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are experienced in the fields they teach. In this
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booklet, explore our degree and certificate options
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in Health Science. Learn more about our degrees and certificates in Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Science, Complementary Healthcare, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Exercise & Sport Science, Health Information Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Office, Personal Training, and Physical Therapist Assistant. With over 45 degree
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and certificate programs offered, we are sure to have something that is just right for you.
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Health Information Management
Allied Health Certificate d g
Degree o
This program is an excellent option for individuals seeking employment in the
Once fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Health Informatics
healthcare field. Skills necessary for success in a healthcare environment, such as
and Information Management, graduates will be prepared to sit for the registered
anatomy and physiology, psychology, exercise science, nutrition, phlebotomy, CNA
health information technicians exam. These graduates will be eligible to enter the
and EMT are covered.
workforce as medical coders, coding supervisors, documentation coding specialists, HIM revenue cycle auditors and health information technicians.
Clinical Laboratory Science
Medical Assisting
Degree d g s Clinical laboratory scientists perform procedures to detect, diagnose, and treat
Degree d g s
disease. They perform tests in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology,
Medical assistants perform a combination of administrative and clinical duties
and microbiology.
in physicians’ offices and medical facilities, such as assisting doctors with examinations, drawing blood, scheduling appointments, billing insurance, and
Complementary Healthcare
creating referrals. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Degree and Certificate d e g
Medical Coding
Learn holistic approaches to maintaining health and supporting recovery from injury.
Dental Assisting
Certificate d g
Certificate e f s
healthcare providers will be reimbursed and facilitate the claims paying process.
Learn to assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures, and services for which
Dental assistants provide supportive, clinical procedures in the dental office including
They’re here to help you succeed
Medical Office Certificate d e g
Dental Hygiene
“The Dental Hygiene program is academically challenging, but the education you receive is worth it in the end. The clinical work provided hands-on experience before beginning my career.” -Sarah Kidd
Degree d f s
Learn more about our students’ experiences at mwcc.edu/learn/stories
medical machine transcription.
taking x-rays, laboratory functions and/or clerical duties. Students take the DANBE certification upon successful completion of the program.
The dental hygienist is a member of the dental team that provides preventative oral counseling, and other preventative measures in dentistry. This degree prepares
Certificate d e g
students to take the licensing exam.
Liberal Arts & Sciences Track d g t
medical terminology, coding and billing, data management and records control, and
Personal Training
healthcare services including cleanings, x-rays, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional
Exercise & Sport Science
Learn skills to work in a medical office environment: medical secretarial procedures,
General Studies Allied Health
This course will prepare students to sit for a certification as a personal trainer. This
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potential transfer to a four-year college or university.
This program is for students who anticipate applying to a healthcare program, allowing them to complete
Prepare for careers in personal training or for transfer to a four-year college or
general education requirements prior to program acceptance. Most of the MWCC healthcare programs
university. Become a fitness leader, instructor, lifeguard or personal trainer. Learn
have selective admissions requirements. Acceptance into this program does not guarantee admission into
about aquatics, personal safety (including CPR), and organizational and legal
a selective healthcare program, but encourages students to complete prerequisite coursework. Completion
considerations of the fitness industry.
of this program provides skills necessary for success in a health care environment such as anatomy and physiology, exercise science, nutrition, phlebotomy, CNA and EMT.
may serve as a stepping stone to a MWCC Liberal Arts & Sciences program and
Physical Therapist Assistant Degree d g s v Physical therapist assistants help rehabilitate patients under the supervision of a physical therapist. Students are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam for PTAs upon successful completion of the program.