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Health Professions
Health Professions
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) offers students the most relevant, hands-on education in the high-demand career field of health care. Students can earn certificates and degree programs that lead to the beginning of dynamic and rewarding careers in health and dental professions.
Due to the aging population and the expanding health and dental care job market, there is a national and local shortage of providers. Health Science professionals are in high demand and job opportunities are abundant.
Graduation Statistic:
The 2018 graduates from the Paramedic, Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Physical Therapist Assistant programs achieved a 100 percent passage rate on testing exams to obtain a certificate or license in their respective disciplines.
NWACC is a leader in graduating professional and competent health and oral care professionals.
We are committed to student success, and through our tutoring programs, campus lab activities, and professional student organizations, students are able to develop leadership skills and build career networks.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Assist in treating patients recovering from injuries and illnesses through exercise, balance training, and other therapeutic interventions as a physical therapist assistant.
Respiratory Therapist
Help patients breathe easier by providing health care for their lungs as a respiratory therapist.
Nursing
With a degree in nursing, provide hands-on care to patients by administering medications, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, communicating with doctors, and much more.
CNA & PCA
Gain knowledge and skills in providing basic care to patients, administering medicine, and more through our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Assistant (PCA) courses.
Health Information Management
Organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems as a health information technician.
Dental Assistant
Learn how to assist dentists in delivering oral health care and provide post-operative care by becoming a dental assistant.
Fire Science
Fight fires, respond to medical emergencies, and assist in angle rescues in a dangerous, yet rewarding career in Fire Science.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Save lives by enrolling in an EMS program and learning how to perform emergency medical patient care quickly and safely.