Healthcare Services
Unlocking Essential Healthcare Skills
Jumpstart your healthcare career with our flexible Healthcare Services program. You will gain vital skills needed for entry-level positions in hospitals, medical offices and healthcare facilities. This certificate program combines 12 credits from entry-level healthcare courses, specialized health coursework, allowing you to enter the workforce quickly and explore various healthcare pathways. This is the ideal program for you if you want a quick entry into the medical field.
PROGRAM GOALS
Essential Healthcare Skills
You will develop fundamental healthcare skills needed for entry-level positions in various medical settings. These include proper patient interaction techniques, basic medical terminology, safety protocols and ethical practices that form the foundation of quality healthcare delivery across all specialties.
Specialized Technical Competency
You will learn specialized technical skills in your chosen healthcare path. These practical skills will be demonstrated through hands-on lab experiences.
Professional Workplace Readiness
You will demonstrate professional behaviors essential for healthcare environments, including effective communication with patients and healthcare team members, proper documentation practices, time management, and adherence to healthcare regulations and facility protocols.
Healthcare Services
Certificate
Locations: Beatrice / Lincoln / Milford / Online / Learning Centers
Our Healthcare Services program is one-of-a-kind in the Midwest. All courses can lead directly to an entry-level healthcare position upon successful completion.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$2,135
CREDIT HOURS
12
PROGRAM LENGTH
1 Term
SCHEDULE
Full-Time / Part-Time
STARTING TERM
Fall / Spring / Summer
WHY SCC?
How long does it take to complete the Healthcare Services program?
You will gain skills and knowledge enabling you to enter the healthcare workforce quickly. Full-time students can earn a certificate in just one semester, while part-time students can finish in one year, making this an efficient pathway to healthcare employment.
What kind of hands-on training does the Healthcare Services program offer?
Depending on the course, hands-on skills are taught in a lab setting with simulations and practice with classmates. This practical experience prepares you for real-world healthcare settings and builds your confidence before entering the field.
Are online learning options available for Healthcare Services?
Online and hybrid students complete the lecture portion online, with labs conducted at an SCC campus or Learning Center, The Career Academy, or as a dual credit high school student.
How will this program make me more employable?
The cross-training you receive in multiple healthcare professions make you more marketable to employers. With additional training and work experience, you can become certified or credentialed in the entry-level profession you pursue, creating pathways for career advancement.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Nursing Assistant
Nursing assistants provide basic care for patients in hospitals, nursing homes and residential care facilities. They assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating, while also monitoring vital signs and reporting patient conditions to nursing staff.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomists specialize in collecting blood samples from patients for laboratory testing, medical research or blood donations. They verify patient information, prepare equipment, perform venipuncture and properly label and transport specimens.
Medication Aide
Medication aides assist patients with medication administration under the supervision of licensed nurses or other healthcare providers. They maintain accurate medication records, monitor patients for adverse reactions and ensure proper storage and handling of medications.
Next Steps
Program Chair