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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
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Any instructional program in allied health and medical assisting services not listed in the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, General category.
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions not listed in the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, General category.
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Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
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Any instructional program in alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems not listed in the Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General category.
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Athletic Training + Trainer
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A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, ev...
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Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
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prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and focus on the study of related clinical sciences.
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Cardiovascular Technology + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals to perform invasive, noninvasive, and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnoses and therapeutic treatments. Includes ins...
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Chiropractic Assistant + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a chiropractor, to provide patient management, examination, and treatment services. Includes instruction in the principles and procedures of chiropractic;...
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Clinical + Medical Laboratory Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians or laboratory scientists or technologists, to perform waived testing procedures (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988), phlebotomy...
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Clinical + Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions not listed in the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, General category.
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Clinical + Medical Laboratory Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record a...
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Clinical + Medical Social Work
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A program that prepares individuals for the specialized professional practice of social work, in collaboration with other health care professionals, in hospitals and other health care facilities and organizations. In...
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Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diag...
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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prepares public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. Includes instruct...
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Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling
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A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public ...
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Cytotechnology + Cytotechnologist
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A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in b...
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Dental Assisting + Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the s...
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Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
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A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene ...
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Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in ...
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Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in dental services and allied professions not listed in the Dental Services and Allied Professions, General category.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography + Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instructio...
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Dietetics + Dietitian (RD)
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A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety ...
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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
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Any instructional program in dietetics and clinical nutrition services not listed in the Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, General category.
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Dietitian Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to assist registered dietitians in planning, preparing and serving meals to individuals with specific dietary needs. Includes instruction in equipment use, food preparation, diet r...
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Electrocardiograph Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy a...
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Electroneurodiagnostic + Electroencephalographic Technology + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to study and record electrical activity in the brain and nervous system for purposes of patient monitoring and supporting diagnoses. Includes...
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Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
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A program that prepares individuals to assist licensed EMTs, under the supervision of a physician, to prepare and transport ill or injured patients, and to operate emergency vehicles and equipment such as life support...
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Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instructio...
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Environmental Health
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A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecolog...
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Health + Health Care Administration + Management
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A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management...
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Health + Medical Physics
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A program that focuses on the application of physics, nuclear science, and engineering physics to diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic processes and public health protection. Includes instruction in radiation bioph...
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Health + Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Any instructional program in health and medical first-professional preparation not listed in the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, General category.
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Health Aide
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A program that prepares individuals to provide routine care and assistance to patients under the direct supervision of other health care professionals, and/or to perform routine maintenance and general assistance in h...
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Health Aides + Attendants + Orderlies, Other
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Any other instructional program that prepares individuals to provide routine patient care and assistance.
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category.
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Health Information + Medical Records Administration + Administrator
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A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by c...
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Health Information + Medical Records Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, co...
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.
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Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences, General
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A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied...
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Health Unit Coordinator + Ward Clerk
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nurses or ward supervisors, to perform routine administrative and reception duties in a patient care unit within a hospital or other health care facility. ...
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Health Unit Manager + Ward Supervisor
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nursing or medical service administrators, to supervise and coordinate the operations of one or more patient care units in hospitals or other health care f...
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Hematology Technology + Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists and health care professionals, to perform tests and analyses of blood samples. Includes instruction in clinical laboratory ...
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Histologic Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of histotechnologists and other clinical laboratory scientists, to prepare and process tissue samples and perform routine histologic procedures and tests. In...
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Home Health Aide + Home Attendant
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A program that prepares individuals to provide routine care and support services for homebound disabled, recovering, or elderly people. Includes instruction in basic nutrition, home sanitation, infection control, fir...
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration + Management
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A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building a...
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Hypnotherapy + Hypnotherapist
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A program that prepares individuals to employ the controlled inducement of altered states of consciousness, or trance, to reduce pain, resolve emotional conflicts, and enhance communications as part of diagnostic and ...
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Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dr...
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Massage Therapy + Therapeutic Massage
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A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instru...
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Medical + Clinical Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recordi...
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Medical + Health Management and Clinical Assistant + Specialist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, nurses, or other health care professionals, to perform medical office or facilities management services and perform one or more clinical allied...
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Medical Administrative + Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care ...
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Medical Illustration + Medical Illustrator
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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist + Coder
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A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instructio...
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Medical Insurance Specialist + Medical Biller
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A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instru...
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Medical Office Assistant + Specialist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment...
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Medical Office Computer Specialist + Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to apply computer programming, troubleshooting, and information technology skills to the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of standard, customized, or proprietary medical softw...
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Medical Office Management + Administration
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A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel s...
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Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and p...
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Medical Reception + Receptionist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers, nurses, or physicians, to provide customer service, visitor reception, and patient intake and discharge services. Includes instruction in...
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Medical Transcription + Transcriptionist
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A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evid...
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in mental and social health services and allied professions not listed in the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, General category.
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Movement Therapy and Movement Education
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A program that prepares individuals to use functional and expressive integration strategies to help promote somatic awareness and optimal psychophysical functioning. Includes instruction in skilled touch techniques, ...
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Nuclear Medical Technology + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety...
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Nurse + Nursing Assistant + Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
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Nurse Midwife + Nursing Midwifery
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to independently deliver babies and treat mothers in the prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery periods. Includes instruction in pre-delivery screening, physician referr...
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Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the...
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to manage Nursing personnel and services in hospitals and other health care delivery agencies. Includes instruction in principles of health care administration, resourc...
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Nursing, Other
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Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category.
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Occupational Therapist Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to prov...
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology + Technician
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Ophthalmic Technician + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders, and eye diseases. Includes instruction in taking patient hist...
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Opticianry + Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
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A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; ...
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Optometric Technician + Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy...
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Orthotist + Prosthetist
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A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with physicians and other therapists, to design and fit orthoses for patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and/or spine, and prostheses for patients who h...
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Perioperative + Operating Room and Surgical Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to provide care to patients before and during surgery, and provide tableside assistance to surgeons. Includes instruction in operating room safety and preparation, asept...
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the formulation of medicinal substances into product vehicles capable of being stored, transported, and then introduced into the patient and behaving in ways optimal t...
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Pharmacy Technician + Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Include...
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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Any instructional program in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration not listed in the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, General category.
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Phlebotomy + Phlebotomist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic...
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and r...
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Physical Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness an...
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Physician Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and special...
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Pre-Medicine + Pre-Medical Studies
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A program that prepares individuals for admission to a first-professional program in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or podiatric medicine.
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Pre-Nursing Studies
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A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in Nursing.
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Psychiatric + Mental Health Nurse + Nursing
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A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to promote mental health and provide nursing care to patients with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, in mental institutions or other settings. Includes instruc...
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Psychiatric + Mental Health Services Technician
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and impleme...
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health pr...
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Public Health, Other
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Any instructional program in public health not listed in the Public Health, General category.
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Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiolog...
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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Any instructional program in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions not listed in the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General category.
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Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain r...
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Respiratory Therapy Technician + Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals to administer general respiratory care procedures under the supervision of respiratory therapists in a variety of clinical settings. Includes instruction in patient data collection...
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Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling
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A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addict...
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Surgical Technology + Technologist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and ...
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Therapeutic Recreation + Recreational Therapy
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A program that prepares individuals to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Includes instruc...
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Traditional Chinese + Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
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Veterinary + Animal Health Technology + Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well...
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