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Why choose Medical Professions at С»Æ贫ý?

Start your journey into one of today’s fastest-growing and most rewarding career fields with Medical Professions at С»Æ贫ý. Designed for students exploring careers in healthcare and emergency professions, this flexible program builds a strong academic foundation while helping you prepare for the next step, whether that’s entering the workforce or applying to one of our amazing Healthcare and Emergency Professions (HEP) programs.

The Healthcare Pathways certificate requires at least 25 credits, including 8 credits of core coursework and 17 credits of electives. All students complete essential learning of Healthcare Career Essentials, Medical Terminology, and CPR/First Aid; this ensures a solid baseline of knowledge and skills. From there, you’ll work closely with an advisor to choose electives aligned with your goals, whether you’re interested in pursuing nursing, nursing assistant, radiography, medical assisting, dental hygiene, or an entry-level healthcare role.

• Want to gain foundational skills and explore career options?
  Our Healthcare Pathways certificate program introduces you to the wide range of opportunities in the healthcare field while building the core skills employers look for. Whether you’re interested in roles like patient care support, medical office work, or other entry-level positions, this program helps you explore your options and take the first step toward a healthcare career.
• Want to become a nursing assistant?
  С»Æ贫ý offers both an academic, college-credit option and a non-credit training pathway to help you launch a career as a nursing assistant. This hands-on, in-demand role offers a fast-paced and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ daily lives while building a strong foundation for future healthcare careers.
• Want to become a phlebotomy technician?
  Our non-credit Phlebotomy Technician training program prepares you with the skills and confidence to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam and launch a career as a nationally certified phlebotomist.
• Want to become a sterile processing technician?
  Our non-credit Sterile Processing Technician training program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pursue certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and step into a critical behind-the-scenes healthcare role.

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What will you learn?

With options ranging from nursing assistant training to anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and psychology, this certificate allows you to tailor your learning to fit your career goals. Guided elective pathways make it easier to focus your studies and strengthen your application to competitive С»Æ贫ý healthcare programs.

Students who complete the certificate can pursue entry-level roles such as emergency department technicians, medical office staff, patient care assistants, transcriptionists, and more!

Medical Professions and our HEP partners offer strong job stability, competitive wages, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. With the Healthcare Pathways certificate, you can take the first confident step toward a future in healthcare.

What will you do?

Students have the opportunity to complete coursework that will lead them to exciting careers, such as: