Program Description/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 Student Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit effective written and oral communication.
- Identify anatomical structures and explain the physiological aspects and functions of the human body.
- Demonstrate understanding of the foundations of a specific health-related profession.
Courses are displayed under the semester in which they are regularly offered and are recommended to be taken in this sequence to ensure timely graduation. It is possible that a course shown in a particular semester may not be offered due to low enrollment or other factors.
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