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”’Cabarrus College of Health Sciences”’ is a [[private college]] for health professions in [[Concord, North Carolina]]. The college offers on–campus and online courses in seven health science disciplines: five [[associate degree]] programs, two master’s degree programs, three bachelor’s degree programs, plus diplomas, certificates and continuing education.
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”’[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/ Cabarrus College of Health Sciences]”’ is a private, nonprofit college for [[Healthcare profession|healthcare professions]] that offers immersive, experiential education in eight healthcare career fields. Located on the campus of [[Atrium Health Cabarrus]] in [[Concord, North Carolina]], Cabarrus College is affiliated with [[Atrium Health]], an integrated, nonprofit health system with more than 70,000 employees serving patients at 38 hospitals and more than 1,400 care locations.
   
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Cabarrus College offers a flexible mix of on-campus, online and hybrid programs including one- to four-year programs for those who are new to healthcare and [[Bachelor’s degree|bachelor’s]] and [[Master’s degree|master’s degrees]] for healthcare professionals seeking advanced study. Extensive hands-on clinical experience starting the first semester is a hallmark of the college’s clinical programs.
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==History==
  
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Cabarrus County Hospital founded the college in 1942 to meet the need for registered nurses during World War II. In 1995 it was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]] to award associate degrees. In 1998 the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] granted the college the authority to award bachelor’s degrees. In 2004, the General Assembly granted the college authority to award advanced degrees in nursing or allied health sciences. The growth of the college necessitated construction of a new facility in 2004 on the campus of CMC-NorthEast in [[Concord, North Carolina|Concord]].
  
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Faculty act as mentors who are invested in student success, providing student-centered education in small classes with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Collegewide, 95% of students pass [[certification]]/licensure exams on their first try, far exceeding state and national averages. More than 90% of students are employed in healthcare within six months of graduation.
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== Academics ==
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools|Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges]] (SACSCOC).
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Cabarrus College offers the following [https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/academic-programs degrees/programs]:   
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* ”’Community Health & Wellness -”’ [[Bachelor’s degree|Bachelor’s Degree]]
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* ”’Health Sciences Leadership & Development -”’ [[Bachelor’s degree|Bachelor’s Degree]]
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* ”'[[Medical assistant|Medical Assistant]] -”’ [[Diploma]]
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* ”'[[Medical assistant|Medical Assistant]] -”’ [[Associate degree|Associate Degree]]
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* ”'[[Medical imaging|Medical Imaging]] -”’ [[Bachelor’s degree|Bachelor’s Degree]]
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* [[Associate of Science in Nursing|”’Nursing -”’ Associate Degree]]
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* ”'[[Nursing]] -”’ [[Bachelor’s degree|Bachelor’s Degree]] (RN-to-BSN)
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* ”'[[Nursing]]”’ – [[Master’s degree|Master’s Degree]]
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* ”'[[Occupational therapy assistant|Occupational Therapy Assistant]] -”’ [[Associate degree|Associate Degree]]
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* ”'[[Occupational therapy|Occupational Therapy]]”’ – [[Master’s degree|Master’s Degree]] including OTA-to-OT bridge program
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* ”’Science -”’ [[Associate degree|Associate Degree]]
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* ”’Surgical Technology -”’ [[Associate degree|Associate Degree]]
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== History ==
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences evolved from the Cabarrus County Hospital School of Nursing, founded by Louise Harkey in 1942 as a three-year diploma program to meet the demand for [[Registered nurse|registered nurses]] during [[World War II]].
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”’February 2, 1942:”’ Sixteen students enter the new [[nursing school]].
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”’1940s- 50s:”’ Dormitory, recreation, auditorium and classroom space expansion to accommodate enrollment growth.
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”’1963”’: [[National League for Nursing]] (NLN) awards accreditation to the school.
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”’1973:”’ Curriculum revision shortens program to two years; North Carolina Board of Nursing approves the school as the first two-year, hospital-based nursing diploma program in North Carolina.
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”’1988:”’ [[Diploma in Nursing|Nursing diploma program]] transformed to meet the standards for [[Associate of Science in Nursing|Associate Degree in Nursing]].
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”’1992”’: Officially renamed as the Louise Harkey School of Nursing to mark the school’s 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary and to honor its founder.
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”’1996”’: The Louise Harkey School of Nursing becomes the cornerstone of the new Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, renamed in preparation for launching new allied health programs.   
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”’1997-2003:”’ Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, Nurse Aid, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Associate of Science programs added.
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”’2004:”’ The College partners with the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation (formerly NorthEast Foundation) and the community to fund and build present facility on the campus of [[Atrium Health Cabarrus]] (formerly Northeast Medical Center/Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast).
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”’2005-2013:”’ Additional programs added including Pharmacy Technology, certificate programs in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Bachelor of Science degrees in Medical Imaging and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, and an online RN-to-BSN degree.
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”’2014:”’ First master’s degree (Occupational Therapy) program added.
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”’2020:”’ Master of Science in Nursing program enrolls first cohort.
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”’2021:”’ Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Leadership & Development  program begins enrolling for spring 2022 semester.
   
 
==External links==
  
==External links==
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* [http://www.cabarruscollege.edu/index.html Official website]
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* [https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences Official website]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/about-us About Us]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/academic-programs Academic Programs]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/admissions Admissions]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/financial-information Financial Information]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/current-students Current Students]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/alumni Alumni]
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*[https://atriumhealth.org/education/cabarrus-college-of-health-sciences/contact-us Contact Us]
 
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