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Don't know what to choose. i plan to transfer to a four year college later on?


i am planning to attend my local community college but i am confused. i want to be in the medical field. these are the majors the college offer in the health science. (c) stands for certificate, (a) stands for associate degree and (d) stands for diploma.

Health Science:
Cosmetology (C)
Dental Hygiene (A)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (C)
Emergency Medical Technology (A)
Emergency Medical Technology (A):
Advanced Placement for Nationally/
State licensed Paramedics (NEW!)
EMT-Paramedic Certificate (C)
Esthetics (C)
Expanded Duty Dental Assisting (D)
Health Science (cont.):
Health Science (C)
Limited General Radiologic Technology (C)
Massage Therapy (C)
Medical Office Clerical Assistant (C)
Medical Record Coder (C)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (C)
Nursing (A)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (A):
Transfer Partnership with
Trident Technical College
Pharmacy Technician (D)
Phlebotomy (C)
Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
Physical Therapist Assistant: Greenville Technical College (A)
Physical Therapist Assistant: Trident Technical College (A)
Practical Nursing (D)
Radiologic Technology (A)
Surgical Technology (C)

Advanced Placement for Nationally/
State licensed Paramedics (NEW!)
Phlebotomy (C)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (C)
Radiologic Technology (A)
EMT-Paramedic Certificate (C)

One of the above will allow you to get a good-paying, flexible job while getting a BS (and you won't have to wipe rectums). You will also get experience in the medical field. You should also take all the general courses you can at community college (that TRANSFER--and check to confirm), so you won't have to pay to take these during your BS.

You should pick a diploma course, that would look best when you transferred to a four year college.

Go for nursing. Nursing is a very commonly offered major at most four-year institutions and that way you will get continuity in your education rather than picking a field and then not being able to continue with the exact same field at a four-year college. Most of the skills you mentioned you do not need a four-year degree. But you should get a four-year degree if you want better job prospects and more money. Nursing would be your best option.

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