
Nursing and Health Professions

The healthcare field is dynamic and exciting, and advancements in technology to improve care delivery and access to health care are on the rise. In the Division of Nursing and Health Professions, we are here to empower you in finding the healthcare career that is the best fit for you and your long-term goals.
Areas of Study
Dental Hygiene
Associate's Degree
Prepares graduates to become licensed dental hygienists. Graduates will be prepared to take the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination and Florida state licensing examination, both of which are required for licensure in the state of Florida.
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Certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's
Learn about health care technology, medical law concepts, marketing and health care management – all the valuable tools that will prepare you for employment in the administrative side of health care. Credits in the certificate and associate's degrees count toward the Health Services Administration four-year degree.
Certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's
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Associate's & Bachelor's Degrees
Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµappoffers an advanced, innovative and comprehensive program to educate students to be leaders in the field of nursing. The ASN transition program is available for current LPNs while the ASN basic program helps new students to become nurses. Additionally we offer an RN to BSN program to advance your nursing career!
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate's Degree
Occupational therapy assistants use functional activities as treatment to assist individuals live as independently as possible. OTA graduates are eligible for the national certification examination of the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
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Associate's Degree
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are skilled health care providers working under the supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs assist physical therapists in implementing and performing treatment programs. They work closely with patients to teach functional activities and improve physical well being and to communicating the patient’s responses to the physical therapist.
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Associate's Degree
Become a registered radiographer! The Radiography program combines didactic and clinical education to prepare for a career as a radiographer. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Examination.
We also offer a program for ARRT-registered radiologists to earn their AS degree.
> Learn MoreRespiratory Care Program
Associate's Degree
Respiratory therapists are licensed healthcare providers who have specific training in caring for patients with respiratory disease, including managing life support equipment. Because of the current shortage of respiratory therapists, Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp has partnered with St. Petersburg College (SPC) to offer this collaborative training program for RRTs. Students may take their general education courses at any Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµappcampus.
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