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About the Program
Career Outlook
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Health science is a broad field that encompasses various disciplines focused on improving health and healthcare. It includes foundational sciences, healthcare terminology, and general education courses that prepare students for careers in high-demand healthcare professions. Professionals in health science work to promote wellness, diagnose and treat illnesses, and improve healthcare systems.
At Jackson College, we offer a wide range of degrees and certificates designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals. The following options are available within this program.
Prepares students for entry into competitive healthcare programs by completing foundational and prerequisite coursework.
Prepare for success in high-demand healthcare fields with Jackson College’s Health Sciences Certificate. This program equips students with essential knowledge in math, foundational sciences, healthcare terminology, and general education courses. Designed to meet major pre-admission requirements for programs like Nursing, Sonography, Radiography, and Respiratory Therapy, the certificate also fulfills most general education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree. Chart your path with confidence with a Student Success Navigator to develop a personalized plan and take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career!
Students will follow a customized course plan based on their focus area, with courses tailored to meet the general education and prerequisite requirements for their intended healthcare program.
Students preparing for a career in nursing will follow a pathway that includes foundational coursework in science, writing, and psychology to support success in advanced nursing programs. Select from many courses like:
Developmental Psychology: Explores human development across the lifespan with emphasis on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.
Microbiology: Studies microorganisms and their relationship to health, disease, and immunity, with lab applications in aseptic technique and identification.
Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduces basic chemistry principles relevant to health sciences, including atomic structure, bonding, and chemical reactions.
Course description
Students interested in a career in sonography will follow a pathway that builds a strong foundation in healthcare and imaging concepts. Select from many courses like:
Introduction to Basic Physics: Covers essential physics concepts such as motion, energy, and waves, providing a scientific basis for understanding imaging techniques.
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging: Offers an overview of medical imaging professions, technologies, and patient care responsibilities within the imaging environment.
Medical Terminology: Introduces the language of medicine with a focus on word structure, definitions, abbreviations, and terminology used across health fields.
Students who earn the Health Science Foundations Certificate will be prepared to apply for high-demand healthcare associate degree programs. This certificate provides a strong foundation for further education in fields such as nursing, sonography, radiography, respiratory care, dental hygiene, and surgical technology. Graduates can pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and educational institutions.
Uses imaging equipment to conduct diagnostic medical examinations.
Performs imaging procedures to help diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Treats patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
Provides patient care, administers medications, and educates patients on health.
Understanding potential earnings is an important part of exploring career options.
Salary estimates are based on data from America’s Career InfoNet and the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Actual earnings vary by location, industry demand, business size, education, and experience. Check local job listings for the most accurate salary information.
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