Allied Health

Location(s): Essex, Online

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Important Information

Short Description

The Allied Health A.A.S. degree permits students who have achieved national certification in the health care fields of polysomnography, pharmacy technician, medical coding, community health worker, and medical assisting an avenue to receive both credit for prior learning and an associate degree.

Program Code

236

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 polysomnography, pharmacy technician, medical coding, community health worker, and medical assisting.
Opportunities to earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) - 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 CPL. 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.

Pathway & Track

Health Professions Pathway: Health Professions Track

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:

Allied Health Curriculum Map

Courses Needed for this Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Arts and Humanities (CMNS 101 or a World Language recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).
Information Technology (CSIT 101 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics 3-4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences (HUSC 104 , GLBL 101 , PSYC 105 , SOCL 122 or SOCL 141 recommended to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

ALHL 101 - Allied Health Leadership I 6 Credit(s).
ALHL 115 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit(s).
ALHT 260 - Leadership in Health Occupations 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 101 - Introduction to Business and Industry 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 110 - Principles of Supervision 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 239 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Completion of an additional 6, 12, or 18 articulated occupational-specific credits, awarded for certification in a specified Allied Health field and/or program electives as listed below. Articulated credits will be determined by the agreement signed by the CCBC program Allied Health Program Director. Students should meet with the Program Director to determine the best combination of program electives.

Articulated Program Electives - 0-18 Credits:

ALHL 102 - Allied Health Leadership II 6 Credit(s).
ALHL 201 - Allied Health Leadership III 6 Credit(s).
ALHL 202 - Allied Health Leadership IV 6 Credit(s).

Additional Program Electives - 3-21 Credits:

Students must have at least 60 credits for an associate degree. Students may need to take additional class(es) to reach at least 60 credits. Electives should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution, workplace skill requirements, or choose from recommended electives in the course list below to develop Allied Health skills. See the Program Director to determine appropriate electives needed to attain 60 credits.

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
ECON 201 - Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles 3 Credit(s).
HIIT 101 - Fundamentals of Health Data Management 3 Credit(s).
HIIT 102 - Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Credit(s).
HIIT 140 - Health Law and Information Governance 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 265 - Business Ethics 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s).

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 to achieve upward mobility in a health care field. The degree permits students who have achieved national certification in the fields of polysomnography, pharmacy technician, medical coding, community health worker, and medical assisting an avenue to receive both credit for prior learning and an associate degree with no duplication of prior learning content. Additional course work will be completed in the areas of management and leadership. This degree prepares graduates for expanded roles in health care facilities

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.

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.