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Program Overview
Our healthcare track is geared towards aspiring nurses and healthcare professionals who wish to make the world a healthier place. The program provides an essential introduction to healthcare and lays the groundwork for success in the industry. Take courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and First Aid and Basic Life Support. A wide variety of elective course options help you further explore your areas of interest.
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Careers in Healthcare
Many students who complete this track intend to enter FLCC's nursing program to become Registered Nurses (RNs). Others go on to earn a bachelor's degree in healthcare to prepare for careers in related fields, including:
- Community Health
- Health Care Administration
- Human Services
- Medical Technology
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacology
Career Snapshot: Registered Nurses
- Median Salary: $97,550 nationally
- Entry-Level Education: Associate degree
- Related Jobs: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Technician, Paramedic
Explore More Career Pathways: Visit Career Coach or the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare job titles, education requirements, salary data, and employment outlook.
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Prepare for FLCC's Nursing Program
Admission into FLCC's A.A.S. Nursing program is competitive and assesses your academic history, completion of required courses, cumulative GPA, and other factors.
Nursing Entry Options for Health Care Studies Students
Health Care Studies (Healthcare track) students can consider the following entry options to enter the nursing program. Your advisor can assist you in selecting the pathway that is right for you.
- Health Care Direct Entry: This program aligns with the course requirements and expectations of FLCC's A.A.S. Nursing program. As a pre-nursing pathway, this track introduces key concepts essential for nursing success. You'll complete prerequisite and general education courses that will prepare you to meet the requirements to enter our nursing program.
- Admission by Points or TEAS Exam: Eligibility is based on a point system that evaluates academic performance in required courses. If you do not reach the minimum point value, you may take the TEAS exam as an alternate admissions pathway.
Visit our nursing admissions page for more details on eligibility requirements.
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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.
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Healthcare Courses
Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:
- BIO 110 - Fund of Human Anatomy & Physiology
- BIO 115 - Human Biology
- BIO 118 - Contemporary Biology I
- BIO 121 - General Biology I
- BIO 122 - General Biology II
- BIO 171 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 172 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 230 - Microbiology
- CHM 121 - General Chemistry I
- 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
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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State-of-the-Art Facilities
Study in our newly renovated and expanded Sands Family Center for Allied Health. Our hands-on healthcare facilities feature:
- Simulation labs that feel like real hospital rooms.
- Debriefing rooms to review student demonstrations.
- HoloLens virtual reality to study human anatomy.
- Science Incubator for group work and tutoring.
What Our Students Say
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If healthcare is what you want to do, this program can help you decide what career you want to pursue — whether you want to be a nurse, anesthesiologist, doctor, or surgeon. It gives you information on everything in healthcare, which is really helpful because there are so many career paths.
Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities
Earn an affordable SUNY education at FLCC. With low in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships that can help reduce your program costs, you can make a confident plan to pay for college. Our financial aid team can help you review your estimated expenses and the steps to apply for aid.
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