Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the social work field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.
To prepare students to obtain entry-level employment in the social work industry.
Demonstrate key social work skills.
Assess important policies that affect the social work profession.
Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, to supervisors, coworkers and clients in the social work context.
Apply critical thinking skills to address problems in social work settings.
Exhibit culturally competent business ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.
Research and evaluate behavior and apply behavior modification techniques in social work scenarios.
Respect diversity regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, ethnicity or class.
Apply social work skills gained in the program to a real-world practicum.
Use Virtual Labs to experience many clinical procedures, including checking vital signs, administering medications, drawing blood, sterilizing equipment and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
Use Virtual Labs to interact with real-world scenarios to assess and evaluate how to handle specific patient-care and medical-assistant situations.
| Course | Credit Hours |
| GE101 Success Strategies | 1 |
| HM110 Introduction to Patient Care | 2 |
| PY110 Workplace Psychology | 3 |
| HM101 Intro. to Health Info. Technology | 2 |
| MH101 Applied Business Math | 3 |
| HM140 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| HM125 Billing for Reimbursement | 3 |
| CS101, CS102 or CS103 Computer Applications | 3 |
| SC150 Anatomy and Physiology I | 1 |
| SC155 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| EN110 Business Communications | 3 |
| HM160 Medical Office and Records Mgmt. | 3 |
| HM165 Electronic Health Records | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| SC160 Pathology and Disease Processes | 3 |
| HM200 Pharmacology | 3 |
| HM205 Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| HM245 Diagnostic Coding | 3 |
| HM215 Clinical Skills | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| HM265 Inpatient Procedural Coding | 3 |
| GE200 Career Development Strategies | 2 |
| HM225 Pharmacy Technology | 2 |
| HM270 Procedural Coding | 3 |
| HM285 Advanced Coding and Billing for the ICD-10 user | 2 |
| HM290 Law and Ethics for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| Total | 15 |