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.
- 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

How Do I Get Started?

Apply to the college and list Health Science (3456) as your major, with your chosen concentration/option.
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)

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.
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

Who can I contact for more information?
Vicki Gentzel

vlgentze@hacc.edu