About the Health Sciences ACP

Ready to unlock opportunities for impactful careers in healthcare and wellness? The Health Sciences ACP offers hands-on training through diverse programs that prepare you for success in one of the fastest-growing industries. Gain skills that connect passion with purpose for meaningful career opportunities. 

• Areas of study within this ACP will provide a strong foundation for transfer in the fields of medical practice, nursing, nutrition, and physical education.
• The career-track certificate and degree programs will prepare you for careers in registered nursing, athletic training, fitness, yoga teaching, medical assisting, nursing assisting, medical coding, and other health-related fields.
  

Careers in Health Sciences*

• Registered nurses (RNs), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), public health nurses, and school nurses.
• Medical assistants, medical records technicians, and medical coders.
• Athletic trainers, fitness trainers, yoga teachers, yoga physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and dietitians.
• Physician assistants, health care managers, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, physicians, and pharmacists.
• Dental hygienists, radiologists, radiologic technicians, and occupational therapy technicians.

*Many of these careers require a bachelor’s degree or higher.

For More Information

• For information about health sciences programs at MiraCosta College, please visit the Health Sciences ACP webpage.
• For additional career, job outlook, and salary information, please visit the college's Career Coach tool.