Community College of Philadelphia offers several routes into health care, including career degrees, proficiency certificates, and noncredit training. Students can compare patient care, laboratory, administrative, and transfer pathways before choosing a program.
Health Career Pathways
The following academic offerings appear in CCP’s 2026–2027 catalog. Admission requirements differ by program.
| Pathway | Listed credential |
|---|---|
| Addiction Recovery | Proficiency Certificate |
| Behavioral Health/Human Services | A.A.S.; related proficiency certificate |
| Biomedical Equipment Technology | A.A.S.; Biomedical Equipment Technology I Proficiency Certificate |
| Clinical Trial | Proficiency Certificate |
| Community Health and Wellness | Proficiency Certificate |
| Dental Hygiene | A.A.S. |
| Diagnostic Medical Imaging | A.A.S. |
| Health Care Studies | A.A. |
| Health Services Management | A.A. |
| Medical Assistant | Proficiency Certificate |
| Medical Insurance Billing | Proficiency Certificate |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S. |
| Nursing | A.A.S. |
| Patient Service Representative | Proficiency Certificate |
| Personal Training | Proficiency Certificate |
| Pre-Doctorate in Pharmacy | Proficiency Certificate |
| Public Health | A.A. |
| Respiratory Care Technology | A.A.S. |
Medical Assistant Training
CCP offers both a credit certificate and noncredit clinical medical assisting training. Compare their admissions, costs, schedules, and certification routes before selecting a pathway.
Compare CCP medical assistant programs
Preparation and Transfer Options
Health Care Studies provides a foundation for further health education. Students can complete the A.A., prepare to apply to select health programs, or plan transfer study. Completing this pathway does not guarantee admission to another program.
Tuition and Accreditation
Credit tuition varies by residency. Noncredit courses use separate prices, so students should compare the cost of their specific pathway.
CCP holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Program accreditation and professional eligibility must be checked separately for each career.
Choosing a Program
Students should compare the credential, total cost, campus attendance, clinical requirements, and admission process. A transfer degree, an employment certificate, and a noncredit course can serve different goals.
