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Introduction to Healthcare Badge

Mercy College of Ohio now offers individuals the opportunity to explore the healthcare field while earning college credits.

With the Introduction to Healthcare badge, students will explore healthcare careers and learn about medical terminology and basic biology concepts relevant to healthcare professions. The following courses will be completed:

Courses include:
  • HSC 100: Introduction to Health Science Careers, 3 credit hours
  • HIT 105: Medical Terminology, 3 credit hours
  • BIO 101: Introduction to Biology, 3 credit hours

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Admission Criteria

  • Applicants must be high school graduates with a GPA of at least 2.3, GED recipients with a score of 530 (score of 53 prior to 2002), or transfer students with a cumulative GPA of a 2.0.

Admission Process

  1. Complete the Healthcare Digital Badge Application
  2. Submit official high school transcript OR a copy of GED scores and certificate
  3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. NOTE: Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution and can be sent to admissions@mercycollege.edy or mailed to Mercy College of Ohio, ATTN: Admissions, 2221 Madison Ave. Toledo OH 43604.
  4. Submit two forms of Identification: One (1) should be a: Valid Driver’s License from any U.S. state or territory, or Valid State ID from any U.S. state or territory AND the other can be any one (1) of the following:
  • State Government Issued Certificate of Birth
  • Professional Licensure (RN or ARRT)
  • Passport from any country
  • Social Security card
  • Utility Bill
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Vehicle Registration Card
  • Mercy College student ID
  • Paycheck Stub with Name and Address
  • Cancelled Check or Bank Statement Copies can be scanned and emailed to admissions@mercycollege.edu or mailed to: Mercy College, ATTN: Admissions, 2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604

Bon Secour Mercy Health Associates will want to make sure to complete the Guild process at bsmh.guildeducation.com

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This application is specifically for the digital badge offerings available at Mercy College of Ohio. It is exclusively for Bon Secours Mercy Health Associates.

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