Health, Public Safety & Wellness

Do you like contributing to the safety and wellbeing of society? Are you interested in helping others achieve their health and fitness goals? GCC offers health and wellness career pathways that involve directly working with patient care and medical services, nursing, nutritional services, and personal training. Public safety pathways include serving the community as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, and emergency medical technician.

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Addiction Studies CounselingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Addiction Studies CounselingAssociate of Science- n/a
Administration of JusticeAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Administration of JusticeAssociate of Science- n/a
Administration of JusticeCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Administrative Medical AssistantCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Administrative Medical AssistantAssociate of Science- n/a
Administrative Medical AssistantNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Certified Nursing AideNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Critical Care NursingSkills Certificate- n/a
Dental Administrative AssistantNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Dietetic Services SupervisorAssociate of Science- n/a
Dietetic Services SupervisorCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Emergency Medical ResponderSkills Certificate- n/a
Emergency Medical TechnicianSkills Certificate- n/a
Fire TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Fire TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Fitness SpecialistAssociate of Science- n/a
Fitness SpecialistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Group Fitness InstructorSkills Certificate- n/a
Health ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Healthcare AdministrationAssociate of Science- n/a
Healthcare AdministrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Home CaregiverCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)
  • NC
Indoor Cycling InstructorSkills Certificate- n/a
Introduction to Emergency Medical ServicesSkills Certificate- n/a
Kickboxing InstructorSkills Certificate- n/a
KinesiologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Medical AssistantCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)
  • NC
Medical Coding SpecialistAssociate of Science- n/a
Medical Coding SpecialistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Medical OfficeSkills Certificate- n/a
Medical RecordsSkills Certificate- n/a
Nutrition and DieteticsAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
ParamedicCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Personal TrainerSkills Certificate- n/a
Public HealthAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Registered NursingAssociate of Science- n/a
Sports CoachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Sports CoachingAssociate of Science- n/a
Verdugo Fire AcademyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Verdugo Recruit Fire AcademyCertificate of Achievement- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 26,800
    • High salary: 48,320
    • Average salary: 36450
    Stable Job Growth $ 36,450 Average Salary $26,800 $48,320

  • Community Health Workers

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 37,930
    • High salary: 78,560
    • Average salary: 51030
    Rising Job Growth $ 51,030 Average Salary $37,930 $78,560

  • Athletic Trainers

    Master's degree, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 45,380
    • High salary: 84,100
    • Average salary: 60250
    Rising Job Growth $ 60,250 Average Salary $45,380 $84,100

All Careers in Health, Public Safety & Wellness (71)

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising117,960
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Facilities ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable103,960
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Acute Care NursesAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,600
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesMaster's degreeRising93,600
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Critical Care NursesBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising93,600
Registered NursesBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising93,600
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable92,430
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising79,940
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsCertificate after high school, Some collegeStable78,060
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining76,310
Customs and Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining74,260
Dietitians and NutritionistsCertificate after college, Master's degreeRising73,850
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
Food Service ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
Health Education SpecialistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising63,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable62,340
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,250
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
FirefightersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable59,530
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Correctional Officers and JailersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining57,970
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising52,380
Community Health WorkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising51,030
Freight ForwardersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising49,900
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,440
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,510
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining48,450
Word Processors and TypistsHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining47,850
Correspondence ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining46,740
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising46,290
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising46,180
Endoscopy TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Order ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining44,660
Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable44,640
Medical AssistantsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising44,200
Office Clerks, GeneralHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising43,630
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising42,010
File ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Master's degreeDeclining41,270
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850
Nursing AssistantsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising39,530
Medical TranscriptionistsCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining37,550
Dietetic TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable37,040
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable36,450

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