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Ivy Tech Community College Region 02South Bend – 220 Dean Johnson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601 – 574.289.7001Elkhart – 22531 CR 18, Goshen, IN 46528 – 574.830.0375School of Health SciencesBarbara MacMillan (South Bend)bmacmillan2@ivytech.edu574-289-7001, ext. 6379Healthcare SpecialistAssociate of Applied Science Degree 60-CreditsLisa Comer (South Bend/Elkhart)lcomer@ivytech.edu574-289-7001, ext. 5728Tina Horvath (South Bend/Elkhart)thorvath6@ivytech.eduCNA/QMA DirectorHealthcare Specialist CertificationsCertified Nurse Assistant(5 Credit Hours)Dementia Care(3 Credit Hours)Electrocardiographic Technician(21 Credit Hours)Emergency Medical Technician(7.5 Credit Hours)Home Health Aide(5 Credit Hours)Medical Office Administration(18 Credit Hours)Outpatient Insurance Coding(18 Credit Hours)Pharmacy Technician(21 Credit Hours)Phlebotomy Technician(17 Credit Hours)QMA Preparation(5 Credit Hours)1

Health Care Specialist AAS DegreePurposeThe Health Care Support program offers exciting opportunities for people who are considering entry into the healthcare field, as well as to current health care providers who want additional credentials or an Associate of AppliedScience degree to complement their current skills. The program allows students to complete personal goals forattaining credentials required or preferred by employers in nearly all health care sectors - hospitals, long term carecenters, ambulatory healthcare centers, physician practices, home care, and community services. Students mayalso complete the Associate of Applied Science degree, which offers courses relevant to many other health careprofessions, as well. Graduates may find employment as Phlebotomists, Pharmacy Technicians, Emergency MedicalTechnicians, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Qualified Medication Aides (QMA), Massage Therapists,Electrocardiography Technicians, Medical Administrative Assistants or Physician Practice-Based Medical Coders.PhilosophyIt is the mission and intent of the Health Care Support faculty to view the educationally qualified student as a person who has received specified technical and clinical training that allows them to function as a productive and valuable member of the health care team. Faculty defines education as a teaching/learning process whereby the assimilation of appropriate knowledge, skills, and judgment produce a graduate who is a credit to his/her profession, as wellas one who successfully completes appropriate certification examinations which attest to the level of competencyattained. Consistent with the philosophy of Ivy Tech Community College, faculty accepts the responsibility for effective teaching of students through a realistic correlation of foundational knowledge with clinical experience. Furthermore, faculty feels that application of knowledge and skills in realistic situations is necessary in order for the students to become an integral supporting link in the environment of professional health care practice. The graduatecontributes to the well-being of the patient by demonstrating professional competency while assisting in the care ofthe patient.NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICYIvy Tech Community College provides open admission, degree credit programs, courses and community serviceofferings, and student support services for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex,physical or mental disability, age or veteran status. The College also provides opportunities to students on thesame non-discriminatory opportunity basis. Persons who believe they may have been discriminated against shouldcontact the campus affirmative action officer, Director of Human Resources, or Dean of Student Affairs.2

BOOKLET DISCLAIMERThis booklet is intended to supply accurate information to the reader. The College reserves the right to change theProgram and course requirements; however, every effort will be made to inform students of any program changes.This handout and its provisions are not in any way a contract between an applicant and the College.BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN POLICYBloodborne pathogens are infection microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease. Healthcare personnel are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis Cvirus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Exposures occur through needle sticks or cuts from othersharp instruments contaminated with an infected patient’s blood or through contact of the eye, nose, mouth, orskin with a patient’s blood. Important factors that influence the overall risk for occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens include the number of infected individuals in the patient population and the type and number ofblood contacts.Healthcare Specialist students are required to have up-to-date immunizations and an annual TB test, before theirClinical experience.3

2020-2021HealthCare SpecialistThe Healthcare Specialist program offers exciting opportunities for people who are considering entry into thehealth care field, as well as to current health care providers who want additional credentials or an Associate ofApplied Science Degree to complement their current skills. The program allows students to complete personalgoals for attaining credentials required or preferred by employers in nearly all health care sectors - hospitals, longterm care centers, physician practices, home care, and community services. Students may also complete the AASdegree, which offers courses relevant to many other health care professions, as well.Sample careers in this field: Phlebotomists, Pharmacy Technicians, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), CertifiedNursing Assistants (CNA), QMA, Electrocardiographic Technician (EKG), Coding, and Home Health Specialists.Healthcare Specialist Clinical Concentrations (60 Credit Hours)Clinical SupportGraduates in the clinical support concentration will earn at least two certifications from the following areas: Activities Director-Basic, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dementia Care, Emergency Medical Technician, Home HealthAide, Medical Office Administration, Outpatient Insurance Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography, Certified Personal Trainer and Social Services in Long Term Care. The combination of certifications willoffer unique flexibility for students to meet the needs of employers in the current climate of change in the delivery of health care modalities.Health Care Specialist CertificatesCertificates are sequences of technical and professional courses. They provide access to targeted, short-termworkforce training, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs alsoapply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.Medical Office Administration (18 Credit Hours)Outpatient Insurance Coding (18 Credit Hours)Pharmacy Technician (19 Credit Hours)Phlebotomy Technician (17 Credit Hours)Electrocardiographic Technician (18 Credit Hours)Certified Nurse Assistant(5 Credit Hours)4

STUDENT ACADEMIC PLANSchool of Health Science- South Bend-ElkhartHealthcare Specialist -- AASIvy Tech Community CollegeProgram/Specialty: Healthcare Specialist- AASIvy Tech will need to determine the level of your reading, writing and math skills in order to place you in the appropriateclasses. This can be determined in several different ways, including previous college credit you’ve earned, SAT/PSAT or ACTscores, high school GPA or through an assessment tool called Accuplacer! You can call Accuplacer-Testing Center at574.289.7001 x6864General Education Requirements (15 Credits)SemTakenGradeCourse IDENGL 111See General Education Electives pgs. 9-11Course NameCrEnglish Composition3Humanities/Foreign Lang Psychology or Sociology can fulfill this reElectives or quirement, or see list of General EducationSocial Behav- electives pages 8-9.ioral ScienceElectiveMATH 1XXChoose COMM 101OneCOMM 102PrerequisitesENGL 093/083 or ENGL 095/071, CoReq ENGL 063/073or ENGL 075 with C or betterENGL 083/095 or Co-req 073 or 0753-6MATH 080 with C or betterMathematics Elective Math 123 or higher3Fundamentals of Public SpeakingENGL 093/095/083 or Co-Req ENGL 075/071 with grade3 of C or betterIntro to Interpersonal CommunicationHSPC Institutional Requirements (2 Credits)SemTakenGradeCourse IDCourse NameCrPrerequisitesIVYT 112Student Success in Health Care1NoneHLHS 279Health Care Support Capstone Course1Program Chair ApprovalProgram Specific Requirements (21 Credits)Sem/TakenCourse IDHLHS 102CINS 101HLHS 100HLHS 101HLHS 105HLHS 111HLHS 211Course NamePrerequisitesEssentials of Anatomy & PhysiologyIntro to Microcomputers3 “C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/WaiverIntro to Health CareersMedical TerminologyMedical Law and EthicsHealth and Wellness for LifeNutrition3 None3 “C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver3 “C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver3 “C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver“C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 & (HLHS 102 or APHY3 101 & 102) Co-req APHY I02Pre-req Course must be taken before the start of nextclassCoreq Course may be taken during the same semester.3 “C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver5

*General Listing: A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 & MATH 080 and successful completion of any 100 or 101level course as dictated by the Course Outlines.Choose Minimum of 2 Certifications The number of concentration electives will depend upon which two (2) required certificationsare selected. 60 credits required for AASCertified Nurse Assistant (5 cr) or Qualified Medication Aide (5 cr)8WK F/SHLHS 107HLHS 117 16WK F/SDementia Care (3 cr)HLHS 113CNA Preparation5Regulations per the Indiana State Department ofHealth and Program Chair ApprovalQMA Preparation51000 hrs. of work experience as an C.N.A.ContactLisa Comerlcomer@ivytech.eduNone3Dementia CareElectrocardiographic Technician (18 cr)ContactLisa Comer lcomer@ivytech.eduHLHS 102Essentials of Anatomy & PhysiologyHLHS 121Customer Relations in HealthcareHLHS 1013C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or AssessmentWaiverNone33“C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver3Pre-req HLHS 101, HLHS 102 or APHY 101,Co-req HLHS 101 and HLHS 102, or APHY 1023CARD 205 Introduction to Electrocardiography3Program Chair Advisor Approval,Pre/Co-req HLHS 121Medical Terminology8WK F/SPIntroduction to Electrocardiography8WK F/SPCARD 206Advanced Electrocardiography TechniqueCARD 208ECG Experiential SeminarCARD 205Emergency Medical Technician (7.5 cr)ContactJon WhitmarEmergency Medical TechnicianPARM 102Medical Office Administration (18 cr)HLHS 101Contact Tina Horvath thorvath6@ivytech.eduContactDebra al TerminologyMEAS 1098WKThe Professional Medical AssistantMEAS 1108WKIntroduction to Clinical Practices18 yrs of age prior to course completion.Prior to clinical rotation, must have HealthExam, Background check, CPR & Drug test.3C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver“C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/Waiver3“C” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or AssessmentWaiver Pre or Co-req for MEAS 1098WKOutpatient Ins. & Coding3HLHS 1018WKElectronic Administrative Practices3HLHS 101, MEAS 109, Pre/Co-req MEAS 1378WKElectronic Administrative Practices3MEAS 137MEAS 209MEAS 2XXOutpatient Insurance Coding (18 cr)ContactC” or better in ENGL 083, 093/095 or Assessment/WaiverAnatomy and Physiology I3ENGL 083/093 or ENGL 095. Pre/Co-req MATH 080Anatomy and Physiology IIOutpatient Insurance Basic Coding3APHY 1013Advanced Insurance CodingAdvanced Insurance Claims Processing63HLHS 101MEAS 1373MEAS 137Medical TerminologyAPHY 101APHY 1028WKMEAS 137MEAS 20316WKMEAS 204dpaul@ivytech.edu3HLHS 10116wkDebra Paul