Health Science Academy

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Course Overview

Students learn college level medical terminology and practice clinical skills in our on-site patient care lab. Students my also participate in work based learning at local health care facilities and community-based agencies based on availability. Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid certification may be earned as well as Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, and EKG Technician credentials. English, fourth-year math, and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, athletic trainer, medical assistant, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant, and surgical technologist.

Download the Health Science Academy brochure.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, and Muskegon Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Andrea Rusco at the CTC.

Students who successfully complete the Health Science Academy program may receive direct college credit to Muskegon Community College. Our direct credit web page has a list of all participating classes.