Launch your healthcare career with versatile, job-ready training for a variety of medical fields.
What is Health Science Technology?
Health Science Technology is designed to prepare students for entry-level career opportunities in the field of health care and health-related services. Many of the general education and core courses are required classes for complete of varied professional health programs, providing a seamless transition into a selective admission program.
A Health Science Technology degree also allows students to pursue specific certificates that prepare them for careers in areas such as a Nurse Assistant and Phlebotomist, among others. Students awaiting admission to Gateway’s selective admission program for Nursing may be placed in the Health Science Technology degree option.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 certificates to satisfy the Health Science Technology - AAS requirements.
- Direct Support Work - Certificate
- Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic - Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician - Certificate
- HIT Coding - Certificate
- Kentucky Medication Aide - Certificate
- Massage Therapy - Certificate
- Medicaid Nurse Aide - Certificate
- Phlebotomist - Certificate
- Recovery Coach - Certificate
- Release of Information Data Specialist - Certificate
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, we have you covered. GCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
Prior to clinical attendance in courses that have a clinical component, students many be required to documentation of required medical documentation, immunizations, background check and drug screens as a requirement for clinical agencies.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
