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.
Content criteria, competencies, and student learning outcomes associated with the general education courses required for this degree can be found on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.
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: CO1 |
(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.