Health Science

As the number of Americans over 65 has grown and as more people survive serious injuries and other health issues, the need for health care has increased. The Health Science career cluster is a North Carolina and national growth industry. It is expected to include the greatest number of new jobs in North Carolina over the next 10 years and about one-third of the state’s “hot jobs.”

Associate Degree Nursing

This curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

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Associate in General Education

AGE graduates are prepared for advancements within their fields of interest and become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.

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Dental Assisting

This curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures.

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Emergency Medical Science

This curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics.

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Human Services Technology

This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services.

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Medical Assisting

This curriculum prepares multi-skilled healthcare professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures.

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Radiography

This curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled healthcare professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.

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Respiratory Therapy

This curriculum prepares individuals to perform diagnostic testing, treatments, and management of patients with heart and lung diseases.

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Upcoming Workforce Development and Community Education Courses

Visit the WDCE page for a complete list of upcoming courses. Many courses are offered online via Ed2Go.

Is there a specific course you would like to see offered? Contact cbmiller923@wilkescc.edu.