They are employed in hospitals, insurance firms, research facilities, government agencies and law firms. They work with a variety of patients, from premature infants who require assistance in breathing to adults with chronic lung diseases like emphysema. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, research, home health care and diagnostic centers. The academic classes provide classroom lectures in math, reading, writing, and science, along with computer-based instruction. Health professions classes include classroom laboratory experience, tours, and field trips to hospitals, community health care facilities and state health agencies.
Students also attend special evening speaker presentations and computer lab tutorials.
Those choosing to pursue an undergradate degree in one of the three identified health professions are given priority placement in these degree programs. Final selections and awards will be made during the spring semester prior to the summer enrollment term.