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Associate in Science and Arts (ASA)
This degree is designed to transfer to a college or university and apply towards its Bachelor’s degree programs. The degree includes liberal arts courses and electives and includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Even if MCC does not offer a degree in your specific area of interest, you most likely can start taking classes at…
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Speech and Audiology
WHY SPEECH AND AUDIOLOGY? Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson’s disease, a cleft palate, or autism. About 2…
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Recreational Therapy
WHY RECREATIONAL THERAPY? Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. These therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts; drama, music, and dance; sports and games; aquatics; and community outings to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being. Recreational therapists…
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Radiological Technology
WHY RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY? Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images. Radiologic and MRI technologists work in healthcare facilities, and more than half work in hospitals. You may take classes at Muskegon Community College to…
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Radiation Therapy
WHY RADIATION THERAPY? Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments. Radiation therapists work in hospitals, offices of physicians, and outpatient centers. Most radiation therapists work full time. You may take classes at Muskegon Community College to transfer to a radiation therapy program at another college. Most radiation therapists complete…
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Physician Assistant
WHY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT? Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients. Physician assistants work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings. Most work full time. You may earn an Associate’s degree at Muskegon Community College to transfer…
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Physician
WHY PHYSICIAN? Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as…
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Physical Therapy
WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY? Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. Physical therapists typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes, and nursing…
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Pharmacy
WHY PHARMACY? Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles. Pharmacists work in pharmacies, including those in drug, general merchandise, and grocery stores. They also work…
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Occupational Therapy
WHY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. About half of occupational therapists work in offices of occupational therapy or in hospitals. Others work in schools,…