Health and Medical

Discover a multitude of paths to helping others through our health sciences programs. Some programs require a program-specific application in addition to the HCC application. Click here to visit the Health Sciences Admissions page for more information.

Degrees

  • AS

    Biotechnology Laboratory Technology AS

    60 Credit Hours

    Prepare for your future as a biotechnology lab technician, biological technician, or medical or clinical technician.

  • AS

    Cardiac Catheterization AS

    77 Credit Hours

    Train to work alongside physicians to diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels using X-ray imaging.

  • AS

    Clinical Research Professional AS

    60 Credit Hours

    Become a clinical research professional who monitors clinical trials.

  • AA

    Dental AA Pathway

    60 Credit Hours

    If you plan to earn a Bachelor's degree that leads to a dental career, check out this track.

  • AS

    Dental Hygiene AS

    88 Credit Hours

    Develop the skills and knowledge to be a licensed dental hygienist.

  • AS

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS

    77 Credit Hours

    Get the training you need to take the national registry examination to become a certified sonographer.

  • AS

    Echocardiography AS

    77 Credit Hours

    This program teaches students to perform cardiovascular diagnostics.

  • AS

    Emergency Medical Services AS

    73 Credit Hours

    If you are a licensed or licensure-eligible paramedic this degree offers you an opportunity to specialize in education, management or technology.

  • AA

    Exercise Science AA Pathway

    60 Credit Hours
  • AS

    Health Navigator AS

    60 Credit Hours

    Learn to fulfill the important roles of health navigator, patient navigator or community health worker.

  • AS

    Medical Laboratory Science AS

    76 Credit Hours

    Prepare for a career in a clinical laboratory.

  • AA

    Medical Sciences - Dental, Medical and Veterinary AA Pathway

    60 Credit Hours

    If you plan to earn a Bachelor's degree that leads to a dental, medical or veterinary career, this may be your track.

  • AS

    Nuclear Medicine Technology AS

    75 Credit Hours

    Train in a medical imaging specialty that uses radioactive materials to aid in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of illnesses.

  • BS

    Nursing - Bachelor of Science

    120 Credit Hours

    Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing with our high-quality and affordable online program.

  • AS

    Nursing AS

    72 Credit Hours

    Begin your journey toward a rewarding career as a registered nurse (RN).

  • AS

    Nursing AS - LPN Transition Option

    63 Credit Hours

    This accelerated program for LPNs leads to an AS degree in Nursing.

  • AS

    Opticianry AS

    72 Credit Hours

    Train to be an optician who measures, fits and adapts eyeglasses and contact lenses.

  • AA

    Pharmacy AA Pathway

    66 Credit Hours

    If you want to pursue a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, learn about this track.

  • AA

    Public Health AA Pathway

    60 Credit Hours

    This track can help you earn a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field.

  • AS

    Radiation Therapy AS

    77 Credit Hours

    Get the training you need to administer high-energy radiation therapy.

  • AS

    Radiography AS

    77 Credit Hours

    Radiography involves applying x-ray energy to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.

  • AS

    Respiratory Care AS

    76 Credit Hours

    Respiratory therapists treat patients who have difficulty breathing due to pulmonary or cardiac disease.

  • AS

    Respiratory Care Transition Option AS

    43 Credit Hours

    If you are a certified respiratory therapist, you may receive 23 hours of credit toward the respiratory care AS degree.

  • AS

    Surgical Technology AS

    64 Credit Hours

    Train to be an important part of the team that provides surgical care to patients.

  • AA

    Veterinary AA Pathway

    60 Credit Hours

    If you wish to pursue a Bachelor's degree toward a career working with animals, check out this track.

  • AS

    Veterinary Technology AS

    73 Credit Hours

    Receive excellent training to become a veterinary technician in two years or five consecutive terms.

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