Possible CTE programs biological and allied health fields (two groups: requires only a few new
courses; requires many new courses):
PROGRAMS THAT WOULD REQUIRE ONLY A FEW NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE
CURRENT CATELOG (new courses highlighted in red)
Biological Laboratory Technician – A.S.
(from Lewis & Clark Community College)
First Semester
• BIOL 131 - Biology: A Contemporary Approach 4 credit hours
• CHEM 131 - Introduction To Chemistry I 4 credit hours
• ENGL 131 - First-Year English I 3 credit hours
• MATH 145 - General Education Statistics 4 credit hours
• OTEC 112 - Microsoft Excel (Level 1) 2 credit hours
Second Semester
• BIOL 135 - General Zoology 4 credit hours
• CHEM 132 - Introduction To Chemistry II 4 credit hours
• ENGL 132 - First-Year English II 3 credit hours
• PHIL 241 - Biomedical Ethics – Or - Other Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours
Third Semester
• BIOL 134 - General Botany 4 credit hours
• BIOL 241 - Microbiology 4 credit hours
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours
• SOCI 134 - Intro To Environmental Sociology – Or - Other Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
credit hours
• SPCH 131 - Public Speaking – Or - SPCH 145 - Public And Private Communication 3 credit
hours
Fourth Semester
• BIOL 133 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 credit hours
• COOP 131 - Cooperative Education Experience I 1-4 credit hours – (work experience)
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 6 credit hours
Biological Laboratory Technician – cert of proficiency
(from Lewis & Clark Community College)
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BIOL 131 - Biology: A Contemporary Approach 4 credit hours
CHEM 131 - Introduction To Chemistry I 4 credit hours
OTEC 112 - Microsoft Excel (Level 1) 2 credit hours
BIOL 135 - General Zoology 4 credit hours
CHEM 132 - Introduction To Chemistry II 4 credit hours
BIOL 134 - General Botany 4 credit hours
BIOL 241 - Microbiology 4 credit hours
BIOL 133 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 credit hours
COOP 131 - Cooperative Education Experience I 1-4 credit hours – (work experience)
Biological Technician – A.S.
(from Fullerton College)
Complete 9-10 units from the following:
General Biology or Organismal Biology 5
Genetics and Biotechnology in Society 3
Biotechnology Lab Techniques
2
Introduction to Chemistry or Elementary Chemistry 5
Introduction to Information Systems
3
Direct Current/Alternating Current Theory
1-4
Direct Current/Alternating Current Lab 1-2
Principles of Horticulture I 4
Principles of Horticulture II 4
Medical Microbiology 4
Technical Mathematics II
3
Select additional 8-9 units from below:
Marine Biology 3
General Chemistry I 5
Applied Entomology 3
General Microbiology 5
Introduction to Oceanography
3
Honors Introduction to Oceanography 3
No red courses would have to be
added, as current courses make up
the minimum number of units.
Biological Technology Laboratory Assistant – cert of achievement
(from Pasadena City College)
Required Courses
Semester I (15 units)
ENGL 1A - READING AND COMPOSITION (4.0 units)
CHEM 2A - CHEMISTRY - GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY (4.0 units)
BIOL 102A - BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - BASIC TECHNIQUES (3.0 units)
&
BIOL 11 - GENERAL BIOLOGY (4.0 units)
OR
BIOL 39 - MODERN HUMAN GENETICS (4.0 units)
&
Semester II (10 units)
BIOL 102B - BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (3.0 units)
CHEM 2B - CHEMISTRY-GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY (4.0 units)
PSCI 2 - SCIENTIFIC METHOD AS CRITICAL THINKING (3.0 units)
&
Semester III (8 units)
MICR 2 - MICROBIOLOGY (4.0 units)
&
STAT 18 - STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (4.0 units)
OR
STAT 50 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (4.0 units)
&
Semester IV (3 units)
BIOL 102C - BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES (3.0 units)
&
Summer (3-9 units)
BIOL 102D - BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - LABORATORY INTERNSHIP (3.0 units)
Health Care Interpreter – certificate
From CCSF
Required Courses
Students must complete the following sequence of required courses listed below:
HLTH 80 Interpreting in Health Care Settings I
HLTH 81 Interpreting in Health Care Settings II
HLTH 82 Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting
Recommended Courses
Prior to enrollment or during the first semester:
HIT 51 Basic Medical Terminology (1unit)
ANAT 14 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 units)
PHYS 12 Introduction to Human Physiology (4 units)
PROGRAMS THAT WOULD REQUIRE SEVERAL NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE
CURRENT CATELOG (new courses highlighted in red)
Biotechnology Research & Development – cert of achievement/AA
(from MiraCosta College)
Required courses:
BIO 100
General Biology (Lecture and Lab)
or BIO 101
General Biology
or BIO 105
Genes and Technology in Society
BTEC 110
Basic Techniques in Biotechnology
BTEC 120
Business and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology
BTEC/BIO 180
Biostatistics
CHEM 108
Preparatory Chemistry
CHEM 110
General Chemistry
CHEM 111
General Chemistry
CSIT 110
Computer Applications
or CSIT 115
Intermediate Computer Applications
or CSIT 128
Microsoft Excel for Business
or BTEC 210
Data Analysis with Excel
ENGL 100
Composition and Reading
MATH 64
Intermediate Algebra
Select at least 4 electives from below*:
BTEC 201
Advanced Cell Culture
BTEC 203
Techniques in DNA Amplification
BTEC 204
Recombinant DNA
BTEC 206
Principles of Separation and HPLC
BTEC 207
Techniques in Immunochemistry and ELISA
BTEC 211
Technical Writing for Regulated Environments
BTEC 221
Bioprocessing: Cell Culture and Scale-up
BTEC 222
Bioprocessing: Large Scale Purification
BTEC 230
Techniques in Biofuels Production and Analysis
BTEC 292
Internship Studies
BTEC 299
Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
*these are 1 or 1.5 unit courses
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4-5
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant – A.S.
(from Orange Coast College)
Prerequisites:
Health Occupations
Intro to Anatomy/Physiology
Child Growth & Development
Required Courses:
Patient Care Medical Terminology
Intro to Linguistics
Intro Speech Pathology Asst
Speech/Language/Hearing Dev
Speech-Language Admin Proced
Prin/Prac of Tchng Yng Chldrn
Early Childhood Laboratory
Intro to Commun Disorders
Intro to Phonetics
Observe/Record Behavior
Screen/Therapeutic Process
Clinical Experience 1
Human Diseases
The Exceptional Child
Adult/Geriatric Disorders
Clinical Experience 2
Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiology Technician A.A.
(from CCSF)
COURSE
1ST SEMESTER (Fall)
DMI 49 Intro to Radiation Technology
(course is open to all interested students)
DMI 50A Intro to Med. Radiography
(Lecture & Lab)
RADL 52 Patient Care & Staff Relations
UNITS
3
COURSE
4th SEMESTER (Fall)
DMI 55 Skull Radiology
3
DMI 56 Pathology
2
DMI 63 Intermediate Imaging
Procedures
DMI 64 Clinical Education (16
hrs/wk)
UNITS
2
2
2
SPCH 11, 12, or 1A (Gen Ed. Area A)
3
Health 14 (Gen Ed. Area G2)
2
Total not including additional GE courses
13
Total not including GE courses
8
2
5th SEMESTER (Spring)
DMI 57 Multiplanar Imaging
3
DMI 51A Radiographic Anatomy &
Positioning
4
DMI 54 Interventional Radiology
2
DMI 51B Radiographic Exposure Factors
2
DMI 65 Advanced Imaging
Procedures
2
PSYC 1 or 26 (Gen Ed. Area D)
3
DMI 66 Clinical Education (16
hrs/wk)
RADL 70 Radiation Protection
2
11
Total not including GE courses
11
2
6th SEMESTER (Su-F) Internship
DMI 69 Clinical Education (40
hrs/wk)
4
2nd SEMESTER (Spring)
DMI 50B Radiographic Physics & Equip.
Total not including additional GE courses
3rd SEMESTER (Summer, 7 wks)
DMI 62 Clinical Education (40 hrs/wk)
Total not including additional GE courses
2
2
2
DMI 68 Clinical Education (40
hrs/wk)
4
DMI 100 Review of Rad. Technology
Total not including GE courses
1
9
Radiation Therapy Technology – A.S.
(From CCSF)
Medical Laboratory Technician – certificate advanced (must already have AA/AS
in any subject); AA (the below plus GE)
From De Anza
Prerequisites:
State of California Phlebotomy Certification
Complete one (1) of the following sequences: 15-18
BIOL 40A Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
BIOL 40B Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
BIOL 40C Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
or
BIOL 6A Form and Function in the Biological World (6)
BIOL 6B Cell and Molecular Biology (6)
BIOL 6C Evolution and Ecology (6)
Complete the following.
BIOL 26 Introductory Microbiology 6
CHEM 30A Survey of Chemistry 5
CHEM 30B Survey of Chemistry 5
Prerequisite Units Required . . . . . . . . .31-34
Requirements
HTEC 80A Clinical Hematology Lecture 4.5
HTEC 80 Clinical Hematology Laboratory 1.5
HTEC 81A Clinical Urinalysis Lecture 1.5
HTEC 81 Clinical Urinalysis Laboratory 0.75
HTEC 82A Clinical Coagulation Lecture 1.5
HTEC 82 Clinical Coagulation Laboratory 0.75
HTEC 83A Clinical Microbiology Lecture 4.5
Some overlap with MICR 1
HTEC 83 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory 1.5
HTEC 84A Clinical Immunology/ Immunohematology Lecture 4.5
HTEC 84 Clinical Immunology/ Immunohematology Laboratory 1.5
HTEC 85C Clinical Chemistry I Lecture 4.5
HTEC 85A Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory 1.5
Some overlap with CHEM 30A/B
HTEC 85D Clinical Chemistry II Lecture 4.5
HTEC 85B Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory 1.5
HTEC 180 Clinical Hematology/Urinalysis/ Coagulation Practicum 6
HTEC 183 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 6
HTEC 184 Clinical Immunology/ Immunohematology Practicum 4.5
Physical Therapy Assistant – A.S.
(from Ohlone)
MAJOR FIELD
Introduction to Physical Therapy 3
Pathology 3
Kinesiology I
3
Kinesiology II
3
Therapeutic Exercise I 3
Therapeutic Exercise II 3
Orthopedics Clinical Practicum III 3
Advanced Modalities 2
Physical Therapy Through the Life Span 2
Neurological Disorders 2
Advanced Procedures 2
Clinical Practicum I
4
Clinical Practicum II 4
Clinical Internship
4.5
SUPPORTING COURSES
Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
A Survey of Human Development 3
Sports Performance Testing 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant
(from Sacramento City College)
Sequence of courses following acceptance for enrollment in the program:
Prerequisite OTA 100 – Introduction to OT (1)
First Year
Spring
OTA 110 – Functional Biomechanics for the OTA (3)
OTA 111 – Functional Biomechanics Lab for the OTA (1)
OTA 150 – OT Process and Practice in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Conditions (2.5)
OTA 152 – Intro to Clinical Practice in Pediatric Conditions (1)
Summer
AH 106 – Communication for Allied Health Careers(2)*
OTA 120 – Fundamentals of OTA Practice (3)
OTA 131 – OT Theory and Process in Psychosocial Dysfunction (5)
Fall
OTA 132 – Intro to Clinical Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction (1)
OTA 140 – Theoretical Foundations of Physical Dysfunction (3)
OTA 141 – OT Process in Physical Dysfunction (4)
Second Year
Spring
OTA 142 – Intro to Clinical Practice in Physical Dysfunction (1)
OTA 141 – OT Process in Physical Dysfunction (4)
OTA 140 – Theoretical Foundations of Physical Dysfunction (3)
Summer
OTA 121 – Contemporary Models of Practice in OT (2)
Fall
OTA 160 – Fieldwork Level II for the OTA (6)
OTA 161 – Fieldwork Level II for the OTA (6)
Veterinary Technician – A.S.
(from Foothill College)
Fall
AHS 50 Introduction to Allied Health Programs (1 unit)
V T 53A Medical Terminology (1 unit)
V T 54A Comparative Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology for the Veterinary Technician (5 units)
V T 55 Animal Management & Clinical Skills I (4 units)
V T 75A Animal Care Skills I (1 unit)
Winter
V T 53B Medical Calculations (1 unit)
V T 60 Veterinary Office Practice (2 units)
V T 56 Animal Management & Clinical Skills II (4 units)
V T 75B Animal Care Skills II (1 unit)
CHEM 30A Survey of Inorganic & Organic Chemistry (5 units)
Spring
V T 50 Current Topics in Veterinary Technology (.5 unit)
V T 53C Introduction to Large Animal Care (1 unit)
V T 54B Comparative Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology for the Veterinary Technician (5 units)
V T 75C Animal Care Skills III (1 unit)
V T 86 Laboratory Animal Technology (4 units)
V T 89 Clinical Internship I (3 units)
Summer
BIOL 41 Microbiology (6 units)
V T 75D Animal Care Skills IV (1 unit)
SECOND YEAR
Fall
V T 70 Fundamentals of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (4 units)
V T 81 Clinical Pathology Methods (5 units)
V T 83 Pharmacology for Technicians (4 units)
V T 87A Advanced Animal Care Skills I (1 unit)
V T 91 Clinical Internship II (3 units)
Winter
V T 61 Animal Diseases (5 units)
V T 84 Anesthesiology for Technicians (5 units)
V T 87B Advanced Animal Care Skills II (1 unit)
V T 92 Clinical Internship III (3 units)
Spring
V T 50 Current Topics in Veterinary Technology (.5 unit)
V T 72 Principles of Veterinary Dentistry (2 units)
V T 85 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (4 units)
V T 87C Advanced Animal Care Skills III (1 unit)
V T 93 Clinical Internship IV (4 units)
V T 95 Veterinary Technician Proficiency (2 units)
V T 95L Veterinary Technician Proficiency Laboratory (1 unit)