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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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928 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239 |
General information
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(515) 643-3180
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| Type of institution: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Not Applicable |
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| Number of students: |
0 (2006)
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| 2007-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 25 |
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 12,600 | $ 12,400 | $ 11,700 |
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| Out of State | $ 12,600 | $ 12,400 | $ 11,700 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | ---- | ---- | ---- |
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| Other Expenses | ---- | ---- | ---- |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 4,600 | $ 4,400 | $ 4,160 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,600 | $ 4,400 | $ 4,374 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,600 | $ 4,400 | $ 4,374 |
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Financial aid 2005-2006
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
33% |
$ 1,998 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
60% |
$ 3,435 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
50% |
$ 3,723 |
| Loans to students |
88% |
$ 9,290 |
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End of file for Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate degree
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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 instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate degree
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate degree
Medical + Clinical Assistant | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate degree
Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate degree
Surgical Technology + Technologist | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Bachelor degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Nuclear Medical Technology + Technologist | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision. | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Surgical Technology + Technologist | Mercy College of Health Sciences |
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 postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. | |
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