Healthcare

Do you have a passion for oral health and want to be a critical part of the oral and overall healthcare team? Join one of the oldest healthcare professions focused on prevention of disease and on oral health. The dental hygienist plays an essential role in helping people to achieve and maintain optimal oral health by providing educational, clinical, and consultative services to individuals of all ages.

The Healthcare - Pre-Dental Hygiene Option prepares its graduates with a strong science background and is a good choice if the ultimate goal is to transfer into the Dental Hygiene program or into a bachelor’s degree program. This program does not require Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) status. Pre-Dental Hygiene is not a requirement for admission into the Dental Hygiene program.

Join the fast growing dental profession with a certificate in Dental Assisting. Upon completion of the program you will be able to perform all duties in a modern dental office. The training you receive will prepare you to work in the dental operatory, the laboratory and the dental business office.

Join the fast growing dental profession with a certificate in Dental Assisting. Upon completion of the program you will be able to perform all duties in a modern dental office. The training you receive will prepare you to work in the dental operatory, the laboratory and the dental business office.

The Nurse Education - Advanced Placement Paramedic program is for paramedics seeking advanced placement into the evening associate degree program to prepare the paramedic for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Graduates of the program assume responsibilities related to direct patient care in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, home and community health agencies. 

The Nurse Education - Advanced Placement LPN program is for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking advanced placement into the evening associate degree program to prepare the LPN for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Graduates of the program assume responsibilities related to direct patient care in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, home and community health agencies.

Join the healthcare industry with a nursing degree. An Associate of Science in Nurse Education prepares you for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Learn the skills necessary to care for patients in a variety of settings such as hospitals, extended care facilities, and community health agencies.

Join the healthcare industry by becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing profession offers an opportunity to provide care in many healthcare settings. Through classroom, laboratory and clinical training, you can begin your journey in nursing.

Join the healthcare industry by becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing profession offers an opportunity to provide care in many healthcare settings. Through classroom, laboratory and clinical training, you can begin your journey in nursing.

The Healthcare - Medical Sales/Marketing Option prepares graduates to work as sales representatives or product managers for a dental/medical products company. For individuals who are outgoing, enjoy meeting people, and like to travel, this option will provide them with the professional skills they need to be successful in marketing or sales.

Join the healthcare industry with a Medical Office Management degree. Learn the basics of running and managing a medical/dental office practice and how to oversee the business operations of a medical/dental office practice.

Surgical technologists work alongside and assist surgeons, nurses, and other members of the health care team throughout a surgical operation. The role of the surgical technologist is incredibly important because they ensure a sterile and organized environment.

The Healthcare - Practical Nursing program offers certified LPNs the opportunity to prepare for QCC’s nursing programs. Students will also be well-prepared to attend our nurse education program and transfer to a bachelor institution in science-based nursing program. This program educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Respiratory Therapists play a vital role as part of the healthcare team. Join this in-demand profession and learn to care for patients with breathing conditions and disorders. Earn your associates in science in respiratory therapy in 20 months. Our graduates work in the hospital, rehabilitation, clinic and homecare and telemedicine settings.

Join the healthcare field with a degree in Radiologic Technology. Learn the basics of medical imaging, patient care, radiation safety and advancing medical imaging technologies through real world hands on training supported by technologists working in the field.

Join the healthcare field with a degree as an occupational therapy assistant. This program will provide both academic knowledge and hands-on training, to create therapeutic activities to help clients of all ages, improve their physical and mental health necessary to participate in daily activities and enhance their quality of life.

The Healthcare - Public Health Option prepares students for a career as a public health worker and/or prepares students with the first two years of a strong academic foundation required for transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program in public health or related field.

The Healthcare - Pre-Nursing Option offers students the opportunity to prepare for QCC’s nursing programs. Students will also be well-prepared to attend our nurse education program and transfer up to 90 credits to several bachelor institutions in science-based nursing programs. This program also educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Start at QCC and transfer seamlessly to Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC). Take only the classes you need, saving time and money. Easily transfer to MWCC with guaranteed credit transfer. Save tens of thousands of dollars over private university programs.

Are you a credentialed medical assistant looking to obtain credit for your credentials or a graduate of a regionally accredited medical assistant program? The MSMA degree can provide medical assistants with the opportunity to receive credit for their credentials or prior education experience and obtain the necessary general education credits to enter a nursing program of their choice upon graduation.

Start your Healthcare career here. Whether you are interested in entering a healthcare field at Quinsigamond Community College or transferring to a 4-year college, you will learn the basics in healthcare in this program.

The Public Health Certificate prepares the student to obtain employment as an entry-level public health worker. Public healthcare workers serve large populations of people and organize their efforts to prevent the spread of diseases through entire communities.

The Computer Tomography Certificate program provides the 16 hours of didactic work required to take the Certification exam from the American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Join one of fastest growing occupations in healthcare with a Medical Assisting Certificate. Learn the clinical and administrative duties required of medical assistants through hands-on training in the fields of scheduling appointments, telehealth, ethics, vital signs, phlebotomy, pharmacology, and more.

Join the healthcare industry as a Phlebotomy/EKG Technician. The Phlebotomy/EKG Certificate Program educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare. Learn the skills necessary to care for patients in a variety of settings such as hospitals, extended care facilities, and community health agencies

Join the healthcare industry with a Pharmacy Technician Certificate. the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program prepares you for a career as a certified pharmacy technician. Learn the skills necessary to assume a position in a variety of contemporary settings, including but not limited to community, hospital, home care and long-term care settings.

Join the healthcare industry with a certificate as a Nurse Assistant. The Nurse Assistant Certificate program prepares you for a certification as a nurse assistant. Learn the skills necessary to care for patients in a variety of settings such as hospitals, extended care facilities, and community health agencies.

The goal of the Paramedic Technology associate degree program is to prepare competent entry-level emergency medical technician-paramedics to serve in career and volunteer positions throughout the Commonwealth and neighboring regions.

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. 

Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.