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School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Find your place in the growing field of health care. Whether your interest lies in the traditional field of nursing or the new program in physical therapist assistant the School of Nursing and Health Sciences provides a variety of programs designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in dental assisting, pharmacy technology, radiography, physical therapist assistant, nursing assistant or professional nursing. The health care foundations certificate provides a starting point for prospective nursing and health science students and provides the general education courses to move from completion of a certificate program into an associate degree program.
Washtenaw Community College offers programs at several levels for students who want to begin new careers, or advance in their existing careers. The first level is the certificate, which can vary from nine to thirty-six credits, depending on the field. Certificates generally prepare students for entry-level jobs.
After completing a certificate, students can progress to the next level, the advanced certificate. The credit hours required for these programs also vary. This type of certificate provides a more specialized level of skill development, and often allows students to upgrade their positions at their places of employment.
The next level, an Associate in Applied Science, is available for some programs. For some career fields, it is possible to earn a certificate, advanced certificate, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in the same field. In these cases, the credit hours from the certificate and advanced certificate can be applied to the credit hours needed for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
Alternatively, students can earn an AAS in Occupational Studies by completing a certificate, advanced certificate and General Education requirements.
Dental Assisting
Prepare for a career as a certified dental assistant through the completion of this program.
- Dental Assisting Certificate (CFDAC)
Health Care Foundations
Uncertain of your specific career path in the field of healthcare? This certificate program can provide the essential basic skills to prepare for a specialized program.
- Health Care Foundations Certificate (CTHCF)
Nursing
Uncertain of your specific career path in the field of healthcare? This certificate program can provide the essential basic skills to prepare for a specialized program.
- Nursing Assistant Skills Training Certificate of Completion (CCNAST)
- Nursing Transfer (UM School of Nursing) Associate in Applied Science Degree (APNURT)
- Nursing, Registered Associate in Applied Science Degree (APNURS)
Pharmacy Technology
Work with a professional pharmacist to meet the medication and customer service needs of individuals in a variety of settings.
- Pharmacy Technology Certificate (CTPHAR)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Work with a physical therapist to provide selected services to patients with a wide variety of conditions.
- Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree (APPTA)
Radiography
Prepare for a career as a radiographer, operating various medical imaging equipment.
- Radiography Associate in Applied Science Degree (APRAD)
For detailed degree or certificate information, click a title in the chart.
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