Rockland Community College debuts health care science program

Rockland Community College (RCC) has introduced an Associate of Science degree in health care science program for the fall semester.

According to a statement released by the Suffern-based school, the program provides “a strong foundation in both math and science as well as core courses that are necessary for a successful career in health care administration, community health, physical therapy, physician assistant, health care informatics specialist, emergency services management, nutrition/dietary management, health education specialist, radiology technology, surgical technology, and/or biotechnology.”

Dr. Kathy Hopkins, dean of RCC”™s School of Nursing, Health and Wellness, observed that the health care profession is one of the fastest growing sectors in today”™s economy, adding that the new program “affords students the opportunity to explore a variety of health care fields and gives students a strong foundation in academics to prepare them for the realities of this demanding industry.”