Health Sciences

Leave ready with a Health Sciences degree from State Fair Community College!

You have the passion to help people; our programs have perks like accreditation, scholarships, high pass and job placement rates, and a high-tech learning environment; and potential for job stability, flexibility and competitive earnings. Check out these options and ask us to learn more!

The Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support (BHS) program will provide you with the education and skills needed to work in a variety of behavioral health or substance abuse support roles. 

Community Health Worker
A Community Health Worker helps bridge the gap between healthcare providers and underserved populations in need of care. They are a trusted member of and/or have a close understanding of the community served. This is a non-credit course.

Dental Hygiene 
As a dental hygienist you’ll provide direct patient care and educate clients as you clean and treat their teeth.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Learn to perform real-time ultrasound imaging exams. As a cardiac student, you’ll learn to image the heart and blood vessels; as a general student, you’ll learn to obtain OB/GYN, abdomen and vascular images.

Health Information Technology
Our HIT program combines health care and technology and teaches you how to compile, process and preserve medical information.

Medical Assisting
Impact the health and well-being of individuals and the community, one patient at a time, as a medical assistant.

Medical Laboratory Technician
Train to provide lab services in many health care settings, including hospitals, clinics and physician offices.

Nurse Aide/Certified Medication Technician
Tenderness and toughness; strength and sensitivity; patience and pride. It takes those qualities and more to be a great nurse aide.

Nursing
Train to become a hands-on health professional, blending science, technology and compassion to provide patients with preventive and restorative care.

Occupational Therapy Assistant
OTAs help people with physical, developmental, social, or emotional disabilities, enabling them to regain control of their lives.

Pharmacy Technician
Our Pharmacy Tech training will prepare you to work alongside pharmacists and help clients.

Phlebotomy Course
This course teaches you procedures and laboratory techniques in handling human blood and to perform as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting.

Radiologic Technology
Become a highly trained, registry-eligible medical imaging professional ready to enter the workforce.

Surgical Technologists are key to the success of surgical procedures. They work with surgeons, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team by ensuring a sterile and organized environment. Our program will train you to become an entry-level Surgical Tech and become a valuable member of a surgical team.

Ready to take the next step? Click the “Apply” button below to apply for admission at State Fair Community College. If you are already a student at SFCC, contact the admissions office or visit with a Navigator to get enrolled into the program and courses you need.