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Educated Professionals Enhance the Health and Wellness of our Community

We are improving the life-long wellness of our community, not simply through acute care but preventative measures to increase health equity and shape our community’s health and lifestyle choices. Our students receive a quality education and individualized advisement to significantly aid in healthier physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental behaviors.

Degree and Certificate Programs

CAREER OUTLOOK

Mean, entry-level salary information is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculations from May 2018. Entry-level requirements may include a bachelor’s degree.

$60,000

Occupational Therapy Assistant

MEAN WAGE NYS
$57,620
National Mean Wage

$87,100

Registered Nurse

MEAN WAGE NYS
$71,730
National Mean Wage

$62,930

Personal Trainer

MEAN WAGE NYS
$39,820
National Mean Wage

$73,090

Physical Education Teacher

MEAN WAGE NYS

Our Students Stand Out

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The Human Performance Studies program prepared me well to earn a degree from Stony Brook University and to enter the exciting field of athletic training.”

Kimberly Garcia

School of Nursing, Health and Wellness
Clinical Athletic Trainer, New York Presbyterian Medical Group Orthopedics

STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM

We want you to feel supported throughout your experience at RCC. We know that this is a new and exciting time for you, and you might need help figuring it all out. At RCC, you will have a Student Success Team made up of faculty, First Year Seminar(FYS), and Student Success advisors who specialize in the School of Nursing, Health and Wellness.

During your first semester, you will get to know your faculty, FYS, Student Success advisors at RCC. Our Student Success page has more information about how to prepare to see your Student Success Team.

Current Students:

Admissions Information Sessions

Join one of our live Admissions Information Sessions to find out more about RCC, the benefits of a community college and how to apply to the College, financial aid, student activities and so much more.

Upcoming Program Info Sessions

  • March 28, 2024 at 10:30 am – Nursing In-Person Info Session
  • April 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm – Occupational Therapy Assistant Virtual Info Session
  • April 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm – Occupational Therapy Assistant Virtual Info Session

Contact

Dean:
Dr. Maureen Kroning

School Office:
Technology Center,
Room 8210
NursingHealthAndWellness
@sunyrockland.edu

Phone: 845-574-4222