Health Care Studies (Health Science Track)

Careers in Healthcare

Learn to operate medical technology and become an essential part of the healthcare industry. Medical technicians typically work in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, performing tests to assess patient health.

Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Health Care Studies: Health Science Track A.S. degree prepares you to transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program. You'll take classes that align with the requirements of a future college major.

FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:

• Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
• Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.

Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and make the most of your credits when you transfer.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Health Care Studies: Health Science Track program go on to earn a bachelor's degree from colleges such as:

• Rochester Institute of Technology
• St. John Fisher University
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Upstate Medical University
• University at Buffalo
• University of Rochester

Innovative, Real-World Healthcare Training

Practice your healthcare skills in our recently renovated and expanded Sands Family Center for Allied Health. The space includes a real-life hospital setting, science labs, and a holography lab, which allows students to view three-dimensional images of organs to better understand human anatomy and physiology. You'll receive clinical training and guidance from our experienced instructors from day one and benefit from opportunities to practice scenarios.

Join an Active Health Care Studies Learning Community

FLCC has a student-led Health Care Studies club that invites anyone interested in healthcare to join. Many club members already work in the healthcare field and are eager to share their opinions, values, and experiences about the industry. The club meets about once a month to build community and assist one another in their studies.

Health Science Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• BIO 171 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIO 172 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• HCS 153 - Fundamentals of Health Care
• HCS 154 - Medical Terminology
• HCS 270 - Ethical Considerations in Health Care
• HPE 111 - First Aid & Basic Life Support
• HPE 212 - Health
• MAT 145 - Survey of Functions I

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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