Mercy College of Health Sciences is a subsidiary corporation of Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines. The college operates under the leadership of the Mercy College Board of Directors comprised of community, academic and health care leaders committed to the vision of the institution, which is “to be nationally recognized for excellence in the delivery and innovation of health sciences education as demonstrated by distinguished graduates who serve and lead in their community.”

Academic Programs of Study

• Allied Health Completion (BSAH)
• Clinical Laboratory Science (Certificate)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ASDMS)
• Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services (Certificate/ASEMS)
• Health Care Administration (BSHCA)
• Health Sciences - Pre-Med (BSHS)
• Medical Assisting (with Limited RT) (Certificate/ASMA)
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (Certificate)
• Nursing (ASN)
• Nursing Completion – RN to BSN (BSN)
• Nursing Integrated (BSN)
• Physical Therapist Assistant* (ASPTA)
• Polysomnographic Technology (Certificate/ASPSGT)
• Radiologic Technology (ASRT)
• Surgical Technology (Certificate/ASST)

Short-Term Certificates

• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)
• Medical Billing and Coding (MBC)
• Nursing Assistant (NA)
• Online Pharmacy Technician (PT)

* Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For program specific accreditations visit www.mchs.edu/accreditation.