Fall Semester Health Care Courses
This fall University College at Bath/Brunswick offers university courses in health care leading to undergraduate degrees or certificates in holistic health, medical lab technology, and nursing (AS, RN Completion, Online RN to BSN), and graduate certificates in foods and nutrition and health policy and managment. The courses are taught online or delivered to the center via interactive television or videoconference from the campuses of the University of Maine System.
The U.S. economy has lost millions of jobs since the beginning of the year, yet, during that time, health care has added more than 100,000 jobs, according to a recent US payroll report. Career counselors and researchers say the trend is driven by the aging of the nation's baby-boomers, who are beginning to need more medical treatment and related care. Many of the nation's medical professionals also are reaching retirement age, leaving openings for newcomers to fill. By 2030, nearly 72 million Americans--almost one in five people--will be age 65 or older, according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
“Qualified professionals will always be in demand to work in laboratories, in clinics, and as nurses,” said Dennis Unger, Director of University College at Bath/Brunswick. “We are fortunate to be able to offer excellent quality courses and degree programs right here in our community, including the University of Maine at Augusta Associate of Science in Nursing and Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).”
Registration for the 2009 fall semester, which begins August 31, is open and ongoing. To schedule an advising appointment, please call: 442-7736.
Fall 2009 Health Care Courses
