional facilities or other institutions Doctors offices Educational institutions EMS agencies Fire departments Hospitals Law enforcement agencies Military and VA facilities Private industry Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a system comprised of several levels. The two levels certified by the State of Florida are EMT and Paramedic. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a basic life support providor that uses medical equiptment such as automatic defibrillators to deliver emergency care. They are the backbone of EMS delivery in the U.S. and work in a team with advanced medical care providers. EMTs can also be found in the militray, in hospitals as patient care technicians, and in other public safety positions such as firefighter and police officer. A paramedic is an advanced life support provider that provides advanced care. Besides working in a pre-hospital system, paramedics work in the hospital as patient care technicians, in the military, and in a variety of other public safety positions. To become a Paramedic a person must first be an EMT. Effective January 1, 2013, all paramedic education must be accredited by the Commission on Allied Health Education Accredition. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive an Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services. To apply for the A.S. degree, you must first have your Paramedic Certificate and EMT Applied Technology Diploma. Time for completion: The Emergency Medical Services courses take two years to complete based on full-time enrollment, including all EMT and Paramedic courses. Students are required to complete remedial courses before enrolling in any EMS courses. Program accreditation: The St. Petersburg College EMS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www. caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Licensing: Your Paramedic Certificate and Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Technical Diploma qualify you to take the State of Florida or National Registry exam for certifications. Job market: EMS job opportunities are plentiful. Many firefighter/ems personnel are retiring and the state of Florida estimates more than 2,000 employees will be needed in the next three to five years. Job placement, especially for paramedics with fire certification, is nearly 100 percent. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $30,000 - $55,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: The EMS A.S. program includes general education courses that prepare students to communicate effectively and support courses that provide a strong scientific background for EMS sciences. Instructive, laboratory, clinical and field internship courses in the major allow students to develop the skills they need to enter the EMS profession. The clinical and field internship components are performed at various hospital, fire and EMS agencies in Pinellas County spcollege.edu/hec/ems 9

10 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Emergency Medical Services Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Emergency Medical Services program, you will need to: student. Have maintained a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Students must have completed the paramedic certificate only at SPC before being enrolled in the AS - EM degree. Make an appointment with the EMS program director at least 60 days before your first class to develop a graduation plan. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Required immunizations. Student Services and EMS. program orientations GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (19 CREDITS) Enhanced World View requirement * ENC 1101 Composition I or (Honors)...3 SPC 1017 Introduction To Speech Communication...3 or (SPC 1017H, SPC 1065, SPC 1608, or SPC 1608H) Humanities/Fine Arts approved course *...3 Mathematics One college level course with MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix...3 PSY 1012 General Psychology or (Honors)...3 PHI 2635 Health Care Ethics Applied...3 or (PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631 or PHI 2649) CGS 1070 Basic Computer and Information Literacy...1 * Visit spcollege.edu/courses/program/genr-as for details. SUPPORT COURSES (9 CREDITS) BSC 1084C a, b Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology...4 EMS 1522C General Pharmacology for the EMS Provider...2 HSC 1531 Medical Terminology...2 HSC 2721 Evidence-Based Healthcare Practice...1 PROGRAM COURSES (45 credits) 1st TERM IN PROGRAM (11 credits) EMS 1119 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care...6 EMS 1119L Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Laboratory...2 EMS 1411 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Clinical Experience...1 EMS 1421 EMT Field Internship...2 2nd TERM IN PROGRAM (3 credits) EMS 2600C Introduction to Paramedic Practice...3 (would also include BSC 1084C, HSC 1531, and EMS 1522C if not already completed) 3rd TERM IN PROGRAM (12 credits) EMS 2601 Paramedic Theory I...6 EMS 2601L Paramedic Laboratory I...3 EMS 2664 Paramedic Clinical I...3 4th TERM IN PROGRAM (14 credits) EMS 2602 Paramedic Theory II...8 EMS 2602L Paramedic Laboratory II...4 EMS 2665 Paramedic Clinical II...2 5th TERM IN PROGRAM (5 credits) EMS 2659 Paramedic Field Internship...5 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS...73 a This course is a prerequisite or co-requisite with EMS 2601/L and must be taken with or before any EMS 2000-level course. b BSC 2085 / L and BSC 2086 / L will substitute for BSC 1084C spcollege.edu/hec/ems

11 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Funeral Services Total credit hours: general education and support hours 42 program hours Program begins in summer, fall and spring Application periods: Nov. 1 Jan. 15 for summer March 1 May 15 for fall July 1 Sept. 15 for spring Online education: General education, science support and Funeral Services professional courses are available online with the exception of three lab classes. Continuing your education: The A.S. Funeral Services degree transfers to SPC s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Health Services Administration. Potential careers: Funeral director Embalmer Cemeterian Cremationist Pre-arrangement counselor Employment opportunities exist in: Large and small funeral homes Your own funeral home Funeral service professionals are professional caregivers who work with the bereaved to provide sensitive, effective services during a time of emotional need. They enable families and communities to express their concern for life and the living and facilitate funeral service arrangements. They oversee the logistics of funerals, prepare obituary notices for publication, arrange for pallbearers and clergy, schedule the opening and closing of a grave, prepare sites for services, and provide for the transportation of remains, mourners and flowers. They also direct preparation and shipment of remains for out-of-state burial. Most funeral directors are trained, licensed and practicing embalmers. Embalming is a sanitary, cosmetic and preservative process through which the body is prepared for burial. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive an Associate in Science degree in Funeral Services. Licensing: To become a licensed funeral director and/or embalmer in Florida, you must pass the written National Board Examination, complete a one-year internship under the direction of a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and pass the Florida board exam on rules and regulations. At SPC, you take the National Board Examination as part of your final course, Professional Practicum. Job market: With more than 22,000 funeral homes in the United States, there always is a need for well-trained funeral service professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for funeral directors, particularly those who embalm, are good. Shortages of qualified funeral directors and embalmers are likely to occur in several states. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $25,000-$30,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: The Funeral Services program includes courses in: Public Health and Technical Education microbiology, anatomy, chemistry, pathology, restorative art and embalming Business business management, funeral home management, funeral arrangement, computer skills, Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule and accounting Social Science history and sociology of funeral service, psychology of grief, funeral directing, communication skills and bereavement counseling Legal, Regulatory and Ethics business law, professional ethics and funeral service law, and regulation Time for completion: The Funeral Services courses take as little as 18 months to complete based on full-time enrollment. Program accreditation: American Board of Funeral Service Education, 3232 Ashland Ave., Suite G, St. Joseph, MO 64506, , spcollege.edu/hec/funeral 11

12 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Funeral Services Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Funeral Services program you will need to: student. Have maintaned a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Complete all required general education courses from the funeral services curriculum. Submit the Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Required immunizations. Student Services Orientation. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES * (19 CREDITS) ENC 1101 Composition I (or Honors)...3 SPC 1017 Introduction to Speech Communication or (SPC 1017H, 1065, 1608 or 1608H)...3 Humanities/Fine Arts approved courses *...3 Social and Behavioral Sciences approved course *...3 a Mathematics One college-level course with a MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix...3 PHI 1600 Studies in Applied Ethics or (PHI 1602H, 1631, 2635 or PHI 2649)...3 CGS 1070 Basic Computer & Information Literacy...1 * Visit spcollege.edu/program/genr-as for details. SUPPORT COURSES (11 CREDITS) AGG 2001 Applied Financial Accounting I...3 or ACG 2021 Financial Accounting...(3) BSC 1083 Human Anatomy...3 BUL 2241 Business Law...3 HSC 1524 Introduction to Infectious Diseases...2 PROGRAM COURSES (43 CREDITS) FIRST TERM IN PROGRAM (13 credits) FSE 1000 ** Introduction to Funeral Services...3 FSE 1204 Funeral Service Computer Applications...1 FSE 2061 ** Thanatology...3 FSE 2202 Funeral Home Management...3 FSE 2060 Funeral Directing...3 SECOND TERM IN PROGRAM (14 credits) FSE 1105 Thanatochemistry...2 FSE 2080 Funeral Law...3 FSE 2100 Embalming I...3 FSE 2101L Embalming Clinical I...1 FSE 2201 Funeral Home Management Operations...3 FSE 1150 Cremation History Principles and Practices...2 THIRD TERM IN PROGRAM (12 credits) FSE 2120 Restorative Art...3 FSE 2120L Restorative Art Lab...1 FSE 2160 Funeral Pathology...3 FSE 2140 Embalming II...3 FSE 2141L Embalming Clinical II...1 FSE 2930 Funeral Services Professional Review...1 FOURTH TERM IN PROGRAM (3 credits) b FSE 2946 Professional Practicum...3 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS CREDITS b All courses must be completed prior to FSE 2946 ** Open enrollment not limited to selective admissions students spcollege.edu/hec/funeral

13 CERTIFICATE Funeral Arts Total credit hours: 28 Program begins in summer, fall and spring Application periods: Nov. 1- Jan. 15 for summer March 1- May 15 for fall July 1 Sep. 15 for spring Online: All courses are online. Potential careers: Funeral director in Florida only. Employment opportunities exist in: Large and small funeral homes Your own funeral home A funeral service professional works with the bereaved, providing sensitive, effective intervention during a time of emotional need. As a professional, you will carry out administrative and logistical tasks required by law, custom and accepted practices. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive a Funeral Arts certificate. Licensing: Only funeral professionals who have earned a degree from another state can become a funeral director in Florida by earning this certificate and passing the Florida Board Exam for Funeral Directing. Job market: With more than 22,000 funeral homes in the United States, there always is a need for well-trained funeral service professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment opportunities for funeral directors, particularly those who embalm are good. Shortages of qualified funeral directos and embalmers are likley to occur in several states. Salary Range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $25,000-$30,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program Highlights: The Funeral Services program includes courses in: Business business management, funeral home management, funeral arrangement, computer skills, Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule and accounting Social Science history and sociology of funeral service, psychology of grief, funeral directing, communication skills and bereavement counseling Legal, Regulatory and Ethics business law, professional ethics and funeral service law, and regulation Time for Completion: The Funeral Arts certificate courses take less than 12 months to comlete based on full-time enrollment spcollege.edu/hec/funeral 13

14 CERTIFICATE Funeral Arts Before you enter the Funeral Services program you will need to: student Have maintaned a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC Have earned an A.S. degree or higher Submit the Health Programs Application Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening Required immunizations Student Services Orientation This certificate is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is NOT accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, MO 64506, Office ). Students graduating from this program ARE NOT eligible to take the National Board Examination or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required. Graduates are eligible to take the Florida Board Exam for Funeral Directing, if they have a degree from another state. PROGRAM COURSES ACG 2001 Applied Financial Accounting I...3 BUL 2241 Business Law I...3 FSE 1000 Introduction To Funeral Services...3 FSE 1204 Funeral Service Computer Applications...1 FSE 1010 Funeral Ethics...1 FSE 1150 Cremation History, Principles And Practices...2 FSE 2060 Funeral Directing...3 FSE 2061 Thanatology...3 FSE 2080 Funeral Law...3 FSE 2201 Funeral Home Management Operations...3 FSE 2202 Funeral Home Management...3 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS spcollege.edu/hec/funeral

15 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Health Information Management Total credit hours: general education and support hours 42 program hours Program begins in spring and fall Application periods July 1 Sept. 15 for spring March 1 May 15 for fall Online: All courses are offered online. Professional practice experience is arranged at health care facilities near you. Continuing your education: The A.S. Health Information Management degree transfers to SPC s Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration. Potential careers: Registered health information technician Data quality manager Patient information coordinator Clinical coding specialist Health information consultant HIM product representative Employment opportunities exist in: Hospitals Physician offices Clinics Long-term care facilities Insurance companies Government agencies Home health care providers Healthcare Information Management professionals play a crucial role in managing patient health information and medical records that doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers rely on. These experts ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy and security in computer systems. They also analyze patient data to improve patient treatment and quality of care or control costs. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive an Associate in Science degree in Health Information Management. Licensing: Graduates can take the national examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association to be certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Job market: The increasing use of electronic health records will continue to broaden the demand for health information technicians. As Americans live longer and receive more health care services the need for health information specialists is expected to grow much faster than average, particularly for those with a strong understanding of technology and computer software. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $25,000 - $41,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: The Healthcare Information Management program includes courses in theory that explore key concepts such as health care delivery systems, accreditation standards, creation, retention and storage of patient records, patient privacy and confidentiality, health care statistics, quality improvement, computerized record systems and technology, organization of department resources, and supervision of personnel. Professional practice experience courses expose students to a variety of health care settings like acute care hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation, assisted living and psychiatric facilities. Medical Coding courses address training in clinical classification systems including International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Physician coding and medical billing concepts also are addressed. Time for completion: The Health Information Management courses take two years to complete based on full-time enrollment. Program accreditation: The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) c/o American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at 233 N Michigan Ave., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL , spcollege.edu/hec/him 15

16 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Health Information Management Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Healthcare Information Management program, you will need to: student. Have maintained a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Complete CGS 1070, Basic Computer and Information Literacy Competency; HSC 1531, Medical Terminology; and BSC 1083, Human Anatomy; or BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L, Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab; and BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L, Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab, with grades of C or better. Complete a minimum of 12 hours in the general education courses and support courses of the Healthcare Information Management program. Submit the Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Required immunizations. Student Services and Healthcare Information Management orientations. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (19 CREDITS) Enhanced World View requirement * ENC 1101 Composition I or (Honors)...3 SPC 1017 Introduction to Speech Communication...3 or (SPC 1017H, SPC 1065, SPC 1608, or SPC 1608H) Humanities/Fine Arts approved course *...3 a Mathematics One college level course with MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix...3 Social & Behavioral Sciences approved course with POS, PSY or SYG prefix...3 PHI 1631 Studies In Professional Ethics...3 or (PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649) CGS 1070 * Basic Computer and Information Literacy or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement...1 * Visit spcollege.edu/courses/program/genr-as for details. SUPPORT COURSES (6 CREDITS) BSC 1083 a, b Human Anatomy (Lab is not required) or (BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L)...3 HSC 1149C b General Pharmacology for Health Professionals...1 HSC 1531 b Medical Terminology...2 PROGRAM COURSES (42 CREDITS) 1st Term in Program (12 credits) HIM 1000 b Introduction to Health Information Management...3 HIM 1430 b Principles of Disease...3 HIM 2222 b Basic ICD Coding...3 HSA 1100 b Healthcare Delivery Systems...3 2nd Term in Program (10 credits) HIM 1110 Classification Systems, Indexes, and Registries...3 HIM 2012 Health Law Concepts and Practices...3 HIM 2214C Healthcare Statistics and Research...1 HIM 2234 b Advanced ICD Coding and Reimbursement...3 3rd Term in Program (4 credits) HIM 1211 b Health Information Technologies...2 HIM 1800 b Professional Practice Experience I...2 4th Term in Program (8 credits) HIM 2253 b Basic CPT Coding...3 HIM 2500 Organization and Supervision...3 HIM 2810 b Professional Practice Experience II...2 5th Term in Program (8 credits) HIM 2283 b Advanced CPT Coding and Reimbursement...3 HIM 2510 Quality and Performance Improvement...3 HIM 2820 Professional Practice Experience III...2 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS...67 a Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college should take BSC L, BSC L, and MAC 1105 or higher. b Applies to Medical Coder Certificate spcollege.edu/hec/him

17 CERTIFICATE Medical Coder Total credit hours: 34 Program begins in spring and fall Application periods July 1 Sept. 15 for spring March 1 May 15 for fall Online: All courses are offered online. Professional practice experience is arranged at health care facilities near you. Continuing your education: The Health Information Management Medical Coder Certificate transfers to SPC s Health Services Administration Associate in Science degree. Potential careers: Inpatient hospital coder Outpatient coder Insurance claim analyst Procedural coder Reimbursement specialist Coding abstracting analyst Physician s office/clinic coder Managed care organization codes Employment opportunities exist in: Hospitals Physician offices Clinics Long-term care facilities Insurance companies Government agencies Home health care providers Medical coders play a crucial role in managing patient health information and medical records that health care providers and insurers rely on. These experts specialize in codifying patients medical information for reimbursement purposes, assessment of care or medical research. Through classification software, they assign codes to diagnoses and procedures to help determine the amount that is reimbursed to health care providers. Coders may use several coding systems, depending on what is required in ambulatory settings, physician offices or long-term care facilities. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive a Medical Coder Certificate. Credentialing: Graduates can take one of three coding credentialing exams: the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Job market: The increasing use of electronic health records will continue to broaden the demand for medical coders. As Americans live longer and receive more health care services the need for health information specialists is expected to grow much faster than average, particularly for those with a strong understanding of technology and computer software. Salary range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $25,000 - $40,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location spcollege.edu/hec/him/coder.htm 17

18 CERTIFICATE Medical Coder Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Medical Coder program, you will need to: student. Have maintained a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Complete CGS 1070, Basic Computer and Information Literacy Competency; HSC 1531, Medical Terminology; and BSC 1083, Human Anatomy; or BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L, Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab; and BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L, Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab, with grades of C or better. Submit the Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Pass a background check and drug screening. Student Services orientation. Program highlights: The Medical Coder Certificate prepares students to transform medical diagnoses, procedures and injuries into designated numerical codes. Demand is high for accurately coded data from the medical records in hospitals, physician s offices and health care institutions. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the content of medical records and clinical knowledge, including extensive training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical disease processes. The program courses follow the guidelines of the American Health Information Management Association. Courses in the Medical Coder certificate program address training in clinical classification systems, including International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Physician coding and medical billing concepts also are covered. Time for completion: The Medical Coder courses take months to complete based on part-time enrollment. Program accreditation: The Medical Coder Certification courses follow the guidelines established by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). New graduates with a Medical Coder Certificate are advised to gain coding experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings before taking the credentialing exams. PROGRAM COURSES (34 CREDITS) CGS 1070 Basic Computer and Information Literacy...1 or (Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement) HSC 1531 Medical Terminology...2 BSC 1083 a Human Anatomy (Lab is not required)...3 or (BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L) HSC 1149C General Pharmacology for Health Professionals...1 HIM 1430 Principles of Disease...3 HIM 2222 Basic ICD Coding...3 HIM 2253 Basic CPT Coding...3 HIM 1000 Introduction to Health Information Management...3 HSA 1100 Healthcare Delivery Systems...3 HIM 1211 Health Information Technologies...2 HIM 1800 Professional Practice Experience I...2 HIM 2234 Advanced ICD Coding and Reimbursement...3 HIM 2283 Advanced CPT Coding and Reimbursement...3 HIM 2810 Professional Practice Experience II...2 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS...34 a Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college should take BSC L and BSC L. NOTE: In order to enroll in any program course with a prerequisite, a grade of C or better must have been earned in all prerequisite courses. Students must earn grades of C or better in all courses required for the Medical Coder CT curriculum in order to graduate from the program. New graduates from the Medical Coder Certificate program are advised to gain coding experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings before taking the Certified Coding Associate examination and/or the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS/CCA) examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) spcollege.edu/hec/him/coder.htm

19 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Healthcare Informatics Total credit hours: general education and support hours 43 program hours Program begins in spring, summer and fall Application periods July 1 Sept. 15 for spring Nov. 1 Jan. 15 for summer March 1 May 15 for fall Online: All courses are offered online. Professional practical experience is arranged at health care facilities near you. Continuing your education: The A.S. Healthcare Informatics degree transfers to SPC s Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration. Potential careers: Health informatics specialist Health informatics technician Health informatics consultant Data quality manager Electronic health records (EHR) manager EHR product representative Employment opportunities exist in: Hospitals Physician offices Clinics Long-term care facilities Insurance companies Government agencies Home health care providers Healthcare informatics combines information management, medicine and the health care business. Using the latest technology, professionals in this field can gather, analyze and combine patients health information all in a secure manner. Healthcare informatics continues to gain national attention thanks to rapidly changing technology that is redefining how health care information is managed and shared. Degree attained: Graduates of this program receive an Associate in Science degree in Healthcare Informatics. Licensing: Graduates can take the national examination administered by the American Health Information Management Association to be certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Job market: Healthcare informatics professionals will continue to be in demand as one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the United States. Salary Range: The average starting salary range in the Tampa Bay area is $25,000 - $40,000. Salary varies based on education, position, experience and location. Program highlights: Students develop technical knowledge in electronic health and medical records, data and workflow management, health care delivery systems, and project management. This program prepares students to manage complex programs in health care informatics that require enhanced knowledge and advanced skill sets. The Healthcare Informatics Practicum course provides exposure to healthcare informatics practices in a variety of health care settings. Time for completion: The Healthcare Informatics courses take two years to complete based on full-time enrollment spcollege.edu/hec/informatics 19

20 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Healthcare Informatics Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you admission, as enrollment in this program is limited. Before you apply to the Healthcare Informatics program, you will need to: student. Have maintained a cumulative 2.0 GPA if you were previously or are currently enrolled at SPC. Complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better: CGS 1070, Basic Computer and Information Literacy Competency HSC 1531, Medical Terminology BSC 1083, Human Anatomy; or (BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L, Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab; and BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L, Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab) Complete a minimum of 12 hours in the general education and support courses of the Healthcare Informatics curriculum. Submit the Health Programs Application. Students offered admission must complete the following within 90 days of the start of the first program course to maintain eligible status: Student Services orientation. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (19 CREDITS) Enhanced World View requirement * ENC 1101 Composition I or (Honors)...3 SPC 1017 Introduction to Speech Communication...3 or (SPC 1017H, SPC 1065, SPC 1608, or SPC 1608H) Humanities/Fine Arts approved course *...3 a Mathematics One college level course with MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix...3 Social & Behavioral Sciences approved course - POS, PSY or SYG prefix...3 PHI 2635 Health Care Ethics Applied...3 or (PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631 or PHI 2649) CGS 1070 Basic Computer And Information Literacy...1 or (Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement) * Visit spcollege.edu/courses/program/genr-as for details. SUPPORT COURSES (5 CREDITS) BSC 1083 a Human Anatomy or (BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L)...3 HSC 1531 Medical Terminology...2 MAJOR COURSES (17 CREDITS) HSA 1100 Healthcare Delivery Systems...3 HIM 1102 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics...3 HIM 2652 Electronic Health/Medical Record Systems...3 HIM 1212 Data and Workflow Management...3 HIM 1005 Healthcare Informatics Project Management...3 HIM 2003 Healthcare Informatics Practicum...2 The above listed Major Courses also apply to the Healthcare Informatics Certificate. PROFESSIONAL COURSES (26 CREDITS) HIM 1000 Introduction to Health Information Management...3 HIM 1110 Classification Systems, Indexes, and Registries...3 HIM 1211 Health Information Technologies...2 HIM 1430 Principles of Disease...3 HIM 2004 Healthcare Informatics Capstone...2 HIM 2012 Health Law Concepts and Practices...3 HIM 2214C Healthcare Statistics and Research...1 HIM 2223 Introduction to Coding and Reimbursement Systems...3 HIM 2500 Organization and Supervision...3 HIM 2510 Quality and Performance Improvement...3 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS...67 a Students planning to transfer to a 4-year college should take BSC 2085/2085L, 2086/2086L, and MAC 1105 or higher spcollege.edu/hec/informatics