Department Information
Department of Allied Health Sciences
PO Box 70573
Phone: (423) 439-5050
Web Adress: https://www.etsu.edu/chs/allied-health/
The Allied Health Leadership concentration is designed to offer students with Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees or certificates in Allied Health fields the opportunity to obtain a Baccalaureate Degree by using more of their A.A.S. credits or certificate hours than normally transfer to a four-year institution. This concentration allows A.A.S. graduates the opportunity to receive undergraduate credit for allied health professional courses completed at a community college or training facility.
The B.S. completion program is designed for health care providers in a medical field such as medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, cardiovascular technology, physical therapy assistant, and occupational therapy assistant. This concentration will build upon existing professional knowledge to enhance skills in communications, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and leadership theories. In addition, the concentration will equip graduates with entry-level management, group dynamics, and supervisory skills as they relate to the allied health disciplines. Successful completion of the concentration will increase the mobility of the graduate into leadership positions in their respective profession.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Allied Health Leadership concentration must meet the following criteria:
- College GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (developmental studies grades/quality points excluded)
- Official transcripts and proof of graduation from an accredited allied health Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or certificate program (i.e. Med Lab Tech, Medical Assistant, OTA, PTA)
- Licensed or eligible for professional licensure in discipline.
Regular meetings with the academic advisor for this program are strongly recommended.
Upon successful completion of ALHE 3010 - Allied Health Professionals and ALHE 4070 - Leadership in Allied Health students will be awarded a grade of “P” will be entered for ALHE 2010 - Introduction to Allied Health (2 credits) ALHE 2020 - Patient Care and Assessment (3 credits).
Prerequisites for Allied Health Program
It is recommended that students complete HSCI 2230 - Introduction to Microbiology (4 credits) /HSCI 2231 - Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (0 credit) or a course that is transfer equivalent at another institution prior to enrolling in the online program, as this course is not currently offered online at ETSU.
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