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Health Professions Associate Degree Programs Certificates Diagnostic Care Programs Direct Patient Care Programs Health Health Careers Application Health Careers Information Request Health Professions Overview Nursing and Health Professions Showcase Physical Education Scholarship Opportunities Support Care Programs Which Health Care Career Is Right for Me?
Dental Hygiene Program Accreditations & Partnerships Admission Courses Application Process Career & Job Outlook Day in the Life Frequently Asked Questions Program Costs Program Goals/Policies Program Status Web Resources
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Accreditations and Partnerships Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree - Abdomen Extended and Obstetrics Gynecology Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree - Adult Cardiac Sonography Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree - Vascular Option Frequently Asked Questions Program Prerequisites Program Status Web Resources
Dietetic Technology Accreditations and Partnerships Dietetic Technology Associate Degree Frequently Asked Questions
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (General Track) Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (Polysomnography Track) Accreditation Career and Job Outlook Day in the Life Frequently Asked Questions Prerequisites
EMT and Paramedic Training Accreditation CAAHEP and CoAEMSP Outcomes Emergency Medical Technology EMS Program Requirements EMT Basic Certificate EMT News and Updates Fire-Emergency Medical Services Paramedic - Certificate of Proficiency
Health Information Management Technology Health Unit Coordinator Certificate Medical Billing Specialist - Short-Term Certificate Cancer Registrar Post-Degree Certificate Program Accreditation Prerequisites
Human Services Accreditation Chemical Dependency Short-Term Certificate Frequently Asked Questions Prerequisites
Laboratory Phlebotomy - Short-Term Certificate Accreditation Admission Procedures Day in the Life Frequently Asked Questions Laboratory Phlebotomy Program Goals Prerequisites Program Costs
Massage Therapy Massage Therapy - Certificate of Proficiency Massage Therapy - Associate Degree Advanced Massage Therapy - Short Term Certificate Massage Therapy - Post-Degree Professional Certificate Application Process Frequently Asked Questions Accreditations Day in the Life Program Cost
Medical Assisting Accreditation Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency Medical Assisting Admission Requirements Medical Assisting Certificate Admission Requirements Patient Advocate Prerequisites Program Status
Medical Laboratory Technology Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions Prerequisites Program Costs Program Goals
Nuclear Medicine Accreditations & Partnerships Day in the Life Frequently Asked Questions Prerequisites Web Resources
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Optical Technology Optical Technology - Associate Degree Optical Technology - Certificate of Proficiency Ophthalmic Medical Assisting - Short-Term Certificate
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Diagnostic Care Programs

Careers in diagnostic care involve day-to-day patient interaction combined with the use of sophisticated technology to aid in the diagnosis of injury and disease.

Program Associate of Applied Science Degree Short-Term Certificate One-Year Certificate of Proficiency Post-Degree Professional Certificate Campus Advanced Science Courses Required
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ✓ Western Yes
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology ✓ Western Yes
Mammography ✓ Western Yes
Medical Laboratory Technology ✓ Metropolitan Yes
Nuclear Medicine ✓ Western Yes
Radiography ✓ Western Yes

Support Care Programs

Support care programs involve assisting patients or medical professionals in specific areas, typically with less hands-on direct patient care. Careers fall into nearly all health care sectors, including hospitals, long-term care, ambulatory health care, physician practices, home care and community services.

Program Associate of Applied Science Degree Short-Term Certificate One-Year Certificate of Proficiency Post-Degree Professional Certificate Campus Advanced Science Courses Required
Cancer Registrar ✓ Metropolitan
Health Information Management ✓ Metropolitan Yes
Health Unit Coordinator ✓ Metropolitan
Laboratory Phlebotomy ✓ Metropolitan
Medical Billing Specialist ✓ Metropolitan
Ophthalmic Medical Assisting ✓ Metropolitan
Patient Advocate ✓ ✓ Metropolitan
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technology ✓ Metropolitan
Surgical Technology ✓ Metropolitan Yes

Direct Patient Care Programs

Direct patient care careers are ideal for individuals who enjoy working directly with patients and providing face-to-face, hands-on care with a high level of patient interaction. Job opportunities in this health care sector include home health, nursing, rehabilitation, therapy, care management, emergency medical services and more.

Program Associate of Applied Science Degree Short-Term Certificate One-Year Certificate of Proficiency Post-Degree Professional Certificate Campus Advanced Science Courses Required
Advanced Massage Therapy ✓ Eastern
Dental Hygiene ✓ Metropolitan Yes
Emergency Medical Technician ✓ ✓ All Yes (for AAS)
Fitness Specialist ✓ Eastern, Metropolitan, Western
Human Services ✓ Metropolitan
Massage Therapy ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Eastern
Medical Assisting ✓ ✓ Metropolitan, Western
Nursing ✓

Eastern, Metropolitan, Western, Westshore

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Occupational Therapy Assistant ✓ Metropolitan Yes
Optical Technology ✓ ✓ Metropolitan
Physical Therapist Assisting ✓ Metropolitan Yes
Practical Nursing ✓ Eastern, Metropolitan, Westshore
Respiratory Care ✓ Western Yes
Sport and Exercise Studies ✓ Eastern, Metropolitan, Western
Veterinary Services ✓ Western Yes
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