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Health and Human Services Careers

Students enrolled in Health and Human Services programs and courses go on to many different careers:

  • Paramedics
  • Physical therapist assistants
  • Teachers and day care workers
  • Surgical technologists
  • Criminal justice professionals

They go on to work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, or community agencies. These programs can also provide the foundation for further education in this large and exciting field.

 

Areas of Focus

Students planning to transfer can prepare for their health and human services majors at BHC. Here are a few sample transfer plans:

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (PDF)
Early Childhood Education (PDF)

Where do you want to transfer?

If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.

Health and Human Services Department Highlights

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Hands-On Training

Many programs have internships that allow and encourage you to get involved in the community and experience immediate hands-on application of what you are learning in the classroom. In addition, BHC has state-of-the-art facilities that offer hands-on learning in specialized fields.

  • Health Sciences Center – Three-story facility with eight highly specialized labs.
  • Forensics lab
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Student Clubs and Events

Here are just a few of the student clubs and events going on at the Quad-Cities Campus.

  • BHC 5K Hustle
  • Health Career Exploration Days
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
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Scholarship Opportunities

The Black Hawk College Foundation has many scholarships for students studying health and human services. These and many others can be found at the BHC scholarships page.

Career and Transfer Program Information

If you plan to go right into the workforce after graduation, you can earn a certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree by enrolling in one of the career programs offered through the department. If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.

Program Name Award Credits
Assistant Teacher Certificate Certificate 18
Associate in Applied Science EMS-Paramedic (AAS) AAS Degree 70
Associate in Arts AA Degree 60
Associate in Science AS Degree 60
Criminal Justice Certificate Certificate 30
Criminal Justice Technology (AAS) AAS Degree 60
Early Childhood Education (AAS) AAS Degree 60
Early Childhood Educator Certificate Certificate 30
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate 50
Health Information Management (AAS) AAS Degree 60
Medical Assisting Certificate Certificate 30
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Certificate 33
Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) AAS Degree 72
Surgical Technology (AAS) AAS Degree 61

 

Department Faculty

Jodi Becker, M.S.Ed. 
Department Chair
Program Coordinator & Associate Professor, Early Childhood Development
309-796-5410
QC Building 1, Room 430
Dianne Abels, PT, DPT
Program Director & Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
309-796-5394
QC Health Sciences Center, Room 117
Marcie Davis, M.S.N.
Program Director & Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology
309-796-5364
QC Health Sciences Center, Room 321
Alicia Esposito, B.S.
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education & Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
309-796-5393
QC Health Sciences Center, Room 118
Tyler Hynes, AAS
Lead Instructor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
309-796-5361
QC Health Sciences Center, Room 106
Seref Onder, Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
309-796-5281
QC Building 2, Room 259

More to Explore

Contact Health and Human Services

Jodi Becker
Department Chair

Quad-Cities Campus
Academic Services Center
Health Sciences Center, Room 313
309-796-5379