As a community leader, we believe the residents of Anne Arundel County and beyond deserve the best care from highly trained health professionals. That’s why our goal each year is to help meet the continual need for competent and compassionate providers through high-quality, affordable programs taught by experienced professionals who are experts in their respective disciplines. Is this fast-growing field is right for you? AACC's School of Health Sciences is home to a wide range of health-related degrees and certificates that can prepare you for a career or transfer to a four-year college and beyond. Each of our health programs will help you develop skills needed for a high-demand job within our county and region. You’ll benefit from hands-on learning using state-of-the-art equipment, such as the simulation lab, and through clinical rotations with our many partners throughout the county.
HEALTH SCIENCES COVID-19 FAQ >>
AACC offers degrees and training in the field of health. Many of the programs through the School of Health Sciences require prospective students to attend an information session. These free, 90-minute sessions are provided throughout the year. For more information about Health Sciences programs and admissions, contact a member of our health sciences admissions team or call 410-777-7310.
AACC’s School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development also offers a wide range of noncredit health training and professional development. Trainings include assisted living management and nursing, basic IV and venipuncture techniques and phlebotomy technician, CPR and first aid, delegating nurse and nurse refresher, human services, medical coding, medicine aide, physical therapy, physician assistant, sterile processing, and therapeutic massage.
In response to COVID-19, we continue to offer services remotely for our students, faculty and staff. Some of our frequently asked questions are below. If the FAQs don't answer your question, contact the Health Sciences admissions office.
Health Sciences and Human Services academic advisors are available to assist and meet with you remotely through virtual advising.
After you apply to Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and submit any prior high school and/or college transcripts, you can find your advisor and schedule an advising appointment on MyAACC. Below are the steps to access the Virtual Advising Center:
View the AACC Calendar to register for the next Health Sciences Virtual Information Session. Instructions about registration and login details are provided.
All on-campus testing is currently suspended. Please email the Testing Office at testing-arnold@aacc.edu to schedule a remote testing appointment. Keep checking the testing office for any updates.
You are encouraged to submit transcripts electronically as this will significantly reduce the amount of time needed to process transcripts. For official transcripts the primary resource is Parchment. Transcripts can be accepted through a number of electronic formats (EDI, E-Script and National Student Clearinghouse). You should be able to request that transcripts be sent electronically from your prior institution to AACC via records@aacc.edu. Transcripts submitted by mail will have a significantly increased processing time.
You may email your paper application as a PDF file to healthsciencesadmissions@aacc.edu. Once the application is received, you'll receive a reply email. If you do not receive a reply within two business days, please email us again.
Do not email your full date of birth or Social Security number. These are not requested on your application and we want to make sure that no protected information is sent via email. A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID is no longer required so you don't need to email a copy with your application.
Before emailing the address verification and supporting documentation that is required by your program of interest, white out financial, date of birth or other confidential information that may be on the documents.
In addition, paper applications may be mailed to:
Anne Arundel Community College
Attention: School of Health Sciences
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
We understand that physicians’ offices are not making routine appointments right now. We will give you ample time to complete the necessary documents required for clinicals. Complete as much as you can, gather medical documents that you may have for previous vaccines and check your AACC email periodically for any updates.
Tuberculosis Skin Testing (PPD)
AFC Urgent Care
**One-step PPD $25 total to place and read, two-step $50
3059 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
410-956-3394
https://www.afcurgentcareedgewater.com/
Concentra Medical Center (two locations)
**One-step PPD $57 total to place and read, two-step $114
811 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 104, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, 410-553-0110
7377 Washington Blvd., Suite 101, Jessup, MD 21075, 410-379-3051
Immunizations
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club Pharmacy offers low-cost immunizations; you DO NOT need to be a Sam’s Club member to use the pharmacy.
Register now for AACC's CPR courses!
AACC's School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development is offering CPR sections for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. The sections are available to register via MyAACC. Learn how to register for noncredit courses.
For current cohorts of admitted students, refer to your program chair or director for updated information regarding program clinical start dates.
All correspondence will be done through your MyAACC email account. Be sure to check your email daily.
Applicants and students will receive information via email about how the mandatory meeting will be conducted.