The Associate of Applied Science in Health Studies is designed to offer students interested in working within the health care field an opportunity to attain the associate degree. Students acquiring this degree would be able to pursue advancement opportunities within varied health care settings. Examples of positions that would be applicable include: Billing Supervisor, Patient Service Representative, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Supply Manager and Allied Health Instructor.

The Associate in Applied Science, Health Studies - Pre-Nursing Option is designed to offer students interested in working within the health care field an opportunity to attain the associate degree. Students acquiring this degree would be able to pursue advancement opportunities within varied health care settings.

The Nursing Associate Degree program prepares students to work as entry-level nurses in doctors’ offices, acute care and rehabilitation settings, long-term care facilities, ambulatory and community centers, medical centers, and hospitals, among others. The applied science portion of the program has two major components: the theory/didactic/lab component and the clinical externship component.

The Peninsula College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Medical Office Assisting program provides training for adults seeking employment in the administrative areas of medical offices, clinics, hospitals, home health, extended care facilities, and other healthcare settings. Graduates are likely to find employment in these areas, while advanced degrees may provide access to a wider range of career opportunities in healthcare. Technology skills are integrated to prepare students for medical office employees, including electronic medical billing and coding, bookkeeping and accounting, and charting in patient records.

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.

To qualify for the Associate in Science in Health Sciences degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/ AS General Education requirements.

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.

The AAS degree in Emergency Medical & Health Services requires the completion of the Paramedic certificate (69 credits) and an additional 42 credits of required degree courses. With the exception of EMC 200, students may take all of the required degree courses in advance of the Paramedic certificate program. With TCC's EMHS AAS degree, you'll have the option to work as a Paramedic. You'll also have the option to go further along this career pathway. The EMHS AAS degree prepares you to transfer into Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs, such as TCC's Community Health BAS program.

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.

Complete your Addiction Studies, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T). This program's competencies can be attained through an extensive array of educational courses offered. The program contains classes suggested to begin internships in chemical dependency agencies in the public and private sectors and fulfill chemical dependency professional status in accordance with current certification requirements. Course content includes counseling, case management, psychology, sociology, ethics, law, and physiology as well as internships in a variety of work environments. Students are encouraged to begin the program in either the fall or winter quarter. The AAS-T option may improve the transferability of Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees to some four-year programs.

The School of Nursing is a vital component of Riverside City College (RCC) and embraces the mission, values, and traditions of both the RCC District and the College. The School of Nursing prepares quality nursing health care providers using a student-centered approach through teaching excellence in an environment conducive to learning. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Registered Nurse (RN) program prepares individuals for professional generalist nursing roles and collaboration with other professionals and consumers to deliver holistic health care.

This program can be completed fully online (at the in-county tuition rate) or on campus and is designed to prepare students in health related degrees. Many of these health related positions are not directly involved in patient care but serve as supportive services for the health care enterprise. With the prospect of health care reform, there will be expanded needs for allied health, nursing and health related business and managerial positions.

The Peninsula College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Medical Assisting program provides training for employment in medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Graduates are likely to find employment in these areas, while advanced degrees may provide access to a wider range of career opportunities in healthcare. The Medical Assisting AAS degree includes transfer coursework in math, English, psychology, sociology, and chemistry. Courses include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical skills, medical office administration, electronic medical records, and medical billing and coding. Medical ethics, patient safety, and patient care are taught throughout the program, as well as the rules and regulations mandated by HIPAA and OSHA. Technology skills are integrated to prepare students for medical office employees, including electronic billing and coding, bookkeeping, accounting, and charting in patient records.

The addiction studies program at Edmonds provides you with instruction from industry leaders and teaches you the necessary skills for working in the recovery field. Our instructors teach a holistic behavioral-health care approach accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission. Our graduates not only satisfy the requirements for earning a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification with the Washington State Department of Health, employers in various disciplines highly seek them.

The goal of this Surgical Technology program is to prepare students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment as entry-level surgical technologists and become contributing members of the health care team to function under the supervision of professional registered nurses or licensed physicians.