The Health Careers Certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare students for admission into competitive associate degree programs in the health sciences, including Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Anesthesia Technology, and related allied health fields. The program provides focused instruction in key prerequisite science and general education courses required for entry into selective health programs. It is intended for students seeking a structured pathway to complete prerequisite and foundational coursework before applying to a degree granting health science program. Students are encouraged to work closely with an academic advisor to ensure alignment with the specific admission requirements of their intended program.

| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| * FREE | Elective/Non Elect | 3.00 |
| ENG101 | English Comp. I | 3.00 |
| MAT120 | Intro to Statistics | 3.00 |
| SCI103 | Biology I w/LAB | 4.00 |
| Semester Two | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| * FREE | Elective/Non Elect | 3.00 |
| ENG102 | English Comp. II | 3.00 |
| SCI201 | Anat/Phys I w/LAB | 4.00 |
| SSI122 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| SSI209 | Human Growth & Dev. | 3.00 |
While designed primarily as a preparatory credential for Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs, this certificate also supports entry into related allied health pathways such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), phlebotomy, and other entry-level healthcare roles. It provides a foundational academic credential for students pursuing long-term careers in patient care, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical health professions.
The Health Careers Certificate provides a structured pathway into Associate Degree programs in Nursing and Radiologic Technology at RCC and other community colleges. The coursework aligns with common prerequisite and general education requirements, allowing students to transition efficiently into competitive health programs. The certificate may also serve as preparation for future advancement into Bachelor of Science programs in Nursing or related health sciences once students complete their associate degree.
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Department | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alice
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Tamaccio | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | atamaccio@rcc.mass.edu | 1-TBA | |
Sibaji
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Sarkar | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | ssarkar@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Stella
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Uzogara | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | suzogara@rcc.mass.edu | 1-TBA | |
Zorica
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Djordjevic | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | zdjordjevic@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Gita
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Venkatakrishnan | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | gvenkat@rcc.mass.edu | 1-TBA | |
Kenneth
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Presley | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | kpresley@rcc.mass.edu | 3-TBA | |
Monireh
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Esfahani | Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1521 | mesfah@rcc.mass.edu | 4-332 |
Carl
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Reid | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | creid@rcc.mass.edu | 1-TBA | |
Carol
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Conradson | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | cconradson@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Kristin
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Laird | Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1505 | klaird@rcc.mass.edu | 3-401E |
Zineb
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Berdjane | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | zberdjane@rcc.mass.edu | 1-TBA | |
Rasheed
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Khalid | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | rkhalid@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Alfred
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Gaskin | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | agaskin@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Kimberly
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Stieglitz | Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1524 | kastieglitz@rcc.mass.edu | 3-401C |
Amerline
|
Occean | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | aoccean@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Milko
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Ivanov | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | mivanov@rcc.mass.edu | 3-TBA | |
Farida
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Akhter | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | fakhter@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Mohammed
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Hussoin | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | mhussoin@rcc.mass.edu | 3-TBA | |
Roumiana
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Ivanova | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | rivanova@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Malcolm
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Taylor | Associate Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1357 | mtaylor@rcc.mass.edu | 3-401B |
Young
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Kim | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | ykim@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Mark
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Beaumont | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | mbeaumont@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Jay
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Joshi | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | jjoshi@rcc.mass.edu | 3-TBA | |
Georgia
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Thoidis | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | gthoidis@rcc.mass.edu | 1-TBA | |
Ali
|
Ahrabi | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | aahrabi@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Zulma
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Davila | Laboratory Manager | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1514 | zdavila@rcc.mass.edu | 3-433 |
Elizabeth
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Stutts | Biology Laboratory Technician | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1513 | estutts@rcc.mass.edu | 3-405A |
Sergio
|
Jackson | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | sjackson3@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Jessica
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Smith-Rohrberg | Assistant Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | (857) 701-1352 | jsrohrberg@rcc.mass.edu | 3-501C |
Kaitlin
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Dixie | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | kldixie@rcc.mass.edu | ||
Kaitlin
|
Ingrahm | Adjunct Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | klingraham@rcc.mass.edu | Biology & Technology | |
Lawrence
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Milo | Contracted Faculty | Biology & Biotechnology | lmilo@rcc.mass.edu | 3-401 | |
Abiodun
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Aderibigbe | Professor | Biology & Biotechnology | aaderibigbe@rcc.mass.edu | Biology & Biotechnology | |
Alexei
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Girod | Biology Laboratory Technician | Biology & Biotechnology | agirod@rcc.mass.edu | Biology& Biotechnology |
Upon completion of the Health Careers Certificate, students will be able to: