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Mar 02, 2026
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2025-2026 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
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Distribution of credits
| Courses | Credits | | Core Courses | 16 credits | | Major-Specific General Education Courses1 | 13 credits | | Concentration | 17 credits | | Remaining General Education Courses1 | 15 credits | 1The “Major-Specific General Education Courses” together with the “Remaining General Education Courses”, fulfill UMFK’s General Education requirement. Core Courses
All core courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C. Major-Specific General Education
These courses are required for this major and also fulfill General Education requirements. Minimum grade of C is required for these courses. 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. All concentration courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C. Typical Course Sequence
This may vary based on student selections. Fall Semester Freshman Year
Spring Semester Freshman Year
Fall Semester Sophomore Year
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
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