Noncredit to Credit Transition

At Santa Ana College, healthcare education is non-linear and bidirectional. You can begin in any noncredit foundational program and transition seamlessly into credit degree or certificate programs—or vice versa—to advance your healthcare career.

Interactive Pathway Explorer

Select a pathway filter below or click any program card to view all connected options across Credit and Noncredit programs.

Noncredit Programs (Tuition Free)
Noncredit • In-Person
Personal Caregiver
Wage $16/hr
Length 8-10 Wks
Language Eng / Span
Certifications Included:
  • Basic Life Support
Noncredit • In-Person
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Wage $22/hr
Length 13 Wks
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • California CNA Certification (Must pass state exam)
Credit Programs
Credit • In-Person • Est. $5,790
Registered Nurse (RN) (A.S. Degree)
Wage $62/hr
Length 2 Years
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • Basic Life Support
  • National RN License
Credit • Online/In-Person/Hybrid • Est. $3,835-$5,844
Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S. Degree)
Wage $39/hr
Length 2 Years
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • National OTA Certification
  • California OTA License
Credit • Online/In-Person/Hybrid • Est. $3,835-$5,844
Occupational Studies (B.S. Degree)
Wage $42/hr
Length 4 Years
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • National OTA Certification
  • California OTA License
Credit • In-Person • Est. $1,145
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (CA Certificate)
Wage $22/hr
Length 4 Months
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • EMT License
Credit • Online/In-Person • Est. $1,025-$4,539
Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
Wage $22/hr
Length 6-12 Mos
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • Basic Life Support
  • California Certifying Board of Medical Assisting
Credit • Online/In-Person • Est. $1,025-$4,539
Medical Assistant (A.S. Degree)
Wage $24/hr
Length 2 Years
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • Basic Life Support
  • California Certifying Board of Medical Assisting
Credit • Online/In-Person • Est. $1,329-$3,339
Pharmacy Technician (Certificate of Achievement)
Wage $20/hr
Length 12 Mos
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • California State Pharmacy Technician License
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certification
Credit • Online/In-Person • Est. $1,329-$3,339
Pharmacy Technician (A.S. Degree)
Wage $25/hr
Length 2 Years
Language English
Certifications Included:
  • California State Pharmacy Technician License
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certification

💡 Tip: Click any discipline button above (e.g., Nursing, EMT) or click any program card to instantly highlight corresponding pathways.