Participating Colleges and Universities
Four colleges and universities in Polk County are a part of the Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative.
No matter the specific career path you’re interested in, there’s an opportunity waiting for you.
Des Moines Area Community College
Within DMACC’s Health Science & Fitness pathway students can find courses to help achieve careers in high demand fields like Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy and Surgical Technology.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Committed to helping aspiring medical and healthcare professionals make a difference in the world, DMU has three health science colleges which offer 10 health science graduate programs.
Grand View University
Grand View offers a flexible schedule, small class sizes and an affordable tuition while students learn with state-of-the-art instruction with a focus on caring ethics. Grand View can offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing to provide individuals a step ahead of their competition.
Mercy College of Health Sciences
For more than 100 years, Mercy College has been at the forefront of preparing students for a career in various fields in healthcare. Mercy College offers a large number of academic programs so students can earn Certificates, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degrees and even Master’s programs.