Health Science
What can I do with a health science degree?
This degree can expand your clinical role. A degree is often required for management positions.
How much does the program cost?
Will I be eligible for credentials?
What are the required courses How long does the program take to complete?
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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. Contact Tami Burkholder if you have questions.
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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. Contact Tami Burkholder if you have questions.
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Apply to the college and list Health Science (3456) as your major.
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Contact Vicki Gentzel (vlgentze@hacc.edu) to start the process for your 30 credits.
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Once approved, you will get 30 credits towards the Health Science degree.
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Specialty |
Approved Credentials |
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)
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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 ) |
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Medical Lab Technician (MLT ASCP ) |
Massage |
Board Certified Massage Therapist (NCBTMB) or
Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) and State Massage License
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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) |
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)
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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
Where can I get more information?
- Visit ACHE -American College of Healthcare Executives. American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives. These executives lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. You must have a bachelor's degree to join.
- Visit AHA - The American Hospital Association. AHA is the national organization that represents and serves hospitals and health care networks. It also serves patients and communities.
- Download Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for Medical and Health Service Managers.
- Visit ExploreHEALTHCareers.org
- Visit https://discoverhealthadmin.org/careers/
Who can I contact for more information?
Vicki Gentzel