Welcome to the School of Health Sciences
At Â鶹ֱ²¥, the School of Health Sciences prepares compassionate, skilled professionals ready to meet the growing healthcare needs of our community and beyond. Whether you're taking your first step into healthcare or advancing a career you've already begun, our programs offer a clear path forward, from entry-level certifications, Associate Degree programs, and the RN-to-BSN completion program designed for today's workforce. Our experienced faculty, hands-on clinical training, and strong partnerships with regional healthcare facilities provide students with the knowledge and confidence to succeed on licensure exams and in practice. Explore the programs below to find the path that fits your goals.
Rolling Admissions for Nursing Programs
Chipola's nursing programs accept applicants on a rolling basis; you can apply whenever you are ready rather than waiting for a single biannual deadline. Completed applications are reviewed as they are received, and qualified applicants are offered seats in upcoming cohorts until seats are full. Because space is limited, we encourage prospective students to submit all required materials as early as possible. For admission requirements, application steps, and cohort start dates, select your desired program below or contact Stefanie Barnes, Director-School of Health Sciences at barness@chipola.edu.
| Emergency Medical Technician Certificate | Paramedic Certificate |
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Start a rewarding career as an EMT with training that allows you to work in a variety of settings, including county emergency services departments, private ambulance and transport companies, and hospitals. EMT's administer basic life support care, such as CPR, bleeding control, splinting, and transport of sick or injured individuals. |
Paramedics have more advanced training than EMTs and can give shots as well as use more advanced airway management devices to support breathing. Paramedics can administer a variety of lifesaving medications, give electrical defibrillations, start intravenous lines, provide supportive care, and maintain patients after their initial resuscitation. |
| Nursing Assistant Certificate | Practical Nursing Certificate |
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A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is the front line of contact between medical staff and patients, assisting patients in daily activities. Nursing assistants bathe their patients and help them dress, eat, and use the bathroom. They measure vital signs and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs. |
A licensed practical nurse is an entry-level medical professional who has completed a degree program in practical nursing and the national exam requirements to earn a license to practice as an LPN. They provide basic care to a diverse range of patients. An LPN can work in a variety of healthcare settings such as, hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and private practices. |
| Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) | Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN) |
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Registered nurses (RNs) tend to be the group most people associate with the term “nurse.” They assume a wide variety of roles in patient care. They are responsible for recording patient medical history, monitoring symptoms and medical equipment, administering medicine, establishing or contributing to a plan of care, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with doctors. |
The RN to BSN program focuses on development of professional nursing practice, includes content that will broaden and strengthen knowledge and skills and prepares highly-qualified nurses to work in diverse health care settings. The program adheres to all common courses prerequisites, course of study, and clinical requirements for RN to BSN programs in Florida. |