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, or have been accepted into the paramedic program, 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.

Certificates

CCC
Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist CCC
19 Credit Hours
Prepare for a career as a biological scientist in areas such as medicine, agriculture and environmental remediation.
CCC
Clinical Research Coordinator CCC
30 Credit Hours
Train for the important role of clinical research coordinator who monitors clinical trials.
ATC
Computed Tomography (CT) ATC
14 Credit Hours
Learn how to use specialized X-ray equipment to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.
ATD
Dental Assisting ATD
50 Credit Hours
PSAV
Dental Assisting PSAV
1230 Clock Hours
Develop the interpersonal and technical skills for a career as a dental assistant.
CCC
Emergency Medical Technician CCC
12 Credit Hours
Get ready to be an EMT who performs basic life support measures on an ambulance crew.
CCC
Health Navigator Specialist CCC
31 Credit Hours
Build your healthcare knowledge to help those with limited health literacy.
CCC
Healthcare Support Specialist CCC
21 Credit Hours
ATC
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ATC
15 Credit Hours
Gain the technical know-how to become an MRI technologist who provides quality patient care.
ATC
Medical Laboratory Science ATC
44 Credit Hours
Find your path to a career in a clinical laboratory.
CCC
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician CCC
24 Credit Hours
Get hands-on training in surfacing, finishing and other skills necessary to fabricate prescription eyewear.
CCC
Paramedic CCC
42 Credit Hours
Perform the skills of an EMT and train in advanced life support techniques.
ATC
Radiation Therapy Specialist ATC
44 Credit Hours
This program is designed for students who have successfully completed an A.S. program in Radiography and are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Radiation therapists are vital members of the cancer management team. They administer high energy radiation treatments
ATC
Visual Assessment ATC
11 Credit Hours
If you have an opticianry AS degree, this certificate trains you in safety, sports vision, low vision and refraction.