Courses & Programs
Cardiovascular Technology
Cardiovascular technology is an allied health profession specifically concerning the non invasive diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessels) disease. It is a multidisciplinary science requiring the technologist to be trained and educated in the basic and applied principles of several diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Read More...
Distance Education
The Staff and Faculty, associated with Distance Education are a dedicated group of Individuals who are committed to developing and facilitating high quality educational opportunities for students through the use of online education. Through our Learning management System (LMS), Desire2Learn (D2L), we are able to deliver courses to students locally taking traditional seated classes as well as those from across the state and nation, offering the opportunity to pursue a degree from Mercy College with the flexibility needed for today’s students. Read More...
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) represent the first responders in the emergency medical system. This level of training prepares students to care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital under the direction of more highly trained medical personnel. The EMT has the emergency skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies. In order to receive more advanced EMT training, such as that for paramedics, students must first certify as EMT’s. Read More...
General Studies
A career in healthcare is a great choice. But you don’t necessarily have to choose exactly which course is right for you right now. Maybe you are unclear of which healthcare program you want to focus on, or simply wish to begin your studies in a smaller environment before transferring to a different university. Mercy College’s General Studies Program allows you to earn an Associate of Science Degree, providing you with an excellent educational background to build from. So start your healthcare education today for a successful career tomorrow.. Read More...
Health Care Administration Online Completion
Health Care Administrators are responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and managing the direction of their chosen healthcare facility. The Health Care Administration Online Completion Program prepares students to enter these management practices in a healthcare setting and serves to enhance the knowledge and skills of those already employed in a management role while in the comfort and convenience of your home. Read More...
Health Information Technology
Blend your high-tech skills and interests with your aspiration for a caring career in healthcare with Mercy College’s accredited Health Information Technology program. One of the fastest growing occupations in the United States, HIT professionals are experts in patient health information and medical records. Generally appealing to those who enjoy analyzing and problem solving, HIT is perfect for the person who likes the excitement and flexibility of healthcare, but doesn’t necessarily want direct patient contact. Read More...
Human Biology/ Pre-Med
The Bachelor of Science in Human Biology seeks to prepare graduates for various fields of medicine and graduate study. This degree program will present students with a strong, relevant, and current foundation in the basic sciences. Graduates will be prepared to go on to medical school, physicians’ assistant programs, or other professional fields of medicine, as well as graduate school for work as a research scientist. Students completing this degree program would also be eligible for immediate employment as a science lab technician in an academic setting or in industry. Read More...
Medical Imaging Online Completion
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Virtual Open House for the online Medical Imaging Program! This will give you the chance to learn more about the program, ask questions, and experience what it is like to interact with others at a distance. You will have the opportunity to interact with the program chair/online faculty and an admissions officer via a user-friendly chat room. Read More...
Medical Coding Certificate
The Medical Coding certificate program will prepare students to work as part of the healthcare team as integral members of the health information industry. Medical coders are responsible for selecting the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes of various medical services for data analysis and reimbursement. Read More...
Nursing
A strong foundation for a cutting-edge career as a nurse includes a blend of critical thinking and caring. Mercy College will prepare you for this important, in-demand career working directly with patients and physicians. Both associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs are available. Read More...
Ophthalmic Technology Certificate
The Mercy College Ophthalmic Technology program will prepare students to work as part of the healthcare team in the growing fields of ophthalmology and optometry. Read More...
Paramedic Certificate
The Paramedic Certificate program prepares students for the State of Ohio Paramedic Certification, eligibility to take National Registry (NREMT) exam, the ability to apply for licensure in other states, and the option of applying college credit earned in certificate program toward advanced degrees in related healthcare fields. Read More...
Polysomnographic Technology Certificate
Polysomnographic Technologists are the health care practitioners who perform and help interpret sleep studies, which gather extensive data concerning an individual’s physiologic activity while sleeping. Read More...
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSO)
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSO) Program at Mercy College offers academically talented high school students (seniors and juniors only) the opportunity to take college level courses for high school and/or college credit. Read More...
Short Term Education
Mercy College of Ohio’s Short Term Education department offers short-term courses and certificate programs. Many of our programs can be completed in less than one year. Please read the FAQs for important policies, cancelations, funding options, etc. Read More...
Youngstown Campus
Mercy College's Youngstown campus is conveniently located at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Learn more about program availability at the Youngstown campus. Read More...
