eHealthCareers

New Bedford Campus

Wes Lundburg, Dean

Karen Varieur, Director

eHealthCareers@bristolcc.edu

508-678-2811, ext. 4444

eHealthCareers

eHealthCareers at Bristol Community College’s New Bedford Campus is a flexible healthcare education option designed to prepare graduates for entry into the growing healthcare field. It combines face-to-face and online instruction with traditional laboratory and clinical instruction. Students have access to first-rate support and services, such as online tutorial and mentoring programs, and access to facilities and technology representative of current practice.

Many BCC students constantly juggle the demands of work, home, and family obligations while taking college courses. BCC eHealthCareers provides students the opportunity to earn an associate's degree or certificate in healthcare programs through hybrid curriculum models. These options provide flexibility in balancing life's other demands.

BCC eHealthCareers is located at 800 Purchase Street in historic downtown New Bedford. BCC’s highly dedicated staff and faculty members provide students with direct and online support to ensure success, while delivering cutting-edge curricula that prepares graduates for the healthcare industry of today and the future.

eHealthCareers offers support and resources to help you succeed. An enrollment advisor will guide you from start to finish, helping you choose the right program, and in applying for financial aid. Whether you’re currently employed, underemployed or seeking employment, the program provides workforce readiness and skill building to help you develop your career.

Student-centered supports for success

  • Academic Support Center at BCC/ New Bedford with computers and staff providing assistance
  • flexible formats
  • virtual support center
  • online mentors/advisors
  • tutoring
  • supports for individuals with disabilities
  • password-protected security
  • library services
  • technical support
  • direct online interaction with professors and instructors
  • financial aid assistance for qualified students in credit programs
  • counseling services

Programs offered:

  • General Studies Health Science Degree
  • Nursing Degree
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree
  • Phlebotomy Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
  • Medical Coding Certificate
  • Therapeutic Massage Certificate
  • Gerontology Certificate  
  • Central Sterile Technician Certificate
  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Continuing Education and Workforce Training

  • Home Health Aide Training
  • Nursing Assistant Training for Certified Nurse’s Aide
  • Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
  • CPR/First Aid for Healthcare Professionals

As eHealthCareers grows, additional certificate and associate degree programs will be developed. 

 

How to Apply

All information on how to apply can be found at BristolCC.edu/eHealthCareers or in the Admissions section of this catalog. If you mail or fax a paper application, be sure to indicate “eHealth” on the application and envelope.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (eHealth Program Option) is accredited by the American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). 

The Therapeutic Massage Program is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). 

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing approved program.

The Nursing program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA, 30326; 404-975-5000.

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