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Health Science
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Associate of Science
in Health Science

Start building your strong foundational knowledge of healthcare delivery.

Overview

Labouré’s associate degree in health science will prepare you to enter the healthcare field. If you're already a current health professional, it helps to lift your career and earnings to the next level.

As a health science student, you:

  • Take classes in healthcare delivery, public health, ethics, medical terminology, and more
  • Can select electives to make your program either 100% online, or hybrid (combining online and hands-on learning) - the choice is yours!
  • Can select courses in phlebotomy, EKG, or medical administration and become eligible sit for national or state exams in your specialty
  • Can finish the program in two years or less - set a schedule that works for you
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Learning from the best

Our instructors are also professionals working in the field, bringing their experience and expertise to the classroom on campus and online.

Not sure if this program is the best fit? Here are some interesting highlights!

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options for certifications within the program: EKG, phlebotomy, and medical administrative assistant

16%

approximate projected growth in healthcare support jobs between 2019 - 2028

94%

of our students are working while earning their degree or certificate at Labouré

Summary

  • 2 years or less to complete
  • 100% Online /or/ Hybrid
  • Associate degree
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Tap into your growth potential

In the coming decades, healthcare occupations are projected to add millions of jobs. That means your skills and knowledge will be in demand.

Some job titles you may be eligible for with a health science degree from Labouré are:

  • Health unit coordinator
  • Phlebotomist
  • Medical office specialist
  • EKG technician
  • Medical secretary
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Already in healthcare? Turn your specialty into a degree

Are you ready to take your skills, abilities, and career to the next level?

Students who have taken courses toward a healthcare specialty or discipline, or who hold a certificate or healthcare credential already may be able to  transfer those credits toward their associate degree. Not only does this increase your value as an employee, but it also affords you access to a wider variety of potentially higher paying jobs.

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Hands-On Elective Options

EKG Technicians administer non-invasive tests to assess a patient’s cardiovascular system; they record electrical signals sent by the heart.

Phlebotomists are clinical team members responsible for drawing blood and specimens for diagnostic testing.

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Online Elective Combos

As a Generalist you will explore contemporary health issues including global health and an introduction to epidemiology.

Gerontology is the study of aging and care for older adults. This is the fastest growing patient population, with elder care making up a significant portion of the US healthcare system. You can select a variety of courses in gerontology to meet your elective credit needs. 

By choosing the Medical Administrative Assistant courses as electives, you will be prepared to play an important role in a patient’s experience - and one that is critical to medical offices and healthcare facilities - and be eligible to take the exam to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant. 

Learn more about this program

You’ll be able to download our program info sheet and receive an email from our Admissions team with information about the admissions process, tuition, courses, and more.

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