DEGREES & PROGRAMS.
From the classroom to the frontline. Start on a path toward a career in the healthcare field. With hands-on learning you’ll be workforce ready on Day One of your career or transfer seamlessly to advance your education. Through internships, externships and cooperative learning, you’ll develop the skills you need to be successful in a variety of healthcare settings.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, also known as a sonographer, utilizes a transducer, which uses sound waves to obtain images of various organs and tissues in the body. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program prepares you to perform abdominal, superficial, gynecological, obstetrical, and vascular ultrasounds during clinical internship experiences. You will put your classroom knowledge to the test in a real-world environment, preparing you for the career opportunities waiting for you after graduation.
$69K AVERAGE SALARY
Medical Laboratory Technician
If you enjoy science, technology and the challenges of problem solving, learn how to work behind the scenes as a vital part of a healthcare team. The analytical procedures medical laboratory technicians serve as the basis for 7580% of all medical decisions made by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The curriculum at BSC allows you to begin employment after graduation or transfer into a four-year medical laboratory science program. Options include two-year or three-year curriculum. You’ll receive the training and confidence you need to sail through certification and move on to apply the hands-on, hardearned skills in the healthcare field.
$61.8K AVERAGE SALARY
Nursing
With a stackable program option, you can begin your healthcare career with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training at BSC. Upon graduation, you can earn an 11-month Practical Nursing Certificate, then advance to the Associated Degree Nurse (ADN) program and go on to earn a Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Classroom education is delivered by instructors on campus and from other colleges in the Dakota Nursing consortium through the Interactive Video Network (IVN). Clinical and lab practice occurs at local sites.
$57.9K AVERAGE LPN SALARY
$75.8K AVERAGE ADN SALARY
Paramedic Technology
If you are someone who is caring, empathetic and can stay calm under pressure, learn to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP). People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics. Varied emergencies such as auto accidents, heart attacks, strokes, childbirth, gunshot wounds and diabetic emergencies all require immediate medical attention. Combine your listening skills with your technical skills for a rewarding career saving lives as a first responder on the frontline.
$63.4K AVERAGE SALARY
Select programs receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor; therefore, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over non-covered persons. (20 CFR 1010)
North Dakota faces a growing challenge in meeting the workforce demand across the spectrum for health care. This collaborative relationship creates opportunities to help meet the demand for practiceready nurses in central and western North Dakota,
– Wendy Kopp, Ph.D., MSN, RN; Chief Nursing Officer, Sanford Bismarck Medical Center & Clinics
Surgical Technology
If you want to become an integral member of patient’s surgical team, a strong technical understanding of surgical procedures is essential for the well-being of patients. That’s why Surgical Technologists are vital and why they’re in high demand throughout the nation in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and clinics. At BSC, you’ll learn how to ensure patient safety in settings that involve invasive procedures and gain expertise in the theory and use of sterile and aseptic techniques. Then, after graduating, you can apply your knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, instruments and technology to play a critical role in the operating room.
$47.2K AVERAGE SALARY
Exercise and Sports Studies
Turn your passion for health and exercise into a lifelong career. With a degree in Exercise and Sports Studies you will be prepared for employment in multiple health and exercise related positions. Choose from two certificates that, when bundled, provide areas of focus that build into an AAS degree. This degree is a combination of certificate credits and general education courses totaling in 60+ credits. Continue with a bachelor’s degree at BSC or another institution.
$50.2K AVERAGE SALARY
Certificates Available
Clinical Exercise Science
Exercise Science
I chose BSC because they have the only accredited Surgical Technology program in North Dakota, but the small class sizes and the location being close to home are also huge pluses. My favorite part of the program was working in the lab and practicing the skills we learned in class. There’s a lot that goes into working in the OR, and the hands-on training helped me feel confident. - Megan Rising, Surgical Technology student
Start Here. Finish Anywhere.
Complete your general education classes at BSC and transfer seamlessly to a four-year institution to complete your degree in the following programs:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Physics
• Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medical
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Radiologic Technology
• Pre-Respiratory Therapy
• Pre-Veterinary
As a nursing student at BSC, I benefited from smaller class sizes, updated classrooms and buildings, and faculty who wanted to see me succeed. In addition, the hands-on learning at BSC is one of the best ways to learn how to be a nurse! I got to experience many different opportunities in the lab, simulations, clinicals, and internships, helping me learn and grow.
-Ashlee Wolf, Hazen, ND, Associate Degree Nursing
I am incredibly grateful to Bismarck State College for their efforts and diligence in bringing the new dental programs to Bismarck. The workforce shortage has significantly impacted many dental offices and patients seeking care. Because BSC works so hard to strengthen its public-private partnerships, this program will undoubtedly provide amazing opportunities for students and the dental industry alike. – Dr. Katie Stewart, D.D.S, SDY Dental
NEW FALL 2025!
*Dental
Assisting
(AAS)
Dental Assistants play a crucial role in the dental care team, extending beyond merely assisting the dentist chairside. They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including taking and reviewing medical histories, providing instructions to patients for dental procedures, and preparing all equipment, materials and instruments prior to care. Additional duties often include sterilization and disinfection procedures, handling billing, verifying patient information and scheduling appointments. This diverse range of responsibilities ensures that Dental Assistants are essential to the smooth operation and high-quality care provided in a dental practice.
$57K AVERAGE SALARY
Certificates Available
FALL 2025 Dental Careers Exploration
*Pending HLC Approval
NEW FALL 2025!
*Health Administration (BAS)
As a healthcare professional, you can build upon your associate degree by earning a Bachelor of Applied Science degree to gain the knowledge needed for health administration. This program includes courses in finance, policy, legal and ethical considerations, and other management-based subjects to prepare you for a leadership role in healthcare. By stacking this degree on top of your existing qualifications, you will be wellequipped to take on administrative and managerial positions within the healthcare industry.
$64.8K AVERAGE SALARY
NEW FALL 2025!
*Dental Hygiene
(AAS)
As a student in a dental hygiene program, you will acquire the skills necessary to provide oral health care under the supervision of a dentist. Dental hygienists play a crucial role in maintaining oral health and preventing oral diseases. In a clinical setting, you will learn to assess patients’ oral health, diagnose problems, plan personalized care, implement treatments, evaluate their effectiveness, and document all care provided. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to become either a licensed or registered Dental Hygienist, depending on the requirements of the state where you plan to work. This credentialing ensures that you meet the professional standards necessary to practice safely and effectively.
$81.8K AVERAGE SALARY
Certificates Available
FALL 2025 Dental Careers Exploration
Bismarck State College cannot guarantee the ability to earn any professional license in any field, in any state or territory. The list of states/territories where you may seek employment after completing the program is found at bismarckstate.edu/about/Student-Disclosure-Information
CERTIFICATES
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through BSC’s training program that will prepare you for the responsibilities of being a nursing assistant. The 80-hour program is offered in the evening. CNA licensure or EMT certification is strongly suggested for students applying to the BSC Nursing program.
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Work in a variety of medical settings as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). As a Medical Assistant, you’ll perform administrative tasks such as managing business affairs of the practice, scheduling appointments, medical reception, billing, and act as a patient advocate and navigator. Medical Assistants also assist the provider in performing clinical skills of patient documentation, procedure preparation, diagnostic testing, collecting specimens, pharmacology management, and basic first aid.
Dialysis Technician
Get trained as a Dialysis Technician to become a medical expert in the operation of dialysis machines while working under the supervision of a nurse or physician. As a Dialysis Technician you will monitor patients undergoing dialysis treatment, ensure usage of the machine is safe and secure, and adjust patient fluid removal rates as required. Most dialysis technicians work in hospitals, health clinics and dialysis centers.
EMT (Emergency Medical Training)
Complete an EMT Certificate of Completion. As an EMT you will provide entry-level patient care and provide life support with ambulance services, fire departments, law enforcement, security and a variety of other settings. With an EMT certification you can advance to the higher levels of Emergency Medical Services certification such as the paramedic.
The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:
DUAL CREDIT & EARLY ENTRY
Dual Credit students enroll in a college course to receive both college and high school credit. These courses are usually taken at the high school or via interactive video. Early Entry students enroll in a college course to receive both college and/or high school credit. These courses are usually taken at the high school, BSC campus or online.
MILITARY
BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).
CLEP/AP
With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations.
AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school. Students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam.
PRIOR LEARNING
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) provides an opportunity for adults to earn college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.
ACCREDITATION
Medical Laboratory Technician
BSC’s MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL, 60018-5119 Phone: 773-714-8880.
***Diagnostic Medical Sonography
BSC’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
JRC-DMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott CIty, MD 21043 443-973-325, jrcdms.org
Nursing
BSC’s Nursing Programs (Practical Nursing Certificate and Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing) have Continued Full Approval by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. The ND Board of Nursing is a US Department of Education recognized state approval agency.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 S 7th Street, Suite 504 Bismarck, ND 58504 contactus@ndbon.org
***Surgical Technology
BSC’s Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCSTSA).
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 339 Parker, CO 80138 303-6994-9262, www.arcstsa.org
***Paramedic/EMS
The Bismarck State College Paramedic Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions 8301 Lakeview Prkwy, Ste.111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-702-8445, Fax 213-701-8992 www.coaemsp.org
***Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N, Suite 7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org
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