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    Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Allied Health (AS)


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The Associate of Science in Allied Health prepares professionals to become members of the Allied Health professional team. The Health Care Technician concentration is available to meet the needs of individuals pursuing the major. In addition to completing the major course in Allied Health, students must complete all of the courses associated with the Health Care Technician concentration areas as described below.

The AS in Allied Health will be awarded once a student has completed all program requirements with a minimum grade of C and an overall GPA of 2.5, and fulfills all university graduation requirements. Note, If a student plans to transfer to the nursing major, a minimum grade of C+ is required for all NUR/HLT courses.

Allied Health AS - Program Details  

Healthcare Technician Concentration (HCT)


This concentration is designed to allow students to build academic and scientific skills in preparation for careers as Healthcare Technicians or in pre-nursing positions. Upon completion of the Healthcare Technician Concentration, students are eligible for placement on the Maine CNA Registry. Students who successfully complete the Allied Health Core Courses and Healthcare Technician Concentration Core Courses are eligible to apply for admittance to the nursing major.  


Allied Health, Healthcare Technician (HCT) Concentration (AS)


Suggested Course Sequencing: Healthcare Technician Concentration


Courses in the Healthcare Technician concentration are taken in a sequential manner and any deviation must be individually assessed and approved by the student’s academic advisor. The clinical component of a course may be completed in the community, acute, and long-term care settings.

*Satisfies General Education Requirement

Total Credits: 63


  

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