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Certificate in Advanced Health Care
CertificateCertificate in Advanced Health Care
Mountain Gateway Community College
Courses were selected to provide a breadth of basic knowledge that would be valuable for those entering nearly any health-related specialty.
Outcomes
The Advanced Health Care Certificate was developed for those planning to enter nursing or other health-related specialty.
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | Get the foundation that you need to follow a career pathway into the health care field and covers topics such as first aid and safety, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, nutrition, and more |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | Community Health Workers typically make $20.22/hour |
Program Successes & Highlights |
Program Credit Requirements

Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Advanced Health Care
31
Certificate in Advanced Health Care
33
Course Requirements Advanced Health Care
33
BIO 141/142 Requirement
8
BIO 141/142 Requirement
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111-112 Requirement
6
ENG 111-112 Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230 Requirement
3
PSY 230 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154 or MTH 155, MTH 245 Requirement
3
MTH 154 or (MTH 155, 245) Req
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT Requirement - Advanced Health Care
4
HLT Requirement - AHC
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
OT HUM EEE Requirement - 3 CR
3
OT HUM EEE Requirement - 3 CR
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 195 (TEAS Test Prep) or EEE Elective
2
SDV 195 TEAS or Elective
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 115 Requirement
3
ITE 115 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
GPA Req Ad Hlt Care Cert
33
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | We award SDV 100 credit for prior learning for transfer students who have completed an Associate degree or higher. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | MGCC provides a great start with small class sizes, personal service, and innovative programs with competetive prices. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Year of admission |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | None required |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Health Science - Practical Nursing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
29-2099.00 | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | All health technologists and technicians not listed separately. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
29-2099.01 | Neurodiagnostic Technologists | Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
29-2099.05 | Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
29-2099.08 | Patient Representatives | Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
Cost To Complete
