Instructional Pathways

Health, Fitness and Nursing

Certificate and degree programs in the Health, Fitness and Nursing Pathway prepare students to take care of people in our community. Students develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of jobs related to health, nutrition and recreation.

Agriculture Food Safety
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Golf Management
Associate of Arts

Explore Program

Golf Management
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Hospitality Management
Associate of Science for Employment Preparation

Explore Program

Hospitality Management
Associate of Science for Transfer Preparation

Explore Program

Hospitality Management
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Responder
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Responder, Intermediate
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Services
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Services
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Emergency Medical Technician
Local Certificate

Explore Program

Health Science
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Nutrition and Dietetics
Associate in Science for Transfer

Explore Program

Pharmacy Technician
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Public Health Science
Associate in Science for Transfer

Explore Program

Alcohol and Drug Studies
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Alcohol and Drug Studies
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Advanced First Aid and Safety, CPR/AED
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Fitness Specialist
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Health and Wellness Coach
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer

Explore Program

Lifeguard Training
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Personal Trainer
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Sports Medicine
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Water Safety Instructor
Certificate of Completion

Explore Program

Yoga Teacher Training
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

Home Health Aide
Local Certificate

Explore Program

Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Local Certificate

Explore Program

Nursing, Registered
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Nursing, Vocational
Associate of Science

Explore Program

Nursing, Vocational
Certificate of Achievement

Explore Program

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