Students in the health professions prepare for careers that promote health and wellness through planning, managing, and providing therapeutic and/or diagnostic services. Many health professionals work directly with patients to provide care and treatment. Other health professionals work behind-the-scenes with no direct patient contact; these professionals specialize in performing tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries.

Associate in Applied Science

Nursing, Associate in Applied Science

Ocean County College’s nursing program is a planned, two-year curriculum of classroom study and clinical experience that prepares graduates for employment in various health care settings such as hospitals, sub-acute and long term care facilities and various other health care settings. Successful completion of the program leads to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and eligibility to take the licensure examination for Registered Nurses in New Jersey. Employment availability is based on market conditions.

Associate in Science

Public Health and Human Performance, Associate in Science

Students are encouraged to choose a concentration to guide their studies and get on a pathway to transfer. A concentration is an advising structure used to help students focus their coursework within a broader degree program. Concentrations provide guidance toward a particular area of interest or intended transfer major and ensure students complete the appropriate prerequisite courses. A concentration is not a separate major or credential and will not appear on the diploma or transcript.

Concentrations

• Environmental Health Concentration
• Exercise Science Concentration
• Exercise Science Pre-AT Concentration
• Physical Education Concentration
• Public Health Concentration

Workforce education

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
• Medical Coding Professional Certificate
• Certified Medical Billing and Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) Certificate
• Dental Assisting
• EKG Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Veterinary Assistant
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Prep