Become Career Ready in Allied Health

Study to be a Medical Assistant, EMT, Phlebotomist, Firefighter, Social Worker, Kinesiologist, Dental Assistant, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and more.

Gain a degree or skills needed to start a local and in-demand career
Cost-effective short-term certificate programs available
Program schedule is designed for working students
Scholarships available

Phlebotomy

Certificate program allows for cost-effective education
Local high-demand phlebotomy positions

$19/hr. median salary

Healthcare Administration

Work for an outpatient medical offices or clinic while you study for a 2-year Medical Office Administration degree.

$29/hr. median salary

Medical Assistant

Qualify to work locally as a medical assistant in about one year
Practical field experience at local hiring agencies

$22/hr. median salary

Nursing

OSBN approved program
Clinical training in a cutting-edge facility
High rate of job placement

$46/hr. median salary

Dental Assisting

Career ready for a job in high demand in less than 1 year
Program includes 300-hour intern experience in a local dental office

$25/hr. median salary

Emergency Medical Services

On the job experience opportunities in collaboration with classroom teaching
Students have the option to begin working as an EMT before the end of the program.

$26/hr. median salary

Fire Science

Become a Nationally Certified EMT
Receive training that will prepare you to test for your National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operations level certifications

$31/hr. average salary

Exercise Science

Succeed at a four year university by finishing a large portion of the prerequisites for an Exercise science or Kinesiology degree
Small class sizes enable extra support in completing more strenuous areas of study

$20/hr. median salary

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Start working as an OTA in 2 years with an associate degree
Distance Education program in partnership with Linn-Benton Community College

$30/hr. median salary

Human Services

Gain work experience in the local community
Classes are available in person and online
Easy to transfer to Southern Oregon University

$30/hr. median salary

Advanced Degrees

Social Work

Earn your bachelor or master’s degree fully online through a partnership with Idaho State University
Gain the skills you need to enter the growing social work field

$31/hr. median salary

Medical Lab Science

Earn your bachelor degree fully online through a partnership with Idaho State University
Develop the knowledge to provide quality laboratory services and patient care

Surgical Technologist

Earn your apprenticeship certification through a partnership with SOWIB
Learn skills to effectively collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and healthcare teams

$33/hr. median salary

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Earn your doctorate through a partnership with Oregon Health & Science University
Gain advanced clinical skills to serve patients with serious mental illnesses in your community

Umpqua Community College