Montgomery County Community College

Health Sciences

As Dean, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Health Sciences Division; a division focused on health and the human body.

Health Sciences programs are distinguished by:

• Offering you nationally accredited health career programs.
• Faculty committed to assisting you in attaining your educational and career goals.

The Health Sciences Division offers you both career and transfer options and practical hands-on learning.

Career Options

• Medical Coding is a 9-credit Certificate of Completion
• Medical Office Assistant is a 19-credit, two-semester Certificate of Completion
• Phlebotomy Technician is a one-semester course
• Certificate one-year programs in
  • Medical Assisting
  • Surgical Technology
• Associate in Applied Science two-year degree programs in
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Health and Fitness Professional
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Nursing
  • Radiography
  • Surgical Technology

Transfer Option

• Exercise Science and Wellness Associate in Science two-year degree program easily transfers to a number of our four-year partner colleges/universities.

Practical Hands-On Learning

All Programs in the Division provide you with:

• A broad, general education background.
• A solid foundation rooted in the biological and behavioral sciences.
• Invaluable hands-on interactive service learning experiences that reinforce course content and bring the discipline to life so that you are well prepared to enter your chosen field.
• Learning experiences in a variety of exceptional on- and off-campus sites such as
  • College health promotion activities
  • High-tech simulation experiences in state-of-the-art campus laboratories
  • Direct hands-on interactions with clients in the Central Campus Dental Hygiene Clinic, and/or in the Division’s 100 off-campus, affiliated health care agencies

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Health Sciences Division and its programs that can afrord you with exceptional career opportunities. I hope that you will consider joining us as a partner in your educational journey.

Beverly L. Welhan, PhD, RN, ANEF