The Associate's in Health Care Administration prepares students
to understand the essential components of managerial and
organizational support in the health care industry. Students will
learn how various health care systems operate and the multiple
aspects of the field. At the same time, they will receive
hands-on training in the administrative facets of health care
services for the general public.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level
positions in hospitals, clinics, health care insurance offices,
home health care agencies, public health settings and other
health care related organizations.
Health Care Management - Bachelor of Science
Back to top
The Bachelor's in Health Care Management is designed to
accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of
backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for varied health
care careers. The program also incorporates an externship that
offers students real-world experience within health care
facilities that may include hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory
care facilities, physician practices, and pharmaceutical and
medical equipment companies.
Health & Therapeutic Massage - Associate of Science
Back to top
The Health & Therapeutic Massage degree program at Brown
Mackie College is an associate's degree program that provides you
with instruction on how to utilize massage as part of a
comprehensive approach to health care. In addition to standard
massage techniques, you will be taught the fundamentals of
nutrition and holistic health and wellness.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Science
Back to top
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting program prepares
graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a private
practice or medical setting. Students develop a solid foundation
in communication and problem-solving skills through general
education coursework.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate of Applied Science
Back to top
The occupational therapy assistant program prepares graduates for
entry-level employment, working under the direction of an
occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer
occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost
functional abilities due to illness, injury or disease. Course
work combines lecture, laboratory and clinical experiences.
General education elements of the program enhance students'
communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their
effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession. The program
prepares the graduate for the National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Examination for
Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Students develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy,
including:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Structural kinesiology
- Neurological dysfunction
- Mental health concepts and techniques
- Assessment of function
- Adaptive living skills
- Physical rehabilitation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720
Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
(301-652-2682).
Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate of Applied Science
Back to top
The Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a
physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical
therapist. Students are trained to administer physical therapy
treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due
to illness, injury or disease. General education elements of the
program enhance students' communication and problem-solving
skills to enhance their professional effectiveness. Students
develop a solid foundation in physical therapy.
Practical Nursing - Diploma
Back to top
The diploma program in Practical Nursing balances classroom
instruction with clinical experience. Students receive a solid
foundation in the areas of medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics,
obstetrics, geriatrics and pharmacology. Graduates of this
program are qualified to pursue LPN State Board licensure.
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Science
Back to top
Students in the Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
degree program learn how to work with and under the direction of
veterinarians in an office or other medical setting. Students
gain valuable skills in:
- Animal patient care
- Anesthesia
- Surgical assistance
- Laboratory procedures
- Radiography
Additional general education courses assist professional growth
as students move from the classroom into the workplace. Upon
graduation, students are prepared for entry-level positions in
veterinary offices and animal hospitals and shelters.
Certificate Programs
Back to top
Certificate programs are also available in Medical Assistant.