Are you currently working in the healthcare industry or have you possibly completed a diploma program in medical assistant, massage therapy, or medical billing and coding and are seeking to expand your knowledge and skills by obtaining a two-year degree? If so, then Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health might be the program for you. Read on to learn more about this associate's degree program.
<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3>
<p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health program is designed to combine general education courses and healthcare-specific courses to prepare students to succeed in the healthcare industry. This degree is intended for those already holding a diploma. After successfully transferring the required credits from your diploma program, you will take courses addressing healthcare personnel management, regulations in the healthcare field, and the physical and psychological aspects of fitness and wellness. General education courses offer study in computer applications, English, math, and science.
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<h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3>
<p>If you are thinking about applying to Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health program, you should have previously taken courses in an area of allied health and be able to transfer credits earned from these courses. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations.
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<h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3>
<p>This course of study consists of 90 credits. Of those, 53 are transfer credits applied from a state-approved diploma program, 30 are general education credits and seven are core curriculum credits.
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<p><u>Allied Health Course Requirements</u>
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<table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr>
<tr><td>ALH 200</td><td> Allied Health Bridge Credit</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH 202</td><td> Healthcare Management</td></tr>
<tr><td>ALH 204</td><td> Health and Wellness</td></tr>
</table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3>
<h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4>
<p>Graduates of Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health program could be eligible to work in a variety of healthcare environments. They could apply administrative and clinical skills to positions in health clinics, community health centers, rehabilitation centers, group physician offices, hospitals, or long-term care facilities.
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<p>Positions you may be eligible to apply to include:
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<ul><li>Medical assistant
</li><li>Office manager
</li><li>Medical receptionist
</li><li>Medical records assistant
</li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4>
<p>After completing Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health program, you could also be eligible to apply for bachelor's degrees in related fields. A four-year degree could build on your knowledge of the healthcare industry and administration processes to pursue advanced employment or graduate degrees.
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<p>Bachelor's degrees you could pursue include but are not limited to:
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<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership</li></ul>
