Allied Health
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
This degree program is intended to introduce students to a variety of potential career paths in allied health. Students will complete certifications in several areas including: CNA and EMT-Basic. Students are given the opportunity to progress to higher levels of study in multiple medical fields.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Organizational Communication |
(3) |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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Career Math |
3 |
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General Psychology I: SS3 |
3 |
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Spanish for the Professional I |
3 |
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18 |
Additional Required Courses
EMT Fundamentals |
3 |
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EMT Medical Emergencies |
4 |
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EMT Trauma Emergencies |
2 |
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EMT Special Considerations |
2 |
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EMT Clinical |
1 |
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Customer Service in Healthcare |
2 |
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CPR for Professionals |
0.5 |
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Phlebotomy |
4 |
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Advanced Phlebotomy |
4 |
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Orientation to Health Careers (Leadership) |
6 |
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Medical Terminology |
2 |
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Medical Terminology for the Electronic Health Professional |
2 |
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Basic Medical Sciences I |
3 |
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Basic Medical Sciences II |
3 |
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Basic Medical Sciences III |
3 |
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Nurse Aide Health Care Skills |
4 |
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Nurse Assistant Clinical Experience |
1 |
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Clinical: Advanced Nurse Aide |
1 |
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47.5 |
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Total Credit Hours |
65.5 |
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Additional information available on the Allied Health Department website at www.ppcc.edu/degrees-certificates/Allied-Health.