Allied Health
Allied Health
Students will learn the skills necessary for successful healthcare careers. Students will be prepared to enter the various fields of therapeutic and diagnostic services like nurse assisting, lab assisting, medical assisting, dental assisting, nutrition, and more. Students in this program can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), as well as become certified in phlebotomy (PTC), medical assisting (MAC), and EKG technician (CET). Allied Health provides opportunities for job experience and authentic employment in health care. Students in this lab must be passionate, caring, honest, motivated, and dedicated to patient care. Students will also need to be able to pass background and drug testing and have good attendance.
Industry Credentials
CNA Certification - 12 pts
Phlebotomy - 12 pts
CMLA (AMT) - 12 pts
Medical Assistant - 12 pts
EKG Technician - 12 pts
FEMA NIMS - 10 pts
OSHA 10 - 1 pt
Bloodborne Pathogens Training - 1 pt
CPR/First Aid - 1 pt
Students in this program will learn:
- Nursing Assisting
- Certification in CPR/First Aid
- Phlebotomy and laboratory assisting skills
- Medical Assisting Skills
- Medical terminology
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
College Connection
Allied Health Higher Education Options
Students are prepared to enter advanced training and education for:
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- LPN and RN programs
- Medical Laboratory Science programs
- Radiology Technician programs
- Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant programs
- Emergency Medical Technician programs
Career Resources
Allied Health Career Options
Students who have completed this program are prepared for careers as:
- Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Physical Therapy Office Assistant
- Chiropractic Office Assistant
- Physician/Dental Office Assistant
Allied Health Industry Organization
The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.
