Author: Kristi Cutsinger, NCMC Director of Health Sciences
Healthcare – What does that word mean to you? How can you become more involved and change the lives of others? My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Director of Health Sciences at North Central Missouri College (NCMC), and I would love to provide you with information regarding our health science programs. Whether you want to expand your skills and qualifications or start a completely new career path, NCMC is the place for you!
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “About 1.9 million openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs”. NCMC offers the following health science associate degree programs: Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. NCMC also offers certificates in Pharmacy Technician and Medical Coding & Billing. NCMC is excited to announce the addition of two more associate degree programs coming in 2025, and they are: Massage Therapy and Respiratory Care and another certificate program for Computed Tomography (CT).
The Massage Therapy program will be housed on our Savannah Campus and will include general education courses, business courses, and specific massage therapy courses and labs. North Central Missouri College is one of five colleges in the Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC). This consortium will offer the Respiratory Care program. Through the combination of general coursework, professional-level coursework, classroom, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, students will learn about the profession of respiratory care. The Computed Tomography (CT) program is designed for registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologists to continue their education in medical imaging and advance in the profession.
Most of the health science programs require a combination of online and in the classroom setting courses along with mandatory labs and clinical rotations at healthcare facilities. Some programs require students to travel 2-3 days each semester to another campus, along with some located at our Savannah campus. Depending on the program, it may allow flexibility for working adults to complete their degree.
If you would like to learn more about these health care opportunities, I would be glad to schedule an appointment to discuss any questions you may have. You may contact me at 660-357-6284 or by email [email protected]. Please visit the NCMC website to aid in your preparation by clicking on “Menu,” “Degrees, Certificates & Programs,” then “Degrees & Certificates,” then “Nursing & Health Science.”
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