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    Dec 11, 2024  
Archived 2022-23 Catalog - Edited January 2023 
    
Archived 2022-23 Catalog - Edited January 2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Allied Health, CSC


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PURPOSE: The Pre-Allied Health Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is designed to help prepare students for admission into one of Laurel Ridge Community College’s allied health programs, including Practical Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Surgical Technology, and Emergency Medical Services. Students enrolled in this CSC are not yet accepted into the Certificate or Degree programs listed but are completing their general education and prerequisite courses. After completing this CSC, students will apply for admission into one of the allied health programs.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: creates a pathway into and prepares students for allied health programs; such as, practical nursing, dental hygiene, emergency medical services and surgical technology.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The Pre-Allied Health Career Studies Certificate consists of 14-23 credits and serves as a guide for preparing the student to enter an allied health program.

Certificate Curriculum


Program Total: 14-23 Credits


1 Electives: please refer to the table below for specific course recommendations for each allied health program. Choose from BIO 141 , BIO 142 , BIO 145 , BIO 150 , ITE 152 , HIM 112 , PSY 230 , EMS 111 .

AAS in Emergency Medical Services


Students must check the catalog for specific program admission requirements in addition to the courses listed above.

AAS in Dental Hygiene (VWCC)


Students must check the catalog for specific program admission requirements in addition to the courses listed above.

Program Electives

Certificate in Practical Nursing


Students must check the catalog for specific program admission requirements in addition to the courses listed above.

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