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Allied health Assistant CertificateAllied Health Assistant CertificateThe Allied Health Assistant program is designed to prepare entry-level applicants and current employees with attitude and behavioral skills, workplace communication, problem solving strategies, and specific technical skills to enter the health science career path. The term "allied health" is used to classify more than 100 professions. These practitioners provide various services including Unit Clerks, Admissions Processor, Receptionist, Patient Service Representative, Medical Records Clerk, Scheduling Personnel, and Office Tech, just to name a few. A Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) will be awarded upon successful completion of forty-five (45) or fifty (50) credit hours depending on selection of courses. This will provide you with knowledge of medical terminology, legal and ethical issues, anatomy and physiology, blood and airborne pathogens, first aid, CPR, and many basic skills needed in a healthcare environment. The Allied Health Assistant program can also be used as a core program for progression into more advanced health science diploma and degree programs. Career Information and Occupational Outlook:The links below are to external databases of career and occupational information provided by organizations outside of Columbus Technical College, and will open in new windows. Program Admission Requirements:
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*(paid with AHS 104 registration) Curriculum:A student may enter any quarter. Completing AHA is NOT mandatory. A student may change major at any time.
The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor. Last updated: July 29, 2009.
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