Options for Health Science

Gain the technical competence, communication skills and confidence you’ll need to enter the growing, in-demand health care field. Many programs combine classroom activities with hands-on experiences known as “clinicals,” to provide you with a real world understanding of patient care.

Programs

Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

Get hands-on experience in the latest testing and research methods in our well-equipped laboratories. Build the basic laboratory skills necessary to enter this exciting field.

Dental Assistant

Learn the dental care technology and techniques needed to prepare for a career as part of a dental care team. Build skills in patient care, communication and office procedures.

Dental Hygienist

Build the technical skills required to perform a variety of dental care services and learn to counsel patients in nutrition, oral hygiene and dental care.

Medical Assistant

Gain an understanding of medical procedures and examining room assisting as well as medical office technology and general office skills.

Medical Coding Specialist and Advanced Medical Coding Specialist

Prepare to enter the medical coding field by learning how to review and understand medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers and how to translate that information into numeric codes used in health care billing, statistics and medical research.

Medical Laboratory Technician

A combination of fundamental laboratory techniques and clinical experience prepares you for work in laboratories serving the health care sector.

Nursing (Practical)

Acquire the medical knowledge, understanding and technical skills necessary for a career as a practical nurse. Develop patient care techniques and strong communication skills.

Nursing (R.N.)

Prepare for a challenging and rewarding career as a registered nurse. Gain an understanding of patient care as you learn medical procedures and technology.

Nursing Assistant

This short program offers hands-on training in basic patient care procedures and prepares you for entry-level positions in the field. You’ll receive training that many use as a first step towards a nursing degree.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Train for a rewarding career helping patients with the tasks of living. Learn to provide support to patients whose everyday occupations are complicated by developmental disabilities, illness, injury or aging issues.

Optometric Technician

Build the skills you’ll need to assist optometrists and ophthalmologists with duties such as patient pre-testing, contact lens ordering and eyeglass selection.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Learn the scientific principles and medical knowledge you need to assist physical therapists in promoting optimal  health and function for their patients.

Radiography

Prepare for a career in radiography with the skills you’ll need to produce medical images for diagnosis of injury or illness. 

Respiratory Therapist

Learn how to deliver and monitor patients on oxygen or inhaled medications. Build hands-on experience managing patients requiring medical ventilation.

Surgical Technologist

Develop the skills you’ll need to work in the exacting, fast-paced operating room environment. Prepare to become a part of a surgical team assisting with instruments, sutures and supplies during surgery.

Therapeutic Massage Therapy

Gain the skills and understanding you’ll need to launch a career in massage therapy. Health care providers also can broaden their range of clinical skills with this certificate.

Certificates

Bioinformatics Certificate

Designed for those with a college background in the life sciences, this certificate prepares you for careers in the emerging field of bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is the application of information technology to the management and analysis of biological data. 

Biotechnology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

For those who have a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, this certificate provides training in basic biotechnology laboratory practices and procedures.

Biotechnology Post-Baccalaureate Intensive Certificate

For those who have a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, this certificate provides intensive, accelerated training in basic biotechnology laboratory practices and procedures.

Clinical Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate

Learn to assist ophthalmologists in minor surgical procedures and with eye examinations. Get hands-on experience with equipment care and maintenance, medical case history recording and office management.

Mammography Certificate

Registered radiographic technologists can take this certificate to learn to perform radiographic imaging of the breast.

Phlebotomy Certificate

Develop the skills required to perform successful blood collection techniques, including venipuncture and capillary puncture. Gain hands-on skills through clinical experiences.

Polysomnography Certificate

Advanced technical certificate designed to prepare health care professionals to work in Polysomnography (sleep) laboratories. Polysomnography is the study of sleep patterns and abnormalities.

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