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A HEALTHY FOUNDATION

Get the foundation you need to enter a career in health care or continue your health sciences education at TCL.

This all-new certificate is designed to provide you with a skill set needed to work in health care related occupations while including general education courses needed for all TCL Health Sciences programs. You can continue taking general education courses to prepare to apply to health science programs while in the Health Care Certificate major.

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More About the Certificate

In addition to a core of general education courses, this 33-hour certificate program can be completed in as little as two full-time semesters. Classes include: 

  • AHS 102 – Medical Terminology – a key foundational course for all health sciences programs
  • AHS 138 – Medical Coding Basics – discover the basic concepts of coding for medical/dental services
  • AHS 205 – Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professionals – discover the ethical, bioethical, and legal concepts related to allied health professions.
  • BIO 210 – Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO 225 – Microbiology

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ACCREDITATION & ACCOLADES

Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

SCWINS ELIGIBILE!

You could receive $5,000 per academic year through the S.C. Workforce Industry Scholarship (SCWINS) to help cover the cost of tuition and fees.

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IN DEMAND

Get foundational skills that are in-demand by health care practices around the Lowcountry.

CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION

This program aligns directly with TCL health sciences programs, helping ensure you’re on the right path to completing pre-requisites for further studies.

PROGRAM COST

Total Program Tuition: 33 credits x $222 per credit = $7,326.

Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.

*Based on Fall 2024 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary; all subject to change.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

SAYING “This program was created to help prepare our students for success in their futures – whether they want to go right into a career or continue their education here at TCL.”
Joey Swearingen
Dean, TCL Health Sciences

FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unlike other TCL Health Sciences programs, the Health Care Certificate does not require a separate application. Students are required to follow the regular Admissions process. Visit www.tcl.edu/apply for more information

  1. If you’d like to pursue the Health Care Certificate, please fill out the Health Care Certificate Change of Major Form
  2. If you have any questions about the certificate, please schedule a meeting with your respective TCL Navigator or Health Sciences Advisor through the appointment links below:
    1. Brianna Wells – Health Sciences Navigator – https://tcl.campus.eab.com/pal/zh6ovLFQSz
    2. Cindy Mooney – Health Sciences Advisor – https://tcl.campus.eab.com/pal/sQ6Nqjq_fp

School of Allied Health Sciences Handbook 2025-2026

Program Dean

Erika Johnson

Dean of School of Allied Health Sciences

843-525-8261

Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 4, Rm. 109

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