A diploma is awarded for a vocational program of study offered over at least one academic year with a minimum requirement of 35 semester hours credit with not less than nine semester hours in general education. The courses may range in completion time from hours up to two academic years. Typically general education courses are not a component of the certificate program. CCHS is committed to exploring options for distance education in order to expand educational opportunities in healthcare and provide students with alternative methods of learning. Audit Policy A student may request to audit a course or an audit may be prescribed.
Audits are available only if space is available.
If auditing only a portion of a class, tuition is assessed according to a ratio determined by the business officer. Tuition will be the same as for-credit courses. Students auditing a course must pay the auditing fee during the regular registration schedule. Auditing fees are not covered under the Carolinas HealthCare System Student Loan Program. No credit will be earned for an audit.