Healthcare Professional

New for Fall of 2025

Photo of medical worker in hospital room looking at camera and smiling.

This certificate program provides a solid health sciences foundation to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment in a variety of health care settings. These courses in this program also serve as prerequisites for other South Central College health sciences programs, including but not limited to: dental assisting, medical assisting, medical lab technician, paramedic technician, nursing, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology.

Campuses: Faribault and North Mankato

Program Start Dates: Fall and Spring Semesters

For more information: (507) 389-7200 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The SCC Foundation awards more than $500,000 in scholarships annually.

Health Sciences Programs

One in every ten jobs in the U.S. today are in the healthcare industry. From technicians to those on the front line of patient care, opportunities abound. Many well-paying healthcare careers require just two years of college to get started.