CHART
YOUR COURSE
PREPAR ATION &
EMPOWERMENT At Mercy College of Health Sciences, we prepare students for service and leadership in healthcare. Graduates from Mercy College enter the workforce quickly with the critical skills they need to make an immediate impact.
MERCY COLLEGE STUDENTS
VOLUNTEERED 5,489 HOURS DURING THE 2016 -2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
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FROM EDUCATION TO VOCATION Guided by our original Catholic mission to serve, Mercy College of Health Sciences has been steadfast in our dedication to empower students through compassionate teaching since 1899. Faculty and staff nurture and guide students as they put classroom theory into practice using their own experiences as healthcare professionals. Due to the flexibility of courses being offered in the fall, spring, and summer, Mercy College students can accelerate the completion of their degree programs and enter the workforce quickly.
CERTIFICATE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
BACHELOR DEGREE
Medical Assisting
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
Healthcare Administration Online
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Assisting
Health Information Management Online
Paramedic
Nursing (ASN) Nights & Weekends
Health Sciences (Pre-Health Professions)
Surgical Technology
Emergency Medical Services
Nursing:
Physical Therapist Assistant
• BSN
Radiologic Technology Surgical Technology
• Accelerated BSN • RN to BSN Online • Paramedic to BSN Public Health
COMPASSION
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TIME TO M AKE
A MAJOR COMMITMENT
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE C E R T I F I C AT E
As an integral part of the healthcare team, medical laboratory scientists (MLS) perform, develop, evaluate, and ensure the accuracy of clinical laboratory testing. In addition, they direct and supervise laboratory
Mercy College offers 14 academic majors
resources and operations. Attention to detail and the ability to perform quick and accurate work are
to prepare its students for the fulfilling
essential attributes in the MLS profession. Day-to-
medical career of their choice.
automated analyzers, manual laboratory procedures
With our extensive suite of options, you have the power to choose your own path.
day responsibilities may include working with highly and equipment, and the validation, interpretation, and analysis of patient and quality control results.
Major Start: Fall Major Capacity: 12 Median Wage (2017): $51,770 Major Length: 1 year (3 semesters) Graduation Rate: 100% Placement Rate: 100% Apply by October 15!
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Median salaries listed within are the wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics in that given year. Major lengths depend on the individual and do not include core curriculum requirements.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
C E R T I F I C AT E & A S S O C I AT E
PARAMEDIC & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MEDICAL ASSISTING
C E R T I F I C AT E & A S S O C I AT E
C E R T I F I C AT E & A S S O C I AT E A surgical technologist (ST) is educated in the
A medical assistant (MA) is a multi-skilled health
art of surgical instrumentation, procedures,
The paramedic certificate program teaches the highest
professional specifically educated to perform
and practices. As an ST, you will become a vital
level of pre-hospital care needed to intervene in life-
administrative and clinical duties. As an MA, you will
member of the operating room team, assisting
threatening emergencies. As a paramedic, you will
take medical histories and vital signs, explain treatment
surgeons by providing instruments and supplies
provide care and compassion as you help patients
procedures to patients, prepare patient examinations,
during procedures. You will learn to think and
through life-threatening situations on scene and
assist physicians, and much more. You will never
react quickly and effectively in any operating
en route to the hospital. As part of your patient’s
encounter the same day twice with this career.
room situation. Mercy College students also
emergency team, you’ll use cardiac monitoring,
Because this 12-month program immerses its students
learn to assist in surgeries that feature
defibrillation, medication administration, and many
in actual work settings with a 240-hour clinical
robotic equipment.
other advanced medical procedures. Upon completion
practicum, graduates are well-prepared when it’s
of this certificate, graduates are eligible to take the
time to enter the workforce.
Major Start: Fall Major Capacity: 20
remaining credits to earn an Associate degree.
Major Start: Fall
Median Wage (2017): $46,310
Major Start: Fall
Major Capacity: 12
Major Length:
Major Capacity: Unlimited
Median Wage (2017): $32,480
• Certificate: 1 year (3 semesters)
Median Wage (2017): $33,380
Major Length:
• Associate: 1.5 years (5 semesters)
Major Length:
• Certificate: 1 year (3 semesters)
Graduation Rate: 78%
• Certificate: 1 year (3 semesters)
• Associate: 1.5 years (5 semesters)
• Associate: 1.5 years (5 semesters)
Licensure & Certification First-Time
Graduation Rate: 94%
Pass Rate: 86% (2016 national average: 65%)
Placement Rate: 100%
EXCELLENCE 4
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
NURSING
Learn the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to
As a radiologic technologist (radiographer), you will use
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree prepares
help physical therapists provide treatment to improve
sophisticated imaging equipment to obtain medical
students for an entry-level role as a registered nurse (RN).
and restore patient mobility, relieve pain, and prevent
images of the body. These imaging examinations are
Our schedule is completed in six semesters, including
or lessen physical disabilities as a physical therapist
used to diagnose and treat illness and injury with the
nights and weekends. You can enroll two or three nights
assistant. Graduates are eligible to sit for the required
help of physicians and other healthcare providers.
a week in classes and complete Saturday nursing clinical
physical therapist assistant National Physical Therapy
This career path provides endless opportunities —
rotations. Our graduates are highly sought after to provide
Exam at the end of this 20-month program.
you may work in a hospital, clinic, or private practice.
holistic nursing care for patients with diverse healthcare
Major Start: Fall
Major Start: Summer
Major Capacity: 14
Major Capacity: 15
Median Wage (2017): $46,920
Median Wage (2017): $58,440
Major Length: 1.5 years (5 semesters)
Major Length: 2 years (6 semesters)
Graduation Rate: 89.5% (2-year average, 2016-2017)
Graduation Rate: 83%
Major Start: Fall and spring
Placement Rate: 100% (2-year average, 2016-2017)
Placement Rate: 100%
Major Capacity: Unlimited
Apply by June 30!
Apply by January 1!
A S S O C I AT E
A S S O C I AT E
A S S O C I AT E
needs in settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. At the completion of our ASN coursework, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN).
Median Wage (2017): $47,300 Major Length: 2 years (6 semesters) Graduation Rate: 87% Placement Rate: 100%
INTEGRITY 5
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (ULTRASOUND) A S S O C I AT E
A sonographer is a healthcare provider who uses high frequency sound waves to obtain images of internal organs to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Cardiac sonographers analyze the cardiovascular system by capturing images of the heart and various blood vessels. A general sonographer is involved in sonographic procedures of the abdomen, reproductive tract, and other superficial structures.
Major Start: Fall Major Capacity: 13-15 Median Wage (2017): $65,000 Major Length: 1.5 years (5 semesters) Graduation Rate: 90% Placement Rate: 86% Apply by January 1!
IN 2016 –2017
$12.2 MILLION WAS AWARDED
IN SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, GRANTS, AND WORK STUDY 6
AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE IN 2016 -2017 WAS
MORE THAN $16,000
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
ONLINE ONLY
BACHELOR
ONLINE ONLY
This online degree provides endless options for your
Mercy College offers the first and only health information
career path in medicine. As a healthcare administrator,
management bachelor degree program in Iowa.
you’ll be prepared to work in an entry-level management
Health information professionals are on the forefront
or professional position. You’ll also be able to pursue
of managing patient data at a time when technology
graduate studies in business, healthcare administration,
is transforming healthcare. Job opportunities for
or public health. Most medical and health services
health information managers exist in multiple settings
managers work in administrative roles to support
throughout the healthcare industry, including hospitals,
clinicians. Your familiarity with budgeting, strategic
multi-specialty clinics and physician practices, long-term
planning, law, and healthcare ethics will give you the
care, mental health, and other ambulatory care settings.
knowledge you need to direct healthcare operations
This profession has seen significant expansion
in a variety of settings.
in non-patient care settings, with careers in managed
Major Start: Fall, spring, and summer Major Capacity: Unlimited Median Wage (2017): $98,350
care and insurance companies, software vendors, consulting services, government agencies, education, and pharmaceutical companies.
Major Length: 1.5 years (4 semesters)
Major Start: Fall, spring, and summer
Graduation Rate: 85%
Major Capacity: Unlimited Median Wage (2017): $98,350 Major Length: 1.5 years (4 semesters)
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K NOW
HEALTH SCIENCES (PRE - HEALTH PROFESSIONS)
PUBLIC HEALTH
Our health sciences degree blends a strong foundation
As a public health professional, you can create
in laboratory science with a specialization in healthcare.
positive changes in the health of entire communities.
Explore a variety of fields at the same time in preparation
Public health professionals and health educators
for a career as a physician, dentist, physical therapist,
address global and environmental concerns related
medical laboratory scientist, physician’s assistant,
to infectious diseases, emergency preparedness, natural
veterinarian, podiatrist, or optometrist.
disasters, chronic diseases, injury and violence, and air
BACHELOR
Major Start: Fall, spring, and summer Major Capacity: Unlimited Median Wage (2017): $46,920 Major Length:
BACHELOR
and water quality issues that impact the health of every community. In addition to community health, fields like veterinary science, dentistry, and even social work all have a need for public health skills.
• Track One (Freshmen): 2.5 years (6 semesters)
Major Start: Fall, spring, and summer
• Track Two (Candidates with an Associate
Major Capacity: Unlimited
of Science degree): 1.5 years (5 semesters) • Track Three (Students who wish to obtain
Median Wage (2017): $40,000-$70,000 Major Length: 1.5 years (4 semesters)
a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and
Graduation Rate: 100%
certification in medical laboratory sciences):
Placement Rate: 100%
1.5 years (4 semesters) • Track Four (Students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing): 1.5 years (4 semesters)
LEDGE
INSPIRING LIFELONG CARETAKERS AND LEADERS WITH
EXPERIENTIAL AND HOLISTIC TEACHING 8
NURSING
RN TO BSN
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is our
Mercy College offers the opportunity to use your prior
The paramedic to Bachelor of Science in Nursing major
most flexible major with several tracks to completion.
nursing education and professional experiences to
provides a path to earning your BSN while recognizing
This program prepares graduates to assume roles
earn advanced leadership roles. If you are a licensed
the significant training and experience that certified
involving leadership, education, research, and
registered nurse (RN) who has a diploma or ASN
paramedics receive. This is Iowa’s first and only program
community health using a concept-based approach
degree, you may receive up to 39 credit hours toward
offering a path to a BSN degree specifically designed for
that emphasizes nursing content in diverse clinical
your BSN. Additional liberal arts and science courses
paramedics. Your education and experience is valued
settings. We offer accelerated learning, with night
may also transfer. The RN to BSN is a 100 percent
through a seamless transfer of 10 paramedic certificate
and weekend course options.
online major.
credits. The result is a well-rounded, BSN-prepared nurse
Major Start: Fall and spring
Major Start: Fall, spring, and summer
Major Capacity: Unlimited
Major Capacity: Unlimited
Median Wage (2017): $83,300
Median Wage (2017): $83,300
Major Start: Fall and spring
Major Length: 2 years (6 semesters)
Major Capacity: Unlimited
BACHELOR
BACHELOR
Major Length: • Accelerated: 1 year (5 semesters)
PARAMEDIC TO BSN BACHELOR
*
the current and projected nursing needs.
Major Length: 1.5 years (5 semesters)
• BSN: 2 years (6 semesters)
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*Accelerated programs consist of four eight-week sessions and one 15-week session to be completed within one year.
NEW!
entering the workforce in a shorter time, helping to meet
Median Wage (2017): $83,300
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• Accelerated + Drake BSHS: 1 year (5 semesters)
ONLINE ONLY
150+ CLINICAL PARTNERS
PROVIDE NUMEROUS HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
OVER
$300,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
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TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
STUDENT SERVICES THE JOSEPHINE NORKAITIS STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER You can be successful at Mercy College of Health Sciences even if you’re unsure of your exact path to a healthcare career. The Josephine Norkaitis Student Success Center provides you with opportunities to enhance your education through academic and personal counseling, tutoring, and related support services. In addition, our student health nurse ensures students develop behaviors that allow you to live, work, and learn in a way that optimizes your well-being.
CAREER RESOURCES Upon completion of your respective degree or certification, you will be prepared for the next step in your newfound career. Thanks to our affiliation with Mercy Medical Center and more than 150 clinical partners, students are exposed to a multitude of unique employment opportunities through clinical and practicum rotations. These rotations often lead to future job placement.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Life is busy as a Mercy College student, but there’s still time for fun. There are numerous professional and mission-related student organizations that allow you to apply your liberal arts education on campus and in the community. Some academic programs even send student representatives to state and national conventions for their fields of study.
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FINANCIAL AID Our financial aid team strives to ensure Mercy College is affordable for everyone. In the 2016–2017 school-year, $12.2 million was awarded in scholarships, loans, grants, and work studies. The average student’s financial aid package totaled more than $16,000 in aid for the 2016–2017 academic year. Mercy College FAFSA code: 006273
SCHOLARSHIPS Each year, nearly $300,000 in scholarships are awarded. Scholarship applications are available in the fall and spring for students who satisfy a wide range of criteria, from single parenthood to outstanding academic achievement. In 2017–2018, the average scholarship awarded was $1,417.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Mercy College partners with many large and small corporations throughout the region to provide employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement. Mercy Medical Center’s Mercy Scholars program provides tuition support for employees of Mercy Medical Center — Des Moines, Centerville, Skiff, and West Lakes — as well as for their spouses and dependents.
Ask your employer if they provide tuition reimbursements!
Employment Status
6 Months–2 Years Tenure
More than 2 Years Tenure
Employment Commitment
Full-Time Employee
75% Tuition Reimbursement
100% Tuition Reimbursement
1 Semester Forgiven for Every 6 Months Worked
Part-Time Employee
50% Tuition Reimbursement
100% Tuition Reimbursement
1 Semester Forgiven for Every Year Worked
(72+ hours/pay period)
(48+ hours/pay period)
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CHART YOUR COURSE
MERCY COLLEGE GRADUATE WITH PURPOSE Our core curriculum provides the foundation of your education at Mercy College. When combined with your major-specific curriculum, the requirements ensure you graduate with meaning and purpose. Anchored by our Servant Leadership course, Mercy College promotes experiential learning that cultivates a desire to serve others.
CORE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATE DEGREE
BACHELOR DEGREE
Natural Science: 4 credits
Natural Science (with lab): 7 credits
Math or Statistics: 3 credits
Math or Statistics: 6 credits
Social Science: 3 credits
Social Science: 6 credits
Communication: 7 credits
Communication: 7 credits
29 credit hours (100 level+)
• Communication: 6 credits
• Communication: 6 credits
• Speech: 1 credit
• Speech: 1 credit
PREPARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER At Mercy College, we embrace the different paths students take to get to our classrooms. We are committed to ensuring your success
Humanities: 3 credits
Humanities: 6 credits
— regardless of where you are in life. We have
Core Elective: 6 credits
• Philosophy or Religion: 3 credits
transfer articulation agreements with many
• Humanities: 3 credits
colleges and universities throughout the region
Servant Leadership: 3 credits
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41 credit hours
Cultural Appreciation and Diversity
and accept a generous number of transfer
(100 level+): 3 credits
credits. Our experienced faculty, advisors, and
Core Elective: 3 credits
admissions team make transferring to Mercy
Servant Leadership: 3 credits
College easy and personal.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP Schedule a campus visit today! Mercy College of Health Sciences is conveniently located off of Interstate 235 in Downtown Des Moines. View our Campus Visit Day schedule online at MCHS.edu/visit. For more information or to schedule a tour, email our admissions team at admissions@mchs.edu or call 515-643-67 15.
APPLY ONLINE Complete an application online at MCHS.edu/apply. Be sure to gather the following materials before starting your application: O fficial high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores Official ACT/SAT score report Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
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