Associate of Science in Health Science
Program Information
The Health Science Associate in Science (AS) degree at Columbia Basin College (CBC)
is a comprehensive program designed for students interested in pursuing a career in
the healthcare field. The degree prepares students for entry-level work in the healthcare
field and/or matriculation into a higher-level health science program. Students can
also choose to complete entry-level healthcare certificates in sterile processing
technician, emergency medical technician (EMT), nursing assistant, phlebotomy, or
Spanish medical interpreter within the degree.
The program includes coursework in statistics, biological sciences, anatomy & physiology,
chemistry, English, communication, and psychology. These prerequisite courses are
required for application to a healthcare program at CBC or another institution. In
addition, major support courses will allow students to gain experience in an entry-level
healthcare field, providing practical and hands-on training to ensure students are
well prepared for their future careers.
Graduates of the program can expect to be competitive for a wide range of entry-level
healthcare positions in the Benton and Franklin Counties area of WA State. This area
has a high demand for healthcare professionals, and the degree is designed to meet
this demand by providing graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge required
to succeed in the field. The program also meets application/eligibility requirements
for CBC's own bachelor of applied science in community health and bachelor of applied
management with emphasis in health administration programs.
Upon completion of the program, students can pursue a wide range of healthcare positions.
In addition, special areas of emphasis are available in Substance Use Disorder Counseling
and Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary.
