Welcome! At MCC the term “Health Career” is used to describe a group of important professions that assist, facilitate and complement the work of physicians and other healthcare providers. Many of these health professions were developed in the last 20–25 years in response to the rapid advancements in healthcare technologies.
The healthcare industry is a significant and fast-growing segment of today’s economy. Many opportunities for employment exist across a wide variety of healthcare settings including wellness centers, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes. As a result, demand is high and is expected to increase for individuals with healthcare degrees.
Students with an interest in healthcare can earn an associate of science degree or certificate in any of the following program areas:
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Health and Exercise Science, A. S. | Allison MacKenzie, 860-512-2718 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S. | Maggie Moriarty, 860-512-2719 |
| Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Science, A.S. | Nora Uricchio, 860-512-2730 |
| Radiography, Radiologic Science, A.S. | Susan Morison, 860-512-2708 |
| Respiratory Care, A.S. | Nancy LaRoche-Shovak, 860-512-2714 |
| Surgical Technology, A.S. | Terry Kennedy, 860-512-2734 |
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | Rosemary Ryan, 860-512-2705 |
| Health Career Pathways | Nancy LaRoche-Shovak, 860-512-2714 |
Admission to a Health Career Program
Please note: Admission to a health career program follows a special and selective application process.
In addition to completing the general MCC Application, students who are interested in the Dental Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Respiratory Care and Surgical Technology programs are required to fill out a separate Health Career Programs Application and return it to the Health Careers Office, LRC A237. The Health Career Program Application and instructions for completing it are found on each program page.
Attendance at a Health Careers Information Session is also required before the program application deadline. Session dates are listed on each program page.
Students who are not accepted into a specific health career program may re-apply the following year.
If a student is not accepted, his or her subsequent application is not affected – every application is reviewed on its own merits. For students who wish to reapply, it is necessary to complete and submit another set of the required application materials.
For specific admission information to any of these programs, please contact the Program Coordinator directly.