Health Studies

Health Studies: A.A.S.

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Dept: Health Studies
Division: Health Sciences

The Health Studies A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the healthcare field. It offers the flexibility to pursue a healthcare pathway aligned with high-demand careers. This is the recommended degree for students planning to work toward admission into a competitive health science program.

  • 50% or more of this program can be completed online.

Program Highlights:

This degree equips students with essential skills for entry into the healthcare field and supports their pursuit of admission to competitive health science programs. Students are required to select a pathway of focus that aligns with their academic interests and career goals.

Students choose between 1 of 3 pathways to help prepare them for direct entry into the workforce or with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a competitive health science program.

Path I: Clinical Patient Care

Path II: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Path III: Medical Office Administration

Microcredentials are offered in Clinical Patient Care and Healthcare Fundamentals. Earn a microcredential and the Health Studies degree simultaneously!

Credit for Prior Learning (PLA):
Students may earn PLA in this degree with the right credentials and work history for HST 114, HST 206, and HST 247. Please reach out to the Chairperson to discuss the criteria.

If a student will be participating in a clinical experience within this program, students must submit proof of a current physical and up-to-date required vaccinations, including influenza or declination. There may be additional requirements dependent on clinical sites, including background checks, child abuse clearance, finger printing, and additional specific requirements. Students are required to obtain their own health insurance and arrange their own transportation in order to participate in clinical rotations. Specific instructions about required documentation and deadlines are provided by the Program Director.

While this program is designed to provide students with direct entry into the workforce or to pursue a competitive health program, students may wish to consider pursuing their baccalaureate degree after graduation. SUNY Broome has numerous transfer agreements, which provide students with a smooth transition to various four-year institutions upon completing this program.

  • Erin O’Hara-Leslie, Chairperson/Associate Professor Health Studies, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Christina Hasemann, Associate Professor Health Studies, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D., RN Associate Vice President and Dean of Health Sciences & Institutional Effectiveness, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Hannah Astor, UHS, SUNY Broome MA Graduate
  • Donette Hutchison, Guthrie Lourdes, SUNY Broome MA Graduate
  • Pamela Ravener, Endwell Family Physicians
  • Danielle Britton, Workforce, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Stacy Spence Attleson, Career Navigator, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Sara Cook, Supervisor, Guthrie
  • Samantha Ward, Health Studies Student, SUNY Broome CC
  • Sandy Lumpkin, RN, MSN, Clinical Resource Manager, UHS
  • Latoya Spencer, Health Studies Student, SUNY Broome CC
  • Joseph Spence, UHS Manager, Talent Acquisition Strategic Programs
  • Jenn Pettys, Health Science Success Coach, SUNY Broome Community College
  • Sara Eiklor, BSN, RN, Guthrie Lourdes, IT Director Population Health/Training

No accreditation info.

There are specific fees associated with required courses within this program.

HST 114:
$5.00 fee for Basic Life Support Certification
$25.00 fee for First Aid Certification

HST 115, HST 201, HST 211 (part of the Clinical Patient Care Pathway) requires students to wear scrubs, which are available at the College bookstore.

HST 247: Healthcare internship will require students to obtain a physical, required immunizations and to wear scrubs and appropriate footwear. While internships are primarily in Broome County, there is the potential for an internship up to an hour away which will require students to obtain their own transportation.

Students who successfully complete the Healthcare Fundamentals and Clinical patient Care microcredentials are eligible to sit for national certification exams to become certified through the National Center for Competency Testing. Exams are not required, but are encouraged. Exam cost is $119 to be paid directly to NCCT.

Health Studies in the News

Health Studies AAS and AS | The Buzz SUNY Broome News

Contact Information
New Students:

  • Admissions Office

  • 607-778-5001

  • admissions@sunybroome.edu

Current Students:
  • Erin O'Hara-Leslie, Chair, Health Studies Department
  • Decker HS Center, 217
  • 607-778-5495
  • oharaleslieek@sunybroome.edu

 

Microcredential Offerings