Terra Community College offers a variety of allied health, nursing and science associate degree programs for those looking to prepare for entry-level positions in these fields. The courses in these programs are career-relevant and taught by seasoned professionals. Terra currently offers the following programs:
This transfer degree program is for students who wish to study biology or another science-related major at a four-year college.
Graduates are prepared for employment in hospital, urgent care, physicians’ offices, research, and industry laboratory settings while enrolled in this degree program.
The healthcare administration program is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue bachelor-level studies in health care administration. Students who complete this program will be GUARANTEED a seat in the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Online Degree Completion Program at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
Terra offers two Health Information Technology degree programs:
- Health Information Management Technology – A good starting point for those who want to pursue advanced studies in health information management, . students in this program will learn about health data management, computer fundamentals and medical terminology.
- Health Information Technology – program combines the knowledge of and skills from the disciplines of medicine, information management, business applications and computer technology within the healthcare industry.
Medical Assisting Programs
Terra Community College offers four medical assisting areas of study:
- Coding – Students in this program will gain hands-on clinical skills, knowledge and an understanding of the medical assisting profession through classroom instruction, clinical skills and an externship.
- Phlebotomy –The Medical Assisting Phlebotomy program gives students the opportunity to learn more about pathophysiology/pharmacology, medical transcription and medical assisting procedures. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to sit for the Registered Medical Assisting (RMA) examination through American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Practice Management–The practice management degree program can help students prepare for entry-level positions in healthcare management. Through this program students can learn more about health record law, effective teams and processes, cooperative work experience and medical billing.
Nursing Programs
Two nursing programs are available through Terra. For more information check out our Frequently Asked Questions and our Nursing Information Packet:
- Nursing (RN) – Through this program, students can prepare for new career opportunities in registered nursing. Students who complete the nursing degree program are eligible to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
- Nursing (LPN to RN) –With Terra’s Nursing LPN to RN program, students can learn how to assess the educational needs of clients in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. Students can also learn how to identify professional, ethical and legal situations within the scope of practice.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Contact us today to learn more about the degree programs offered through the Allied Health, Nursing and Science Division.
If you have questions about the allied health, nursing or science degree programs offered at Terra Community College, please contact us at (419)559-2312 or 866-288-3772. You can also email us at Terra College Admissions.
Office Location and Hours
The Allied Health, Nursing and Science Division offices are located in A202. Office hours are:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday