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Receptionist Certificate
  • A student can complete in three semesters. This certificate includes the following courses: General Hospital and Clinic Information 1, 2 and 3.

Veterinary Assistant Certificate
  • Can complete in 1-2 years (Estimation of time that depends on how many courses you can take during one semester.) This certificate includes the following courses: General Hospital and Clinic Information 1, Examination Procedures and Clinical Techniques 1, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 1, Surgical Preparation and Assistance 1, Animal Nursing 1, Radiology and Ultrasound 1, Laboratory Procedures 1, General Hospital and Clinic Information 2, Laboratory Procedures 2 and 3 General Education courses: Math, Biology and your choice of English or Speech.

 Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Can complete in 2-4 years maybe longer, again depending on the number of courses you can take. This includes Levels 1-3 courses, Level 4 courses and General Education courses (All listed in brochure). This degree allows you to sit for State and National Boards to become licensed.

Levels 1-3 are considered non-credit but they become credit once a student completes Level 3. This means that for these 21 courses, financial aid does not apply and the courses cannot transfer until the Level 3 courses are completed and become credit courses. Financial aid can be used for the General Education courses and Level 4 courses.

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