Key Information for Students

The Health Science program is great for you if:

• you are interested in a healthcare career;
• you plan to pursue continued education in a health related field;
• you enjoy being part of an integrated team of healthcare professionals;
• you would like to attain a degree while or after completing one of CCV’s health related certificate programs;
• you have good computer, math, science, reading, writing, and communication skills; and
• you wish to work in a field which strives to improve the lives of others.

Key information and advice for students in Health Science:

• The Health Science degree program will require students to provide proof of current immunizations.
• Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting courses are possible electives in the health science degree. These courses require students to complete a criminal background check prior to registration. For more infromation see the Medical Assisting Handbook 2024-25. 
• Background checks are common in healthcare fields. Those with prior justice system involvement are encouraged to research employment exclusions that may arise depending on role, employer, and/or licensing criteria.
• CCV has degree pathways from this program to select programs at 4-year colleges and universities. Visit ccv.edu/transfer for more information.

The Health Science program prepares you for careers such as:

• Health Technician
• Community Health Worker
• Medical Assistant
• Nurse (requires further education)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (requires further education)

Job outlook for Health Science in the state of Vermont:

For up-to-date Vermont labor market information, including salary information and growth projections, please visit the Economic and Labor Market Information at the Vermont Department of Labor Website.

http://www.vtlmi.info/