Health science degrees are designed to prepare students for senior positions in health care. Programs typically lean more towards clinical health care or others involve studying more of the broader humanities subjects. Students who study health science degrees typically already have some experience in health care and want to move into a new specialty or simply move up into a more managerial position.
Many programs are designed for students who already have an associate’s degree or some college credits completed. Obtaining a bachelor’s in health science programs often interest respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, dental hygienists, paramedics and others who want to enhance their current careers. Health science programs give students a good grounding in topics like critical thinking, data analysis, research, problem solving, record keeping, written and oral communication, technology and logical reasoning.
Given that hospitals and other health facilities often base their salaries on an employee’s education level, many students like to get both their associates and bachelor’s degrees done early in their careers, so they can look toward the next step: a master’s degree. One potential career path could be becoming a health care manager, which can put one right in the middle of a clinical practice, or one could be working in a more administrative position for an insurance company, pharmaceutical company or other health-related setting.
For anyone who wishes to earn a nurses assistant certification, or CNA, earning a medical assisting or nursing assistant degree is usually required. Most often, an associate's degree from one of the schools below will be sufficient. For those wanting a more advanced degree, bachelor's level programs are also available.
Ultimate Medical Academy ABHE |
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Rasmussen College CCNE |
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Liberty University SACS |
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Purdue University HLC |
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ECPI University SACS |
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Stevens-Henager College ACCSC |
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South Univeristy SACS |
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Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy NACCAS |
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