Allied Health
Prepare for a career in field of healthcare with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Allied Health from ACC.
The Allied Health Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree will prepare you to begin your career the healthcare field now, while laying a foundation for career advancement in the future. You'll learn practical skills, including medical terminology, clinical procedures, and assisting patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Once you graduate, you will be ready to meet the demands of entry-level roles in a number of areas and to continue your education in advanced healthcare programs. Are you ready to help your community and Move Mountains in healthcare? Apply today!
Earn Certificates with your AAS Degree
Once you are enrolled in the Allied Health AAS program, you will be able to earn the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate as well as one of 3 other healthcare industry certificates offered at ACC so you can begin working in the healthcare field while still in school: Medical Assistant Certificate, Nurse Aide Certificate, or Phlebotomy Certificate.
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The Allied Health Associate of Applied Science degree is tailored to prepare students for immediate employment in the healthcare field while laying a foundation for career advancement. Students develop practical skills, including applying medical terminology, performing clinical procedures, and assisting patients in diverse healthcare settings. Graduates are equipped to meet the demands of various entry-level roles and have the opportunity to continue their education in advanced healthcare programs.
All students enrolled in the Allied Health AAS program have the opportunity to earn the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate, enabling them to start working in the healthcare field while they are still pursuing their studies, should they choose to do so. Additionally, Allied Health students may opt to complete one of three supplementary healthcare industry certificates offered at ACC: Medical Assistant Certificate, Nurse Aide Certificate, or Phlebotomy Certificate. Successfully completing the required courses for these certificates will result in a certificate of completion, which will potentially allow students to work in their selected field or advance their studies within the Allied Health program or many of the other Health Pathways programs offered at ACC.
A full-time student can complete this Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in two years.
Admission Requirements
There are some basic requirements for admission to the Allied Health Program.
Student must have the following to be considered for entrance into this program:
• Admission to Arapahoe Community College
• Criminal Background Check
Program Requirements
Take any 35 credits (based on selected academic plan)
Must be taken with NUA 1070 & NUA 1071
Must take at least 1 of the following internships/labs
NUA 1070 and NUA 1071 must be taken together
OR
AND
OR
* Medical Assistant Certificate Courses
** Nurse Aide Certificate Courses
*** Phlebotomy Certificate Courses
ACC academic plans will help guide you through your chosen program. The academic plan will provide you with important information, like which semesters courses are offered if there are any prerequisites or co-requisites for courses, program outcomes, course sequence recommendations, notes for the program, graduation requirements, and other important information. These are updated annually, so we recommend downloading a copy of yours to keep on track to graduation.
Why Choose an Allied Health AAS Degree?
Getting your AAS degree in Allied Health can help you in a number of ways. The program offers the same pre-requisite and general education courses for other health programs at ACC, like Mortuary Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, and more. By getting started in the Allied Health AAS program, you will be able to take these courses in a financial aid eligible setting. You will also be able to earn certificates as part of your degree program, setting you up to advance your career and explore different healthcare areas. Get started at ACC and Move Mountains anywhere!
