Sinclair Community College Empowering Students with More Health Sciences Programs that Lead to Living Wage Careers

Sinclair Community College is expanding its renowned Health Sciences Division with the introduction of more programs that empower students with the skills and education needed for high demand, living wage careers in healthcare. The Histotechnology and Polysomnography Technician certificate programs are designed to prepare students for careers that provide a family sustaining wage in these growing healthcare fields.

Histotechnology Short-Term Certificate Program: Equips graduates with the skills to excel as specialized clinical laboratory professionals. Histology technicians process patient tissue samples onto slides for pathologists to examine under microscopes for diagnosis or research purposes. Graduates can leverage their unique blend of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, research labs, and even sales, education, or administration.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% growth in employment for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians by 2032, with an estimated 24,000 job openings annually.

Polysomnography Technician Certificate Program: Prepares students to conduct sleep studies on individuals suspected of sleep disorders. They work under physician supervision, recording and analyzing data while reporting technical findings. Career opportunities exist in sleep centers, hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices specializing in sleep medicine.

Salary.com reports an average annual salary of $62,949 for Polysomnography Technicians in Ohio (as of July 2024), with a range typically falling between $56,597 and $69,929.

"Our laser focus is on ensuring students receive exceptional education and hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art labs. This empowers them to graduate with a degree or certificate that leads to a career with a family-sustaining wage and directly addresses the needs of employers in the Dayton region. Sinclair's mission is to find the need and endeavor to meet it, and these new programs exemplify that commitment," explains Dr. Rena Sebor, Dean of Sinclair's Health Sciences Division. 

Beyond Patient Care:
Sinclair understands the vast scope of the healthcare field.  While some careers directly involve patient care, many others contribute significantly to exceptional healthcare delivery. To help students explore these diverse opportunities, Sinclair has launched an online Healthcare Career Exploration Tool.

By exploring this tool, students can discover a multitude of fulfilling healthcare careers aligned with their interests and talents.

Sinclair’s Health Sciences Division offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program. 

Sinclair’s Fall Term begins August 26, 2024. Registration for classes is now open. For more information, visit Sinclair’s Welcome Center (Building 10 – Dayton campus), call 937-512-3000, or email welcomecenter@sinclair.edu.

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