Careers in Health Care
Careers in Health Care
Whether you’re looking to launch your career in health care or advance your current health care role, Mercy has the degrees and certifications you need to get ahead.
Explore the many options across Mercy's health care programs.
From patient care to administrative programs, you'll benefit from our faculty's expertise, robust academic support and funding options to make your career aspirations a reality. Let us help you find the one that is right for you.
A Wide Range of Options for Your Unique Path
Ready to transform lives, including your own? Mercy has the degree or certification program that aligns with your health care career goals. And if you’re not sure which direction is the right one for you, our experienced team is ready to help you decide.
Patient Care
Learn to provide essential, hands-on patient care though our advanced simulation labs, externships and clinical rotations at top New York metro health care facilities. You'll work directly with experienced health care practitioners who teach the latest treatment approaches and patient care techniques, preparing you for success in hospitals, clinics or specialized care settings.
12 Week Programs (Entry Level)
2 Year Programs (Professional)
Health Care Administration
Build a career managing the business of health care. You'll gain the practical experience with current health care technology and systems, be prepared to lead teams, manage operations and be ready to take on today's health care challenges.
6-12 Week Programs (Entry Level)
1-2 Year Programs (Professional)
No matter which program you choose, you’ll have all the resources and support you need to launch your new career.
Explore the full list of health care degree and certificate programs available in our School of Social and Behavioral Science and School of Health and Natural Sciences.
A History of Excellence in Health Care
At Mercy, we are experts in the health care space and know how to support students as they work toward a fulfilling career. We have a long history of preparing health care professionals across levels and disciplines.
If you're looking to change careers or to move ahead in your current health care role, we’ll equip you with the tools you’ll need to excel in a wide range of hospitals and health care centers, and you'll receive personalized guidance and dedicated support throughout your journey.
Through Mercy and our CERTIFi certificate programs, you can choose to pursue a new degree in health care or earn career-focused certifications to help you reach your professional goals.
Hands-On Experience that Ensures You’re Career Ready
In both our patient care and administrative programs, career readiness is built into the curriculum, ensuring you’ll have the in-demand skills needed in your field. Our faculty are patient care and health care administration experts who bring their real-world experience and technical insights into the classroom (virtual or in-person). And our state-of-the-art campuses feature interdisciplinary clinical simulation labs, modern research facilities and specialized learning environments. No matter your path, you’ll master essential skills to be successful within your chosen career.
Make Your Career in Health Care Possible with Funding Options
Mercy offers many funding options. For our credential programs you could qualify for funding through the NYS Department of Labor, (WIOA) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or 1199’s Career Pathways Training (CPT) program. For our degree programs students may be eligible for merit scholarships and other financial aid.
With flexible, employment-ready certification programs, CERTiFi by Mercy University offers both career advancers and newcomers to healthcare courses that teach critical skills and lead to credentials in as little as 8 weeks.
Check out all of the available certificates.
