The University of Iowa has a children's hospital, a heart and vascular center, a center for neurosciences and a comprehensive cancer center. The University of Iowa features health sciences, such as dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health and medicine. Programs include craniofacial anomalies research, microbiology, science in nursing, pharmaceutical socioeconomics and occupational and environmental health. The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City.
Medical laboratory technicians are trained to diagnose and treat various diseases. Students who participate in the Des Moines Area Community College's Medical Laboratory Technology program will receive an associate's degree in applied science upon completion of the program. The program's courses include clinical laboratory fundamentals, health science microbiology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, clinical laboratory practicum and health science anatomy. The Des Moines Area Community College is located on Porter Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.
Health information technicians compile data for medical agencies. These technicians may be trained through health information technology courses. The Eastern Iowa Community College offers courses such as medical terminology, medical transcription, principles of disease, allied health statistics, quality management and biology. The Eastern Iowa Community College is located on West River Drive in Davenport, Iowa.
Programs offered at the Iowa Central Community College include dental hygiene, emergency medical services, medical assistant, medical laboratory technician, nursing programs and radiologic technology. Courses include human anatomy, medical terminology, interpersonal relations in health care and radiographic procedures. The Iowa Central Community College is located at One Triton Circle in Fort Dodge, Iowa.