Carolinas College of Health Sciences

General Studies

This degree is awarded to students who successfully complete 60 semester credit hours of coursework and provides students with a basic understanding of the biological sciences and an opportunity to integrate liberal arts with healthcare education. The program helps students develop competencies in communication, critical thinking and problem solving, and content application as a foundation for further study or careers in the life sciences or healthcare professions.

Healthcare Simulation

The Certificate in Healthcare Simulation consists of 20 credit hours of healthcare simulation courses, including Foundations of Simulation I and II, Simulation Operations and Technology, Education in Healthcare Simulation, Research and Assessment in Healthcare Simulation, Administration in Healthcare Simulation, and a Simulation Capstone.

Healthcare Simulation

The Associate in Science - Healthcare Simulation program combines general studies coursework with healthcare simulation courses covering foundations of simulation, simulation operations and technology, education, research and assessment, administration, and a simulation capstone. The curriculum includes 40 credit hours of general studies and 20 credit hours of healthcare simulation courses.

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is designed with multiple entry points and a 100% online format, offering flexibility to working professionals in healthcare. Building upon previous academic and career experiences, the program provides a foundation in interdisciplinary healthcare, with concentrations available in Leadership and in Simulation.

Histotechnology

The Histotechnology program prepares professionals who are competent to perform a full range of histology laboratory techniques and who possess skills in clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, education, management, quality assurance and performance improvement. The curriculum design integrates didactic lectures, student laboratory training and supervised clinical experience in the histology laboratory of Carolinas Medical Center.

Medical Dosimetry

The Medical Dosimetry Program is a fifteen (15) month certificate program for individuals holding a bachelor's degree and ARRT certified or exam eligible in Radiation Therapy. The program prepares graduates to assume all responsibilities of a Medical Dosimetrist according to the professional didactic curriculum and clinical competency requirements outlined by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists.

Medical Imaging

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (BSMI) program builds upon previous academic and career experiences to educate, engage, and empower graduates to succeed in a diverse and changing healthcare environment. Graduates develop the knowledge and skills needed to expand scope of practice and become effective leaders across the healthcare spectrum, with emphasis on interprofessional communication, collaborative decision making, and servant leadership.

Medical Laboratory Science

The Medical Laboratory Science program prepares professionals to function as competent entry-level medical laboratory scientists and to serve in leadership, educational, and technical roles within the profession. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking skills by integrating theoretical concepts with clinical laboratory training, and consists of six courses covering chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, and professional issues.

Neurodiagnostic Technology

The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program teaches students to record electrical activity in the brain, central nervous, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems, used in the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases. Instruction is provided in a hybrid format that includes online coursework and face-to-face clinical and laboratory experiences. The program can be completed as a one-year certificate or a two-year associate degree program.

Neurodiagnostic Technology

The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program teaches students to record electrical activity in the brain, central nervous, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems and prepares graduates for entry-level clinical roles in Electroencephalography. Instruction is provided in a hybrid format that includes online coursework and face-to-face clinical and laboratory experiences. The associate of applied science option adds general studies coursework to the neurodiagnostic technology courses.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program is designed for graduates from an accredited associate or diploma degree program who want to advance professionally by completing a BSN degree. The program enhances prior education and practice experiences to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism needed to drive positive change as empowered baccalaureate nurses.

Nursing

The associate degree Nursing Program (ADN) prepares graduates to practice at entry level according to the core components outlined by the National League for Nursing, in a variety of healthcare settings. Core components and competencies include human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity and the spirit of inquiry. Clinical experiences are provided each semester at Atrium Health facilities to allow students to correlate theory with patient care.

Radiation Therapy

The Radiation Therapy Program is a one-year certificate program for graduates of accredited radiography or nuclear medicine technology programs. It prepares graduates to function as an entry-level radiation therapist according to the professional didactic curriculum outlined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the clinical competency requirements outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology Program is a two-year associate degree program that prepares graduates for a career as a radiologic technologist. Radiologic technology is the health profession that deals with medical imaging in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of disease. Graduates are prepared to practice entry-level diagnostic imaging procedures in a variety of settings and to develop as professionals in the various fields of medical imaging.