The healthcare industry is one of today’s fastest growing and changing industries. This combination of growth and change has helped to cause a surge in demand for healthcare professionals. At Rasmussen College, our School of Health Sciences offers a range of education programs to help you start or advance your healthcare career, in fields ranging from medical assisting to health information technology (HIT).
As a Certificate, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree graduate, you can use your degree to help you become a sought-after healthcare professional. Whether you want a successful career working directly with patients or behind-the-scenes in a healthcare facility, our School of Health Sciences offers a program to fit your career goals. Plus, with our instructors holding you to the highest academic standard and developing your high-touch patient interaction skills, you will gain a competitive advantage in your job search upon graduation.
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.
AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.
Recent Blog Posts
New Legislation Sheds Light on Importance of Surg Techs in the Operating Room
A patient often trusts that when they are unconscious lying on an operating table all the hospital staff performing their surgery is credentialed, but for some hospitals, that's not a requirement. Currently, the only hospital staff position in the operating room that is not required to meet minimum education and certification standards is a surgical technologist, or surg tech.
Written by Jennifer Pfeffer on May 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
Stackable Credentials: The Newest Trend Emerging in Health Sciences
Stackable credentials are an emerging trend in the health sciences - a trend you should be aware of if you want a healthcare career! Let's address the first question: What are stackable credentials? You can look at them two ways. First, if you already have a degree and decide to earn a certificate later, you're stacking the certificate onto your degree. Or, if your education started with a certificate, you can stack on more courses and skills to earn a degree.
Written by Elizabeth Ross on May 2, 2013 | 0 Comments
Why a Medical Laboratory Technician Career is Right For You
Making the decision to take on a new career can be difficult, especially if you're seeking to enter a completely new field. How can you know you're ready for a specific career? Well, for starters, earning a degree in your field is a good indicator of both interest and competence. If you're interested in healthcare, there are many options available to you. One career path that is an integral part of the medical team is that of the medical lab tech.
Written by Elizabeth Ross on April 18, 2013 | 0 Comments