Health Science Programs

Health Science Programs

Your Path to a Career in Health Sciences!

Opportunities in the healthcare field are in high demand. MACC has several options through our Health Science Programs. Graduates from these programs have an extremely high hire rate. Health Science combines science and healthcare into a number of career fields that are committeed to improving the healthcare industry and delivering quality care to paitents, no matter what the population.

You can work to improve individual and public health in a number of ways, but no matter which area you choose, you’ll use science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to achieve your goal. 

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Program NameTime/DegreeApplication Due Date(s)Classes BeginSpecial Notes
Practical Nursing (PN)1 year program PN certificateMay 1Each August (runs on alternate calendar)2.5 GPA
TEAS test – 58% or higher
Pre-requisite of Human Anatomy
Fundamentals of Math
Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)2 year program
ADN degree
March 15 / September 30Each Fall / Each Spring2.7 GPA
TEAS - 58% or higher
Completion of general education courses prior is recommended
Virtual
Accelerated ADN
(LPN to RN)
1 year program
ADN degree
September 1Each January
(runs on alternate calendar)
2.7 GPA
TEAS test – 58% or higher
Pre-Requisites of 23 hours required
Behavioral Health Support1 + 1April 1Each FallMust complete 30 credit hours of general education prior to entering the one year professional courses
Background check required
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)1 year program Associate of Applied Science DegreeMay 15Each Fall2.5 GPA
TEAS test – 50% or higher
25 credit hours of general education courses prior to beginning program Essay required
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)1 year program Associate of Applied Science DegreeMarch 1Each Fall2.5 GPA
Pre-Requisites Required
Observations and essay required
SurgicalTechnologist (ST)1 year program
Associate of
Applied Science
Degree
March 1
Extended to June 1
Each Fall2.0 GPA
21 credit hours of specific general education pre-requisites
TEAS 50% or higher
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)*180 hours / certificateVaries
Certified Medication Technician (CMT)*68 hours / certificateVariesMust be a CNA for at least 6 months.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)7 credit hours / certificateSpring & FallCPR certification required
Phlebotomy Training4 credit hours / 100 clinical hours / certificateSpringMust complete admission requirements before enrolling in class