Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Skills Achievement Award)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: SA.HPRS.READ.I
The Health Professions Readiness Award 1 (HPRA 1) is a skills achievement award that prepares students for entry into the healthcare workforce and the Health Professions Readiness Award 2. The HPRA 1 provides didactic instruction and lab experience in the essential healthcare workforce skills of wellness theory, attitude development, the impact of cultural beliefs, patient care skills, safety issues, patient monitoring, health documentation, and the management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations.
This award promotes student success in the allied health program of their choice, prepares students for application to multiple programs, results in the acquisition of demonstrable workforce skills for graduates of the program, and prepares candidates for successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.
Successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys Assessment will result in achieving one of 4 National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRC) (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum). The NCRC is an industry recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPRS 1202 | Wellness and Health Promotion | 2 |
| HPRS 1204 | Basic Health Professions Skills | 2 |
| HPRS 2231 | General Health Professions Management | 2 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
