Programs of Study: Degrees and Certificates

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Associate in Pre-Nursing Degree:
The Associate in Pre-Nursing degree consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credits earned in General Requirements, Distribution Requirements, and Electives.

Associate in Pre-Nursing Degree
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Designed for students who plan to transfer to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at University of Washington (Seattle), Washington State University, Northwest University, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, Walla Walla College, and the Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing (WSU-ICN) whose members include Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga, and Whitworth.

Allied Health Education:
Health care is the second fastest growing industry in the U.S. with opportunities in both direct patient care and support occupations. Whether you are looking to enter the health care field or to supplement your current skills, the following programs are designed to meet your needs. (For a degree or certificate in medical office work see Business Information Technology.)

Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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Students can complete in three quarters. Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists with the packaging, distribution, compounding, labeling, and recording of drugs.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
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The Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in clinical laboratory settings such as medical centers, outpatient laboratory facilities and research laboratories.
Patient Care Technician Certificate
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Students can complete in two quarters. Program includes sequenced courses to prepare students for a job as a multi-skilled health care worker. Graduates work in a hospital environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. Students can also persue job paths in electrocardiography (EKG), nurse assistant and phlebotomy technican.
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate
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Prepares students to work as a health unit coordinator in a nursing unit of a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The health unit coordinator works closely with health professionals providing communication support to nursing services and ancillary departments in the collection and dissemination of patient data.
Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency
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This Lake Washington Technical College program with satellite classes at Edmonds CC prepares students for employment as Practical Nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, schools and ambulatory care facilities.

Occupational Safety and Health:
Occupational Safety & Health Technician studies is a unique program at the college. Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with national and state workplace safety and health standards.

Occupational Safety and Health AAS-T
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This two-year degree program provides education and training for individuals currently working in the field and for students desiring to work with national and state workplace safety and health standards.

Business Information Technology:
Employers look for employees who have a variety of skills such as: keyboarding/typing, communication, computation, computer proficiency, human relations, problem solving, and organization and management.

Medical Information Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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A program designed for students who completed the Medical Information Technology Certificate and specialized in Medical Administrative Assistant or Medical Billing. This degree consists of a combination of medical knowledge, and business and computer applications.
Medical Office Clerk Certificate
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Prepares the graduate for positions as entry-level medical office support professionals.
Medical Information Technology Certificate
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Students develop the skills needed to work health care provider offices.
Office Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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The Office Technology ATA Degree program of basic and advanced courses is designed for students who are either beginning or brushing up their skills in Office Technology. Entry and advanced level skills in general office work are included in this degree.
Office Technology Certificate
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For students who are beginning or updating their office skills.

Social and Human Services:
The Social and Human Services programs provide quality education and training to students who seek to begin or enhance a career helping people. Career opportunities include working as youth counselors, case managers, employment specialists, drug and alcohol counselors, respite care specialists, horticulture therapists, and in the field of gerontology.

Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Counseling Associate of Technical Arts Degree
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For students who want to pursue a career in the field of addictions. Satisfies the academic requirements for certification by the state Department of Health for the Chemical Dependency Professional.

Paralegal:
The paralegal profession is among the fastest-growing occupations nationally. Careers range from working in law firms to jobs with government, or social service organizations. Paralegals work under an attorney’s supervision. Our Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association.

Medical Paralegal Certificate
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Advanced program for students with a nursing degree or diploma.

Diversity Studies:
Gain knowledge and information on issues of diversity.

Associate of Arts Degree
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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Family Support Studies:
Programs are designed for students interested in working with families. Courses explore best practices and principles that nurture healthy family environments. Students learn to connect families to community resources and help parents become advocates for their families. Graduates have found jobs in health, education, and human service agencies.

Family Support Studies AAS-T
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Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using Family Support practice and principles. Transfers to selected four-year colleges.
Family Support Certificate
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Provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using Family Support practice and principles.
Family Support Core Certificate
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Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using Family Support practice and principles

English as a Second Language:

ABE ESL
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The Adult Basic Education ESL program provides ESL classes to non-native English speaking immigrants and citizens. Learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Biology:
Providing students with an inspiring and rigorous preparation for life science and health-related programs as well as preparation for an excellent liberal arts education.

Associate of Science Degree
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Designed to prepare science majors for transfer to a four-year college with junior standing. Most coursework is in specified mathematics and sciences requirements. The state’s two-year and four-year schools developed transfer agreements that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits (60 semester credits) to a four-year college or university. The degrees satisfy some – or all – general requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Emergency Management:

Emergency Management Certificate
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The Emergency Management, Certificate was developed due to the high demand for trained professionals in this field. This certificate program provides education and training for individuals currently working in the emergency management field and for students desiring to work with national and state workplace safety and health standards in this field.

Business Management:
Today’s business environment is competitive, demanding, and ever changing. Every program is designed to give students the skills employers’ value: critical thinking, communication, teamwork, management and technology. Students can customize certificates and degrees based on their job experience and goals. They can build a foundation to qualify for entry-level management positions, or take a specialized program to upgrade to a higher-level position.

Supervision Certificate
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Short-term training for entry-level positions in business and management; leads directly to the Business Management Degree.