Community Health & Wellness

Highline College ETPL
Graduates of the Community Health and Wellness program are prepared to provide many administrative and clinical duties in a health care and/or human services setting. The degree program includes a Nursing Assistant Certificate. Open enrollment and makes it easy to get started. Global and Public Health; Patient Advocate; Direct Care.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,610.70

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

1001

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Home Health Aide/Home Attendant

Completion rate

48%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.22

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Home Health Aide/Home Attendant

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
11
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
6
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
45%
Hispanic
18%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
9%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
5%
Age
Under 20
9%
20 to 29
17%
30 to 39
39%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
71%
Some college experience, but no degree
12%
Certificate or AA
6%
BA or higher
0%