Are you inspired to help others achieve health and wellness? Are you motivated by life-long learning? Then Nursing, Allied Health and Wellness might be the pathway for you.

CULINARY AND BAKING & PASTRY

The A.A.S. in culinary and baking & pastry are completion degrees that allows students to gain the skills, knowledge, and industry-recognized credentials required to be successful in the culinary field. The A.A.S. also supports current culinary professionals seeking promotion and further career advancement. The programs are designed to give students a broader food systems education that includes sustainability and nutrition. The certificates in culinary and baking & pastry allows students to gain the skills, knowledge, and industry-recognized credentials required to be successful in the culinary field.

Typical Jobs in the Field
Chef, sous chef, executive chef, cook, culinary director, culinary instructor, food product research and development, food entrepreneur, restaurateur

Pathway Maps

• Baking A.A.S
• Baking C.A
• Culinary C.A
• Culinary A.A.S

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE (EMS)

The A.A.S. in emergency medical science (EMS) is a completion degree that allows students to enhance their current, valid paramedic license. This A.A.S. supports paramedics seeking promotion within the fire & EMS industries. The program is designed to develop communication and critical-thinking skills.

Typical Jobs in the Field
paramedic lead instructor, first responder, training resource in disaster or mass casualty scenarios, Search and Rescue (SAR) Medic, dispatcher

Pathway Maps

• Emergency Medical Science-General A.A.S.

KINESIOLOGY - Exercise Science

These programs are designed for students interested in exercise science and sports and recreational leadership.

Typical Jobs in the Field
Positions can be found in health clubs, fitness and recreation centers, country clubs, resorts, hospitals, universities, sports performance centers and service centers.

Pathway Maps

• Exercise Science A.A.
• Exercise Science A.A.S.
• Exercise Science C.A.
• Exercise Science C.S.
• Sport and Recreation Management A.A.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN)

A certificate in practical nursing prepares students to work at bedside performing under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors. Students will develop the necessary skills to plan and manage a patient’s care, monitor patient health, dress wounds, administer medications, etc. This certificate program also prepares students to complete the NCLEX – PN, which certifies them as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

Typical Jobs in the Field
Nurse at these locations – Acute care hospitals, home health care, long-term care, physician offices, correctional facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, pediatric clinics, etc.

Pathway Maps

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-General C.A.

NURSING (RN/ADN)

An associate degree in nursing prepares students to creatively solve complex critical thinking problems. Students will learn bedside nursing skills as well as perform non-routine tasks through lab, simulation and clinicals. This degree prepares students to complete the NCLEX, which certifies them as Registered Nurses (RNs).

Typical Jobs in the Field
Nurse at these locations – Acute care hospitals, critical care, high-risk specialty, intensive care, operating room, schools, home health, public health, insurance companies, physician offices, correctional facilities, government, etc.

Pathway Maps

• Nursing A.S.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (OTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) work closely with the elderly population and those recovering from injury or with developmental disabilities. OTAs work in collaboration with a registered Occupational Therapist (OT). This program helps students develop interpersonal, organizational, collaborative and creative skills.

Typical Jobs in the Field
OTA at these locations – Home healthcare, pediatric clinics, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient care centers, schools, community centers, day treatment facilities, and daycare centers.

Pathway Maps

• Occupational Therapy Assistant-General A.A.S.

HEALTH OCCUPATION CERTIFICATES

SCC offers a wide range of courses in different areas of the health care industry. Students who complete a program receive a certificate which may make them eligible for state or national certification exams. Certification qualifies graduates for entry-level practice in many health care workplace settings.

Typical Jobs in the Field
medical assistants work in all specialties of the medical field, including private practices, ambulatory outpatient clinics, urgent care facilities, surgery centers, hospitals and medical research centers

Pathway Maps

• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Non-Credit
• Certified Medical Technician Non-Credit
• Certified Nurse Assistant Non-Credit
• Clinical Supervisor Non-Credit
• IV Therapy Non-Credit
• Level 1 Medication Aide-Biennial Update Non-Credit
• Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR Non-Credit
• Medical Transcript Editor Non-Credit
• Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate Non-credit
• Phlebotomy Non-Credit
• Profession Medical Coding & Billing with Applied PC.S. Non-Credit
• Credential-Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate