Health Sciences

Health Science Institute Open House

Collage of healthcare training programs featuring nursing students, dental students practicing procedures and surgical technology learners in an operating room.October 24, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MCC-Penn Valley
Health Science Institute
3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111

Discover the pathway to your future in the healthcare industry.

Stop by MCC-Penn Valley's Health Science Institute Open House to learn about healthcare career opportunities. Explore academic programs, tour the campus, learn about admissions and financial aid, and get your questions answered.

Academic programs include
  • Nursing
  • Medical Coding
  • Dental Assisting
  • Surgical Technology
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy Assisting
  • Health Information Management
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Respiratory Therapy
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As many as 1 in every 3 new jobs over the next decade are expected to be in healthcare, making it one of the country's fastest-growing career fields.

Health care workers make a difference in the lives of others each day, whether it's caring for patients, assisting a family through a difficult medical situation, conducting health screenings or working behind the scenes to keep medical facilities operating smoothly.

Serve others and choose from dozens of rewarding careers through the Health Science Academic and Career Pathway. These high-demand careers include nursing, medicine, dental, medical coding/billing, physical and occupational therapy, and allied health fields. You'll work in a team-oriented environment, applying your compassion and skills to improve people's lives. To meet the expanding demand for qualified health professionals, these programs combine classroom instruction, laboratory experience and clinical practice to assure that students obtain current, high-level skills.

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)

Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

Associate of Science (A.S.) is one of MCC transfer degrees, designed for student intending to transfer to a bachelor's degree program to become:

  • Dentist
  • Doctor
  • Pharmacist

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

Associate of Applied Science degrees (A.A.S.) are designed to provide you with the skills to enter the workforce after you graduate from MCC. We offer a variety of associate of applied science degrees in this academic & career pathway:

Certificates

Certificates are an accessible, affordable and fast route to enter the workforce in less time than it takes to complete a degree. The credits earned in these certificate programs apply toward the associate of applied science degree in that area. MCC offers a variety Certificates in this academic and career pathway:

Continuing education

MCC Continuing Education programs promote lifelong learning through community education, short-term workforce training and professional development courses. Our programs meet students where they are and provide the opportunity for personal enrichment, workforce readiness and career advancement.

Whether you are between jobs, looking to advance, or just starting out in the workplace, our training and certificate programs are designed to get workers the training they need - fast.