Health Sciences

  1. Overview
  2. A.A.S., Health Sciences
  3. Multi-Level Patient Care
    Technician Certificate
  4. Surgical Processing
    Technician Certificate

The first step toward many healthcare career options.

The Health Sciences Associate's degree program meets the needs of students who are or will become certified or licensed and who will be employed in health professions. Health Sciences students will be prepared to meet the challenges of today’s complex healthcare environment through a combination of concentration-specific and general coursework. Students are able to select either a Multi-Level Patient Care Technician or Surgical Processing Technician concentration, based on their individual interests and career goals. Regardless of the selected concentration, this program allows students to fully explore the various facets and forms of healthcare organizations and the healthcare industry as a whole. This broad exposure and outlook will prepare students to be successful in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

Benefit from:

  • A program that provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of healthcare
  • Hands-on learning using modern equipment in simulated healthcare environments
  • Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Bioethics and Medical Law
  • Opportunities to practice communication and interpersonal skills needed for developing a rapport with colleagues and patients
  • Valuable, practical experience through a program-related, faculty-monitored internship
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences courses, including a Humanities elective, that provides students with the foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to reason clearly and communicate effectively

Health Sciences
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

Beginning Fall 2013: This program is expected to begin with the Fall 2013 quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances, and will be offered at the Clifton and Dover locations*.

*The opening of locations in Clifton and Dover is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are A.A.S., Health Sciences program statistics for New Jersey. This program is expected to begin in 2013, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances. Berkeley reserves the right to modify programs and plans as it deems appropriate.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 31-1011 Home Health Aides, 31-1014 Nursing Assistants, 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

Governing regulations may disqualify individuals from obtaining professional certification in this field based upon health or criminal records. Therefore, in addition to meeting the immunization requirements of Berkeley College and the State of New Jersey, students applying to the Health Sciences program must submit a physical assessment by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant and provide authorization for a criminal background check prior to registration.

 


Multi-Level Patient Care Technician
Certificate Program

Beginning Fall 2013: This program is expected to begin with the Fall 2013 quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances, and will be offered at the Clifton and Dover locations*.

*The opening of locations in Clifton and Dover is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are Multi-Level Patient Care Technician Certificate program statistics for New Jersey. This program is expected to begin in 2013, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances. Berkeley reserves the right to modify programs and plans as it deems appropriate.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 31-1014 Nursing Assistants

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$19,800


Books and supplies:

$1,450


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
Program costs include tuition, administrative and technology fees, background check where appropriate, and the cost of the first certification/licensure examination. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus.

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 55-credit program is designed to be completed in four academic quarters over 12 months.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

Governing regulations may disqualify individuals from obtaining professional certification in this field based upon health or criminal records. Therefore, in addition to meeting the immunization requirements of Berkeley College and the State of New Jersey, students applying to the Multi-Level Patient Care Technician program must provide authorization for a criminal background check prior to registration and submit a physical assessment by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant prior to participating in clinical rotations.

Students are required to purchase their own malpractice insurance.

 

Surgical Processing Technician
Certificate Program

Beginning Fall 2013: This program is expected to begin with the Fall 2013 quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances, and will be offered at the Clifton and Dover locations*.

*The opening of locations in Clifton and Dover is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are Surgical Processing Technician Certificate program statistics for New Jersey. This program is expected to begin in 2013, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances. Berkeley reserves the right to modify programs and plans as it deems appropriate.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$16,700


Books and supplies:

$850


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
Program costs include tuition, administrative and technology fees, background check where appropriate, and the cost of the first certification/licensure examination. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus.

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 47-credit program is designed to be completed in three academic quarters over nine months.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

Governing regulations may disqualify individuals from obtaining professional certification in this field based upon health or criminal records. Therefore, in addition to meeting the immunization requirements of Berkeley College and the State of New Jersey, students applying to the Surgical Processing Technician program must provide authorization for a criminal background check prior to registration and submit a physical assessment by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant prior to participating in clinical rotations.

To qualify for graduation, students must pass all Surgical Processing Technician (SPT) courses with a minimum grade of C and participate in the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification examination.