Careers in Health Science

Dental Hygiene

Requires 3.0 or higher GPA

Dental hygienists work with dentists to help patients maintain and improve their oral health and quality of life. They examine the mouth; scale, root plane, clean and polish teeth; and expose and interpret x-rays. Students completing their IRSC degree can expect to take the Dental Hygiene National and State Licensure Board examinations and seek employment in a private dental office, public health agency, school system, hospital or clinic.

Central Service Technology

Central service technicians enjoy rewarding careers as part of the behind-the-scenes healthcare team in hospitals and outpatient clinics. They play a vital role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing and distributing medical supplies. Graduates earning the IRSC Central Service Technology certificate are able to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician national and international exams and seek employment with a hospital or outpatient surgery center.

100% of 2022 IRSC Dental Hygiene program graduates passed the National Board for Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).*

* Recent graduate outcome data. Not a guarantee.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) enjoy rewarding careers—helping to save lives in the event of illness or injury in response to emergency calls. They assess injuries, administer emergency medical care and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

On average, 4-out-of-5 IRSC students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam on the first full attempt.*

Paramedic

Paramedics administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings. They assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures and perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. Paramedics with a degree in Emergency Medical Services often obtain leadership and management positions.

The Paramedic program of Indian River State College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Within 12 months of graduation, 100% of IRSC Paramedic program graduates are either employed full- or part-time as a paramedic, continuing their education or serving in the military.*

* Recent graduate outcome data. Not a guarantee.