Utah Career College

Utah Career College

Utah Career College (UCC) can help you prepare now for a rewarding career helping others. With our condensed, short-term training, you can start your new career in less time than you think. Prepare now for a fulfilling career in health care! There is a certain fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from helping others. Those in the health care field experience this satisfaction every day. You can too! If you love working with people, if you're an animal lover, if you love helping those who are sick or injured, then a career in health care may be right for you.

At UCC, we provide condensed, short-term, yet comprehensive, in-depth training for careers in health care. That means you can launch your new career doing what you love to do as quickly as possible.

Bachelor's - Health & Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to gain entry-level to intermediate-level employment in the health, wellness and fitness industry.

Students will also gain the knowledge necessary to own or manage a small business in the industry, or become successfully self-employed in the industry. Through practical application, lecture and industry experience, students will become proficient in areas such as:

• Exercise program design
• Individual and group fitness
• Nutrition
• Sport-specific training
• Injury prevention
• Management and marketing in the health and exercise industry

Graduates will be prepared to work with a variety of clients in multiple settings such as:

• Health clubs
• Wellness centers
• Recreation departments
• Equipment and supplement providers
• Clinics
• Schools and rehabilitation centers

In addition, students will complete courses in communications, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, which are designed to develop essential academic skills for enhanced and continued learning.

Associate's - Health & Exercise Sciences

If your interests lie in exercising and physical health, our health and exercise programs at UCC can train you for a very "active" and rewarding career. Our programs can prepare you for a career that offers a broad range of possibilities including:

• Recreation
• Rehabilitation
• Movement development
• Athletics
• Exercise and fitness
• Sales and marketing of industry-related products and services

Why choose Utah Career College for your health and exercise sciences training?

UCC offers a wide range of courses and programs in this field. That means you can customize a program that's right for you and reflects your personal interests. We offer training in:

• Fitness assessment and training
• Nutritional assessment
• Body composition assessment
• Exercise prescription
• Exercise therapy
• Client education
• Injury management
• Therapeutic recreation
• Recreation

Associate's or Diploma - Massage Therapy

In the UCC massage therapy program, you can expect to gain an advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and nutrition. You will receive hands-on training in the latest massage techniques and body therapies. You will learn how to communicate with your patients so you can customize a health plan to fit their needs. You will also learn about health care law and ethics, and the legal issues concerning the practice of massage therapy.

As a licensed massage therapist, you will be qualified to work in a broad range of health care environments such as:

• Chiropractic
• Massage and treatment facilities
• Rehabilitation
• Health and wellness centers
• Spas and resorts.
• Or go into business for yourself!

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Plus we'll help you explore all your financial options. So take hold of your future. Do something you love and get paid to do it.

Contact Us Today!

For more information about our massage therapy or health and exercise degree programs, please Request Information today!