Health Sciences

Dental Assisting

Develop the skills necessary to assist dentists and hygienists with patient care, office tasks, and lab duties.
Successful students may transition to a post-secondary institution in a time-shortened related program.
Earn an industry certification.
College credit available.
Program Courses:
72001 Health Science and Technology
72040 Human Anatomy and Physiology
72076 Dental Radiography
72150 Medical Terminology
72075 Dental Technology

Learn to help care for patients primarily in medical offices and clinics.
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled professionals who assist in patient care management, clinical, and administrative duties.
Successful students may transition to partnering post-secondary institutions to complete the requirements for the Medical Assisting Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a time-shortened program.
College credit available.
Program Courses:
72001 Health Science and Technology
72040 Human Anatomy and Physiology
72050 Patient Centered Care
72150 Medical Terminology
72155 Medical and Dental Office Technology

Develop skills to care for patients who are ill, injured, or disabled.
Prepare for a career working in hospitals or nursing homes under the direction of nurses and doctors.
Successful students will be qualified to take the State Test for Nurse Assisting and may transition to partnering post-secondary institutions to complete the requirements to become a Registered Nurse in a time-shortened program.
College credit available.
Program Courses:
72001 Health Science and Technology
72040 Human Anatomy and Physiology
72100 Clinical Laboratory Techniques
72150 Medical Terminology

Gain the skills necessary to perform diagnostic procedures in the health care setting, such as chemical analysis of body fluids, classification of blood cells, identification of disease producing microorganisms, and the selection of compatible donor blood for transfusion.
Successful students may complete the requirements for the Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree at the Columbus State Community College in a time-shortened program.
College credit available.
Program Courses:
72001 Health Science and Technology
72040 Human Anatomy and Physiology
72050 Patient Centered Care
72150 Medical Terminology
72055 Patient Centered Care and Diagnostics

Receive training in the field of surgical technology.
The surgical technologist is a vital member of the allied health field of professionals who works under the supervision of surgeons and nurses delivering patient care.
Successful students may complete the requirements for the Surgical Technology Certificate at the Columbus State Community College in a time-shortened program.
College credit available.
Program Courses:
72001 Health Science and Technology
72040 Human Anatomy and Physiology
72070 Surgical Support
72150 Medical Terminology