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See the courses that are part of your high school program of study or career academy such as:

8417130 Allied Health Assisting  
8417160 Electrocardiograph Aides
8417280 Health Unit Coordinator
8417210 Nursing Assistant

Many of these courses provide the opportunity to earn industry certifications while in your high school program that can then be used to receive college credit. Visit your high school career specialist/career coach for specific information.

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When you pass an industry certification exam and/or complete a dual enrollment course, credits will be applied to your St. Johns River State College transcript as outlined below.

Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment program requires you to meet specific eligibility requirements. Visit the Dual Enrollment page and speak with your School Counselor at your local High School.

St. Johns River State College recommends that you choose dual enrollment classes from the list below because these courses are required for graduation from the College programs in this pathway. Some dual enrollment courses listed below are available at your high school location and some courses listed are only taught at the College campus. When making your course selections, see your high school program of study and speak with your School Counselor about high school graduation requirements. Make sure that any additional dual enrollment courses you select can be applied to your College degree program by speaking with a St. Johns River State College Advisor.

Admissions Note
Most Nursing and Allied Health programs are limited access, meaning there is an additional application process for admission. The process is heavily weighted on grades in the courses required for admission. Therefore, Dual Enrollment choices need to be selected very carefully.

Health Science Pathways (Associate in Arts Degree) for Transfer

SJR State Academic Advisors are available to assist students with understanding these requirements. For additional general education courses, view the A.A. Degree curriculum.) Refer to the ¹Florida common prerequisite manual for the courses required to transfer to a University for a specific major in this pathway:

Course Course Name Credits
ENC 1101 Composition I 3 credits
MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 credits
STA 2023 Elementary Statistics 3 credits
  General Education Humanities 3 credits
 PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 credits
 BSC 2085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits
 BSC 2085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credits
 DEP 2004 Human Growth & Development 3 credits
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology 3 credits

¹SJR State Advisors are available to assist students with understanding these requirements. For additional general education courses, view the A.A. Degree curriculum.

Radiologic Technology (Limited Access) Allied Health (Associate in Science Degree)

Listed are recommended Dual Enrollment courses specifically for an Associate in Science degree in this pathway:

Course Course Name Credits
ENC 1101 Composition I 3 credits
  General Education Humanities 3 credits
  General Education Mathematics  3 credits
  General Education Social Science 3 credits
 HSC 1531 Medical Terminology 3 credits
 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 credits
 PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 credits
 BSC 2085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits
 BSC 2085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credits
 BSC 2086 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credits
 BSC 2086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credits
Respiratory Care (Limited Access) Allied Health (Associate in Science Degree)

Listed are recommended Dual Enrollment courses specifically for an Associate in Science degree in this pathway:

Course Course Name Credits
ENC 1101 Composition I 3 credits
  General Education Humanities 3 credits
  General Education Mathematics  3 credits
  General Education Social Science 3 credits
 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 credits
 PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 credits
 BSC 2085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits
 BSC 2085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credits
 BSC 2086 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credits
 BSC 2086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credits
 MCB 2010 Microbiology 3 credits
 MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab 1 credits

Health Information Technology (Associate in Science Degree) (Limited Access) or
Health Services Management (Associate in Science Degree) or

Office Administration – Medical Office (Associate in Science Degree) or

Emergency Medical Services (Associate in Science Degree)

Listed are recommended Dual Enrollment courses specifically for an Associate in Science degree in this pathway:

Course Course Name Credits
 ENC 1101 Composition I  3 credits
   General Education Math 3 credits
   General Education Humanities 3 credits
   General Education Social Science 3 credits
 HSC 1531  Medical Terminology 3 credits
 CGS 1100  Microcomputer Applications 3 credits

Nursing (Associate in Science Degree)

Listed are recommended Dual Enrollment courses specifically for an Associate in Science degree in this pathway:

Course Course Name Credits
 ENC 1101  Composition I 3 credits
   General Education Humanities 3 credits
 MAC 1105  College Algebra 3 credits
 DEP 2004  Human Growth and Development 3 credits
 PSY 2012  General Psychology 3 credits
 HUN 1201  Human Nutrition 3 credits
 BSC 2085  Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits
 BSC 2085L  Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credits
 BSC 2086  Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credits
 BSC 2086L  Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credits
 MCB 2010  Microbiology 3 credits
 MCB 2010L  Microbiology Lab 1 credits

Credit for Earned Industry Certification

Statewide and local articulations allow students to receive college credit for industry certifications. Industry certifications must be current within 3 years of enrollment in the related program. For the credit to be awarded, students need to meet with a Career and Technical Education Advisor on their home campus.

Certification Course Name Credits
Certification: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  
Credits Awarded: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician 6 credits
  EMS 1119L Emergency Medical Technician Lab 3 credits
  EMS 1431 EMT Hospital/Field Experience 3 credits
  Total Credits 12
       
Certification: Paramedic Certification  
Credits Awarded: EMS 2010 EMS Anatomy and Physiology 3 credits
  EMS 2603 Paramedic I 6 credits
  EMS 2603L Paramedic I Lab 2 credits
EMS 2666 Paramedic I Clinical Experience 4 credits
EMS 2604 Paramedic II 8 credits
EMS 2604L Paramedic II Lab 2 credits
EMS 2667 Paramedic II Clinical Experience 4 credits
EMS 2605 Paramedic III 5 credits
EMS 2605L Paramedic III Lab 1 credits
EMS 2659 Field/Clinical Internship 5 credits
EMS 2920 Paramedic Seminar 2 credits
  Total Credits 42

Program: Nursing LPN Bridge to ASN (Associate in Science Degree)

Certification Course Name Credits
Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse  
Credits Awarded: Licensed Practical Nurse 10 credits

First Coast Technical College

The Technical College in St. Augustine may offer programs in this pathway resulting in industry certifications listed above. Visit the FCTC website for more information.