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If you are interested in one of our Health Sciences programs please contact:

Connie Pimentel
Academic Programs Specialist
850.913.3311
HealthSciencesGCSC@gulfcoast.edu


Healthcare Continuing Ed Programs

Professional Licensure Disclosure

2025-26 Application Deadlines

Dental Hygiene
March 3, 2025

CST/TS-C to SFA Bridge (Summer Start)
March 10, 2025

Peri-Op (Summer Start)
April 1, 2025

Surgical First Assistant (Dual Track)
June 1,  2025

Surgical RNFA (Summer Start) 
March  10, 2025

Physical Therapist Assistant
May 8, 2025

Radiography
May 9, 2025

Surgical Technologist
June 1, 2025

CST/TS-C to SFA Bridge (Fall Start)
June 1, 2025

Respiratory Care
June 2, 2025

Dental Assistant
June 6, 2025

(Diagnostic Medical) Sonography
September 15, 2025

CST/TS-C to SFA Bridge (Spring Start)
November 1, 2025

 

Division of Health Sciences Mission Statement: The Divisions of Health Sciences and Nursing strive to maintain high levels of academic and clinical standards while providing the allied health community with effective and highly motivated professionals who are committed to interprofessional collaboration and sensitivity to cultural diversity. This goal is to be achieved by meeting the diverse needs of all students through academic advising, recruiting, counseling, and innovative teaching and learning strategies. 

welcome to the Health Sciences division

Explore our comprehensive healthcare training programs that include 10 degree programs and four workforce certificate programs in a variety of healthcare professions.  Our specialized training programs, small class sizes, and state-of-the-art facilities are designed to guide you into a fulfilling healthcare career.

enter into a rewarding healthcare career

According to economic projections released in January 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations and industries will have the highest growth between 2022 and 2032, employing more people than the government or business sectors. Health care occupations is projected to add about 45 percent of all new jobs by 2032.

Using data and reports from AACN and the Association of American Medical Colleges, reporter Meghan Holohan explores how prospective students are streaming into health profession programs having been inspired by those on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.  Read complete article...

health sciences Support Contacts:

 

Laura Justice
Division Chair
Health Sciences
HS 203
850.872.3828
ljustice@gulfcoast.edu

Melissa Bois
Administrative Specialist
Health Sciences and Nursing Division
HS 205
850.872.3827
mbois@gulfcoast.edu

Crystal Tharp
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Respiratory Care, (D.M.) Sonography,
Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs
HS 102
850.873.3542
ctharp1@gulfcoast.edu 

Rebecca Acton
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant and Surgical Services Programs
HS 319
850.873.3589
racton@gulfcoast.edu

enter into a rewarding healthcare career

According to economic projections released in January 2018 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations and industries will have the highest growth between 2016 and 2026, employing more people than the government or business sectors. Health care and technical occupations will be the fastest growing job sectors in the coming decade, accounting for one fifth of all new jobs created by 2026.

Using data and reports from AACN and the Association of American Medical Colleges, reporter Meghan Holohan explores how prospective students are streaming into health profession programs having been inspired by those on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.  Read complete article...

 

Kenzie & Hunter Adams
My husband, Hunter and I met here at GCSC and graduated from the Respiratory Care Program in 2021. The education we received afforded us opportunities we never would have had and allowed us to pursue rewarding careers in the Respiratory Care Field
Kenzie & Hunter Adams
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