Admission to any college or university does not guarantee admission to all programs. Additional application materials are usually required for health programs. You should contact the school for admission criteria. Training for a career in health can be done at a community college, a four year college/university or at a specialty training school.

Health Science related careers:

Nursing
Physical Therapy
Nutrition/Fitness
Dentistry/Dental Hygiene
Respiratory Care
Speech Pathology

Personal Characteristics:

Conducting scientific research
Enjoy science and math courses
Promotion of health
Interest in learning about diseases
Interest in how the body works
Manage stressful situations

Health Sciences Health Programs in the West Michigan Area (REVISED 01/31/08)

COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan	Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing (LPN) Occupational Therapy Assistant Radiological Technology Surgical Technology (partnership with Lansing Community College pdf) Contact: Health Admissions (616) 234-4348 Website: www.grcc.edu/health
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, Michigan	Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Medical Coding Specialist (certificate) Medical Language Specialist (certificate) Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing (LPN) Paramedic (certificate) Medical Administrative Specialist Medical Assistant Technology Respiratory Care Practitioner Surgical Technology Contact: Counseling Office (269) 488-4123 Website: www.kvcc.edu/careerguides/guides.htm
Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, Michigan	Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Lab Technology Nurses Aide (CENA) Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing (LPN) Physical Therapist Assistant Radiography Contact: Academic Advising (269) 965-4124 Website: www.kellogg.edu/alliedhealth/index.html
Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, Michigan	Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing (LPN) Radiologic Technology Contact: Health Sciences Department (269) 927-8100 x5090 Website: www.lakemichigancollege.edu/dept/occu/healthsci/index.html
Lansing Community College Lansing, Michigan	Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Human Services Massage Therapy (certificate) Nursing Aide/Assistant (certificate) Nursing (RN) Paramedic Pharmacy Technician (certificate) Phlebotomy Technician (certificate) Practical Nursing (LPN) Radiologic (Radiography) Technology Sonography Surgical Technology Veterinary Technician Contact: Health & Human Service Careers Department (517) 483-1410 Website: www.lcc.edu/academics or www.lcc.edu/nursing/chse/
Montcalm Community College Sidney, Michigan	Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Articulation with Jackson Community College) DMS - Vascular Technology (Articulation with Jackson Community College) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMT – Paramedic Medical Assistant (certificate) Nurse Assistant (training only) Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing (LPN) Phlebotomy (certificate) Radiography Contact: Counseling & Career Services (877) 328-2111 ext. 231 Website: www.montcalm.cc.mi.us/programs/viewprograms.asp
Muskegon Community College Muskegon, Michigan	Massage Therapy (certificate) Nursing (RN) Practical Nursing (LPN) Respiratory Therapy Contact: Counseling Center (231) 777-0362 Website: www.muskegoncc.edu/pages/298.asp

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4 YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Michigan	Athletic Training (4 year Health, PE, Recreation) Nursing (4 year BSN; with University of Detroit Mercy) Contact: Academic Advising Center (616) 732-4462 or (800) 678-9593 Website: www.aquinas.edu/academics
Baker College Muskegon, Michigan	Emergency Medical Technician (Basic EMT & Paramedic) Emergency Medical Services Management (2 year) Medical Assistant (2 year) Medical Insurance Specialist (certificate) Nursing (RN; begins 2008) Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 year) Pharmacy Technician (2 year) Physical Therapist Assistant (2 year) Radiologic Technology (2 year) Rehabilitation Services (4 year - combines OTA and PTA) Sterile Processing Technician (certificate) Surgical Technology (2 year) Therapeutic Massage (2 year) Veterinary Technician (2 year) Contact: Counseling Center (231) 777-5242 or (800) 937-0337 Website: https://carina.baker.edu/PGMSU?DEPT=ADM
Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan	Nursing (4 year BSN) Recreation Therapy - Therapeutic Recreation (4 year) Physical Education - Exercise Science (4 year) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 526-7076 or (800) 688-0122 Website: www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/programs.htm
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, Michigan	Exercise Science Contact: Admissions Office (616) 222-1426 or (800) 787-9778 Website: www.cornerstone.edu/future_students/academics/programs
Davenport University GR Career Center Grand Rapids, Michigan	Health Information Technology (2 year) Health Insurance Claims Management (2 year) Medical Assisting (diploma and 2 year) Medical Assisting - Phlebotomy option (diploma and 2 year) Medical Billing (diploma) Medical Coding (diploma) Medical Transcription (diploma) Nursing (4 year BSN) Phlebotomy (diploma) Contact: Grand Rapids Career Center (616) 245-3030 or (800) 491-3131 Website: www.davenport.edu/tabid/237/default.aspx
Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan	Clinical Lab Science (2 year and 4 year) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2 year) Dental Hygiene (2 year) Nursing (4 year BSN) Nuclear Medicine Technology (2 year) Optometry (Doctor of Optometry) Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy) Phlebotomy (certificate) Radiography (2 year) Respiratory Care (2 year) Contact: Admissions Office (231) 591-5008 or (800) 462-8553 Website: www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/alliedhe/homepage.htm
Ferris State University-GR Grand Rapids, Michigan	Billing & Coding (certificate) Medical Records Technology/Administration (2 year and 4 year) Nursing (4 year BSN; post RN only) Phlebotomy (certificate) Respiratory Care (2 year) Contact: Admissions (616) 451-4777 or (800) 998-3425 Website: www.ferris.edu/grandrapids
Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	Athletic Training (4 year) Clinical Lab-Medical Technician (4 year) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (4 year) Exercise Science (4 year) Fitness/Wellness (4 year) Health Sciences (4 year) Medical Imaging/Radiological Science (4 year) Nursing (4 year BSN) Occupational Therapy (masters) Physician Assistant (masters) Physical Therapy (clinical doctorate) Therapeutic Recreation (4 year) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 331-2025 or (800) 748-0246 Website: www.gvsu.edu/shp or www.gvsu.edu/kson or www.gvsu.edu/move-sci
Hope College Holland, Michigan	Athletic Training (4 year) Exercise Science (4 year) Nursing (4 year BSN) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 395-7950 or (800) 968-7850 Website: www.hope.edu/academic/
University of Phoenix Grand Rapids, Michigan	Health Administration (4 year) Nursing (4 year BSN; post RN only) Contact: Customer Service (616) 647-5100 or (800) 697-8223 Website: www.universityofphoenixdegree.com
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	Athletic Training/Physical Education Dietetics (4 year; RD requires 10 month internship) Exercise Science Nursing (4 year BSN) Occupational Therapy (masters) Physician Assistant (masters) Recreation Speech Pathology and Audiology (masters) Contact: Admissions Office (269) 387-2000 Website: www.wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/ or www.wmich.edu/hhs/

OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Blue Heron Academy
(888) 285-9989
www.blueheronacademy.com/

  Chiropractic Assistant
  Clinical Nutrition
  Diet & Weight Management
  Herbal Medicine
  Holistic Health Practitioner
  Medical Massage Therapy
  Personal Trainer
  Practical Acupuncture

Everest Institute
(formerly Olympia Training)
(616) 348-8464
www.everest.edu/

Dental Assisting
Massage Therapy
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Assisting
Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Pharmacy Technician
Practical Nurse

Walker Medical Instructional Services
(616) 784-3001
Email: amy@walkermedical.net
www.walkermedical.net

Nurse Aide (CNA)
  Medical Terminology
  Health Unit Coordinator
  Patient Care Technician

Ross Medical Center
www.rossmedical.com

Medical Assistant

Location: 327 Student Community Center ~ ph: (616) 234-4130 ~ fax: (616) 234-3546

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