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Come discover the many educational opportunities that Mount Wachusett Community College can offer you. Whether you are a first time student or you are seeking to continue your education, MWCC can help you. Our programs are designed in collaboration

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quality, relevance and rigor. At MWCC, you will get the education you deserve and the support you need, all at a cost you can afford.

In our programs, you’ll study a challenging curriculum, taught by top-notch faculty who

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are experienced in the fields they teach. In this

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booklet, explore our degree and certificate options

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in Health Science. Learn more about our degrees and certificates in Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Science, Complementary Healthcare, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Exercise & Sport Science, Health Information Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Office, Personal Training, and Physical Therapist Assistant. With over 45 degree

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Be inspired.

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and certificate programs offered, we are sure to have something that is just right for you.

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Health Information Management

Allied Health Certificate d g

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This program is an excellent option for individuals seeking employment in the

Once fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Health Informatics

healthcare field. Skills necessary for success in a healthcare environment, such as

and Information Management, graduates will be prepared to sit for the registered

anatomy and physiology, psychology, exercise science, nutrition, phlebotomy, CNA

health information technicians exam. These graduates will be eligible to enter the

and EMT are covered.

workforce as medical coders, coding supervisors, documentation coding specialists, HIM revenue cycle auditors and health information technicians.

Clinical Laboratory Science

Medical Assisting

Degree d g s Clinical laboratory scientists perform procedures to detect, diagnose, and treat

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disease. They perform tests in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology,

Medical assistants perform a combination of administrative and clinical duties

and microbiology.

in physicians’ offices and medical facilities, such as assisting doctors with examinations, drawing blood, scheduling appointments, billing insurance, and

Complementary Healthcare

creating referrals. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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Medical Coding

Learn holistic approaches to maintaining health and supporting recovery from injury.

Dental Assisting

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healthcare providers will be reimbursed and facilitate the claims paying process.

Learn to assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures, and services for which

Dental assistants provide supportive, clinical procedures in the dental office including

They’re here to help you succeed

Medical Office Certificate d e g

Dental Hygiene

“The Dental Hygiene program is academically challenging, but the education you receive is worth it in the end. The clinical work provided hands-on experience before beginning my career.” -Sarah Kidd

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Learn more about our students’ experiences at mwcc.edu/learn/stories

medical machine transcription.

taking x-rays, laboratory functions and/or clerical duties. Students take the DANBE certification upon successful completion of the program.

The dental hygienist is a member of the dental team that provides preventative oral counseling, and other preventative measures in dentistry. This degree prepares

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students to take the licensing exam.

Liberal Arts & Sciences Track d g t

medical terminology, coding and billing, data management and records control, and

Personal Training

healthcare services including cleanings, x-rays, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional

Exercise & Sport Science

Learn skills to work in a medical office environment: medical secretarial procedures,

General Studies Allied Health

This course will prepare students to sit for a certification as a personal trainer. This

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potential transfer to a four-year college or university.

This program is for students who anticipate applying to a healthcare program, allowing them to complete

Prepare for careers in personal training or for transfer to a four-year college or

general education requirements prior to program acceptance. Most of the MWCC healthcare programs

university. Become a fitness leader, instructor, lifeguard or personal trainer. Learn

have selective admissions requirements. Acceptance into this program does not guarantee admission into

about aquatics, personal safety (including CPR), and organizational and legal

a selective healthcare program, but encourages students to complete prerequisite coursework. Completion

considerations of the fitness industry.

of this program provides skills necessary for success in a health care environment such as anatomy and physiology, exercise science, nutrition, phlebotomy, CNA and EMT.

may serve as a stepping stone to a MWCC Liberal Arts & Sciences program and

Physical Therapist Assistant Degree d g s v Physical therapist assistants help rehabilitate patients under the supervision of a physical therapist. Students are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam for PTAs upon successful completion of the program.