Health Science - Mercer County Community College

Health Science from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Health Science program provides an opportunity for eligible health care professionals to earn the Associate in Applied Science degree and prepare for transfer to a four-year institution which offers a baccalaureate program in the health sciences. This program is specifically designed for individuals who possess a license or certificate in an allied health field. Upon presentation of the appropriate evidence, students may receive up to 18 credits toward the degree for previously completed professional training. The balance of the curriculum combines general education with a core of required science courses and a selection of technical electives. This program should be attractive to any health care professional who has not previously earned a college degree , including: pharmacy technicians graduates of hospital-based diploma programs in nursing, radiography, and respiratory therapy cardiopulmonary technicians licensed practical nurses (LPNs) paramedics and other emergency services personnel military medics and other military health care classifications dental assistants medical technicians certified nursing assistants The Health Science program provides an avenue for health care professionals who do not possess a college degree to: expand their academic proficiencies and general education knowledge; acquire a foundation in the natural sciences that informs their professional practice; strengthen or update their competencies in organizational management, computer applications, pharmacology, nutrition, medical terminology, and other areas relevant to their profession. Successful graduates of the program will be able to: develop the knowledge, skills, and professional requirements of an allied health professional; demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method to gather and use information; integrate critical thinking and problem solving appropriate for their allied health discipline; exhibit proficiency in the scientific area of their licensure/certification. View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.