Allied Health
Do you want to help people with their health care needs? Do you want to better ensure communities remain healthy? Consider earning a degree or certificate in the Allied Health interest area where you’ll gain the medical knowledge and skills to work in various healthcare environments.
Associate of Science Degrees (AS) provide you with a strong educational foundation before you enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college. Earn the Associate of Science degree if you are interested in a career in science, math, engineering and technology. Associate Degrees require 60 units, which include general education units, units in a major or interest area, electives and a one-unit science lab.
Earning a Certificate of Achievement gives you the knowledge and technical training needed for a specialized career. This can be a good option if you are exploring new careers, seeking professional advancement or upgrading credentials. Certificates of Achievement require a minimum of 16 units.
Earning a Skills Certificate allows you to develop career and technical skills in a short amount of time. Learn new skills in preparation to enter a new field or upgrade skills to advance in your existing job. Skills Certificates require fewer than 16 units.
Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) degree provides you with a strong educational foundation before you enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college. Earn the AS degree if you are interested in a career in science, math, engineering and technology. Both an AA and AS requires 60 units, including general education units and units in a major. If earning an AS, it requires a one-unit science lab.
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		 ADN to BSN Cross-Enrollment with Sacramento State University ADN to BSN Cross-Enrollment with Sacramento State UniversityADN to BSN Cross-Enrollment with Sacramento State UniversityIn collaboration with California State University Sacramento (CSUS), we offer selected Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students an opportunity to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree concurrently during the ADN program.
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		 Allied Health Allied HealthAllied HealthAre you looking for a job in healthcare? Become a clinical nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), surgical technologist or phlebotomist.
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		 Health Sciences Health SciencesHealth SciencesGet the knowledge and skills you need to work in healthcare. Earn your EMT certification to work in emergency medical services or start your career as a doctor, nurse and more.
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		 LVN to RN Upward Mobility Program LVN to RN Upward Mobility ProgramLVN to RN Upward Mobility ProgramThe LVN to RN Upward Mobility Program is a one or one and a half-year, full-time program for currently licensed vocational nurses to become registered nurses.
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		 Medical Assisting Medical AssistingMedical AssistingInterested in a job in healthcare? Medical assisting may be for you. Medical assistants work alongside doctors, and usually work in outpatient medical offices and clinics.
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		 Paramedic ParamedicParamedicDo you enjoy caring for people? Do you work well under pressure? Becoming a paramedic may be for you.
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		 Phlebotomy PhlebotomyPhlebotomyThe Phlebotomy program provides education and skills training for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1).
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		 Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Precertification Nursing Assistant TrainingPrecertification Nursing Assistant TrainingThe Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program is a one semester (16 week) course that helps prepare students to become clinical nursing assistants (CNA).
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		 Registered Behavioral Technician Registered Behavioral TechnicianRegistered Behavioral TechnicianThe two-semester Registered Behavioral Technician program prepares students to work alongside Board Certified Behavior Analysts to improve lives and make a difference in the community.
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		 Registered Nursing Registered NursingRegistered NursingReceive pre-licensure education in this two-year, full-time program that will prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam.
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		 Surgical Technology Surgical TechnologySurgical TechnologyInterested in a job in healthcare? The Surgical Technologist program provides classes and skills training for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a surgical technologist.
