Health Science

• Radiologic Imaging option students will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's (ARRT) post primary certification examination in CT or MRI.

• EFDA option students will be eligible to take the EFDA examination and apply for certification.

• Download a list of of Required Courses - 62 credits (pdf)

• You can complete the program at all campuses and online and at your own pace

• Options available are:

• Social Services - open to anyone

• Management/Marketing - open to anyone

• 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

• Complete the didactic part online. Do the clinical courses at a location near you. Contact Tami Burkholder if you have questions.

• Download Application & Registration Information (pdf).

• Apply to the College, then apply for the courses - CT course application (Survey Monkey).

• 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)

• Complete the didactic part online. Do the clinical courses at a location near you. Contact Tami Burkholder if you have questions.

• Download (MRI has its own).

• Apply to the College, then apply for the courses - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRI_APP_2019

• Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Restricted to students who possess CDA credential or 2 years of clinical chairside experience.

• Contact Becky Small if you have questions.

• For more information on EFDA courses- https://hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/HealthCareers/Expanded-Functions-Dental-Auxiliary-Program.cfm

• Apply to the college and list Health Science (3456) as your major.
• Contact Vicki Gentzel (vlgentze@hacc.edu) to start the process for your 30 credits.
  • 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.)
• Once approved, you will get 30 credits towards the Health Science degree.
• Download Step by Step for New Health Science Students (pdf)

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/