Preparation for Allied Health Programs

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: B1330)

The Preparation for Allied Health Programs degree is for students interested in careers in health care, such as nursing and allied fields in health care. Students completing the degree will be prepared to excel in a wide range of health care careers and enter rigorous programs. Some variation in degree requirements may exist for a particular Allied Health program; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to discuss their career plans and ensure that all required coursework is completed. A bachelor’s degree is generally required for public health/community and industrial settings, and for commissioned officer status in the armed forces. It is also recommended as basic preparation for further study for those seeking careers in leadership positions, research or education.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the ability to actively participate and contribute to patient report meetings and patient/family conferences and analyze as well as prioritize the information obtained.
  • Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the ability to articulate professionally and competently in the healthcare setting on issues regarding patient care.
  • Upon completion of the program, the student will analyze, compute and correctly provide medications to the patient in the healthcare setting.
  • Upon completion of the program, the student will demonstrate collegiality and appropriate communication techniques when working with diverse healthcare providers, patients and family members.
Program Requirements 1
BIOL 260HUMAN ANATOMY4
BIOL 261PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY4
BIOL 265GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY4
CHEM 100INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY4-5
or CHEM 102 GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
or CHEM 170 PREPARATION FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY
COMM 103ORAL COMMUNICATION **3
or COMM 174 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
or COMM 176 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
MATH 119ELEMENTARY STATISTICS3-4
or PSYC 270 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
or SOC 270 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
or PSYC 280 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
or SOC 280 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Total Units22-24
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

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Some courses within this program may require additional coursework that must be completed prior to enrollment in these courses. Please consult the individual course listings for prerequisites and any other limitations on enrollment.

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This course is a required course for the SWC Dental Hygiene degree.

To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.