Welcome to the Healthcare and Emergency Services Area of Study

Providing healthcare education and career training for graduates to make a difference in people’s lives and in the health of the community.

Graduates from these programs

  • Make a difference in people’s lives and
  • Have the ability to improve the health of their community

The table below outlines the various programs or pathways that you can pursue here at Walla Walla Community College.  On the degree type below for a brief description what that that degree can do for you!

Types of Degrees Available:

Certificate

Certificate

Intended to prepare a student with core skills to be employed following completion.  Programs may take one quarter or one year to complete.  Please visit the department page linked below for program details.

Associate in Applied Science

Associate in Applied Science

Intended to prepare students with skills to be employed following graduation.

Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)

Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)

Designed to fulfill lower division general education requirements at Washington State baccalaureate institutions. Allows the opportunity to explore several fields of study through the category of up to 24 credits of elective courses and/or complete prerequisites for a future major.

Associate in Nursing-Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)

Associate in Nursing-Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)

Intended to prepare students with skills to be employed following graduation and to complete a Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) at participating Washington State public colleges.

WALLA WALLA CAMPUS
Program Available at WWCC through Regional Partnership
Certificate
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Associate in Nursing – DTA/MRP
No Degree at WWCC, Prepatory Pathway
Online/Hybrid Options Available*
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  
Fire Science    
Associate Nursing (ADN)  
Nursing Assistant  
Patient Navigation  
Phlebotomy  
CLARKSTON CAMPUS
Program Available at WWCC through Regional Partnership
Certificate
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Associate in Nursing – DTA/MRP
No Degree at WWCC, Prepatory Pathway
Online/Hybrid Options Available*
Certified Nursing Assistant    
Emergency Medical Technician  
Health Information Technology  
Medical Billing and Coding  
Nursing  
Patient Navigation    
Phlebotomy  
Needing to complete a high school diploma or GED?

Check out the opportunities with our Transitional Studies Department.