Launch your healthcare career with versatile, job-ready training for a variety of medical fields.
What is Health Science Technology?
Health Science Technology (HST) is designed to prepare students for entry-level career opportunities in the field of health care and health-related services. The program is designed for those students who seek entry level jobs as well as for the currently employed individual wishing to broaden skills for career enhancement.
Many of the general education and core courses are required courses for completion of varied professional health programs, providing a seamless transition into a selective admission program. Students awaiting admission to a selective admission program will be placed in the Health Science Technology degree option.
WHAT ARE MY CAREER CHOICES?
Graduates will possess marketable skills sets for direct care services as well as the foundation needed to understand current health care delivery. Many of the general education and core courses are required for completion of varied professional health programs. Examples include diagnostic medical sonography, medical assisting, nuclear medicine, nursing, radiography, and surgical technology.
Additionally, the Health Science Technology program provides a smooth transition or career pathway to an Allied Health or nursing selective admission program once a student is accepted
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Certificates (Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 certificates to satisfy
the HST degree requirements)
A total of 35 elective hours are also required to earn the Health Science Technology
- AAS
Certificate options include, but not limited to:
- Aging Services
- Biomedical Science
- Client Service Coordinator
- Community Health Worker
- Direct Worker Support
- Electronic Health Records Specialist
- Hospital Admissions Specialist
- Kentucky Medication Aide
- Medicaid Nurse Aide
- Medical Assisting Certificate
- Medical Coding
- Medical Reseptionist
- Medical Unit Coordinator
- Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker
- Physician's Office Laboratory
- Psychiatric Mental Health Technician
- Recovery Coach
A total of 35 elective hours are also required to earn the Health Science Technology - AAS
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, HCTC has you covered. HCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank. Some programs may require additional costs.
What Else Do I Need to Know
Additional Information
Talk to your advisor to determine which, if any, of these are required for your degree path.
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.
