Health care is one of the growing industries in the nation with opportunities in both direct patient care and support occupations. Edmonds College’s instructors, and experienced healthcare professionals, will guide you through classroom and laboratory activities to learn about the healthcare environment, personal skills to make you successful in the healthcare workplace, and the specific skills required in your chosen profession. Our affiliations with local healthcare facilities will enable you to obtain clinical hands-on experience to hone your skills in the healthcare environment.

X-ray technologists or radiographers operate X-ray equipment to generate diagnostic images of the human body. They perform radiologic examinations independently as well as assisting radiologists or other physicians to meet their imaging needs. They work in hospitals, medical imaging centers, and clinics. X-ray technologists have a comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. They are educated in patient care. And they are educated about the hazards of ionizing radiation so that they can perform their tasks in a safe, responsible, and professional manner. This 2-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Science, as well as a certificate of completion.

The Medical Assistant program prepares students as multi-skilled health care workers who function as assistants to physicians and other health care professionals in a variety of ambulatory care settings. The responsibilities of the medical assistant include administrative and clinical duties.

Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) who have achieved certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) are multi-skilled Allied Health Professionals specifically educated and cross-trained to perform a broad scope of BOTH administrative and clinical duties within a medical facility. The demand for CMAs (AAMA) is evidenced by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics' projection that medical assisting is one of the fastest growing professions, increasing by more than 18% (much faster than average) through the year 2030.

The purpose of the Radiologic Science Associate in Science degree program at Merritt College is to prepare qualified practitioners in the art science of diagnostic medical imaging. Radiologic Technologists manipulate sophisticated technical equipment and computers to obtain detailed images of the human body. These images assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and disease in the clinical environment.

Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use imaging equipment that non-invasively emits sound waves directed toward internal organs, blood vessels, tissues, and other structures. They can work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices and help physicians gather the data needed to reach diagnostic decisions. This full-time (21 months long) program leads to an Associate of Applied Sciences degree with a specialization in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). Training includes classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical education in an affiliated ultrasound department.

The Associate of Science in Radiographic Science degree is a three-year program of study. The first year of pre-professional courses includes General Education Core and support courses. Professional courses include study and practice in the clinical application of radiographic procedures for the purposes of imaging all parts of the human body for medical diagnosis. Practice will be in community hospitals and clinics. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Respiratory Care, AS practitioners work with patients who may have a variety of lung and/or heart disorders. Although most respiratory care practitioners work in hospitals, other employment opportunities are available. There are also excellent opportunities for in-home care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

Trained medical office personnel in doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals are vital! The Administrative Medical Assistant program provides advanced-level training to meet the demand. Students receive significant instruction through medical field experience with cooperating local medical facilities.

The Radiologic Technology program, which is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), is designed to prepare students to function as certified radiologic technologists. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the diagnostic uses of X-rays, as well as the technical skills to use x-ray equipment in both laboratory and clinical settings. The courses are developed to enable students to operate x-ray equipment, assist in the diagnosis of disease, and observe proper medical ethics. Students will learn the nature of radiation, the principles of electricity, the structure of x-ray machines, and the operation of a clinical x-ray department.

The Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health prepares students for allied health careers. The five-degree options consist of a block of general education requirements and selected allied health professional curriculum credits.

Earning your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Surgical Technology degree allows you to make a career out of maximizing patient safety, ensuring that operating room equipment functions properly, and supporting surgeons that save the lives of others. To get the clinical experience you need, Monroe School of Allied Health Professionals provides a series of courses that prepare you to take on two surgical technology practicums at approved health care facilities in New York. With affordable classes taught by faculty that have experience working in the field of surgical technology, you can broaden your horizons in the health care field.

Our 16-month Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in health care. The program is both affordable and flexible. Students complete a mix of online and face-to-face courses on the campus of Cincinnati's most preferred hospital.

Suppose you are interested in playing a vital role in the long-term health and care of your community. In that case, Casa Loma College can prepare you to get started in one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand career paths with our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. A medical assistant takes vital signs, prepares patients for and assists physicians during examinations, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests on the premises, schedules appointments, bills patients, fills out insurance forms, and much more. Berkeley College’s Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare and to work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates are prepared to meet both the clinical and administrative challenges of today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.