Healthcare continues to be one of the largest leading professions in the country. ACC's Health Pathway can help you obtain a degree within the medical field or advance your experience through a wide array of certifications. We offer several learning tracks, taught by industry experts, to prepare you for a healthcare career.
Health & Exercise Science - This ACC associate of science degree is designed for students to seamlessly transfer to Colorado State University's state-of-the-art facilities to complete their Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Health and Exercise Science
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PTAs are healthcare providers working under the direction of a Physical Therapist and involved in the treatment of individuals with muscular, skeletal, cardiopulmonary and nervous system disorders.
Nurse Aide Program - Prepares students for employment as a nurse aide in hospital, home-care, skilled care and hospice facilities.
Do you like…
- Diagnosing health problems
- Responding quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Following guidelines and being accurate
- Making informed and logical decisions
- Using scientific rules/methods to solve problems
Do you want to be a(n)…
- Registered Nurse
- Athletic Trainer
- Doctor
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Nurse Aide
Castle View - AA Psychology
Castle View - AGS Nursing Pre-Major
Castle View - AGS Physical Therapy Assistant Pre-Major
Castle View - Nurse Aide Certificate
Degrees offered at the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus that align with these careers:
If you are interest in health care but have not narrowed down to a specific field of study, ACC and Centura Health are offering an allied health/
medical support pre-apprenticeship program to help
high school students learn about opportunities in
healthcare and how to get started.
The pre-apprenticeship program includes concurrent enrollment
in HPR 123 Introduction to Healthcare (2 credits). Click here for more information.
WAGE AND EMPLOYMENT TRENDS - COLORADO STATISTICS |
Profession |
Annual Median Wages (2019) |
Projected Annual Job Openings |
Athletic Trainer |
$54,080 |
40 |
Fitness Trainer/Exercise Physiology |
$50,650 |
2,230 |
Licensed Practical Nurse |
$53,180 |
540 |
Registered Nurse |
$76,230 |
4,330 |
Physical Therapist Assistant |
$53,770 |
250 |
Physical Therapist |
$86,740 |
420 |
Nurse Aide |
$33,980 |
2,990 |