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, Online

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

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

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%