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Work as Paramedic or Medical Assistant with Health Science Certificate

The 1-year time-saving Health Science certificate program helps students to transform into multi-skilled health care professionals required in Paramedic or Medical Assistant occupations.

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Why Enroll in the Health Science Certificate Program?

The certificate program in Health Science helps develop real-time skills to provide quality pre-hospital care to patients by performing advanced clinical and administrative functions.

  • Learn various medical terms and terminologies related to medical assisting and paramedicine.
  • Demonstrate advanced clinical, stress management, and communication skills in extreme pressure situations.
  • Gain a competitive edge over others through hands-on training for workforce entry within hospitals, medical offices, and clinics.
  • Plan for continuing learning by earning credits.
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853,500

New Jobs

For medical assistants and similar professions, predicted by BLS between 2020-30.

$36K

Annual Median Salary

For paramedics or emergency medical technicians as predicted by BLS.

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Plan for Rewarding Career with Health Science Certificate Program

Earn an industry-driven Blue Ridge CTC’s Health Science certificate program to build a promising career ahead or plan for further studies by earning credits. Explore various elective choices that aligns with your goal to become a skilled professional in diverse fields.

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Career Oppurtunities

Earn Health Science Certificate to Embark on a Rewarding Career Path

Through practical and academic training along with expert job search and career assistance, students can pursue the career of their choice. With the Blue Ridge CTC’s Health Science certificate, learn relevant skills required to secure an in-demand career as:

  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Paramedic
  • And more!

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What You Can Expect at Blue Ridge CTC?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offer time-saving and economical certificate program in Health Science with industry-focused training and a collaborative campus environment.

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Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.

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