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Nov 23, 2024
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Catalog 2024-2025
Allied Health
Location(s):
Essex
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Short Description
The Allied Health A.A.S. degree permits students who have achieved national certificates in the health fields of surgical technology, sleep technology, pharmacy technician, medical assisting and medical coding an avenue to receive both credit for prior learning and an associate’s degree.
Type of Credential
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Contacts and Additional Information
Program Director:
Debra Graber
Office: Essex - ECHP 005C
443-840-4335 or dgraber@ccbcmd.edu
Additional Information:
- This degree program is intended for students who have achieved national certificates in the health fields of surgical technology, sleep technology, pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and medical coding.
- Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment - This degree provides articulation of credits based on prior learning assessment that is verified through completion of a national certification as noted above. Several General Education classes offer Prior Learning Assessment. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
- Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.
Curriculum Maps
Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.
Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.
Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:
Semester Sequence
This is a suggested schedule for students who have earned credit for prior learning that has been verified through completion of a national certification in a workforce training certificate. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .
Courses Needed for this Program*
General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits
General Education Requirements:
General Education Electives:
Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses .
PSYC 105 meets the diversity requirement. Students opting not to take PSYC 105 should choose another diversity course from the list of approved General Education Courses .
- Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
- Biological and Physical Sciences (BIOL 109 or BIOL 110 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
- Information Technology (CSIT 101 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
- Mathematics (MATH 153 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (PSYC 105 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits
Program Electives:
Select credits from the following list of electives to attain 60 credits for the degree. The number of elective credits depends on the certificate program for which Prior Learning Assessment is awarded. Therefore, the number of Occupational Specific Theory and Practicum credits required depends on the length of the certificate program.
Electives needed beyond this list can include any courses with ALHL, ACCT, BIOL, CHEM, or MNGT course prefixes. Other courses may be taken with permission of the program director. Students should work with the program director to select electives.
Total Number of Credits Required for Degree - 60*
Note
*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.
Program Description
The Allied Health A.A.S. degree provides an option for stackable credentials permitting upward mobility. The degree permits students who have achieved national certificates in the health fields of surgical technology, sleep technology, pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and medical coding an avenue to receive both credit for prior learning and an associate’s degree with no duplication of prior learning content. Additional course work will be completed in the areas of management, leadership, communications, and customer service. These additional courses prepare graduates for expanded roles in leadership.
School of Health Professions Policies
Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, and communicate effectively in English. Participation requires that students provide proof of health insurance, immunizations, tuberculosis (TB) test, submit to drug testing and a criminal background check. Students are expected to pay these and other program specific costs.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of competencies within a predetermined field of study as evidenced by passing an approved national certification exam (certification must be current and in good standing);
- explain professionalism and adherence to ethical and legal standards in the healthcare environment;
- demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to prioritizing, analyzing, and resolving issues in healthcare;
- evaluate leadership and management skills in the healthcare environment;
- explain techniques to effectively lead a team;
- communicate effectively with patients, significant others, and members of the interprofessional healthcare team; and
- demonstrate customer service skills with cultural sensitivity
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