Health
& Public Services
Welcome to the Health and Public Services Community at Butte College, a comprehensive hub dedicated to nurturing your abilities and ambitions in the essential fields of health and human services. Our meticulously designed programs encompass diverse domains such as Administration of Justice, Nursing, Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Kinesiology, and crucial emergency services training like EMT and Firefighter programs. These courses are crafted to fast-track your entry into rewarding careers, ensuring that you are fully prepared to serve in these vital roles. Our experienced faculty, drawn from their respective fields, provide enriched learning experiences that combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.
Our offerings are not only aimed at providing immediate vocational skills but also pathways to advanced learning. For students looking to further their studies in the health and human services sector, our programs also offer seamless transfer opportunities to four-year institutions. We at the Health & Public Services Community strive to impart the most comprehensive education, making use of our deep industry ties and state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate practical learning experiences. Join us at Butte College's Community, where we equip you with the tools and knowledge to make a real difference in society.
Explore Careers
Explore careers in the Health & Public Services interest area. Use O*NET OnLine for detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more!
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Program: Degrees and Certificates
Administration of Justice
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Health Science
Kinesiology
Associate Degree
Accelerated Track Registered Nursing
Accelerated Track Register Nursing: LVN to ADN
Administration of Justice
Court Personnel/Pre-law
Criminal Justice
Fire Technology
Kinesiology
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/Fish and Wildlife Emphasis
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/State Parks Emphasis
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Nutrition and Food Science
Paramedic
Physical Education: Exercise Physiology
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN
Respiratory Care
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Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN
Administration of Justice
Court Personnel/Pre-law
Fire Technology
Firefighter I and II Academy
Law Enforcement Academic-Basic
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/Fish and Wildlife Emphasis
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/State Parks Emphasis
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Paramedic
Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN
Certificate
Acute Care Nurse Assistant
Allied Health
Basic 32
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Home Health Aide for CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Created for both new students and current professionals, our programs prepare you for lifelong careers and vocational professions. Many of our programs also transfer into private, CSU, and UC programs.
Industry is calling, are you ready to answer?
Explore the educational opportunities with our eight main Career Education program areas.
Not Sure Where to Start
If you are unsure what career you want to start, which degree or certificate you need, or which courses to take, we have resources to help you. Meet with a Counselor Visit the Career CenterExplore All Degrees and Certificates
Departments
- Administration of Justice and Fire Technology
- Health, Kinesiology & Athletics
- Family & Community Services
- Public Safety Education and Training Center
- Nursing
- Respiratory Care
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