Tag: health sciences

Review the physical, communication and behavioral abilities required for students in Black Hawk College health programs, including expectations for clinical and classroom environments.

The Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) grant offers financial assistance and support services to eligible students pursuing high-wage, in-demand careers.

Black Hawk College collaborates with Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) to facilitate the transfer of select MTI certificates toward Associate in Applied Science degrees in Health Information Management or General Occupational and Technical Studies. Graduates from MTI since October 2018 with certificates in Dental Assisting, Journeyman Welder, Journeyman Welder II, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Pharmacy Technician, or Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration are eligible for this partnership. Transfer guides and additional resources are available to assist in the transition. For more information, contact the respective program coordinators at Black Hawk College or the Director of Education at the MTI campus attended.

Make a difference in people’s lives with a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). OTAs collaborate with occupational therapists to support individuals across the lifespan—from birth to end of life—helping them regain independence and improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being after injury or illness.

The Surgical Technology Program is a career-oriented program designed to prepare students to function as part of a team in the operating room setting.