Baccalaureate Track–Allied Health – Pre-Physical Therapy

Program Goals & Outcomes

The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions defines allied health as the segment of the health care field “that delivers services involving the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation and health systems management.”

Some allied health care providers work collaboratively with other providers, including physicians, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists. They may play roles in evaluating and assessing a patient’s needs, keeping the physician and others informed of the patient’s progress and caring for the patient. Others work independently as specialists in exercise, nutrition, health education, speech, and daily function.

The Associate of Science degree provides students with the analytical skills and scientific knowledge to expand and apply critical thinking to all facets of learning. The Allied Baccalaureate Track-Allied Health Associate of Science includes options in: Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medical Imaging, Pre-Dietetics, or Pre-Occupational Therapy. Expected program outcome is to provide a comprehensive lower-division education for students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply critical thinking and scientific methodology to assess patient needs;
• Convey information clearly to a target audience;
• Explain best practices to promote patient well-being;
• Describe efforts that support health promotion and disease prevention; and
• Utilize professionally relevant technology, equipment, or software.