UAS Academic CatalogHealth Sciences, A.A.S.
Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, e-Learning
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences provides the foundational healthcare knowledge, skills and behaviors for graduates to obtain employment in a healthcare-related position, continue education in a professional health program, or enhance development of those who are employed in healthcare settings. Students need to consult with a Health Sciences advisor before registering for courses.
A minimum grade of C (2.00) is required in all courses. A grade of C- is not considered passing.
| Minimum Credit Hours | 60 |
| General Education Requirements | 18-19 |
| Emphasis Area Requirements | 41-42 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| WRTG S111 | *Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| WRTG S211 | *Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
| or WRTG S212 | *Writing and the Professions | |
| Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| *Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| *Small Group Communication and Team Building | ||
| *Interpersonal Communication | ||
| *Public Speaking | ||
| Computational Skills 1 | ||
| MATH S105 | Intermediate Algebra | 3-4 |
| or HS S116 | Mathematics in Health Care | |
| Other Skills | ||
| HS S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY S111 | *Introduction to Psychology 2 | 3 |
| or PSY S250 | *Lifespan Development | |
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Selecting HS S116 will require 22 credits of advisor-approved electives.
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Consult with an advisor to determine which PSY course meets your educational plan.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Emphasis | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
| BHS S101 | *Introduction to Behavioral Health | 3 |
| HIM S181 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HS S101 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 |
| HS S106 | *Human Behavior in Healthcare | 3 |
| HS S114 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology | 4-8 |
| or BIOL S111 & BIOL S112 | *Human Anatomy and Physiology I and *Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: ACCT, BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, CIS, HS, HIM, HUMS, NURS, PSY, RADT, SOC, STAT) | 21-26 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Emphasis | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
| BHS S101 | *Introduction to Behavioral Health | 3 |
| BHS S103 | Mental Health First Aid | 1 |
| BHS S135 | Beginning Therapeutic Practices | 3 |
| BHS S140 | The Science of a Good Life | 3 |
| or BHS S181 | Peer Support Professional Training | |
| BHS S180 | Introduction to Addiction, Trauma, and Crises | 3 |
| BHS S201 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 3 |
| Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: ACCT, BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, CIS, HS, HIM, HUMS, NURS, PSY, RADT, SOC, STAT) | 25-26 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Management Emphasis | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
| ACCT S201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BA S151 | *Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA S180 | Fundamentals of Human Resources | 3 |
| BA S263 | Business Communications | 3 |
| HIM S181 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HIM S261 | Revenue and Financial Management for Healthcare | 3 |
| Electives: Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: ACCT, BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, CIS, HS, HIM, HUMS, NURS, PSY, RADT, SOC, STAT) | 23-24 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting Emphasis | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | 42 | |
| HS S114 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology | 4-8 |
| or BIOL S111 & BIOL S112 | *Human Anatomy and Physiology I and *Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Consult with an advisor to determine which course meets your educational plan. | ||
| MA S133 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Administrative I | 4 |
| MA S142 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Clinical I | 4 |
| MA S233 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Administrative II | 4 |
| MA S242 | Medical Assisting Procedures: Clinical II | 4 |
| MA S294A | Medical Assisting Practicum | 4 |
| Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: ACCT, BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, CIS, HS, HIM, HUMS, NURS, PSY, RADT, SOC, STAT) | 14-18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Coding Emphasis | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | 38-42 | |
| HS S114 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology | 4-8 |
| or BIOL S111 & BIOL S112 | *Human Anatomy and Physiology I and *Human Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Consult with an advisor to determine which course meets your educational plan. | ||
| HIM S155 | Coding I: CPT and HCPCS | 3 |
| HIM S181 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HIM S236 | Healthcare Reimbursement | 3 |
| HIM S255 | Coding II: ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS | 3 |
| HIM S258 | Coding III: Advanced Coding | 3 |
| HIM S261 | Revenue and Financial Management for Healthcare | 3 |
| HIM S272 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| HIM S282 | CCS Examination Preparation | 1 |
| Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: ACCT, BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, CIS, HS, HIM, HUMS, NURS, PSY, RADT, SOC, STAT) | 11-15 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Science Fundamentals Emphasis | ||
| Emphasis Requirements | 41-42 | |
| BIOL S111 | *Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL S112 | *Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL S240 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| HS S203 | Science of Nutrition | 3 |
| Electives: Advisor approved electives (in the following areas: ACCT, BA, BHS, BIOL, CHEM, HS, HIM, HUMS, NURS, PSY, RADT, SOC, STAT) | 26-27 | |
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information in healthcare environments.
- Incorporate knowledge of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, spiritual, economic, and ethical factors into a healthcare foundation.
- Integrate critical thinking and problem solving appropriate for student’s allied health discipline.
- Exhibit proficiency in the emphasis areas leading to licensure/certification to help meet Alaska’s health workforce needs.