Health Professions A.S.

Your ticket into the medical field.

From nurses to physical therapists to medical technologists, spots are waiting to be filled. If you aspire to have a rewarding and successful career in the medical field, take a look at our new Health Professions A.S. degree program. The Health Professions program is designed to prepare students for successful transfer into a variety of bachelor's degree programs in health-related fields. The curriculum provides students with multiple pathways to attain the skills, knowledge and experience required for patient-based or technology-based healthcare occupations. Choose from the following tracks:

Medical Technology & Biotechnology

• Additional Schooling: Bachelor's degree in area of interest - A.S. fulfills SUNY Upstate prerequisites for Medical Technology or Medical Biotechnology minus additional Liberal Arts requirement

Medical Imaging Sciences, Radiation Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy

• Additional Schooling: 
  • Radiation Therapy Program - A.S. fulfills SUNY Upstate prerequisites minus additional Liberal Arts requirement
  • Medical Imaging Science - A.S. fulfills SUNY Upstate prerequisites for B.S. program 
  • Respiratory Therapy Program - A.S. fulfills SUNY Upstate prerequisites minus additional Liberal Arts requirement

Pre-Nursing

• Additional schooling is required to become a Registered Nurse. This track of the Health Professions A.S. degree fulfills prerequisites for St. Elizabeth's College of Nursing.

Pre-Physical Therapy

• Additional Schooling: Bachelor's degree in area of interest, Doctor of Physical Therapy professional school- A.S. fulfills prerequisites for SUNY Upstate DPT program minus bachelor's degree

Those interested in becoming a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) should register as a Liberal Arts and Science: Science major. 

Healthcare and Human Services Career Exploration and Planning:

Start building your health or human service career path and portfolio with the Health Workforce Collaborative. From career pathways, planning, and skill tracking to mentoring and training opportunities, begin your exploration today. Visit this profile page to learn more about health career programs at Herkimer College.