Introduction to Health Careers

Program Information

Degree Type
7-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code
40-501-CA

Time to Degree
Less than 1 year

Start Date
August / January / June

How You'll Learn

Hybrid
Daytime
Evening

Explore the various roles and responsibilities within the healthcare industry and discover potential careers that match your skills and interests. Develop the soft skills, organizational methods and self-management techniques of a successful health professional.

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

Financial Aid

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

Program Courses

Health Programs

Career Pathways

What Makes This Program Unique

Technical courses within the certificate lead into two healthcare pathway technical diploma programs: Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Assistant.
In addition to credit courses, you’ll participate in bridge support work, which aids in future learning by strengthening technical reading, writing and math skills.
Incoming students may earn credit for prior learning for specific high school health courses.

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Program Pathway

Earn certificates, technical diplomas and/or industry credentials along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

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Phlebotomy Pathway

Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous college coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.

More Credit Opportunities

Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.

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You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.

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