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Nursing students get hands-on training at Grant Regional Career Center
Education and certification in health sciences can prepare you for many occupations in the industry. At Grant Regional Career Center, you’ll explore a variety of health science careers and get hands-on work in supervised lab and clinical settings. 
 
Typical careers: Nurse | Technician | Doctor | Therapist | Educator | Medical Assistant
 
Typical salary range: $35,000 - $230,000+
 
In some classes, students can earn high school credit and college credit at the same time! (This can save you big on your college bills!)
 
At GRCC, classes and/or certification are available in the following career pathways included in the Health Sciences career cluster:
  • CCMA (certified clinical medial assistant)
  • CNA (certified nurse aide)
  • Exercise science (athletic training)
  • EMT (emergency medial technician)
>> For more information on all classes currently offered in the Health Science career pathway, click here.
 
Professional certifications available through GRCC: 
  • CNA (certified nurse aide)
  • CCMA (certified clinical medical assistant)
  • CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
 

>> Ready to sign up? Call GRCC at 765-664-9091 for more information!

DID YOU KNOW: Marion High School graduates have been recognized for excellence in the medical field! The following MHS alumni have been inducted into the Marion High School Hall of Distinction.
 
  • Alisha Alaimo, Class of 1993: President and Head of North America for Biogen, a leading global biotechnology company that drives innovations for complex and devastating diseases
  • John Boxell, M.D., Class of 1957: otolaryngologist / head and neck surgeon who practiced in Chattanooga, Tenn., for more than 35 years, and clinical associate professor of surgery at University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga
  • Edmund Casey, M.D., Class of 1942: lauded physician, first African-American on staff at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati; president of National Medical Association; U.S. Air Force veteran
  • Joseph Davis, M.D., FACS, Class of 1935 (awarded posthumously): An innovator in the medical field who along with his father and brother built the Davis Clinic, which revolutionized medical care in Marion
  • Sharon Dunwoody, Ph.D, Class of 1965: Professor emerita at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication; award-winning researcher in the field of science communication
  • John L. Earnest, Class of 1962: Entrepreneur, innovator in health care and medical management, bringing changes and improvements to the field in Marion and beyond
  • Albert Faunce, Class of 1956: who helped advanced the field of dentistry with research and production of composite dental materials used all over the world, an author, a college professor, and a philanthropist
  • Frank Roland Faunce, D.D.S., Class of 1956: International expert on aesthetic dentistry; pediatric dentist; 26 years in Army Dental Corps during Vietnam War and Desert Storm; professor; researcher
  • David Fisher, M.D., Class of 1973: Orthopedic surgeon, involved in development of total hip and knee prosthetic implant systems; clinical educator; led one of largest orthopedic practices in U.S.
  • Pierre James Fisher, M.D., FACS, Class of 1949: Military surgeon; health care leader who was instrumental in beginning hospice care in Grant County; social activist and philanthropist
  • Courtney Gorman, D.D.S., ABO, Class of 1979: Longtime owner of Gorman and Bunch Orthodontics, with offices in Marion and throughout central Indiana. Sought-after educator. Active community leader, philanthropist
  • Diane Janowicz, M.D., Class of 1992: Infectious disease and HIV/AIDS specialist at IU Health, faculty member and fellowship program director at the IU School of Medicine, spearheaded clinical response to major HIV outbreak in rural southern Indiana in 2015
  • John C. Jarrett, M.D., FACOG, Class of 1969: Noted expert on fertility treatment who has helped countless couples overcome impaired fertility; sought-after lecturer
  • Doris Jesch, M.D., ABP, Class of 1956: Beloved, respected, and highly-skilled Marion pediatrician, who served generations of Marion families with her gentle spirit and compassionate care
  • David L. Joyce, Class of 1962: Youngest business manager in the history of the NFL; innovator in the health care field; national expert in physician group formation and management 
  • Kathleen L. Keller, Ph.D., Class of 1991: award-winning researcher in the field of childhood eating behavior and obesity
  • David Kiley, M.D., FACOG, Class of 1978: OB/GYN; Community Health Network executive; leader in patient-centered care
  • Max Long, M.D., Class of 1933: World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy; practiced medicine in Marion for nearly 50 years, including serving as Marion Community Schools physician for 32 years
  • Barbara Stevens Mitchell, R.N., Class of 1966: a well-respected and distinguished healthcare professional once known as “the face of nursing in Indiana”, who also helped bolster the nursing profession in the state through philanthropic and workforce development efforts
  • John Neeley, Class of 1971: an internationally recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, helping to increase access to life-changing medications, and an active supporter of the missionary and outreach efforts who helped to grow a wide network of churches
  • Erika Davis Sears, M.D., M.S., Class of 1998: plastic surgeon specializing in hand surgery and reconstructive surgery, proud to provide care for veterans and other patients with traumatic injuries
  • Joe Sutter, Class of 1969: Professional basketball player; physical therapist, entrepreneur who built his practice into network of 12 clinics; clinical educator, philanthropist
  • Paul Usher, Class of 1963: Past President / CEO of Marion General Hospital for eight years, after 20 years as CFO, and six years prior to that in financial services
  • Eric Walts, Class of 1984: President/CEO of Premier Home Health Care and Suite Living Senior Living Community, former Grant County Commissioner
  • Lesley Weaver, Ph.D, Class of 2004: molecular biologist and researcher who is set to join the faculty of Indiana University this fall, active mentor who works to recruit, retain, and support underrepresented minorities in STEM-related fields