Northampton Community College offers health career degrees, certificates, specialized diplomas, and workforce courses. Students can compare clinical training, health office administration, and preparation for further health education.
Health Career Pathways
| Pathway | Listed options |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | Associate degree |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Associate degree with several tracks |
| Health Sciences | A.A.S. |
| Healthcare Office Administration | A.A.S., certificate, specialized diploma |
| Histotechnician | A.A.S. |
| Medical Assistant | Specialized Diploma; separate online CCMA training |
| Nursing | Associate degree; practical nursing certificate |
| Public Health | Associate degree |
| Radiography | Associate degree |
| Respiratory Care | Associate degree |
Explore Northampton’s program directory. Program locations and entry requirements vary.
Medical Assistant Training
The credit Medical Assistant Specialized Diploma combines college coursework, hands-on labs, and an externship. It is offered at Fowler Southside Center in Bethlehem and the Pocono campus in Tannersville.
Compare Northampton medical assistant options.
Workforce and Continuing Education
Northampton’s healthcare training department lists dental assisting, community health worker, emergency medical services, nurse aide, phlebotomy, and personal care home administration training. It also links to ed2go online courses, including CCMA, pharmacy technician, EKG technician, patient care technician, and sterile processing options.
Review current workforce healthcare offerings. Noncredit course availability and fees are separate from academic degree programs.
Preparation for Selective Health Programs
Health Sciences provides a starting point for students preparing to apply to programs such as nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, radiography, or respiratory care. Students can complete foundation courses while working with an advisor on the requirements for their intended program. Admission to Health Sciences does not guarantee admission to a clinical program.
Health Sciences program information.
Tuition and Accreditation
Academic tuition varies by residency and course load. Northampton uses a semester flat rate for 12–18 credits and per-credit pricing for lighter loads. Students should check their school-district eligibility before using the Northampton County rate.
Northampton holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Professional program accreditation must be reviewed separately for each career.
