Health Science
Learn about the Health Science Associate in Applied Science Degree program. Health Science is for working health care professionals who hold an approved credential. Download a Health Science flier (pdf). If you do not have a credential, check out the Healthcare Management Associate in Applied Science.
- Download Estimated Expenses (pdf)
- Download a list of of Required Courses - 62 credits (pdf)
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You can complete the program at all campuses and online and at your own pace
Options available are:
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Social Services - open to anyone
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Management/Marketing - open to anyone
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Radiologic Imaging - CT- Restricted to students who possess, or are eligible to sit for, a primary certification from an approved medical imaging board. (ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Radiography, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine) NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
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Complete the didactic part online. Do the clinical courses at a location near you.
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Radiologic Imaging - MRI - Restricted to students who possess, or are eligible to sit for, a primary certification from an approved medical imaging board. (ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, ARDMS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
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Complete the didactic part online. Do the clinical courses at a location near you.
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Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Restricted to students who possess CDA credential or 2 years of clinical chairside experience.
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For more information on EFDA courses- https://hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/HealthCareers/Expanded-Functions-Dental-Auxiliary-Program.cfm
How Do I Get Started?
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Apply to the college and list Health Science (3456) as your major, with your chosen concentration/option.
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We will verify your credential and current employment. You must have an approved healthcare credential and be currently working. (See list of approved credentials below.)
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Once approved, you will get 30 credits towards the Health Science degree.
| Specialty | Approved Credentials |
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| Activities Director CVT |
Activities Director, Certified (ADC) Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) |
| CVT | Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) |
| CVT | Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) |
| CVT | Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) |
| Coding |
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (CCS-P) - (American Health Information Management Assn - AHIMA) |
| Coding | Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) National Healthcare Association |
| Coding | Certified Professional Coder (CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CPC-P ) (American Academy of Professional Coders - AAPC) |
| Dental | Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) |
| Dental | Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) |
| DMS | Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) |
| EEG | Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T ABRET) |
| Health Information Management | Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (AHIMA) |
| Laboratory | Clinical Lab Technician (CLA ASCP) Histotechnician (HT ASCP ) |
| Medical Lab Technician (MLT ASCP ) | |
| Massage |
Board Certified Massage Therapist (NCBTMB) or |
| Medical Assisting | Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/AAMA - Certifying Board of the American Assn of Medical Assistants) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - American Medical Technologists) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA - National Healthcare Association) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA/AAH - American Allied Health) |
| Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
| Nursing | Registered Nurse (RN) |
| Ophthalmic | Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (JCAHPO) |
| Ophthalmic | Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) (JCAHPO) |
| Ophthalmic | Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) (JCAHPO) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) (JCAHPO) |
| Orthopaedics | Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) (NBCOT) |
| Orthopaedics | Orthopaedic Technologist - Surgery Certified (OTSC) ( NBCOT ) |
| Paramedic | Registered Paramedic (NRP or PA EMTP) |
| Physician Assistant | Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (NCCPA) |
| Polysomnography | Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) |
| Radiology | Registered Technologist (Radiography) (RT(R)) |
| Research |
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) |
| Respiratory | Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) |
| Respiratory | Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) |
| Surgical | Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) |
These credentials do not qualify for Health Science:
Coding - CCA
CVT - CCT, CCDS, IBHRE
Nursing - CNA
Orthopedics - ROT
Pharmacy - CPhT
Phlebotomy
Can I advance my education in this field?
Articulation Agreements for Health Science exist with: Central Penn College, Eastern Mennonite University, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Siena Heights University
- Bloomsburg University offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership
- Franklin University offers a BS in Allied Healthcare Management.
- Immaculata University offers a BS in Health Care Management. It holds part-time evening classes at HACC's Lancaster campus, Fort Indiantown Gap and online.
- Siena Heights University offers an online bachelor's in applied science including a BAS in massage therapy for NCBTMB board certified MTs.
- Articulation Agreements for Health Science exist with: Central Penn College, Eastern Mennonite University, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Siena Heights University