Health Sciences
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Health Sciences programs offer a range of pathways allowing students to find a program that aligns with their unique goals and passions. Programs provide foundational healthcare knowledge, skills, and behaviors for graduates to obtain employment in healthcare-related positions, continue education in a professional health program, or enhance development of those who are already employed in healthcare settings.
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Career Paths
There are multiple healthcare pathways available for you to begin, continue, or expand your skills:
- Behavioral Health Assistant
- Certified Nurse Aide Training
- Health Information Management
- Medical Assisting
- Pre-Nursing Qualifications
- Pre-Radiologic Tech Qualifications
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The Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences provides foundational healthcare knowledge, skills, and behaviors for graduates to obtain employment in healthcare-related positions, continue education in a professional health program, or enhance development of those who are employed in healthcare settings.
This degree serves as a strong basis for comprehending the current state of healthcare delivery, encompassing essential general courses along with a scientific core. By completing this
degree, students are prepared to advance their education in diverse professional healthcare and allied health programs. Students should meet with an advisor to select the emphasis that aligns with their career goals.
Medical Assisting
Medical Assistants are multiskilled health professionals specifically educated to work in a variety of healthcare settings performing clinical and administrative duties.
Behavioral Health
Prepare for a career as a behavioral health worker or community pathfinder in various settings. Screen for and develop appropriate entry-level plans for mental illness and substance use disorders.
Medical Coding
Focus on coding and classification systems at the inpatient and outpatient level. Students obtain entry-level skills in healthcare coding with national coding credentialing exams available.
General
A flexible curriculum provides a foundation for students entering a career in healthcare. This track offers courses that incorporate multiple healthcare pathways for transferability to professional programs.
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