The Multi-Competent Health Technician program offers a flexible, innovative curriculum designed to meet the needs of a changing healthcare marketplace.  Students will be educated to perform multiple functions in more than one discipline while working towards the completion of an associate's degree.

This associate's degree program allows students to select from several areas of study.  Students select a minimum of 34 credit hours in certificate options available through the Health and Public Safety and Business Technologies Divisions or Workforce Development, 21 credit hours of general education, 24 credit hours of core math/science, and 20 credit hours of core technical coursework.

Graduates will be prepared for   

Graduates work in acute care hospitals, sub acute care centers, ambulatory care setting and community health care centers in the area of one or more of their completed certificates.

Job Titles for Graduates

Depends on completed certificate

Articulation Agreements

Shriners

Tri-Health

Veterans

Children’s

Employment Outlook

Excellent

Starting Salary for Graduates

Depends on completed certificate - $10.00 - $12.00 starting salary, more with experience.

Program Faculty

Daphne T. Robinson Program Chair

General Education Requirements:

21 credit hours total

• Communication Skills (12 credit hours)
• Including written and oral communication courses
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credit hours)
• Arts and Humanities (3 credit hours)

Core Math/Science Requirements: 

24 credit hours total

• Sciences (20 credit hours)
• Math (4 credit hours)

Core Technical Requirements:

 20 credit hours

• Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Health Care Systems
• CPR/First Aid
• Patient Care Skills
• Informatics in Health Care
• Problem-Solving for the Health Care Professional
• Health and Wellness
• Electives

Other Related Programs at Cincinnati State:

Coding Specialist

Electrocardiography (Basic)

Electrocardiography (Advanced)

Medical Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

Restorative Aide

State Tested Nurses Aid

Health Excel provides Health Technology students with educational and professional support to enhance their classroom learning experience and professional development.  For further information click on the link below.

Curriculum

Health Excel