Join the Health Care Community with STLCC
Our health programs can help you start a great career where you make a real difference. Whether you want to be a nurse, medical professional, or emergency responder, our courses give you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to succeed in health care. Join us and turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding job.
![Student from the STLCC nursing program](/images/pathways/health/health-portrait.jpg)
Health Profession Programs
STLCC's health profession programs use selective admissions to ensure students are ready and committed to succeed in health care careers.
![Nursing students experiencing hands-on clinical training](/images/pathways/health/nursing-full.jpg)
Nursing and Direct Care
Get hands-on training and clinical experience to become a nurse, medical assistant, or patient care technician.
- Nursing (Select Admissions)
- Practical Nursing (Select Admissions)
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Care Technician (Select Admissions)
Respiratory Care
Respiratory care practitioners are important members of the health care team. They are in high demand. You can pursue this career with an associate or bachelor's degree.
![Students in the respiratory care program practicing their skills on a manikin](/images/pathways/health/respiratory-full.jpg)
![Instructor training a paramedic technology student](/images/pathways/health/para-tech-full.jpg)
First Responder
Learn the skills to provide life-saving care and transport patients in emergencies with our first responder program.
Physical and Occupational Therapy
These programs train you to help people with physical, mental and developmental challenges improve their health and quality of life.
![Occupational therapy students practicing techniques together using professional equipment](/images/pathways/health/ota-full.jpg)
![Instructor overseeing dental hygiene student training](/images/pathways/health/dental-full.jpg)
Dental
Get ready for a career in dental hygiene with expert training, an on-campus dental clinic, and offsite clinicals.
Laboratory and Equipment Technologists
Train to work as a technologist who operates and maintains medical equipment. Learn skills to assist surgeons and ensure quality patient care in entry-level positions.
![Group of laboratory tech students performing research in a lab](/images/pathways/health/lab-full.jpg)
![Health information management student using computer](/images/pathways/pathways-tech.jpg)
Health Information
Find careers in health care that support information systems, medical records, and coding.
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiographers and ultrasound technicians play a key role in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.
![Radiologic technology student operating machinery in a clinic](/images/pathways/health/rad-tech-full.jpg)
![Group of funeral service education students practicing with manikin](/images/pathways/health/funeral-services.jpg)
Funeral Service
Learn about mortuary law, restorative art, funeral direction, embalming and the psychology of grief.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Special training for imaging technologists registered in radiography or nuclear medicine, or for radiation therapists wanting CT credentials.
![Patient in CT scan machine with tech](/images/pathways/health/computed-tomography-2.jpg)
Find Your Career Path
You can take an assessment to find out which careers match your strengths, interests, and values. See which STLCC programs fit your career goals and explore different paths based on what you want to study at STLCC.
Career Coach helps you learn about common job activities, essential skills, required education, and salary info for your chosen career.
How the Career Coach Assessment Works
- Complete a career assessment
- Explore career options
- Build a resume
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