


The Medical Professions Program prepares students interested in nursing and other healthcare professions to enter the work force or premedical programs. Using an integrated approach to teaching and learning, students develop interpersonal relations, career development and technical knowledge and skills.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be well-prepared to take the Nursing Assistant certification, highly recommended for entrance into local nursing schools. For pre-med students, this clinical experience prepares them for the complex demands of healthcare and is highly valued in medical school applications.
Students will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials during their program;
Basic Life Support (BLS) • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)
Key Topics
- Health Career Exploration
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Care Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- First Aid & Basic Life Support
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Disease Recognition
- Clinical Experience
- Preparation for Certification Exam
Schools that offer this program
Career Tree

ENTRY-LEVEL CAREERS
(with Program Completion)
- Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Scribe
- Medical Receptionist
- Home Health Aide
- Private Caregiver
- Veterinary Assistant
- Patient Care Tech
- 911 Emergency Dispatcher
- Yoga Instructor
- EKG Technician
- Pharmacy Aide
Medical Assistants:
- Median Wage: $36,100
- Active Job Ads: 4,256
TECHNICAL CAREERS
(Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Advanced Certification, Experience, etc.)
- Massage Therapist
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- EMT/Paramedic
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist
- Certified Medical Transcriptionist
- Surgical Technician
- Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Respiratory Therapist
- Personal Trainer
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Medical Imaging (MRI, CT, DEXA, Ultrasound)
Radiologic Technicians:
- Median Wage $63,999
- Active Job Ads 3,368
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
(Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D., Specialized Training, Experience, etc.)
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Dietician
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chiropractor
- Healthcare Administrator
- Pharmacist
- Dentist
- Physician/Doctor/Surgeon
- Physical/Occupational Therapist
- Veterinarian
- Social Worker
- Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant
Registered Nurse:
- Median Wage $75,900
- Active Job Ads 30,886
Course Sequence
Level 1
NUR300
Medical Professions 1
Prerequisite:
none
Level 2
NUR400
Medical Professions 1
Prerequisite:
Medical Professions 1 and Instructor approval
Recommended:
Anatomy and Physiology