The Seattle Community Colleges offer a rich array of health care training programs at four
convenient locations throughout the city. Degrees and certificates are designed for those just
starting in the field or who wish to advance their health care careers.
Click here to see the
health care degrees and certificates offered by the Seattle Community Colleges,
including information on program length.
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Health Care Degrees and Certificates
at the Seattle Community Colleges
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| Program |
Degree/
Certificate |
Minimum Program Length (Quarters) |
Program Start |
For Further Information |
| Allied Health Sciences |
Associate of Applied Science |
6 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Anesthesia Technican |
Short-Term Certificate |
1-2 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Basic Medical Reception |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Central Supply Technician / Instrument Technician |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Summer |
Central |
| Clinical Lab Assisting |
Certificate(One Year) |
3 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| CPR for the Professional Rescuer |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Dental Assistant |
Certificate(One Year) |
4 |
Fall / Winter
/ Spring |
SVI |
| Dental Hygiene |
AAS-T |
7 |
Fall |
Central |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| ESL Healthcare Bridge |
Short-Term Certificate |
2 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary |
Short-Term Certificate |
2 |
Summer / Winter |
Central |
| Health Care Assistant Preparation |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Healthcare Pathway |
Certificate(One Year) |
3 |
Fall |
South |
| Healthcare Pre-I-BEST |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Winter / Spring |
Central |
| IT for Healthcare |
Short-Term Certificate |
1-2 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| IT for Healthcare |
Certificate(One Year) |
3-4 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| IT for Healthcare |
AAS-T |
6 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Medical Administrative Specialist |
Certificate (One Year) |
3 |
Fall / Spring |
SVI |
| Medical Assistant |
Certificate(One Year) |
4 |
Any Quarter |
SVI |
| Medical Assisting |
Certificate(Over 1 Year) |
5-6 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Medical Fundamentals for Clinical Research Professionals |
Short-Term Certificate |
1-2 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomy† |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
SVI |
| Medical Office Administration |
Short-Term Certificate |
2 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Medical Office Clerk |
Certificate(One Year) |
4 |
Any Quarter |
South |
| Medical Transcription |
Short-Term Certificate |
2 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Nursing: |
| Nursing Assistant - Certified (NA-C)† |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Varies |
Central |
| Nursing Assistant - Certified (NA-C)† |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Fall / Winter / Spring |
North |
| Nursing Assistant - Certified (NA-C) |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
South |
| Nursing Assistant - Certified (NA-C)† |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Varies |
SVI |
| Nursing Assistant - Certified (NA-C) Academy |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Varies |
North |
| Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) |
Certificate (One Year) |
4 |
Fall / Spring |
North |
| Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) |
Certificate (One Year) |
4 |
Summer |
South |
| LPN-to-RN Ladder |
AAS-T |
3 |
Fall / Winter |
North |
| LPN-to-RN Ladder |
AAS-T |
3 |
Fall |
South |
| LPN-to-RN Transition |
AAS-T |
4* |
Summer |
Central |
| Registered Nursing (Associate Degree) |
AAS-T |
6 |
Fall |
Central |
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| Opticianry |
AAS |
7 |
Fall / Winter |
Central |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Certificate (One Year) |
3 |
Fall / Spring |
North |
| Phlebotomy† |
Short-Term Certificate |
1 |
Any Quarter |
North |
| Radiologic Technology |
AAS |
7 |
Fall |
North |
| Respiratory Care |
AAS |
7 |
Fall |
Central |
| Surgical Technology |
Certificate (One Year) |
3 |
Fall |
Central |
* Includes a summer quarter and second year of the RN program
† May be offered with an I-BEST component
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