This degree prepares students interested in a variety of Allied Health occupations. The degree will prepare students with a rigorous course of study prior to selecting the program of their chosen career. Students will complete coursework with an emphasis on basic science, healthcare delivery and culturally competent patient care. Students completing the degree will be prepared to enter programs for careers in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Nursing and others. Students may also choose to complete this degree in preparation for transfer to a Health Sciences Baccalaureate degree program. Completion of the degree does not guarantee enrollment in any health occupation program.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 ARTICULATE CAREER OPTIONS AND NECESSARY EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS (PSLO #1)

🗸 DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF EACH BODY SYSTEM (PSLO #2)

🗸 DEMONSTRATE A WORKABLE KNOWLEDGE OF MEDICAL LANGUAGE (PSLO #3)

🗸 DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM IN A RANGE OF CLINICAL INTERACTIONS AND SETTINGS (PSLO #4)

🗸 DESCRIBE THE PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AND THEIR EFFECT ON HEALTH (PSLO #5)

🗸 DESCRIBE THE ROLE THAT CULTURE AND DIVERSITY PLAY IN PATIENT CARE (PSLO #6)