Health Science

Allied Health
In the Allied Health program students learn about the human body, both structurally and functionally, with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease; gain in depth knowledge of the health care system and associated occupations; and perform skills representative of the major areas of allied health care in the laboratory and clinical settings as follows: Physical therapy, radiation, laboratory/respiratory medicine, and occupational therapy.

Nursing Assistant (Acute & Long-Term Care)
In the Nursing Assistant program students learn about the human body, both structurally and functionally, with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease; gain in depth knowledge of the health care system and associated occupations; prepares students to provide/assist with all aspects of activities of daily living for the adult patient in both hospital and nursing home settings. This program is taught by a registered nurse and requires didactic instruction and skills practice in the laboratory and in acute and long-term clinical settings.