Health Sciences
Overview
The Clinical Laboratory Technology associate of applied science degree program is a six-semester
occupational course sequence. Students learn to perform clinical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a
qualified pathologist and/or clinical laboratory scientist. Classroom training is integrated with clinical experiences
under the medical direction of cooperating hospitals. Graduation from this program allows students to take a
national certification examination which is necessary for clinical employment.
The Pharmacy Technology associate of applied science degree is designed to provide an individual with
the entry-level skills required for success in a retail pharmacy or a hospital-based pharmacy department. Learning
opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. Graduates are prepared to function as pharmacy technicians in positions requiring preparation of
medications according to prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist.
The Pharmacy Technology diploma is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties
related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of
a registered pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences is designed to integrate theory and practice. Graduates
will be employable as an entry-level pharmacy technician.
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's
medical offices. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and
reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to
retrain in the area of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma.
The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as
practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected
number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the
student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is
planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates
receive a practical nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.
The Health Care Assistant certificate of credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the
diploma level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program
graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment
and subsequent upward mobility.
The Health Care Science certificate of credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the
degree level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program
graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for subsequent
upward mobility.