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Healthcare and Nursing Preparation

Establish a solid foundation.

Associate Degrees

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Prepare for a
healthy
career.

We’ll get you started.

Our Healthcare and Nursing Preparation degrees help you grasp of the types of knowledge you’ll need to compete and excel in Nursing and Health Science programs at OCtech or at a four-year college.

We teach
knowledge.
skills.
confidence.
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One degree. Two paths.
There are two types of Prep degrees.

Both prepare you to enter our Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant or Medical Assisting programs.

Nursing Preparation and Clinical Studies is for students who plan to enter one of OCtech’s programs. Along the way, you will earn Certified Nursing Assistant and Emergency Medical Technician certificates. You can add Phlebotomy and ECG certifications as well with the right electives.

Healthcare Preparation and Clinical Studies is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college. You can earn a Certified Nursing Assistant certification with careful selection of electives.

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Dr. Stefanie G. Brown

Dr. Stefanie G. Brown

Dean, Health Preparation and Workforce

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