Health Sciences
DIVISION: Health Sciences
The Health Sciences Division offers an array of programs and courses for students interested in entering the health care workforce. Programs lead to a certificate and/or degree as an Anesthesia Technologist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Restorative Dental Technologist, Emergency Medical Technician, EKG Technician, Telemetry Technician, Gerontology, Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistant, Medical Scribe, Nursing Assistant, Patient Intake Specialist, Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Perioperative Nurse, Phlebotomy, Radiologic Technologist, and Registered Nurse. There is also a Career Ladder option from the Licensed Vocational Nurse program to the Registered Nursing program. The Division also offers Health Science courses to help students explore health sciences as a career pathway. Program offerings completion times range from six weeks to two years. Each program is approved by the appropriate regulatory agency, where applicable, and many programs have specialized program accreditation. Programs may require that students complete clinical experiences on as well as off campus. These experiences may occur in professional offices, hospitals, clinics and other educational settings. Specific certificate program outcomes can be found in the Degrees and Certificates section of this Catalog.