Health Sciences

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Instructors Gregory Jancaitis, ATC (Program Coordinator) and Janine Osterman, ATC; Lecturer Darlene Murphy, ATC

The Health Sciences program provides students an in-depth science background, and an introduction to the health care field.

A core curriculum in the first and second year provides the students with a sound understanding of liberal arts, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, assessment, care and prevention, along with our hands-on experiences in labs, and opportunities for internships provide the necessary framework.

Goal:

To prepare students to meet the entrance requirements of graduate schools in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, medicine, public health, exercise sciences, biomechanics, and hospital administration.

Outcomes:
  • Earn advanced certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external defibrillator (CPR/AED) administration.
  • Develop strong writing skills in the production of scientific literature.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in skills required for entry-level patient care.
  • Reference literature as appropriate for profession.
  • Be able to critically appraise scientific literature in the health care field.
  • Effectively communicate with health professions and the community on a variety of topics in health care.
  • Make sound, ethically-based decisions in topics of health care.
  • Demonstrate the ability to organize, lead, and work within an inter-professional team on a variety of health care initiatives.
Careers for this Major:
  • Hospitals
  • International healthcare organizations
  • Research facilities
  • Universities