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YOUR FUTURE
STARTS NOW.
START IT
AT CABARRUS
COLLEGE OF
HEALTH SCIENCES.
Healthcare jobs have never been in higher demand.
At Cabarrus College, you can become part of this
high-demand, high-reward field more quickly than you
may think. Or if you’re already employed in healthcare
and want to enhance your skills, we offer the education
needed to advance your career. From programs you
can finish in a year or less, to bachelor’s and master’s
degrees, Cabarrus College has an option to fit your needs.

OUR NAME
SAYS
IT ALL.
CABARRUS COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES.
HEALTHCARE EDUCATION IS ALL WE DO.
We originated as a nursing school back in 1942, but since then
we’ve evolved into so much more. Our nursing program is still top
notch, but we also offer education in six health career fields, with
master’s, bachelor’s, associate and diploma programs.
WANT TO BE WORKING IN HEALTHCARE
A YEAR FROM NOW?
Ask about our diploma program in medical assisting.
IS BEDSIDE PATIENT CARE YOUR PASSION?
Check out our associate degree in nursing, or boost your skills with
one of our advanced nursing degrees.
LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE?
An associate degree in occupational therapy assistant or science
awaits you. Or how about advancing your imaging career with our
bachelor’s degree completion program?
READY TO REALLY UP YOUR GAME?
Look into our master’s degrees in occupational therapy or nursing.
With online and part-time options, our flexible programs meet your
needs – whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a careerchanging
adult, or a working healthcare professional who is ready
for advanced education.
We are Healthcare Education. NOW.

“The college exudes an engaging, positive and
professional environment conducive to learning
and growing, both academically and personally.
GENEVIEVE GERE ”
Certified Medical Assistant, Class of 2019

YOU’LL BE IMMERSED
IN HEALTHCARE
RIGHT FROM THE
START.
Situated on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus, we’re part
of one of the largest, most innovative healthcare systems in the
country. Our affiliation with Atrium Health offers advantages you
won’t find anywhere else.
State-of-the-art facilities and equipment? Check!
Hands-on learning? Of course!
In high tech simulation labs right on campus and across the street
at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Clinical experiences? Every week!
Learn skills in class and practice them in real-life settings, from
your first month through graduation.
Individualized instruction? By all means!
In small classes with a faculty that is passionate about
student success.
Quality? Unquestionably!
93% of our students pass licensure/certification on the first try!
And many programs have a 100% pass rate!
Community involvement? Yes!
Our students completed more than 5,500 hours of community
service last year, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to share your
time and talent.
Job placement? Absolutely!
Employers often come to us first before posting job openings
more widely, and 90+% of students find jobs within 6 months
of graduation, many at Atrium Health.

Medical Assisting
Medical Imaging
Nursing
Occupational
Therapy
Science
Surgical
Technology
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS

MEDICAL ASSISTING
Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing fields within
healthcare. In just one year, you can be working in this high-demand
field, or a two-year associate degree will prepare you for
leadership or management.
Associate Degree: Two years
Diploma: One year
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hands-on clinical experience every week!
• Minimum time investment for maximum reward
• Enroll full- or part-time
• Hybrid (online and on campus); weekend/evening option
available as needed
• Start in fall or spring
Atrium Health Forgivable Loan
available for all medical assisting students
The Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Medical Assistant Diploma program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting
Education Review Board (MAERB) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org

MEDICAL IMAGING
Our medical imaging program – designed for imaging professionals
with a diploma or associate degree – offers the opportunity for
professional growth through bachelor’s degree completion or
advanced skills education.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging – Online
• Two years; 100% online
• Includes emphases in management, advanced imaging and clinical education,
unique to Cabarrus College
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging – Clinical
• Two years; hybrid format (online and on campus)
• Includes MRI and CT options
Advanced Specialty Certificate – MRI or CT
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• 100% pass rate on MRI and CT certification exams
• Credit awarded for work/life experience
• Enroll full- or part-time
• Online and hybrid (online and on campus) options,
including some evening classes
• Start in fall or spring
• 100% of graduates are employed within six months of graduation

NURSING
Since our founding in 1942, the Louise Harkey School of
Nursing at Cabarrus College has built an excellent reputation
for creating compassionate, expertly trained and highly
sought-after nurses. Whether you’re just entering the profession
or you’re a working nurse who seeks an advanced degree,
we have the program you need.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
ADN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• In as little as two years, you can be working as a registered nurse
• Hands-on, clinical experience – every week starting in your first month
- allows you to practice the skills you learn in class right away
• Get additional skills practice in our high-tech simulation labs right
here on campus and across the street at Atrium Health Cabarrus
• 100% pass rate on licensure (well above the national average)
• Enroll full- or part-time
• Start in fall or spring
• 93% of graduates employed within six months
Atrium Health Forgivable Loan
available to all ADN students

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
BSN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Perfect for working registered nurses
• 100% online
• Flexible, with full- and part-time options
• Five-week course blocks
• Graduate in as little as 18 months
• Credits awarded for diploma or associate degree work and related
work/life experience
• Start in fall or spring
• Focus on population health, leadership and service
• Fast, seamless application process for Atrium Health teammates and alumni
of Atrium Health-affiliated colleges: NO fees, essay or references required
• Opens the door to more varied employment opportunities, career
progression and professional certification in a nursing specialty
• Exceptional, nationally recognized, clinically trained faculty
Atrium Health Forgivable Loan
available to Atrium Health teammates and alumni of Atrium Health-affiliated colleges
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
MSN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Provides in-demand leadership skills in lean principles, workplace mental
health and population health
• Perfect for working nurses who want to advance their careers
• 100% online classes, plus a practicum
• Flexible, with full- and part-time options
• Fast, seamless application process for Atrium Health teammates and alumni
of Atrium Health-affiliated colleges: NO fees, essay or references required
• Two tracks: Leadership and Clinical Research
• Clinical Research Certificate also available
• Start in fall or spring
• Provides the foundation for a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Atrium Health Forgivable Loan
available to Atrium Health teammates and alumni of Atrium Health-affiliated colleges
The Louise Harkey School of Nursing Associate Degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission
for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 975-5000
The Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Baccalaureate Degree program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 887-6791
The Louise Harkey School of Nursing Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree programs are approved by
The North Carolina Board of Nursing 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 782-3211

OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
Occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy
assistants (OTAs) provide therapeutic interventions to
help patients participate in life’s everyday activities and
occupations. The highly regarded OT and OTA programs
at Cabarrus College offer flexible degree options that can
have you working in this extremely high-demand
profession quickly.
“I really like how they take us to a lot
of different settings for field work.
It opens up a lot of doors and more
experiences.
”MORIAH NESBITT
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Class of 2020

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• In as little as two years, you can be working as an OTA
• 92% pass rate on certification exam, well above national average!
• Hands-on, clinical experience – every week – allows you to practice
the skills you learn in class
• Excellent opportunities to network with practicing OT professionals
during clinical fieldwork
• Start in fall semester only
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
TWO DEGREE TRACKS:
MOT
• For OTAs with a prior bachelor’s degree
• Two years (including summers)
• Hybrid format (combination of online and on campus)
• Must be enrolled full time
• Start in fall semester only
COMBINED BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND MOT
• One of the only OTA-to-OT bridge programs in the region, enabling
OTAs to get a bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science in
Interdisciplinary Health Studies) and transition directly to a master’s
degree program
• Three years (including two summers)
• First 27 credits are online and can be full- or part-time
• Subsequent courses are hybrid and students must be enrolled full time
• Start in fall semester only
The Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (A COTE) of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
(301) 652-AOTA (2682), www.acoteonline.org
The Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Master of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (A COTE) of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
(301) 652-AOTA (2682), www.acoteonline.org

SCIENCE
An associate degree in science provides an array of options
for students seeking a career in life sciences or transfer into our
nursing or allied health programs.
Life Sciences Associate Degree
• For students seeking careers in life sciences such as microbiology,
food science, biotechnology or forensics
• May apply for nursing or other allied health programs via the
change-of-major process
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Provides strong foundation in science, biology and chemistry
• Sharpens critical thinking skills
• Refines research, reporting and writing skills
• Dedicated Student Success staff helps you explore and define
career options
• Enroll full- or part-time
• Start in fall or spring
• Hybrid format (online and on-campus)

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Cabarrus College offers one- and two-year surgical technology
programs in the exciting and fast-growing field of surgical
technology. We also have an online program for professionals
already working in the field who seek certification.
Atrium Health Forgivable Loan
available for surgical technology associate degree students
Associate Degree: Two years
Associate Degree Bridge: Two semesters
(Enables surgical technologists with a diploma to earn an associate degree)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• In just two years, you can have an exciting career working in surgery
• High certification pass rate (well above national average)
• Extensive hands-on operating room experience starting the very
first semester
• Enroll full- or part-time
• Start in fall or spring
The Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council
on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North,
Suite 158, Clearwater FL 33763 (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org; The Accreditation Review Council on Education
in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120-8031
(303) 694-9262

FIND THE EXPERIENCE
YOU’RE SEEKING.
You’ll notice it the minute you step onto our campus and meet your instructors
and fellow students. There’s a culture here, a sense of community that’s
supportive, caring, welcoming. You’ll find it easy to get to know your smart,
motivated classmates and get involved. Whether it’s student government,
community service, student clubs affiliated with your chosen profession, or
just mingling with classmates in our bustling student pavilion, there’s
something for everyone.
If you want to venture farther afield, eclectic arts and dining options beckon in
Concord, and Charlotte, the region’s most vibrant city, is just 30 minutes away.
7:1
STUDENT TO FACULTY
RATIO
90+ %
FIND JOBS WITHIN
6 MONTHS
OF GRADUATION
15
average class size

“I was genuinely surprised at how easy it was to
get involved in the school. I had previously
attended a big university where I struggled to
find a place, but at Cabarrus College, I felt like
I just fit from the beginning!
”HALEY SHORE
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Class of 2019
93 %
CERTIFICATION
PASS RATE
91% FEMALE
9 % MALE
20% NON-
WHITE
626
students
All data in this publication
is from 2019.
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ADMISSIONS
DETAILS
AND DATES!
Visit CabarrusCollege.edu and click on “Apply Today.”
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
General admission requirements include: application, application fee,
transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, recommendations and an essay. For
program-specific application requirements, visit the academic programs
pages at CabarrusCollege.edu.
Our best advice? Start early! And reach out to our friendly admissions
staff! They are here to make your application process as smooth and
seamless as possible.
PRIORITY DEADLINES:
February 1 for fall semester | October 1 for spring semester
We accept applications after the priority deadlines, until programs are full.
COST AND FINANCIAL AID:
You may think you can’t afford a small, private, specialty college like
Cabarrus College, but you can! Our financial aid staff works diligently
with each student to secure aid that may include grants, scholarships,
student employment and loans.
The Atrium Health Forgivable Loan ($5,000 for diplomas and $10,000
for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees) and NC Forgivable
Education Loans for Service (ranging from $3,000 to $10,000) are
available for many programs. Eighty-six percent of our students receive
aid, with awards averaging $12,790 per year.
To apply for financial aid or scholarships: Complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov beginning
Oct. 1. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until funds
deplete, so complete your FAFSA as early as possible.
LEARN MORE
Admissions@CabarrusCollege.edu | 704-403-1556
Financialaid@CabarrusCollege.edu | 704-403-3507

COME VISIT!
The best way to get a feel for Cabarrus College is to experience it in
person. You’ll quickly see why your future in healthcare should start at
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.
Visit CabarrusCollege.edu to learn about our upcoming virtual and
in-person campus visit days.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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CABARRUS COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
401 Medical Park Drive | Concord, NC 28025 | 704-403-1555
CabarrusCollege.edu
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.
Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about
the accreditation of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.
ON THE CAMPUS OF ATRIUM HEALTH CABARRUS