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. If you do not have a credential, check out the Healthcare Management Associate in Applied Science.
- Download a Health Science flier (pdf)
- Download Estimated Expenses (pdf)
- 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
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Restricted to students who possess CDA credential or 2 years of clinical chairside experience.
- For more information on EFDA courses- https://hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/HealthCareers/Expanded-Functions-Dental-Auxiliary-Program.cfm
How Do I Get Started?
- Apply to the college and list Health Science (3456) as your major, with your chosen concentration/option.
- 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.
APPROVED CREDENTIALS | You must currently hold one of the following approved credentials. If you have another credential, contact Vicki Gentzel - vlgentze@hacc.edu. |
|---|---|
| Activities Director | Activities Director, Certified (ADC) |
| Anesthesia Technologist | Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T) |
| CVT | 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 Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) and State Massage License |
| 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.
- Articulation Agreements for Health Science exist with: Central Penn College, Eastern Mennonite University, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Siena Heights University
